OverviewLocated on the beach and about a 5-minute drive to Myrtle Beach's city centre, Ocean Park Resort Oceana Resorts is geared towards travellers who prefer a hotel with extended kitchen amenities, indoor/outdoor pools and direct beach access.
This hotel has 125 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, each offering free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a balcony, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an in-room safe, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Suites with one to four bedrooms are also available, and include amenities such as a full kitchen, a washer and dryer and a separate living room.
Hotel amenities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, oceanfront sundeck, an indoor and an outdoor hot tub, two kiddie pools (one indoor, one outdoor), a fitness centre, meeting/banquet space, a business centre, seasonal pet grooming services, guest laundry, vending machines and free parking. The hotel does not offer wheelchair-accessible rooms. Dogs are permitted for $15 per pet, per night.
Scooby's Ice Cream Bar & Grill is about a 1-minute walk from the hotel, while Grand Strand Plaza Shopping Center is roughly a 13-minute walk north. Jungle Lagoon is a 4-minute drive along the coast and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is an 8-minute drive northwest. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets permitted for $15/pet/night, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: August 14, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's staff, rooms and location.
Numerous guests praised the hotel's staff, characterizing them as friendly, efficient and helpful.
Many reviewers were pleased with the hotel's accommodations. They described their rooms as clean, well equipped, spacious and well maintained, with comfortable beds, beautiful ocean views and good water pressure. It should be noted, however, that a few guests felt the room decor was dated.
The hotel's location was enjoyed by several lodgers. They found it to be on the beach, as well as close to Barefoot Landing, restaurants, shopping and Broadway at the Beach.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the hotel's lack of on-site restaurant.
Several reviewers were disappointed the hotel does not have an on-site restaurant. They found this to be an inconvenience, especially in the mornings, and felt a free breakfast and/or free coffee should at least be provided by the hotel. However, guests may want to note that all rooms do have kitchenettes and some rooms have full kitchens.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #13 of 225 Myrtle Beach hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 872 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4 out of 5 with an 87% recommendation rate from 527 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.2 out of 5 from 322 reviews.
The author called the hotel on August 14, 2013 to verify some information.
