When it comes to Family Vacation Destinations, it’s no surprise to most people that Myrtle Beach ranks high on the list. With 60 miles of Grand Strand beachfront, this ever-expanding region presents an abundance of dining and nightlife options. There are more than 100 golf courses in the area, a slew of mini-golf, and a ton of amazing shopping opportunities.
This beachfront hotspot also hosts a variety of adventure sports, including deep-sea fishing, parasailing, jet-skiing, flyboarding, and banana boat rides. There are amusement parks and rides, helicopter tours, Go Karting, and Dune Buggy experiences. Plus, there are marshes, piers, and State Parks to be explored. In short, Myrtle Beach has it ALL, with a vast number of hotels, motels, resorts, campgrounds, and rental homes and condos to choose from.
Though there are several resort properties in Myrtle Beach that offer upscale accommodations, we have cultivated our Favorite 5. Each hotel title is clickable on the hotel’s website.
Marina at Grand Dunes
This Mediterranean-inspired 2200-acre resort offers outstanding amenities and peaceful seclusion while overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Though the resort is not an oceanfront property, the beach is not far away with a shuttle that takes guests to a private location complete with chairs, umbrellas, towels, and lifeguards.
In the meantime, guests can enjoy the quiet and restful surroundings. A tennis court is on-site, as well as a lobby bar. Oversized guest rooms, as well as 1-4 bedroom condo layouts, are available with modern decor, upscale linens and bath products, lighted makeup mirrors, and bathrobes. Terraces overlook the water. WaterScapes restaurant is onsite for French and local cuisine, and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is only a short walk away. For watersports, the marina is at the doorstep, with river cruises and pontoon boat rides, plus jet ski experiences.
North Beach Resort and Villas
Located on 7.5 acres between the Atlantic Ocean and Whitepoint Swash, North Beach Resort and Villas is an impressive resort with the kind of exterior architecture and interior luxury that looks as though it would be right at home in Dubai.
Offering a variety of accommodations, including cottages or units in the towers and bridge, North Beach offers 1,2,3,4, and 5-bedroom condos, 5 being a rarity in Myrtle Beach. And the crowning glory of the property is the 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom condo found on the bridge of the resort (the area linking the 2 towers together) which sleeps up to 20 people.
No matter which size unit travelers choose, they are assured of gorgeous furnishings and decor, upscale amenities, and phenomenal beachfront views. The resort offers a 2.5-acre waterscape of pools, spas, a lazy river, a swim-up pool bar, and private cabanas. Guests can dine at 21 Main, the resort’s premier steakhouse and sushi bar, or kick back and relax at Cinzia Spa.
Island Vista Resort
This is an absolutely gorgeous property, inside and out. Island Vista gives guests the feeling of being on a private, laid-back island. This all-suite resort provides guest rooms that sleep 2 – 4 people, as well as 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom suites featuring beautiful British West Indies decor and plenty of space.
The bigger the suite the more amenities guests will find, such as 8-10-person dining rooms and Jacuzzi tubs. Terraces feature beautiful oceanfront views. Resort amenities include three indoor and outdoor pools, indoor & outdoor hot tubs, and a children’s area styled in an ancient ruins theme. This includes a lazy river ride, tunnel, waterfall, and kids’ splash area. Also in the poolscape is a tiki bar & café, poolside wireless internet, a large grassy tanning lawn, an oceanfront veranda, a tiki deck, an oceanfront massage cabana, and towel service. Dining facilities are also available onsite for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What more could you possibly ask for?
Ocean 22 by Hilton Grand Vacations
Located in Myrtle Beach, Ocean 22 by Hilton Grand Vacations offers both an outdoor and indoor pool as well as a lobby and poolside bars.
The contemporary 1- and 2-bedroom suites offer Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, and separate living rooms with pull-out sofas, as well as fully-equipped kitchens, washers/dryers, and balconies. Upgraded suites add ocean views. Laundry facilities are provided for added convenience.
Pastries, sandwiches, and salads are available for purchase at the quick-service deli. A fitness center, business center, and hot tub are available complimentary to guests at this Hilton Grand Vacations property.
Oceans One Resort
Inspired by the ocean for its interior and exterior design, this beautiful property is located at the foot of the new boardwalk and a block from the 2nd Avenue Fishing Pier. Outside, the resort boasts a large, cascading wave down the side of its all-white structure. Inside, 1- 3 bedroom suites are spacious and modern, offering king beds in the master suite, double beds in additional bedrooms, plus a sofa bed in the living area. The clean white-on-white decor in and of itself speaks to luxury.
Upscale amenities and multiple closets are a nice touch, as are luxurious jacuzzi jets in the bathtub and an additional oceanfront balcony available in 3-bedroom suites. Floor-to-ceiling windows in every unit of this resort provide spectacular views of the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Pool features include a splash zone for the kids as well as a lazy river ride, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, and waterfalls that empty into indoor and outdoor pools.