Waikiki Village MotelvsMarriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes ranks significantly better than Waikiki Village. Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes is ranked #2 in Myrtle Beach with recommendations from 5 sources such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Waikiki Village Motel
Frommer's
Oyster
1500 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "Right on the main drag in downtown Myrtle Beach, this two-story mom-and-pop-style operation has a kidney-shaped pool and the architectural styling of an early 1960s South Florida laid-back retreat." Full review
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Folks looking to save a few bucks on vacation can request a room with a kitchenette; even lower-budget meals can be had via the in-room microwaves.
OysterBudget
"This is an older motel that has an old-fashioned charm suited for tourists who want a quiet, budget friendly getaway. Many rooms have small kitchens and the venue often offers specials on its website." Full review
Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Oyster
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's Frommer's
8400 Costa Verde Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"This 405-room Marriott resort is one of the few four-pearl properties in Myrtle Beach, and it's a good deal more elegant than the typical run-down chains you'll find in the area." Full review
Star Service "This fine, well-rounded resort, the largest of the name brands here, is on a lovely strand between North Myrtle and the overbuilt Myrtle Beach downtown area." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Mediterranean-style hotel, the area's most luxurious property, on a 370-foot-wide stretch of private beach." Full review
Fodor's "Entering this plantation-chic high-rise resort, with its airy wicker furniture, giant palms, and mahogany details, will take you away from the hubbub of Myrtle Beach and straight to a tropical locale." Full review
Frommer's "Constructed at a cost of $50 million, this chain hotel is one of the most luxurious on the South Carolina coastline." Full review
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The property has 405 units, many of which have an ocean view (don't be shy, go ahead and put in a request, although these rooms can be $10–$40 more per night).
