OverviewThis beachfront property is situated among other hotels and provides direct access to the beach. Offering limited on-site amenities (no business centre, no fitness centre and no restaurant), this property is well suited for guests who are looking to spend most of their time exploring the area.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, free local calls, an iron and ironing board, a TV and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with either two queen beds or one king bed. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted. A free breakfast is served daily from 7 am to 9:30 am. This hotel does have an on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor heated pool and ice/vending machines. As mentioned above, this hotel offers direct access to the beach.
Pirates' Watch Adventure Mini-Golf is 6 minutes away on foot, while the Grand Strand Shopping Plaza is a 7-minute walk away. Pier 14 Restaurant and Bar (on the beach) and Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel, as well as various restaurants and boutiques, are located along the boardwalk, which is a 6-minute drive away or about a 15-minute bus ride away. Broadway at the Beach, Pavilion Nostalgia Park and Ripley's Aquarium are all a 10-minute drive away.
There are four golf courses, including Whispering Pines Golf Club, within a 14-minute drive. Wild Water and Wheels, an amusement park, is about 15 minutes away by car. The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is 7 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on May 27, 2013: Free breakfast daily from 7 am to 9:30 am. Pets not permitted.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests described the front desk agents as helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.
Many guests enjoyed the beachfront location and found most area attractions within a short drive of the hotel.
Several reviewers found their rooms to be clean and generally comfortable, while a few other guests thought that their beds were comfortable. However, there were some concerns expressed by guests about the condition of their rooms and the housekeeping service they received during their stays (see below for more details).
Several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable.
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. Several guests described their rooms as appearing dated and worn. Reviewers described worn carpeting and appliances that were not in working order. Some reviewers also described amenities that are listed on the website as included in all rooms, such as a coffeemaker, missing from their rooms.
A few guests were disappointed by the housekeeping service. These reviewers thought that housekeeping could have been more thorough and reviewers specifically mentioned that their linens were not replaced, carpets were not vacuumed and some complimentary items were not replenished.
A couple of guests complained that the bathrooms were small. A couple of other reviewers complained about a limited selection at the free breakfast.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.2 out of 5, with 70% of 153 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #125 out of 223 hotels in Myrtle Beach, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 101 reviews.
The author called the hotel on May 27, 2013 to verify some information.
