Two towers make up the main portion of the Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach, with the hotel's private indoor/outdoor water park and putt-putt golf facilities at the centerpiece of the property. Set directly on Ocean Boulevard, this middle-of-the-road resort provides a good base for families and has something to entertain everyone in the group. The resort amenities include a lap pool, six whirlpools, a children's fun pool, a wading pool, a nine-hole putt-putt course, a large indoor pool, the Lazy River Ride, the kiddie Lazy River and more than 100 golf courses to be played in the area. The spacious and nicely decorated rooms are more like studio apartments with kitchenettes, private balconies and Wi-Fi Internet--three things that will make you feel more at home than on the road. As long as you are not expecting supreme luxury, the standard accommodations and wide array of activities at the Landmark Resort will surely suffice. Rates start at around $58 per night.
Landmark Resort, Myrtle Beach
1501 S. Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
800-845-0658
landmarkresort.com
Occupying a wide building set directly on the Myrtle Beach waterfront, the Ocean Dune Resort & Villas by Sands Resorts is a large and well-equipped vacation option for the summer traveler. Along with the obvious access to countless golf courses that all Myrtle Beach hotels offer, this resort provides guests with a water park, a spa, a health club, restaurants, a kids' club and a beach right outside the door. The water park consists of water slides, swimming pools, a Lazy River Ride, bubble pools and more. For adults, the Atlantis Spa provides a full menu of treatments and a real chance to escape, while the health club offers a complete range of machines, free weights and aerobic choices. The resort boasts eight distinct restaurants and eight bars and lounges, four of which are new to the property. Guestrooms range from a standard oceanfront double to a three-bedroom townhouse, all with private balconies. The suites and townhouses feature kitchen and dining areas. Rates start around $196 per night.
Ocean Dunes Resort & Villas, Myrtle Beach
201 75th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-449-7441
sandsresorts.com
The three-part Breakers Resort Hotel in Myrtle Beach has a Boutique North Tower filled with one-, two- and three-room suites. The Breakers Paradise Tower is the hotel's newest addition and is home to a large selection of amenities. The resort also features the original Breakers Resort Beachfront Hotel, where it all started. In addition to being able to choose their accommodations in the setting and with the amenities that best suit them, guests are treated to a host of activities at the Breakers, which helps to make a stay at the hotel something different. The Children's Pirate Ship and Kids' Club are huge favorites among younger guests, and everyone can enjoy the 418-foot Lazy River Ride, the Red Parrot Jacuzzis, the large indoor swimming pool, the sauna, the Cinzia full-service luxury spa, the gym and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Dining options at the resort include two restaurants, a bar, an ice-cream parlor and Starbucks Coffee. Rates start around $51 per night.
The Breakers Resort, Myrtle Beach
Oceanfront at 21st and 27th Ave. N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-0485
800-952-4507
breakers.com
