Landmark Resort
This hotel is right on the ocean, and you can opt for an efficiency, a well-equipped guest room or a suite. Regardless of your choice, your accommodations will have a cable television, a coffee maker and supplies, Internet access, a blow dryer and a safe. Enjoy the hotel's sun deck, which overlooks the Atlantic, the nine-hole miniature golf course, the fully equipped health center and the indoor waterpark. And after a day on the golf course, you can take the family to Family Kingdom Amusement Park, one of the area's favorite attractions, only a few minutes away. Pay as little as $100 (2009) per night.
Landmark Resort
1501 S. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(800) 845 0658
landmarkresort.com
Marriott's OceanWatch at Grand Dunes
Take the free airport shuttle to this hotel and be treated royally from check-in to check-out. The Marriott Ocean Watch has two adult swimming pools where you can take a refreshing dip and a kids pool for the young set. Or visit the hotel's complete health center to warm up before your round of golf. Suites have two bedrooms and baths and separate living and dining areas. The complete kitchen has conveniences such as microwave and regular oven, ice maker and refrigerator. Spend as little as $575 (2009) per night at this resort.
Marriott's OceanWatch at Grand Dunes
8500 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 692-5500
marriott.com
Avista Resort
This is a condominium resort that offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The resort offers porter service, a front desk that's open 24/7, housekeeping daily, three adult swimming pools, a kids pool and three hot tubs. It also has a well-equipped health center where you can work out the kinks before your rounds of golf. The resort also has a restaurant and a lounge. Relax in your accommodations with a cable television, Internet access and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and regular oven, a refrigerator and all the utensils to make a meal. Pay as little $79.54 (2009) for a one-bedroom suite .
Avista Resort
300 N. Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-2521
avistaresort.com
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