Island Vista Oceanfront ResortvsThe Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Both Island Vista and Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Island Vista is the choice of most professionals compared to Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites. Island Vista ranks #3 in Myrtle Beach with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Star Service, Oyster and Fodor's.
Island Vista Oceanfront Resort
 Oyster
 Star Service
 Fodor's
 Frommer's
 Frommer's
6000 North Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
Upper-middle-range
 "The 171-room Island Vista is a solid mid-range property located directly on the beach." Full review
 "This beachfront Caribbean-flavored condo-hotel is in a calm residential neighborhood offering a lively amenity roster and plush one- to four-bedroom accommodations." Full review
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Avoid west-facing units if at all possible.
 "Plenty of room at every turn here, from the hotel-length oceanfront lanai and cavernous indoor pools to the roomy guest suites." Full review
 "This 12-story property is arguably the best family-focused resort in Myrtle Beach...as far as the rooms go, they're all suites, with one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units available." Full review
 "This beachfront property is the pick of the family-friendly resorts, beautifully located in a relatively tranquil residential section of town" Full review
The Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
1804 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
From $50/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 
 "This expansive outpost of the Best Western chain is nicely located, but a few hundred feet from the beach." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "Centrally located eco-friendly hotel offers a range of accommodations, including cottages and penthouses, along with an outdoor and indoor pools and hot tubs, a lazy river, and a free breakfast." Full review
 "Rates are reasonable, the beach is steps away, there's a new fitness and business center and the front desk is abnormally professional and friendly." Full review