Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a tourist town with quite a few resorts and hotels from which to choose. However, when staying at the beach, an ocean view can be a very attractive amenity. These Myrtle Beach seaside resorts are situated right on the beach, close to the area's attractions, restaurants and golf courses.
Island Vista Resort
The Island Vista Resort is on a residential stretch of beach on Myrtle Beach's northern end. The oceanfront property features luxury suites with anywhere from one to four bedrooms. The suites include a full kitchen with granite countertops, private balconies with a view of the water, in-room washers and dryers and West Indies-inspired decor. Guests at the Island Vista Resort have access to a huge swimming area with three indoor and outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, a lazy river and a Tiki bar. Spa services are also available, including massages in an oceanfront cabana. Dunes Golf and Beach Club is about 3 miles to the northeast.
Island Vista Resort
6000 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(888) 733-7581
IslandVista.com
Bay View Resort
The Bay View Resort is located in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach, near the Second Avenue Pier. The oceanfront property is mainly home to condo units, ranging in size from one to four bedrooms. Each of the units comes equipped with a full kitchen, a private balcony and wireless Internet access. Most of the units have either a full or partial ocean view. A limited number of standard, hotel-style rooms with two double beds are also available at the resort. The Bay View Resort has an indoor swimming pool with a lazy river and a spa, and offers a build-your-own golf package in conjunction with quite a few area courses. Pine Lakes Golf Course is about a mile to the northwest.
Bay View Resort
504 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(866) 917-8439
BayViewResort.com
Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes
The Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes, located away from the bustle of the main tourist drag in northern Myrtle Beach, offers 405 standard rooms with either one king bed or two double beds. Each room features a mini-refrigerator and Internet access, as well as a spacious work area with a large desk. The amenities at the Myrtle Beach seaside resort include tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa services and a fitness center. The beachfront complex also has 45,000 square feet of flexible business meeting and conference space. Arcadian Shores Golf Club is about 3 miles to the northeast.
Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
8400 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 449-8880
marriott.com
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