OverviewThis hotel is situated on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, next to the Myrtle Sky Wheel, and offers direct access to the beach. Offering five pools and a beach-side bar, this property is well suited for guests who are looking for a resort experience.
All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, a flat screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a safe and a private balcony. Select rooms offer ocean views and/or a full kitchen (cookware, dinnerware, fridge and stove). Rooms are furnished with two queen beds, one king bed or two double beds and a queen pull-down bed.
Free covered parking is available on site and pets are not permitted. The annex building has two floors and no elevator. However, the main tower does have an elevator.
A free continental breakfast is served daily from 7 am to 10 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, however, there are several restaurants located within a 5-minute walk.
This hotel features five pools, including an indoor hot tub and an indoor lazy river, a beach, a poolside bar (Tropical Paradise Beach Bar) and a fitness centre. Other on-site amenities include free tennis privileges at a nearby club and guest laundry facilities.
Pier 14 Restaurant and Bar (on the beach), restaurants and boutiques are located along the boardwalk, within a 4-minute walk. Broadway at the Beach, Pavilion Nostalgia Park and Ripley's Aquarium are all a 6-minute drive away. There are four golf courses, including the Myrtle Beach Golf Course, within a 17-minute drive. The Wild Water and Wheels amusement park is about 20 minutes away by car.
The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is 11 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on May 13, 2013: Free breakfast hours, free covered parking, pet policy details.
The GoodMany guests described generally positive stays at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. Reviewers seemed most impressed with the boardwalk location that afforded guests with direct access to the beach and beachfront attractions, including the Sky Wheel, shopping and restaurants.
Many reviewers found their rooms to be clean and a few guests thought that their rooms were generally comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and welcoming service.
A few guests appreciated the on-site pools, however a few other reviewers expressed concerns about the pools (see below for more details).
A few reviewers mentioned that they enjoyed the free breakfast and thought that the breakfast area was well stocked. A couple of guests appreciated the poolside food and beverage service.
The Bad
There were only a couple of common concerns found for this property, among the reviews used for this editorial. A couple of reviewers complained about hearing traffic noise in their rooms. A couple of other guests thought that the on-site pools contained too much chlorine, while one reviewer found the pools uncomfortably cold.
There were several other complaints found for this hotel, however they seemed to result from isolated experiences.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.6 out of 5, with 68% of 139 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #41 out of 223 hotels in Myrtle Beach, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 748 reviews.
The author called the hotel on May 13, 2013 to verify some information.
