Myrtle Beach, located on the Grand Strand coast of South Carolina, is the No. 1 family beach in America, according to Discovery Myrtle Beach.com. Myrtle Beach is one of the most affordable beach vacation options with rooms available from as low as $44 a night at an oceanfront hotel. If you are planning a family vacation to Myrtle Beach, several ideal oceanfront resorts are family friendly.
Ocean Reef Resort features a host of amenities and 343 units ranging from standard rooms to four-bedroom condos that make it an ideal for families. Ocean Reef has a year-round water park complex that is enclosed in the winter and includes a large pool with a lazy river and the Kiddie Water Park with stone Tiki men standing guard, mini waterfalls and a sinking pirate ship. Rates start at $49 as of September 2010.
Ocean Reef Resort
7100 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
888-322-6411
oceanreefmyrtlebeach.com
One of the largest resorts in Myrtle Beach, Compass Cove has 530 rooms, suites and one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums in three separate oceanfront buildings. Suites and condos come with fully equipped kitchens. This family-friendly resort has indoor and outdoor water attractions that include six pools, three lazy rivers and two kiddie pools and an interactive kiddie water park. Prices start at $61 a night as of September 2010.
Compass Cove Resort
2311 S Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
800-331-0934
compasscove.com
The Dunes Village Resort boasts a 15,000-square-foot indoor water park that includes interactive kiddie pools, water slides, a water volleyball space a lazy river. Voted by Travelers Choice Awards as the No. 2 family hotel in the United States in 2008, Dunes Village Resort also has 495 studios, suites and condos to fit your family's needs. It also has a 30,000-square-foot pool deck with two pools and a tiki bar. As of September 2010, rates starts at $88 a night.
Dunes Village Resort
5200 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
877-828-2237
dunesvillage.com
Ranked by Tripadvisor as the No. 1 family resort in Myrtle Beach in 2010, The Hampton Inn & Suites offers superior service and value for their guests. The resort has an indoor and outdoor pool, a kiddie pool, two lazy rivers and a playground. All 116 rooms and suites have a balcony. Free complimentary hot breakfast is available every morning. Rates start at $76 a night as of September 2010.
Hampton Inn & Suites Oceanfront Resort
1801 S. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
877-946-6400
hamptoninnoceanfront.com
Made up of four separate buildings, The Caribbean Resort and Villas dubs itself, "A classic Myrtle Beach Family Resort." The resort has 454 rooms, suites and condos, which include oceanfront balconies in some units. It also has indoor and outdoor pools, including a long water slide, a kiddie pool area and a state of the art game room. As September 2010, rates start at $54 a night.
The Caribbean Resorts & Villas
3000 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
888-507-8643
caribbeanresort.com
The Breakers Resort is centrally located on Myrtle Beach and consists of three different buildings, an interactive pirate ship kiddie pool, two indoor and outdoor pools, a 418 foot lazy river. There are 454 rooms, suites and condos available. They include kitchenettes or full kitchens and flat-screen TVs. As of September 2010, rates start at $44 a night.
Breakers Myrtle Beach Resort
Oceanfront at 21st and 27th Ave N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
800-952-4507
breakers.com
