Where to Stay in Myrtle Beach - 6 Best Romantic Getaways

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Myrtle Beach is a popular vacation resort city in South Carolina, on the Atlantic coast and in the heart of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile-long string of wonderful sandy beaches. It is famous for its golf courses and family attractions, such as the SkyWheel and Family Kingdom. Hotels are mostly located along the beach and range from small and elegant like Serendipity Inn and Marina Inn to huge beachfront towers like Island Vista and Oceans One. Hotels and resorts compete with each other with the luxury amenities they offer their guests, and all have indoor and outdoor pools, a range of restaurants, beachfront decks, pool bars, lazy rivers, and much more.

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© Serendipity Inn

Serendipity Inn is a Spanish-style inn located two blocks from the beach, about 2 miles from Dunes Golf Course and less than 2 miles from the Carolina Opry. The inn has 15 suites and rooms decorated in unique, individual styles reflecting different time periods. Each room has a private entrance, private bath, free Wi-Fi, DVD player, cable TV, and mini-fridge. The suites also have fully equipped kitchens and sitting areas. There is a large range of rooms, from queen-sized rooms to spacious king suites. Guests enjoy a large swimming pool surrounded by a sundeck, picnic tables, a fire pit, and a hot tub. There is also a complimentary continental breakfast and a DVD library.

407 71st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, Phone: 843-449-5268

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© Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

Overlooking a marina and the Intracoastal Waterway, Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is a modern, 20-room Myrtle Beach resort located only 2 miles from the beach. The luxury rooms have en suite bathrooms, opulent linens, private terraces overlooking the marina or waterway, free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, safes, desks, and CD and DVD players. Suites and studios also have kitchens or kitchenettes. Guests enjoy an indoor and an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and access to a spa as well as an 18-hole golf course. There are two restaurants in the resort, a bar, and conference facilities. The Waterscapes restaurant offers freshly prepared breakfasts and fresh seasonal dishes made using locally grown produce.

8121 Amalfi Pl, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, Phone: 843-913-1333

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© Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes

Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes is an upscale beach resort located about 7 miles from the Myrtle Beach boardwalk, with its own beach access. There is a large range of rooms with modern, sophisticated décor, many with ocean views and/or balconies. Each room has a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, desk, and free Wi-Fi. The guests enjoy access to the outdoor and indoor pools, whirlpool, a luxury spa, and several diverse dining options. A free breakfast buffet is offered every morning. The resort also has several tennis courts, a business center, and large, modern conference facilities.

8400 Costa Verde Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, Phone: 843-449-8880

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© Island Vista Resort

Island Vista Resort is a large family-friendly beachfront resort located only 4 miles from Myrtle Beach shopping and entertainment and about 4 miles from Ripley's Aquarium. All rooms have balconies, free Wi-Fi, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Some upgraded rooms overlook the ocean and beach. Suites range from one to four rooms in size and have living rooms and kitchens and some even have dining rooms, washers, and whirlpool tubs. Guests enjoy a restaurant with the view of the ocean, a pizzeria, and an elegant cocktail bar. There are also outdoor and indoor pools, a hot tub, a deck overlooking the beach, and a lazy river that kids adore. Luxury spa treatments are also available.

6000 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Phone: 843-449-6406

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© Oceans One Resort

Oceans One is a modern family-friendly beachfront resort located in downtown Myrtle Beach, less than a mile from Family Kingdom Amusement Park, SkyWheel Myrtle, and Mount Atlanticus Miniature Golf. All rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryers, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and spectacular views of the beach and the ocean from private balconies. Large two and three-room bedroom apartments also have living rooms and whirlpool tubs. A four-bedroom townhouse is located separately and is also part of the resort. The guests have access to free parking, an indoor pool, a waterfall, hot tubs, and a lazy river. There is also an outdoor oceanfront pool with a kids’ playground. Guests also enjoy a fitness center and a cozy, elegant lounge. Things to Do in Myrtle Beach

102 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Phone: 843-626-2033

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© Anderson Ocean Club and Spa

Anderson Ocean Club and Spa is one of the most luxurious resorts in Myrtle Beach. Located right on the beach, Anderson Ocean Club is an all-condo tower resort sited less than 2 miles from Broadway and about 2.4 miles from golfing at Pine Lakes Country Club. Modern studios have traditional décor, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, washer/dryers, kitchens, dining areas, and balconies, some with spectacular ocean views. The one to three-bedroom units also have sitting rooms, pull-out couches, or Murphy beds. All guests have access to the resort’s amenities, which include free parking, a business center, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, a lazy river, and an exercise room. A poolside bar and a luxury spa are also available.

2600 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Phone: 843-213-5340

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