Avista Resort
Avista Resort is a 17-story property that offers oceanfront condominium-style accommodations for those looking for a home away from home. Choose from spacious one-, two- or three-bedroom condos that feature private balconies ranging from 58 up to more than 200 square feet in size, with amazing views of the ocean and surrounding area. Each room has a fully stocked kitchen, roomy bathroom, and dining and living areas. Resort highlights include three pools, children's pool, two lazy rivers, three hot tubs and a fitness center. On-site dining and drinking options include in-room dining, a full service restaurant with local cuisine, a poolside bar and grill, plus a fourth floor contemporary lounge featuring drink specials, appetizers, televisions and pool tables. Avista Resort offers numerous golf packages for many of the areas courses.
Avista Resort
300 N. Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(800) 968-8986 (Toll-Free)
(843) 249-2521
avistaresort.com
Island Vista Resort
Located in a quiet suburban district, Island Vista is a family-owned property that offers true southern hospitality in its all-suite, 12-level luxury resort. Choose from deluxe one-, two-, three- or four-bedroom suites with private baths featuring tropical decor, amazing ocean views, full kitchens, spacious living areas, jacuzzis, detached showers and walk-in closets. Resort highlights include Island Vista Kids Club, fitness center, full service spa and surf camp. The outdoor pool complex has a tanning lawn, two pools (one heated), jacuzzi, oceanfront terrace, tiki deck and bar, picnic area, massage cabana and umbrellas. The indoor pool complex features an ancient Roman aqueducts theme and includes a gushing waterfall, a lazy river with tunnel, special kids' splash area, spacious jacuzzi and a lap pool. Dining options on-site include homemade pizza delivery to your room, poolside tiki bar and grill, and the Cypress Room restaurant that offers ocean views with its floor-to-ceiling windows and serves award-winning low-country cuisine.
Island Vista Resort
6000 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(888) 733-7581
islandvista.com
The Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
The 15-story Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes is a AAA Four Diamond resort that offers its guests an upscale plantation-style community setting. Property includes 2,200 acres, 405 lavish rooms, massive business center, private beach area and plenty of things to do. Resort highlights include the Fishtank Kids' Club, indoor pool, outdoor oceanfront pool, water slide, whirlpool, health club, sauna, full-service spa, gift shop, bookstore and jogging trail. Dining and drinking options on the property include Ocean's on 82nd for steak and seafood, the Ocean Blu poolside eatery, The Bar, with appetizers and signature drink specials, and The Cove for quick poolside service. The resort is associated with six nearby golf courses and golf clubs.
The Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
8400 Costa Verde Dr.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
(843) 449-8880
marriott.com
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