Island Vista Oceanfront ResortvsRegency Towers
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Island Vista is preferred by most writers compared to Regency Towers. Island Vista has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 4 reviews such as Oyster, Star Service and Frommer'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
Regency Towers
 Oyster
 Jetsetter
 Frommer's
2511 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 - Fitness Center
 
Upper-middle-range
 "The Regency Tower is an upper-middle-range beachfront property in south Myrtle Beach that's popular with couples and families." Full review
 "A two-bedroom retreat on the shores of Myrtle Beach, near dozens of sun-soaked coastal activities." Full review
 "This is another of the Grand Strand's large apartment tower-style hotels, offering a predictably solid mix of water features, including an indoor and outdoor pool" Full review