Sand Dunes Resort & Spa is a 417-room budget hotel on Myrtle Beach with a few resort-style amenities, like multiple pools, a lazy river, a kid’s splash and play area, and a spa. The dated rooms and public areas hold this property back from achieving its full potential. However, rates are reasonable and families in particular often appreciate freebies such as bike rentals and Wi-Fi.
Sand Dunes Resort & Spa is a 417-room budget hotel on Myrtle Beach with a few resort-style amenities, like multiple pools, a lazy river, a kid’s splash and play area, and a spa. The dated rooms and public areas hold this property back from achieving its full potential. However, rates are reasonable and families in particular often appreciate freebies such as bike rentals and Wi-Fi.
Part of the Kingston Resorts complex and occupying a lovely beachfront location in North Myrtle Beach, this upper-middle-range hotel offers a solid set of features and spacious two-room suites. There are both indoor and outdoor pools here, plus guests have access to a water park. Wellness options include an attractive spa and an impressive fitness center -- but it's not on-site and requires a short walk. There's also extensive meeting/event space here. The 255 suites are spacious and have separate living areas and balconies, but decor is bland a chainlike. Expect to pay a daily resort fee that covers Wi-Fi and self parking. Families who prefer to be closer to the hubbub of downtown Myrtle Beach might want to consider Captain’s Quarters Resort instead, which has a bowling alley, arcade, and water park.
Part of the Kingston Resorts complex and occupying a lovely beachfront location in North Myrtle Beach, this upper-middle-range hotel offers a solid set of features and spacious two-room suites. There are both indoor and outdoor pools here, plus guests have access to a water park. Wellness options include an attractive spa and an impressive fitness center -- but it's not on-site and requires a short walk. There's also extensive meeting/event space here. The 255 suites are spacious and have separate living areas and balconies, but decor is bland a chainlike. Expect to pay a daily resort fee that covers Wi-Fi and self parking. Families who prefer to be closer to the hubbub of downtown Myrtle Beach might want to consider Captain’s Quarters Resort instead, which has a bowling alley, arcade, and water park.
Hilton Garden Inn Myrtle Beach/Coastal Grand Mall provides the safe, clean, and typical mid-range stay that Hilton members expect of the brand. While indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a restaurant serving a paid breakfast and dinner are convenient, some might not appreciate a 10-minute drive to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade. A free airport shuttle and a location across from the Coastal Grand Mall may make up for the beach inconvenience, as could the 112 contemporary rooms with modern amenities like microwaves, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffeemakers. Travelers who trust chain brand names might consider Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites, which has similar amenities and lower rates, plus free breakfast and a beachfront location.
Hilton Garden Inn Myrtle Beach/Coastal Grand Mall provides the safe, clean, and typical mid-range stay that Hilton members expect of the brand. While indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a restaurant serving a paid breakfast and dinner are convenient, some might not appreciate a 10-minute drive to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade. A free airport shuttle and a location across from the Coastal Grand Mall may make up for the beach inconvenience, as could the 112 contemporary rooms with modern amenities like microwaves, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffeemakers. Travelers who trust chain brand names might consider Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites, which has similar amenities and lower rates, plus free breakfast and a beachfront location.
This upper-middle-range Hampton Inn & Suites is a beachfront hotel on the southern coast of Myrtle Beach. It's within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, bars, and shops. Expect a seven-minute drive to the SkyWheel. The 227 rooms are bright and spacious with mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and private balconies. There's a free hot buffet breakfast each morning though, no full on-site restaurant. Other freebies include Wi-Fi, parking, airport shuttle, and snacks and coffee. Features are plentiful: seven swimming pools, two lazy rivers, spa, and fitness center. Business travelers will appreciate the meeting facilities and business center. The nearby Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites has lower rates and free breakfast, but not as much polish.
This upper-middle-range Hampton Inn & Suites is a beachfront hotel on the southern coast of Myrtle Beach. It's within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, bars, and shops. Expect a seven-minute drive to the SkyWheel. The 227 rooms are bright and spacious with mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and private balconies. There's a free hot buffet breakfast each morning though, no full on-site restaurant. Other freebies include Wi-Fi, parking, airport shuttle, and snacks and coffee. Features are plentiful: seven swimming pools, two lazy rivers, spa, and fitness center. Business travelers will appreciate the meeting facilities and business center. The nearby Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites has lower rates and free breakfast, but not as much polish.
This budget property occupies a lovely beachfront location that's about a 10-minute drive to the SkyWheel and Broadway at the Beach. The hotel is worn and dated, but it has nice outdoor and indoor pools, including a kids' pool and hot tubs. Other features include a game room stocked with arcade games and a casual eatery with happy hour specials and seasonal entertainment. All guest rooms have oceanfront balconies, and most have living rooms and kitchens. The units receive many complaints, however, as they're tired, dated, and often unclean; guests cite bug problems, stains, and odors. As an alternative, Breakers Resort offers water parks and condo-style units with kitchens.
This budget property occupies a lovely beachfront location that's about a 10-minute drive to the SkyWheel and Broadway at the Beach. The hotel is worn and dated, but it has nice outdoor and indoor pools, including a kids' pool and hot tubs. Other features include a game room stocked with arcade games and a casual eatery with happy hour specials and seasonal entertainment. All guest rooms have oceanfront balconies, and most have living rooms and kitchens. The units receive many complaints, however, as they're tired, dated, and often unclean; guests cite bug problems, stains, and odors. As an alternative, Breakers Resort offers water parks and condo-style units with kitchens.
The Bay View on the Boardwalk is a 250-room, mid-range hotel that is located across from the ocean and the Myrtle Beach boardwalk. Popular tourist attractions like the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and 2nd Avenue Pier are within walking distance. The hotel charges a resort fee, but does not offer as many amenities as a typical resort (it lacks a full-service restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a spa). Rooms are spacious and some have amazing views, but furnishings and decor need updating.
The Bay View on the Boardwalk is a 250-room, mid-range hotel that is located across from the ocean and the Myrtle Beach boardwalk. Popular tourist attractions like the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel and 2nd Avenue Pier are within walking distance. The hotel charges a resort fee, but does not offer as many amenities as a typical resort (it lacks a full-service restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a spa). Rooms are spacious and some have amazing views, but furnishings and decor need updating.
The lower-middle-range Aqua Beach Inn is a no-fuss property in downtown Myrtle Beach. It's situated just a four-minute walk from the boardwalk, beach, and SkyWheel, along with numerous nearby restaurants, bars, and shops. The 60 guest rooms are spacious with standard decor, flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. Only the higher level rooms have sea views. As the units are self-catering there are no on-site dining facilities available -- only a small shop selling basic conveniences. There's an outdoor swimming pool with adjacent hot tub and barbecue facilities. Travelers looking for more features can also consider Captain's Quarters Resort with a beachfront location, several pools, two lazy rivers, bowling alley, and dining facilities (for similar rates).
The lower-middle-range Aqua Beach Inn is a no-fuss property in downtown Myrtle Beach. It's situated just a four-minute walk from the boardwalk, beach, and SkyWheel, along with numerous nearby restaurants, bars, and shops. The 60 guest rooms are spacious with standard decor, flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. Only the higher level rooms have sea views. As the units are self-catering there are no on-site dining facilities available -- only a small shop selling basic conveniences. There's an outdoor swimming pool with adjacent hot tub and barbecue facilities. Travelers looking for more features can also consider Captain's Quarters Resort with a beachfront location, several pools, two lazy rivers, bowling alley, and dining facilities (for similar rates).
The Roxanne Towers consists of 72 condo-style rooms that are individually owned but rented out like a hotel. Rooms have oceanfront balconies and full-size kitchens, but leave much to be desired in the way of decor. Furnishings appear outdated and, although the building opened in 2004, both the interior and the exterior look like they’re stuck in the 1970s. The best part about the property is its location right on the beach and proximity to tourist attractions like the SkyWheel.
The Roxanne Towers consists of 72 condo-style rooms that are individually owned but rented out like a hotel. Rooms have oceanfront balconies and full-size kitchens, but leave much to be desired in the way of decor. Furnishings appear outdated and, although the building opened in 2004, both the interior and the exterior look like they’re stuck in the 1970s. The best part about the property is its location right on the beach and proximity to tourist attractions like the SkyWheel.
The Sun N Sand Resort is a budget hotel at the southern end of Myrtle Beach, and though it’s a drive from most attractions, direct beach access is the biggest perk. The 179 rooms are comfortable enough -- all have microwaves and full-size refrigerators, and suites have kitchenettes -- but decor is dated. Some rooms also smell musty, there are housekeeping and maintenance issues, and balconies are rather grimy. Facilities include smallish indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a gym. The restaurant serves breakfast (costs extra), light meals, and drinks, but only in peak season. Wi-Fi and parking are covered via a daily resort fee. The comparably priced Landmark Resort is slightly more central, and has a year-round restaurant and room service.
The Sun N Sand Resort is a budget hotel at the southern end of Myrtle Beach, and though it’s a drive from most attractions, direct beach access is the biggest perk. The 179 rooms are comfortable enough -- all have microwaves and full-size refrigerators, and suites have kitchenettes -- but decor is dated. Some rooms also smell musty, there are housekeeping and maintenance issues, and balconies are rather grimy. Facilities include smallish indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a gym. The restaurant serves breakfast (costs extra), light meals, and drinks, but only in peak season. Wi-Fi and parking are covered via a daily resort fee. The comparably priced Landmark Resort is slightly more central, and has a year-round restaurant and room service.
The three-pearl Meridian Plaza is a small condo-like hotel that offers few features compared to most Myrtle Beach hotels. While the indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs are great, there aren't amenities beyond free Wi-Fi, a laundry room, and parking. There’s no gym, restaurant, or breakfast served. The 92 condos are outfitted with ocean view balconies, flat-screen TVs, and kitchens, but lack daily housekeeping. As some units are individually owned, it’s hard to predict if you’ll end up with something dated with maintenance issues or a unit that’s contemporary and clean. The location on the beach and within a 10-minute walk to the Myrtle Beach Convention center are the major draw. For those who want a room with a kitchenette, Sands Ocean Club Resort is a good alternative with a restaurant, spa, and kids’ club.
The three-pearl Meridian Plaza is a small condo-like hotel that offers few features compared to most Myrtle Beach hotels. While the indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs are great, there aren't amenities beyond free Wi-Fi, a laundry room, and parking. There’s no gym, restaurant, or breakfast served. The 92 condos are outfitted with ocean view balconies, flat-screen TVs, and kitchens, but lack daily housekeeping. As some units are individually owned, it’s hard to predict if you’ll end up with something dated with maintenance issues or a unit that’s contemporary and clean. The location on the beach and within a 10-minute walk to the Myrtle Beach Convention center are the major draw. For those who want a room with a kitchenette, Sands Ocean Club Resort is a good alternative with a restaurant, spa, and kids’ club.