OverviewLocated about an 8-minute walk from the beach and a 4-minute drive from Highway 17, the Arcadian Dunes Resort is geared towards business or vacation travellers who prefer individually owned condo-style accommodations with an outdoor pool, full kitchens and easy access to the beach and highway.
This property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom condos, each equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a full kitchen, separate bedrooms and a living room and dining area. Specific amenities may vary between condos.
On-site amenities include two outdoor pools, a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna, BBQ facilities, tennis courts and a playground. A resort fee will be charged for the use of parking and the pools (please contact the hotel for details).
Harry the Hats sports bar is located on the property and serves lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on the weekends. Pets are not permitted.
Grand Dunes Golf Club can be found about a 9-minute drive from the hotel, while Myrtle Beach Mall is 12 minutes away by car. Barefoot Landing is a 10-minute drive away and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) can be found roughly 25 minutes away by car. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's location, rooms and rates.
Numerous guests were pleased with the hotel's location, which they described as tranquil and close to the beach, restaurants, shopping, bars, a grocery store, Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach and Walmart. One patron remarked, "This is a nice place to stay [as] you are in the heart of restaurant row, a short drive to Myrtle Beach and all the attractions". A few guests did complain about the location, however (see below)
Many lodgers enjoyed their accommodations at the hotel. They described their lodgings as clean, well equipped, quiet and spacious, with comfortable beds and good air conditioning. A few guests did have complaints about their accommodations, however (see below).
The hotel's rates were described by several reviewers as reasonable and affordable. One guest noted, "[we received] more than we expected for the price paid".
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms and location.
Although many guests enjoyed their well-equipped and spacious condos, a few reviewers had complaints. They reported worn furniture and fixtures, dated decor, cleaning issues and uncomfortable beds.
While the majority of lodgers were pleased with the hotel's proximity to attractions and restaurants, a few patrons were disappointed with the hotel's location. They described it as farther from the beach than they'd anticipated (most people described a 5- to 10-minute walk) and also felt the hotel was better suited for those with a vehicle.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #
107 of 224 Myrtle Beach hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 31 reviews.
Hotelscombined.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8 out of 10 from 26 reviews.
