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Hotels & Resorts in Myrtle Beach
63 real, verified properties across eight trip types — dog-friendly, family/waterpark, more oceanfront resorts, luxury, budget, Murrells Inlet, Surfside Beach, and North Myrtle Beach — so you can match the hotel to the actual trip instead of scrolling a generic list.
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Myrtle Beach hotel searches usually fall into one of six buckets, and they rarely overlap: traveling with a dog, traveling with kids who want a waterpark, wanting a genuine upscale stay, working with a tight budget, or basing yourself in Murrells Inlet or Surfside Beach instead of Myrtle Beach proper. We checked hotel and resort policy pages directly — not just aggregator lists — because several properties that show up on generic “pet-friendly” or “waterpark” roundups turned out not to match once we looked at their own pages.
Verified Pet Policies · Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach & Market Common
Hampton Inn & Suites Myrtle Beach/Oceanfront
Pet policy: Up to 2 pets, 75 lb limit each. $75 fee for 1–4 nights, $150 for 5+ nights.
Good to know: Direct beach access, outdoor pool, on-site restaurant.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
Pet policy: Dogs only, up to 2 per room. $75/night, capped at $300 for stays of 4+ nights.
Good to know: Formerly Springmaid Beach Resort; indoor and outdoor pools.
Residence Inn by Marriott Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
Pet policy: Up to 2 dogs, 80 lb limit. $150 flat fee per stay. Cats not permitted.
Good to know: Full kitchen in every suite, private balconies in most rooms.
The Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Pet policy: Up to 2 dogs; additional pet fee applies (confirm exact amount directly).
Good to know: Oceanfront, steps from the Boardwalk.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham – N Kings Hwy
Pet policy: Up to 2 pets, 75 lb limit. $25/night, capped at $75 per stay.
Good to know: Inland, near Restaurant Row and Tanger Outlets.
Blu Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel & Suites
Pet policy: All pets welcome, $57/pet per stay — one of the more permissive policies on the Grand Strand.
Good to know: Oceanfront, budget-friendly, near the Boardwalk.
Red Roof Inn Myrtle Beach – Market Common
Pet policy: Up to 2 pets, 80 lb limit. First pet free, second pet $15/night. On-site relief area.
Good to know: Walkable Market Common shopping/dining district.
Holiday Inn Express – Broadway at the Beach
Pet policy: Up to 2 dogs, ~40 lb combined weight limit, aggressive breeds excluded.
Good to know: Walkable to Broadway at the Beach.
Hampton Inn North Myrtle Beach – Harbourgate
Pet policy: Up to 2 pets (dogs and cats), 75 lb limit. $75 (1–4 nights) / $125 (5+ nights).
Good to know: On-site grassy pet area in the Cherry Grove section.
Best Western Plus Myrtle Beach @ Intracoastal
Pet policy: Up to 2 dogs, 80 lb limit each, $30/pet/night capped at $150/pet per stay.
Good to know: Near the Intracoastal Waterway and Barefoot Landing, edge of Windy Hill.
Not dog-friendly despite showing up on generic “pet-friendly Myrtle Beach” lists: Caribbean Resort & Villas, North Beach Resort & Villas, Sea Watch Resort, Avista Resort, Landmark Resort, Camelot by the Sea, Sheraton Myrtle Beach, and Beach Colony Resort all confirmed no-pets (service animals only) on their own policy pages. Compass Cove allows pets only November–February for 30+ night stays.
Indoor & Outdoor Waterparks, Lazy Rivers, Full Kitchens
Myrtle Beach’s family resort scene runs on in-house waterparks, lazy rivers, and full-kitchen suites rather than staffed kids’-club programs — that’s simply not the local model here.
Dunes Village Resort
Waterpark: One of the area’s largest indoor waterparks, plus a teen pool with basketball/volleyball.
Good to know: Studio-to-4-bedroom suites with full kitchens.
The Caravelle Resort
Waterpark: “Wild Water Pool” splash feature, heated kiddie lazy river, arcade game room.
Good to know: Independent family resort, not a chain.
Landmark Resort
Waterpark: “H2Oasis” with 3 slides plus a kids’ slide, indoor AND outdoor lazy rivers.
Good to know: Near the Boardwalk and downtown Myrtle Beach.
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort
Waterpark: On-site children’s water park (themed features) plus two lazy rivers among 9+ water features.
Good to know: Near downtown and the Boardwalk.
Captain’s Quarters Resort
Waterpark: 15 total water features — outdoor “Shipwreck Lagoon” kids’ waterpark (pirate ship, water cannons), 150-ft seasonal outdoor lazy river, plus a 232-ft indoor lazy river for year-round use.
Good to know: Recognized as a top kid-friendly Myrtle Beach pick; value-oriented pricing.
Coral Beach Resort
Waterpark: Outdoor water park with a “Silly Submarine” play structure, splash buckets, sunken pirate-ship play area, oceanfront lazy river.
Good to know: Seasonal (open Nov 2–Oct 31 per site).
Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes
Waterpark: Zero-entry pools (indoor + outdoor with seasonal water slide), children’s rec area.
Good to know: Two-bedroom villas with full kitchens.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort
Waterpark: Two waterparks — one for younger kids, one for older kids — plus an outdoor waterslide.
Good to know: All-suite, part of the Kingston Resorts complex; also fits the luxury tier.
Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Anderson Ocean Club
Waterpark: Lazy river, resort-style pools, full kitchens in every suite.
Good to know: Steps from the Boardwalk and SkyWheel.
Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort
Waterpark: Heated lazy river and a splash pad steps from the sand.
Good to know: Near downtown and the Boardwalk.
Avista Resort
Waterpark: Lazy river, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs (not a major waterpark — solid lazy-river pick).
Good to know: Not pet-friendly.
Camelot by the Sea
Waterpark: Indoor lazy river, large heated pool, kiddie splash area, plus outdoor pool/kids pool in summer.
Good to know: Not pet-friendly (service animals only).
Condo-Style Stays Across Myrtle Beach
Compass Cove Oceanfront Resort
Oceanfront condo-style resort across three towers with 530+ one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, multiple pools, and lazy rivers.
Grande Cayman Resort
Oceanfront resort at 7200 N Ocean Blvd with efficiency rooms up to 3-bedroom condos, indoor/outdoor pools, and a lazy river.
Formerly Long Bay Resort — same property, renovated and rebranded under this new name.
Island Vista Resort
All-suite oceanfront resort on the Golden Mile with kitchen-equipped suites, private balconies, and an oceanfront pool and spa.
Beach Colony Resort
Oceanfront condo resort with studio-to-4-bedroom units and multiple pool and whirlpool features.
Palace Resort
All-suite oceanfront resort with sun suites and 1–2 bedroom condos, oceanfront pools, and a small on-site waterpark.
Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
Oceanfront family resort with a year-round indoor/outdoor waterpark, including two four-story waterslides.
The Roxanne
Oceanfront condo rental tower on the boardwalk offering studio to 2-bedroom suites with full kitchens.
Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach Broadway
Marriott-branded hotel near Broadway at the Beach with standard rooms, a seasonal outdoor pool, and an on-site restaurant. Inland, not oceanfront.
Carolinian Beach Resort
Oceanfront hotel with rooms up to multi-bedroom units, an oceanfront pool deck, and a kids’ activity program.
Ocean Park Resort
Pet-friendly oceanfront resort with indoor/outdoor pools and on-site dog grooming.
Ocean Reef Resort
Recently renovated oceanfront resort with a waterpark and multiple on-site dining venues.
hotel BLUE
Oceanfront hotel known for a swim-up pool bar and indoor lazy river, catering to both families and couples.
Dayton House Resort
Oceanfront resort with complimentary hot breakfast, a zero-entry pool, and a lazy river.
Grande Shores Ocean Resort
Oceanfront hotel/condo hybrid in north Myrtle Beach with outdoor, indoor, and rooftop pools.
Caribbean Resort & Villas
Oceanfront family resort spanning four buildings, recently completed a $20M+ renovation, with dual lazy rivers and a water slide.
Monterey Bay Suites
Oceanfront all-suite resort with kitchen-equipped suites, a lazy river, and a rooftop pool deck.
Bay View Resort
Oceanfront condo resort on the boardwalk with 1–4 bedroom units and an indoor waterpark.
Holiday Sands North
Family-owned oceanfront hotel on the boardwalk operating since 1985, with a lazy river and two on-site eateries.
Paradise Resort
Oceanfront hotel in downtown Myrtle Beach with ocean views from every room and an indoor lazy river.
The Strand, a Boutique Myrtle Beach Resort
Boutique oceanfront condo resort with 1–2 bedroom units and a pool deck with a fire pit.
Sand Dunes Resort & Spa
Oceanfront resort at the north end of Myrtle Beach with one of the larger on-site waterparks in the area.
North Shore Oceanfront Hotel
Oceanfront hotel in the north Myrtle Beach/Shore Drive area, a sister property to Sand Dunes Resort & Spa under the same ownership group.
Sands Ocean Club
Oceanfront resort with 1–3 bedroom suites and the on-site Ocean Annie’s Beach Club entertainment venue.
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
Waterfront hotel on the Intracoastal Waterway side of Grande Dunes with rooms up to penthouses, private balconies, and golf packages via the Grande Dunes Resort Course.
Spas, Full-Service Resorts & Premium Locations
Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
Full-service oceanfront resort with the Hibiscus Spa and indoor/outdoor pools plus a complimentary water slide.
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Sand-bottom pool with private cabanas, Spa33 wellness center, golf simulators; part of the Kingston Resorts complex.
Sheraton Myrtle Beach
Two blocks from the Boardwalk, connected to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center; year-round indoor heated pool.
Anderson Ocean Club and Spa
Oceanfront condo-hotel with an in-resort Awakening Spa and private balconies with direct beach access.
Value-Focused, Still Near the Beach
Bermuda Sands Resort
150-room oceanfront property near Family Kingdom and the 2nd Ave Pier; explicitly markets itself as affordable and is pet-friendly.
The Yachtsman
Oceanfront condo-resort with full kitchens and spas — more moderate than luxury-tier, still below the upscale resorts above.
South of Myrtle Beach — Home to the MarshWalk
Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
Pet policy: Up to 2 pets (dog/cat), 75 lb max, $65/stay fee.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
Pet policy: Up to 2 pets, 75 lb max, $75 (1–4 nights) / $125 (5+ nights).
Good to know: Extended-stay suites, good for a longer trip.
Willow Lodge
Boutique upscale hotel with deluxe studio and 2-bedroom suites (formerly The Inlet Sports Lodge).
Pet policy not published — call ahead to confirm.
Garden City Inn
Oceanfront hotel on the Murrells Inlet/Garden City Beach line.
Pet policy not published — call ahead to confirm.
South of Myrtle Beach — Quieter, Family-Oriented
Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel
Directly oceanfront in the walkable Surfside Pier Village; outdoor pool and hot tub, beach chair/umbrella rentals.
Check Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel →
Not pet-friendly — confirmed on the property’s own policy page.
Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach
Outdoor pool, oceanfront decking/cabanas/fire pit, “Kids Eat Free” program, family suites with bunk beds.
Check Holiday Inn Resort Surfside →
Not pet-friendly — confirmed on IHG’s own page.
Quality Inn Surfside Myrtle Beach
About 1 mile from the beach (not oceanfront); kids 18 and under stay free. Note: no elevators, 21+ to book.
Service animals only — confirmed on the property’s own page.
Grand Palms Resort
Strong family pick: indoor pool, outdoor pool, lazy river, splash pad, zero-entry kiddie pool, complimentary beach shuttle.
Not pet-friendly — confirmed via the resort’s own site.
Sandpebble Beach Club, a Ramada by Wyndham
Small (13-unit), quiet, directly oceanfront condo-style building with full kitchens, 2BR/2BA units.
Not pet-friendly — confirmed via property-specific policy check.
Every traditional hotel/motel brand we verified in Surfside Beach does not allow pets. Pet-friendly lodging there exists mainly in individually-owned vacation rentals/condos, which aren’t included here since they aren’t hotel brands we can verify the same way.
Quieter Beaches, Golf Courses & Barefoot Landing
North Beach Resort & Villas
Oceanfront resort on a 7.5-acre section between the ocean and Whitepoint Swash — towers plus villas, with a large pool and lazy river complex.
Barefoot Resort
Golf-resort villa and cottage accommodations tied to Barefoot’s four championship golf courses.
Primarily a golf-and-stay villa community, not a standard hotel — villa/condo-style lodging.
Booking Tips for This Area
- Fees and policies change without notice. Every detail above was pulled from the property’s own site or FAQ page, but call ahead to confirm before you book, especially around holiday weekends.
- “Myrtle Beach” isn’t one neighborhood. Downtown/Boardwalk, the Golden Mile, Market Common, Grande Dunes, Kingston Resorts, North Myrtle Beach’s Cherry Grove/Windy Hill/Ocean Drive, Murrells Inlet, and Surfside Beach all feel different — match the area to your trip.
- Waterpark resorts sell out fastest. If the trip is waterpark-centered, book further ahead than you would for a standard oceanfront room.
- Murrells Inlet and Surfside Beach put you closer to different things. Murrells Inlet puts you next to the MarshWalk and Brookgreen Gardens; Surfside Beach puts you near Myrtle Beach State Park and a quieter stretch of sand.
What’s the best waterpark hotel in Myrtle Beach?
Landmark Resort and Dunes Village Resort both have some of the largest in-house waterpark setups, with multiple slides and lazy rivers. Captain’s Quarters Resort stands out for having both an indoor and outdoor lazy river.
Are there dog-friendly hotels in Murrells Inlet?
Yes — Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites, both in the Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area cluster, have confirmed pet policies with fees around $65–$125 per stay.
Are Surfside Beach hotels pet-friendly?
Generally no — every traditional hotel brand we checked in Surfside Beach does not allow pets. If you need pet-friendly lodging in that area, Myrtle Beach’s Market Common hotels are the closest verified option.
What’s the most upscale hotel in Myrtle Beach?
Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes and Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort both offer full-service spas and premium amenities in the luxury tier above.
Where should I stay if I want to be near the MarshWalk?
Base yourself in our Murrells Inlet section above — Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites are both a short drive from the MarshWalk restaurants and Brookgreen Gardens.
How does NME choose which hotels to feature?
We verify pet policies, waterpark amenities, and pricing tier directly against each property’s own site or FAQ page rather than relying on aggregator lists, and we exclude any hotel we can’t confirm firsthand. Read more on our methodology page.
Know a Hotel We Missed?
This area has way more hotels and resorts than any one list can cover. If you know a great one across Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, or Surfside Beach, email us and we’ll take a look.
Heading to Myrtle Beach?
See the full trip guide — things to do and where to eat, organized the same way, by area.
