North Myrtle Beach stretches for nine miles along the Atlantic Coast of northeastern South Carolina. Its economy has shared in the boom generated by the growing popularity of the region as a vacation destination. Scores of resort motels--many directly on the ocean--can be found in North Myrtle Beach. Although the line has blurred over the years, motels differ from hotels in that the former offer plentiful, easily accessible parking for guests.
This 14-story beachfront property offers 75 condo-type suites, including one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The motel is only a short distance from all the attractions of Myrtle Beach, which lies directly south of North Myrtle Beach. All suites feature flat-screen cable TV, wireless Internet access, full kitchen with granite counter tops, Sealy Posturepedic bedding and washer/dryer. Other amenities include a glass-enclosed indoor swimming pool, a covered outdoor swimming pool, kiddie pool, two hot tubs and a fitness center. Golf packages offered in conjunction with area courses can be arranged.
Atlantic Breeze Ocean Resort
1321 S. Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
866-942-7339
oceanaresorts.com
Right on the ocean, the 378 suites in this 17-story, twin-tower property offer guests a wide array of amenities, including balconies, cable/satellite TV, whirlpool tubs, full kitchens, wireless Internet access, room service and direct-dial telephones. Other amenities include a restaurant, poolside bar and grill, bar/lounge, three swimming pools (including a kiddie pool), three hot tubs, covered parking, porter service, 24-hour front desk, fitness center and golf packages.
Avista Resort
300 N. Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
800-968-8986
avistaresort.com
This beachfront motel’s 116 rooms and suites are housed in two separate buildings, one of which is four stories high while the other tops out at 10 stories. A large percentage of the hotel’s units offer ocean views. In-room amenities include cable TV, direct-dial telephone, wireless Internet access and kitchen facilities in most of the suites. Other motel amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, free weekday newspaper, two seasonal beachfront swimming pools, kiddie pool, heated indoor pool (open during cold weather months), hot tub, exercise room, golf packages and guest laundry.
Best Western Ocean Sands
1525 S. Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
800-588-3570
oceansands.com
This 12-story, 179-unit resort offers 179 units--80 standard-size hotel rooms and 99 one-bedroom suites. Located right on the ocean, the property is only a short walk from the Ocean Drive Pavilion Amusement Park. All rooms and suites offer cable/satellite TV, microwave, mini-refrigerator, in-room safe, wireless Internet access, voice mail and coffeemaker. Other features and services include both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs, beach, gift shop, dance club, video arcade, fitness center, beauty salon and guest laundry.
Ocean Drive Beach & Gulf Resort
98 N. Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
800-438-9590
oceandriveresort.com
Right next to the entrance of the Cherry Grove Pier, a popular fishing spot, this oceanfront resort offers 257 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, ranging in area from 522 up to 1,412 square feet. Guests in all units enjoy cable TV in all living rooms and bedrooms, high-speed Internet access, oversized balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, full kitchens and washer/dryer. Other amenities include an ocean front restaurant, two adult swimming pools (one on a rooftop), four hot tubs (two on rooftop), kiddie pool and exercise rooms.
Prince Resort at the Cherry Grove Pier
3500 N. Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
866-503-9518
princeresortonline.com
