Litchfield Beach & Golf ResortvsIsland Vista Oceanfront Resort
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Island Vista scores slightly better than Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort. Island Vista has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 3 publications like Fodor's, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
 Oyster
 Fodor's
14276 Ocean Hwy, 2 mi north of Pawleys Island (Drawer 320, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
Upper-middle-range
 "Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort is a sprawling 589-room, mid-range resort located on an uninterrupted stretch of sand on the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
 "All accommodations are grouped into miniresorts, each with its own pool and tennis courts. A bike trail connects them all to the large lake, which has a small fishing dock." Full review
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