It is owned by the Patricia Resorts and is indeed a fine place to stay. We checked in and were given a discounted rate of $168 per night for a one room apartment with two queen sized beds and a sleeper overlooking the front beach. The mini suite boasted a nicely furnished kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. Our one bedroom suite had a modern spacious bathroom and sitting room. The sitting room led to the balcony overlooking the pool and the ocean. The balcony feature was worth the price of the room as the moonlit, roaring ocean was an integral part of the experience. We also enjoyed the two TVs hooked up to a cable service with free HBO.

For the money this was indeed a nice place to stay. An extra bonus was being able to drive directly to the sixth floor, park, and unpack right outside our assigned room. Local calls were free and a USA Today was provided daily.

Amenities in the larger rooms include a dishwasher, washer, and dryer. One bedroom suite patrons have access to a coin operated laundry service. The swimming pool is a complex of pools which includes an indoor and outdoor pool, two large spas, a tot’s pool, and an enclosed circular 200 foot long moving river which is a big favorite for children of all ages. The maximum depth of any pool is only 5 feet so there is no diving, but the pools’ waters are as clean as can be expected for a complex right on the front beach. There is a convenient walkway to the beach with fresh water showers available to cleanup after an ocean swim. The hotel also has an excellent fitness center. All of the Patricia Resorts offer golf packages to 115 golf courses with discounts ranging between 10 and 20% off daily green fees.

The staff is very professional and quick to offer help in making sure guests are able to take advantage of nearby attractions and surprisingly good places to eat. Tip: Eat superb seafood at the Sea Captain’s House Restaurant at 3000 N Ocean Boulevard only ten blocks away.

The high season starts on the Fourth of July and runs for a solid three months. It is advisable to make advance reservations wherever possible.

Whether or not it is the best of the resorts, it certainly offers a great deal for the money. Rooms and suites range from oceanview to oceanfront and there are three room suites that can accommodate up to eight people. Prices can be found and reservations made at www.carolinianbeachresort.com. I recommend that course of action as special discounts can be found on the web. Walk-in traffic still constitutes about 10% of the resorts business, but why take a chance?

The resort offers a variety of golf packages with discounts from 10 to 20% at the more than 100 golf courses in the area, and with its restaurant facility can get golfers out plenty early to start their rounds. The resort is centrally located to the more popular tourist attractions including the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Broadway at the Beach, fine dining, the Pavilion, and Myrtle Beach Square Mall.

The new tower has its own pool to complement the oceanfront pool, two kiddie pools, a 200 foot long enclosed lazy river pool, and a large spa and fitness center. TVs inside the rooms are of the 25 inch variety and of course cable service is standard. Rooms run from the one room oceanview and oceanfront all the way up to three room suites that can accommodate up to 8 people. I highly recommend this resort for those looking for luxury at affordable prices.

It offers daily as well as weekly rates and is very modestly priced. It offers golf packages, has an outdoor pool with sundeck as well as a grassed-in area that forms a place for families to gather on the lawn.

It has ten oceanfront rooms and many rooms with side and ocean views. It is not luxury but does fill a certain niche in the market. Having said that, I have to confess that the Viking holds no charms for me, and I would not recommend that anyone I know stay there.

Not recommended.

This motel has a policy of not renting to those under age 25 without a $200 security deposit. It does accept American Express in addition to all other major credit cards.

This is not a luxury location, but it is very reasonably priced, and it is in the heart of the action on the strip. One nicety is that it provides free fax and copy services for guests. The color TVs are on cable, and there is a pool on the premises.

Only somewhat recommended, and then only for those on a very restricted budget.

Continental breakfast buffets are served on the top two floors, and the window views are spectacular. The Vidalia’s Restaurant serves low country cuisine and is near the M-Bar, which is decorated in art deco style. For the light eater there is the Coffee and Cream Café, which serves Starbucks Coffee and lighter fare. The fitness center is outstanding and features all of the latest equipment.

There were several rooms available during our stay at Myrtle Beach, but advance reservations are a sound idea.

I would recommend this for the business traveler above all, but it is a great venue for families that do not insist on being directly on the beach.

I unconditionally recommend this resort.

This is not luxury living, but you are not asked to pay luxury prices. The facility is located near the Family Kingdom and convenient to many of the features of the strip. Prices are very modest even in season and can be obtained by going online at www.polynesion-resort.com.

Advance reservations are required and the rates are cheapest if made in advance. The toll free number for non South Carolina residents to the resort is 1-800-845-6971. The non toll free number is 1-843-448-1781.

My wife and I have reached the stage in life where the Polynesian would not be the place for us, but for those on a limited budget they might find something of interest there.

Somewhat recommended.

The Gloucester Terrace features two and three bedroom accommodations with pristine wooded and lake views. Covered parking is available in case of rain. The kitchens in the Gloucester are wonderfully furnished, and again the stamp of luxury accommodations is everywhere.

The Kingston also offers the villas of Richmond Park, West Hyde Park, and St. James Park. These units offer one, two, and three bedroom accommodations with parking directly in front of your rooms. Every room regardless of size has a wonderfully furnished kitchen, and the views are of restful wooded and water scenes.

In the same vein Kingston has the lodges of Laurel Court and Arrowhead Court. These buildings are equipped with elevators and are quaint enough to think you have been transported to an exotic ski lodge like Heavenly Valley or Vail. The lake beside those accommodations is very pristine.

Finally there are the North and South Hampton Towers and Windermere by the Sea. Windermere offers four bedroom quarters with wooded and lakeside views with full kitchens and a private swimming pool. The North Hampton Tower offers a private swimming pool, two bedroom oceanview and oceanfront condos, or three bedroom oceanview condos. All have completely furnished kitchens that are well furnished and maintain the ambience of luxury. The South Hampton Tower features one bedroom guest rooms, oceanfront condos with two bedrooms, and thee bedroom oceanview condos. The two and three bedroom units have completely furnished kitchens.

On site there are great tennis courts, multiples pools, a half mile of private beach, walking trails, and great places to eat. I highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a really great time. It can be as secluded or as lively as you want it to be.

The prices vary according to the time of year you choose to come to Myrtle Beach, and you must expect to pay more during the summer from the first of July until the middle or end of August. Golf packages are available, and there are 308 luxury suites, rooms, and efficiencies to choose from. The large oceanfront pool is complemented by the kiddie pool, the indoor pool, the lazy river, and heated spa. There is an oceanfront restaurant and lounge with family food at moderate prices and an adequate fitness center. The resort also offers a convenience store and a gift shop. Golf packages are available, and there is a golf manager to ease your path to great golfing experiences.

The Grand is located in the heart of the Myrtle Beach strand and convenient to all of the many attractions that Myrtle Beach offers. The Myrtle Beach Convention Center, the Pavilion, the Square Mall, Broadway at the Beach and the Palace Theater are some of the attractions very nearby.

The Patricia Grand offers oceanfront efficiencies, oceanfront rooms, and oceanview and oceanfront suites. Each of these choices is nicely furnished. Prices are seasonal and reservations are recommended.

The resort offers entertainment and golf packages and is very reasonably priced. The most expensive two bedroom apartments run from a high of $138 at the very height of the season to a low of only $30 during the winter season. Memorial Day weekend is an aberration in that the price goes to $158 for a four day period.

Golfers can get a really good deal here during the cooler months when it is not so hot.

Slightly Recommended

If you ever danced the shag, this is the place for you. The Shag Museum is located right here and the music is still as easy to listen to as ever.

Ocean Drive is located at 98 North Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach. It is luxury living, and I recommend it for anyone looking for an upscale venue in which to relax at Myrtle Beach.

North Myrtle Beach is a little less frantic than Myrtle Beach and might be considered more restful for one seeking to escape the crowds of people that flock to the strand at Myrtle Beach. If you are looking for a resort that can handle a conference or a meeting or even a banquet, look carefully at the Ocean Drive Resort.

Even at the height of the season the most expensive accommodation is no more than $214 a night, and during less high season the prices come way down.

Highly recommended!

The rooms at this hotel are spacious and well-furnished. There is nothing at all shopworn about the facility. Guests have the option of a free Continental breakfast; the use of a heated outdoor pool with a whirlpool; free shuttle service to the Broadway on the Beach performances; same day dry cleaning and other perks including dial up internet connections.

If you don’t have to be on the beach and want to enjoy the country music shows and have handy theaters and shopping nearby, this hotel is an excellent choice.

Highly Recommended.

We learned there are two separate tower facilities on the beach: the Towers and the Beach Club. Both are fine looking structures with completely modern rooms that are finely furnished. They sit on a 57-acre complex that offers true privacy from non guests. The pools were large and clean and looked inviting.

The real charm of this resort for me lies in the Greens which offer two and three bedroom accommodations with putting surfaces in the front yard so you can practice putting right next to your front door. The Villas and the Garden Homes offer nice out of the way accommodations that are luxurious while offering a true sense of privacy.

Finally there are the Tennis Villas located next to the tennis complex. These villas offer a high standard of living for those interested in improving their tennis stroke while taking advantage of all the other things North Myrtle Beach has to offer.

This resort is not for those looking for budget accommodations, but for what it offers, you get a lot for your money. Location, eating accommodations, fine furnished units, privacy, beachfront, a private environment, and a fine standard of living are all part of the Ocean Creek Resort.

Highly recommended!

The Palmetto building is the newest renovated portion of Springmaid and offers only ocean view room with balconies. Cypress offers only standard rooms, has balconies, and no elevators. Live Oak offers standard and two bedroom rooms with balconies. The pools open at 9am and close at 10pm with the exception of the Cypress Inn whose pool closes at eight.

Prices are seasonal and are cheapest in the winter. Standard rooms at Cypress that can accommodate four run from a winter low of $40 to a high of $132 per night in season. In the other two buildings which are higher priced, four room accommodations run from a winter low of $50 to $96. Those same rooms in season from 4 June through 21 August cost from $105 to $178. Two and three bedroom accommodations which can house 6 to 10 persons range from $85 to $192 in the winter to $220 to $294 during the season. Often up to three families band together to share expenses in the larger rooms in the summer, and by sharing expenses, they can afford the best the resort has to offer.

Springmaid is a nice family oriented place to stay, and the restaurant offers moderately priced meals with free meals for tots three and below.

The fishing pier opens from six in the morning and closes at midnight. The pier offers complimentary access to strollers and appears to be about a quarter of a mile long. There is an excellent tackle shop at the beginning of the pier, and snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.

Golf packages are available with access to the more than 100 golf courses in the area with substantial savings during the cooler winter months. Accommodations range from seasonal lows for a studio of only $49 to $179 during the high season in midsummer. Four room suites that can accommodate up to ten persons range from a seasonal low of $114 to a seasonal high of $359.

The restaurants offer simple fare but good solid food for the money. There are three towers at this resort, and they range in age from just over 3 years old to just over one-year-old. There are studios here with limited views as well as others that are balconied with oceanfront views. It is obvious that the staff works overtime to keep this resort as pristine as possible.

North Myrtle Beach is a different animal than Myrtle Beach and is less busy but has a great deal to offer a golfer or a family. I liked this resort a great deal and recommend it very highly to anyone who wants to get away from the cares of everyday life. The resort can definitely be described as luxury and has something for everyone.

The staff maintains that this is a family oriented motel run much like a mom and pop operation. I could see this as more likely a place where students on a limited budget that do not plan to spend a lot of time in their rooms might frequent.

It is certainly not luxury, but it is located in a convenient location to many tourist attractions and dining along the busiest part of the strip. It has a few handicap rooms, and all rooms are equipped with a mini-frig, cable television, in room safes, oceanfront private balconies.

It too has a toll free number for Germany, Japan, and the UK. That number is 1-800-322-2166.

I would not stay at this location and would not recommend it to my friends.

The resort has both oceanview and oceanfront rooms. The oceanview rooms are the least expensive in the Patricia Resorts inventory. Prices range for a one room oceanview from as low as $37 during the winter to a high of $119 during the height of the summer season. Oceanfront rates for a one bedroom efficiency range from a low of $42 to a high of $139.

There are moderately priced two and three room suites and deluxe suites with the largest suite being the four room oceanfront suites ranging from a low of $90 to a summer high of $309. Many families like to rent these larger rooms for mini reunions and get-togethers.

TIP: Ask about their golf packages. There is the four night National Package with oceanfront accommodations and four discounted rounds of golf and a fifth round for free for only $156 per person. Other less ambitious packages include the Wild Witch package (3 nights, 4 rounds of golf) from $132 per person; the Grand Classic Package ( 3 nights, 4 rounds of golf) for $138 per person; and the Membership Package which includes 1 night and 1 round of golf for $30 per person. These packages include oceanfront rooms, a free deluxe breakfast, and a free golf towel.

Highly Reccommended.

There is an outdoor pool, a kiddie pool and a nicely done indoor Jacuzzi. Winter time rates are as low as $18 for a sideview room that goes as low as $70 during the high season. There are a variety of room prices, but the oceanfront two room units are only $28 during the winter and only $155 during the most expensive portion of the season.

This is a popular motel with a lot of repeat customers that like to save their room money for food and tourist activities. In order to make reservations and take advantage of special deals go online to atlanticparadise.com. I would certainly not go expecting to find a room available there in season without advance reservations. The motel does offer AAA discounts as well as the online ones. Golf packages are also available. Interestingly enough, this motel offers a toll free line for the UK, Germany, or Japan which is 1-800-992-0269.

I would be very reluctant to steer family or friends to this venue.

Current prices which are the highest of the year run from $99 a night across the street, to $129 for an oceanview room on the beach to $144 for oceanfront. One and two bedroom units on the beach side run from $179 to $229 a night. These units have a fully furnished kitchen and multiple TV sets.

If you are a cash paying guest, you must pay a $20 deposit to activate your phone for local use, and local calls are fifty cents apiece. On the plus side there is a hot tub and indoor pool located at the Sailfish Resort. The Days Inn has an outdoor pool on the ocean side. Irons and ironing boards may be checked out of the Days Inn lobby but require a $10 deposit.

In my opinion none of the three facilities constitute luxury accommodations. I would recommend the two ocean front facilities for those on a budget but not highly.

The lobby is friendly and spacious and comfortable enough so that a guest might actually want to linger there browsing through the newspaper or reading a book.

Every suite has a full-sized refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, a private balcony, and two color cable connected TVs. There are indoor and outdoor whirlpools, a rooftop pool with sundeck, a lazy river and kiddie pool, plus a guest laundry. A special added goody is a full complimentary free full breakfast and a nightly dessert. The restaurant offers good value for the dollar.

The resort offers golf packages and is very convenient to all of the exciting activities offered by Myrtle Beach. I would not hesitate to stay here or recommend it for family or friends.

The resort itself is huge and filled with fun activities. There is a restaurant on the premises that provides a decent range of choices for the money. There is an indoor pool with Jacuzzi, an oceanfront pool and Jacuzzi, a workout room, a video arcade, guest laundry, color TVs with cable access, a microwave, a 250-foot long lazy river, golf packages, and the previously mentioned entertainment deals.

North Myrtle Beach is a quieter area than Myrtle Beach but has a lot of new building going on. Until a lot more of the new stuff is completed, I prefer the North Myrtle Beach venues. The Alabama Theater, Dixie Stampede, the Carolina Opry, Legends in Concert, Spirit of the Dance, and the Palace Theater at Myrtle are all close by and easy to access by car from the Long Bay.

The rooms are well equipped and every three or two room suite is oceanfront with its own balcony. There are oceanfronts as well as oceanview efficiencies and single rooms to boot.

In conclusion the Long Bay Resort is an outstanding place for a young couple, a single person, or a family looking for a really nice place to stay and enjoy the best of what both Myrtle Beaches are about. I recommend it and plan to take advantage of some of the winter entertainment packages in the future.

Amenities offered include indoor and heated outdoor swimming pools with accompanying Jacuzzis, a kiddie pool, a seasonal children’s activity program, an acceptable in house restaurant, a lazy river pool, a fitness room, an icecream shop, a video game room, and a seasonally operated bar and grill. The restaurant offers a breakfast buffet that is worth waking up and enjoying.

Interestingly enough, the resort consists of nine different buildings which constitute a wide variety of choices in which to stay. The Caravelle is the resort hotel, and the other complexes contain the condominiums that are available.

The Caravelle has made a concerted effort to maintain the quality of furniture in the rooms, and a guest could easily imagine that he was at home during some part of his stay. I would not hesitate to recommend this resort to anyone. They offer weekly rates throughout the year, and I think their golf and entertainment packages are as good as or better than just about anyone at the beach.

Before I get to that part of my observations about the accommodations, let me advise you that for me the best thing about staying here is the harbor and the boats at the marina. It is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the beach and is a quiet corner of restful serenity. It was raining when we arrived, but that did not stop me from appreciating the quiet cove that is called Coquina Harbor. It turns out that you can even arrive by boat, and for a fee of $1.25 a foot you can keep your boat at the docks while resting up at the Inn. You qualify for a 25% discount if you are a member of US Boats.

The Holiday Inn was nice and pristine and offered what you would expect from a nice motel/hotel. There are hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, one day cleaning service, a coin operated laundry, a wet bar, a free newspaper for Priority Club members, and a happy hour every evening. There is a fine outdoor pool, a workout room, and a whirlpool. There are whirlpools in every suite.

The in-house restaurant offers breakfast and dinner and prices for dinner meals begin at only $7 for an adult meal.

Standard rooms range from $99 to $124 depending on the season. Standard suites range from $145 to $169, and two bedroom suites are from $200 to $269.

The motel had only one vacancy the day we were there and reservations are highly recommended. The facility is near the attractions of North Myrtle Beach, and Little River is a far quieter place than either Myrtle or North Myrtle Beach.

During peak season the prices are in the following ranges: standard room costs $169, a king room is $179, and a suite is $234. There is a complimentary Continental breakfast, an outdoor heated pool, and a fitness center. Pets are welcome here which is a big plus for pet lovers when they travel.

The La Quinta Inn is an attractive Inn with a lovely area to relax by the pool. It is not luxury, but it would be acceptable for most travelers, especially for those that do not require beachfront but who like proximity to the beach without being elbow to elbow with crowds of people in bathing suits.