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Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Beach Front Central

This is a 2 star hotel in Myrtle Beach
601 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC, U.S.A.
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Beachfront location, free breakfast but some mixed room reviews
Pros 
  • Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking
  • Numerous guests were pleased with the hotel's proximity to the beach and attractions
  • The hotel's breakfast was complimented for its quality and variety
  • Several lodgers enjoyed their clean and well-equipped rooms
Cons 
  • Some guests reported worn rooms and musty odours
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Editor's Analysis

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Updated on Oct 1, 2013
Overview
Located on Myrtle Beach across from Family Kingdom Amusement Park and a 2-minute drive from Highway 17, the Comfort Inn & Suites Beach Front Central is geared towards travellers who require a beachfront hotel with a free breakfast, indoor and outdoor pools and easy highway access.

Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and suites comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a balcony, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, a desk, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Rooms with a jetted tub, a sitting area with a sofabed and a kitchenette are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.

Hotel amenities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, guest laundry, a business centre, free parking and a free continental breakfast. Pets are not permitted. 

Broadway at the Beach is roughly a 10-minute drive away, while Grand Strand Plaza Shopping Center and Myrtle Beach's city centre can be found about 15 minutes away on foot. Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is a 9-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 25, 2013)
The Good
The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with compliments going to the hotel's location, breakfast and rooms.

Numerous reviewers were pleased with the hotel's location, describing it as having direct beach access, as well as being close to shopping, restaurants and Family Kingdom. One guest described it as being "in the heart of the strip".

The hotel's breakfast was complimented by many lodgers. They described it as fresh and fantastic, with several hot and cold items and attentive staff.

Several guests enjoyed the hotel's accommodations. They described their rooms as spacious, clean and well equipped, with comfortable beds, beautiful ocean views and good air conditioning. It should be noted, however, that some patrons were disappointed with their lodgings (see below).

The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were some common complaints about the rooms.

Although several lodgers were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms, some guests had complaints about their accommodations. They reported cigarette odours in non-smoking rooms, dated decor, worn furniture, musty odours, poor water pressure, spotty Wi-Fi and small bathrooms.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #143 of 224 Myrtle Beach hotels with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 from 167 reviews.

Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.5 out of 5 with an 85% recommendation rate from 52 reviews.

Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 6.3 out of 10 from 11 reviews

The author called the hotel on September 25, 2013 to verify some information.

Guest Reviews

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67.79 USD - 0.00 USD Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Beach Front Central
Rating:
5.8
Mediocre
Ranking:
#35
Out of 195 hotels
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 5.8 / 10

No. of guest ratings: 6
No. of guest comments: 6
Guest Recommended: Mixed
Popularity Ranking Explained

Rating: #35 out of 195 hotels in Myrtle Beach ranked by guests.
Guest Recommendations
Lois from York, SC US rated Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Beach Front Central 8 out of 10 on September 25, 2005
"The room was clean, but small and crowded. You could hardly turn around in the bathroom. I purposely picked this hotel for the suite because we were traveling with two kids and we wanted them to sleep separately from us. But the pull-out couch in the living room only fit one child, so the other had to squeeze in the bed with us. The pull-out bed also broke. There was mildew on the walls, and there were not enough pillows. For the price (we paid $169 per night in peak season), we got what we paid for. The oceanview was nice, and the pool was fun. The only reasons I would recommend the hotel are its proximity to Family Kingdom Amusement Park and the incredibly friendly staff. The desk clerks were kind, and helpful. The woman who cleaned the room to great pains to make it look so nice, even fishing my child's doll out of the covers and arranging her sweetly on a pillow. The staff is this hotel's saving grace."
Samantha from Anderson, SA US rated Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Beach Front Central 7 out of 10 on July 24, 2005
"When we arrived, we received a "side view" oceanfront room, only to discover that we had the side view, but no oceanfront to see! The patio from the hotel room had rust covered on one side from an air conditioner leak, the door to the patio was in horrible condition and then when we cut on the water from the sink, up comes black waste in the sink! We brought this to the attention of the hotel mangement and they very quickly placed us in a two-bedroom suite at no extra charge. In addition, they placed us in another two-bedroom suite the second night at no extra charge! Finally we were placed in a regular oceanfront efficiency room on our last day and other than the commode being stopped up, this was a nice room. Hotel management deserves a "thumbs up" especially the one who assisted us with our problems etc. I believe his name was Charles? (the black gentlemen). The pool was okay and my children enjoyed breakfast. I will never stay at this hotel again, nor recommend it to any one else! The flooors in each of the rooms, except for the oceanfront front room on our last night, was either dirty and stained or not well vaccumed. If this is a three-star hotel, heaven forbid if we had chose to stay at a two-star!"
Charles from Shelby, NC US rated Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Beach Front Central 5 out of 10 on July 14, 2005
"the hotel room could of been alot cleaner.the elavator was old and very scary"
Patricia from Monessen, PA US rated Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Beach Front Central 3 out of 10 on June 18, 2005
"The walls had wholes in it. My wife was scared to use the bathrooms because for one they were so small and two they just look like they were not clean, wherther it been because not enough lighting or the darkness of the floor. the bed, tv, balcony, everything else was great. the microwave when use seem like it was about to blowup htough."
Leroy from Morrisville, NC US rated Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Beach Front Central 6 out of 10 on May 20, 2004
Emily from Wilmington, ND US rated Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Beach Front Central 4 out of 10 on May 16, 2004

Amenities

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Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Beach Front Central

  • Swimming pool
  • Elevator / Lift
  • Air Conditioned
  • Photocopier
  • Jacuzzi
  • Child Pool
  • Pool Indoor
  • Pool Outdoor
  • Coffee Shop/Cafeteria
  • Self Laundry

User Contributed Info

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Category Accommodation and Food Services
Friday Closing Time 24:00
Friday Opening Time 00:00
Listing Type Place
Monday Closing Time 24:00
Monday Opening Time 00:00
Place Activities Sleeping / Lodging (hotel, chalet, B&B, cabin...)
Postal Code 29577
Saturday Closing Time 24:00
Saturday Opening Time 00:00
Sunday Closing Time 24:00
Sunday Opening Time 00:00
Telephone (843) 448-1491
Thursday Closing Time 24:00
Thursday Opening Time 00:00
Tuesday Closing Time 24:00
Tuesday Opening Time 00:00
Wednesday Closing Time 24:00
Wednesday Opening Time 00:00

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