The municipality of North Myrtle Beach, in South Carolina, is part of the barrier island that is one of the top golf vacation destinations on the East Coast. The town, along with its neighbor, Myrtle Beach, is home to a variety of resorts that cater to all tastes. Many of these properties--even those located directly on the beach--have sprawling swimming complexes that contain pools and lazy rivers. None of the resorts are far from a golf course: Four are located within town limits, and the Myrtle Beach area is home to nearly 100 courses.
Prince Resort
The Prince Resort, located near the entrance to the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach, is comprised of two towers that house one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. All of the units in the resort feature washers and dryers, ceramic tile floors, fully equipped kitchens and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Prince Resort has swimming facilities in both towers. Tower One is home to a swimming pool, a kiddie pool and two hot tubs on the ground floor. Tower Two has a rooftop lazy river, swimming pool and hot tubs. The complex has a fitness center and weight room for guests, and the 3500 Ocean Grill serves sandwiches, wraps, seafood and pasta daily.
Prince Resort also offers more than 20 golf packages and specials in partnership with course owners throughout the area, including Burroughs and Chapin, which owns local gems like Grande Dunes and Arcadian Shores. Surf Golf & Beach Club is about a mile to the west.
Prince Resort
3500 North Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(866) 503-9518
PrinceResortOnline.com
Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort
The Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort is an oceanfront property in North Myrtle Beach. The complex is home to a variety of rooms, suites and apartment-style accommodations, each with either a partial or full kitchen and many with a full view of the ocean. The resort's lazy river is right in front of the beach, giving guests a view of the water as they float. Other swimming amenities include indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpool spas. The Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort houses the Shagger's Hall of Fame, as well as a dance club, shagging club and video arcade. The OD Cafe serves Southern-style breakfast foods daily. The resort offers guests a wide variety of golf specials and partners with dozens of local courses to create its "stay-and-play" packages. Beachwood Golf Club is about two miles to the west.
Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort
98 North Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(800) 438-9590
OceanDriveResort.com
Tilghman Beach & Golf Resort
The Tilghman Beach & Golf Resort offers two- and three-bedroom condos with private balconies. The North Myrtle Beach condos come equipped with washers and dryers, free high-speed Internet access and designer kitchens. The resort has an outdoor swimming area with a lazy river, a pool and several hot tubs as well as an indoor pool and whirlpool. The Tilghman Beach & Golf Resort is also home to an atrium with a reading area, a fitness center, a steam sauna and a poolside bar with snacks and drinks. The resort also offers a custom golf package planner, available both on its website and over the phone at (800) 621-5575. The planner allows guests to book their stay at the resort and simultaneously select discounted-rate tee times at more than 70 courses. Azalea Sands Golf Club is about two miles to the west.
Tilghman Beach & Golf Resort
1819 North Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(888) 280-0913
TilghmanResort.com
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