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2026 Pawleys Island Hotels Guide

Beauty and the Beach

Escape to this elegantly refreshed, one-of-a-kind unit in the highly sought-after Myrtle Beach Resort. Located directly on the beach, this classy and cavernous getaway offers the ideal blend of comfort and security within a private, gated community...

  • Myrtle Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The 11 Best Beach Toys for Summer 2026

Here is a list of some of our favorite beach toys for kiddos. We gravitate to unique, high-quality toys that inspire creativity. Some of these toys are classics, and some add a twist.

NEW! Palace Resort TRUE Oceanfront STUDI...

Updates coming F/W 2024Welcome to the Palace Resort! This studio condo on the 18th floor is oceanfront with its own private balcony. Savor full meals together with a full-size kitchen WITH a dishwasher - both being a rarity for efficiency-style...

  • Myrtle Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The 7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2026

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Myrtle Beach

Enjoy a relaxed setting that’s wonderfully close to the beach but which feels miles away with an escape to the Red Roof Inn & Suites Myrtle Beach. Located just a few blocks away from the oceanfront, (or roughly a 10 minute walk), this...

The Waves Hotel at Myrtle Beach

Modern taste meets classic Myrtle Beach style at The Waves Hotel – a cool oceanfront retreat that’s been welcoming Grand Strand vacationers for more than 40 years. Recently renovated, this family-owned and operated hotel has all the...

Sea Gypsy Inn

Perched on the oceanfront, and close to a host of activities and attractions that border the famed Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, the Sea Gypsy Inn is a classic oceanfront hotel that’s familiar to college students and long-time...

Summer Wind Inn & Suites

Visitors can enjoy the oceanfront experience of a Grand Strand vacation, without the high rise accommodations or a steep price tag, with a visit to the classically cool Summer Wind Inn & Suites. Located on the edge of the Atlantic Oceanfront...

Caribbean Resort And Villas

Visitors who crave a world of entertainment options without ever leaving their all-inclusive destination will adore a stay at the Caribbean Resort and Villas. This towering high rise resort has amenities and diversions around every corner, ensuring...

Wayfarer Motel

Great fishing, fun, and amenities are all waiting at the Wayfarer Motel – a simple but enticing and budget-friendly motel that’s just steps away from everything the heart of the Grand Strand has to offer. Located just a block away from...

Carolinian Beach Resort

The Carolinian Beach Resort has a wide range of options for visitors of all varieties who want to soak up the sun and enjoy the best of the beach. Located in the heart of the Grand Strand, and close to a wonderful array of activities and...

The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort is a fine oceanfront retreat along the Grand Strand, with enough amenities and extras to keep family members of all ages and tastes fully entertained. With seasonal entertainment that ranges from live music and DJs to splash-worthy...

Bar Harbor Motor Inn

For lots of options for both entertainment and accommodations, head to the Bar Harbor Motor Inn. Located on the oceanfront in the heart of Myrtle Beach, and just a few steps from the entrance to the famed Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, this...

Courtyard Myrtle Beach Broadway

Visitors can enjoy the heart of the Grand Strand’s entertainment scene with a stay at the posh and inviting Courtyard Myrtle Beach Broadway. This modern hotel is less than a 10 minute walk away from the acclaimed Broadway at the Beach &ndash...

Affordable Family Resort

The name says it all at Affordable Family Resort – a budget-friendly resort that’s located just across the street from the glittering Grand Strand oceanfront. Featuring an attractive price tag as well as a host of cool water features and...

Schooner II Beach Racquet Club

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and situated just a few blocks away from the northern entrance to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, the Schooner II Beach Racquet Club is a fine destination for visitors to enjoy the full resort experience...

Ocean Reef Resort

Families who want to relax and enjoy the cool waves and water will appreciate an escape to the Ocean Reef Resort. This high rise retreat that’s located along the oceanfront has dozens of ways to have fun - both on and off the sand - ensuring...

Sand Castle Resort

Combining a host of resort-quality amenities and an oceanfront location, the Sand Castle Resort is a solid option for visitors who are looking for a value-oriented way to fully enjoy everything the Grand Strand has to offer. The sprawling resort has...

Bay View on the Boardwalk

There are endless ways to stay entertained at the sunny Bay View on the Boardwalk. Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, and just steps away from both the oceanfront and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, this cool accommodations option is...

Coral Sands Myrtle Beach

Relax with the ocean in the not-so-distance, or find a home base for long nights of exploring all the entertainment that Myrtle Beach has to offer, with a stay in the basic but nicely priced Coral Sands Myrtle Beach. This budget motel that’s...

Crown Reef Resort and Waterpark

Vacationers of all ages will find dozens of reasons to smile at the Crown Reef Resort and Waterpark. From on-site candy and ice cream shops, to a waterpark where the water slides tower overhead, this coastal destination has miles of fun to offer in...

The Horizon at 77th

Expand your horizons when it comes to what to expect from a traditional Myrtle Beach resort with a stay at the exceptionally modern and endlessly fun Horizon at 77th. This grand resort and hotel towers over the beach scene, and provides multiple...

Sun N Sand Resort

Enjoy a splash-worthy escape that’s close to a veritable wealth of attractions, but which also has more than enough amenities and features to keep guests entertained at home, with a visit to the aptly named Sun N Sand Resort. Perched on the...

Crepe Myrtle Inn

Visitors who love the heart of Myrtle Beach but who would prefer to stay a block or two away from the action will appreciate the quiet locale of Crepe Myrtle Inn. A basic but comfortable enough motel that was first constructed in the 1920s, this...

La Quinta Inn & Suites Myrtle Beach at 48th Avenue

Traditional but with a nice host of contemporary amenities, the La Quinta Inn & Suites Myrtle Beach at 48th Avenue is a solid accommodations option for all sorts of Myrtle Beach visitors. From business travelers to folks who want to relax and...

Dunes Village Resort

Family members of all ages will find a million ways to have a splashing good time at the Dunes Village Resort. Located on the edge of the oceanfront, and close to a nice collection of attractions and amenities, this cool and nicely-priced getaway...

The Mermaid Inn

Close to a wealth of iconic Myrtle Beach attractions, and stocked with a sunny array of amenities designed to keep guests happily occupied, the Mermaid Inn is a gem of a find along the Grand Strand shoreline. Featuring a classic aesthetic and...

Paradise Resort

The Paradise Resort is a lovely destination for soaking up the sunshine, thanks to a prestigious locale along the oceanfront and a towering stature that ensures miles of clear blue Atlantic views. Offering a wealth of activities and amenities...

Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort

The Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort certainly lives up to its name, and this sky-high oceanfront retreat is a playground for vacationers of all ages. Featuring a full suite of activities and amenities, as well as gracious rooms that can overlook the...

Ocean Dunes Resort & Villas

There’s miles of summer fun waiting at the towering Ocean Dunes Resort & Villas. This high-rise retreat that’s found just minutes away from the heart of Myrtle Beach and neighboring North Myrtle Beach has a full world of amenities...

Mystic Sea Resort

The Mystic Sea Resort is a breath of fresh air for visitors who want to enjoy the highlights of the Myrtle Beach oceanfront scene without spending too much money on their accommodations alone. Subtly tucked along the oceanfront, and flanked by a...

Hampton Inn & Suites Myrtle Beach

The name “Hampton Inn” may ring a familiar chord with travelers, but this hotel goes well beyond the standard hotel experience. Perched on the oceanfront and stretching into the sky over multiple levels, this extensive hotel offers a...

Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes

There’s a grand vacation experience waiting at the prestigious Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes. Located along the northern borders of Myrtle Beach, this towering hotel and resort has an impressive list of amenities that...

Holiday Inn Club Vacations South Beach Resort

With an incredible location that’s steps away from the beach, and a cool resort-style atmosphere that promises hours of fun in the sun, there’s a lot to appreciate about the Holiday Inn Club Vacations South Beach Resort. Located in the...

Sand Dunes Resort & Spa

There’s a seemingly endless array of ways to have fun at the towering Sand Dunes Resort & Spa. Located on the borders of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, this resort is close to all the iconic attractions that regular visitors crave...

Monterey Bay Suites

Look for the distinctive wave pattern and the bright flashes of coral pink and bright blue, and you’ll know you’ve found Monterey Bay Suites – a towering Myrtle Beach Resort that features a prime oceanfront locale as well as a host...

Oceans One Resort

One of the Myrtle Beach area’s poshest new accommodation options is the glimmering and impossible-to-miss Oceans One Resort. This fully modern high rise motel features a stellar locale in addition to a host of luxe accommodations designed to...

Americas Best Value Inn Myrtle Beach

Whether in town for a golfing or shopping holiday, a work-related event, or just for an area-wide exploration, the Americas Best Value Inn Myrtle Beach has the central location that vacationers require to truly explore everything that the Grand...

Caravelle Resort

Make an escape to the spacious and accommodating Caravelle Resort to soak up the essence of Grand Strand living at its entertaining best. This classic Myrtle Beach high rise hotel is located just outside the heart of the Myrtle Beach Downtown...

Beach House Golf & Racquet Club

The Beach House Golf & Racquet Club is a refreshing departure from the traditional Myrtle Beach resort-style, high rise hotel, thanks to a location that’s just north of the heart of the oceanfront Downtown Area, and which is a nicely quiet...

Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort

With a world of ways to stay entertained, and an elite atmosphere that will appeal to vacationers who expect modern amenities and accoutrements, the Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort is a breath of fresh air on the coastal High Rise scene. The...

Fairfield Inn Myrtle Beach Broadway at the Beach

With a prime location that’s just off of US Highway 17 Business, and which is almost in the middle of the wide coastal community, the Fairfield Inn Myrtle Beach Broadway at the Beach is a fine destination for soaking up everything the coastal...

Sandy Beach Oceanfront Resort

The Sandy Beach Oceanfront Resort is a sprawling Myrtle Beach resort that has everything that vacationers of all ages crave. From splash-worthy pools to easy access to the acclaimed Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, vacationers can expect to enjoy miles of...

Hotel Blue

Look for the soft glowing blue exterior along the oceanfront, and you’ll have found the towering Hotel Blue. This chic oceanfront resort is a sky-high destination for having fun, and is wonderfully close to a full array of attractions...

Calypso Inn

Visitors who need a basic home base in between beach trips can relax and replenish their energy for the next day (or night’s) adventure with a stay at the Calypso Inn. Located just a couple of blocks away from the oceanfront, and wonderfully...

Long Bay Resort

From colorful arcade games to delicious dining options, there’s a full vacation of fun waiting at Long Bay Resort. Located along the oceanfront in a towering high-rise hotel, this all-inclusive destination has all the amenities and options...

Bermuda Sands Motel

The Grand Stand is all about family fun, and the sunny and colorful Bermuda Sands Motel delivers with both a staller location and a full array of activities designed to keep visitors of all ages happily engaged. Located on the edge of the...

Suburban Extended Stay of Myrtle Beach

Visitors who are in town for pleasure or business will find everything they require to relax at the end of a busy day with a stay at the Suburban Extended Stay of Myrtle Beach. Located just inland of the beachfront, and nicely close to US Highway 17...

Rainbow Court Annex Motel

As the name would aptly suggest, Rainbow Court Annex Motel is a colorful destination that stands out from the crowd of neighboring hotel and motel options with a vibrant exterior that’s flanked with palm trees. While the motel is classic and...

Days Inn Myrtle Beach

Visitors who are cruising along the South Carolina coastline and who are on the hunt for a familiar place to rest after a long day of driving or exploring can hang their hat at the Days Inn Myrtle Beach. Located close to virtually all the major...

Grande Villas at World Tour Golf Links Myrtle Beach

Visitors can be at the heart of 27 holes of championship golf with a visit to the Grande Villas at World Tour Golf Links Myrtle Beach. Located in the heart of the Grand Strand, and just a stone’s throw away from the Intracoastal Waterway, this...

Hurl Rock Motel

Visitors can enjoy an easy-going stay that doesn’t go over the budget with a visit to the Hurl Rock Motel. Located just a couple minutes’ stroll away from the oceanfront, this modest motel has all the essentials that travelers require...

Sea Hawk Motel Myrtle Beach

The classic Myrtle Beach vacation experience is waiting at the modest-sized but colorful Sea Hawk Motel Myrtle Beach. Located on the edge of the oceanfront, this straightforward motel has a full range of amenities and a family-owned and operated...

Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites

Virtually every frequent traveler is familiar with the Best Western, but this grand hotel offers not only the standard Best Western amenities that guests expect, but also boasts an unbeatable location just steps away from the Grand Strand’s...

Sleep Inn Waccamaw Pines

Whether a visitor is in town for a golfing or shopping expedition, or just passing through while on a drive up the East Coast, the Sleep Inn Waccamaw Pines is an accommodating option for travelers of all varieties, thanks to traditional but...

Aquarius Motel

The Aquarius Motel is a basic but beautifully located motel that will appeal to visitors who want to be just a shell’s throw away from central Myrtle Beach’s colorful array of oceanfront activities and attractions. Located just two...

Boardwalk Beach Resort

Enjoy a heaping sample of everything that Myrtle Beach has to offer with a stay at the towering Boardwalk Beach Resort. Featuring a collection of sky-high hotel rooms, this resort represents Grand Strand oceanfront living at its best, with a host of...

Windsurfer Hotel

Imagine a Myrtle Beach vacation that’s surrounded by fun, sun, and miles of water – this fantasy getaway is waiting at the resort-style Windsurfer Hotel. Located on the edge of the ocean, and close to a full range of activities and...

Holiday Inn Oceanfront Resort at the Pavilion

Visitors can soak up the full Grand Strand experience with a stay at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Resort at the Pavilion. Located on the edge of the beach, and offering a full world of activities in addition to the iconic surrounding attractions, this...

Blue Bay Motel

Wonderfully close to the heart of Downtown Myrtle Beach and a full array of attractions, the nicely priced and accommodating Blue Bay Motel is a fine destination for discovering the heart of the busy Grand Strand. At just four stories tall, the...

La Quinta Inn & Suites Myrtle Beach Broadway Area

Whether a visitor is in town for work or just to have fun, they’ll find everything they need for a relaxed stay at the expansive La Quinta Inn & Suites Myrtle Beach Broadway Area. Nicely located just off of Business US Highway 17, and...

3 Palms Oceanfront Myrtle Beach

Escape to a colorful world of brilliant ocean views and miles of entertainment in veritably every direction with a stay at the towering 3 Palms Oceanfront Myrtle Beach. This towering hotel features a full range of activities and a great location...

Super 8 Myrtle Beach/Market Common Area

Visitors who are cruising along the coastline and need a familiar and relaxed place to stay can easily make a stop at the Super 8 Myrtle Beach/Market Common Area. Located along US Highway 17, and close to several major highways that cut through the...

Days Inn Myrtle Beach-Grand Strand

Modestly priced and nicely situated just a block away from the beach, the Days Inn Myrtle Beach-Grand Strand is a great option for visitors who want to be close to the oceanfront in a comfortable and accommodating setting. The hotel is located on...

SeaGlass Tower

As the name would suggest, the SeaGlass Tower is a chic and shiny destination for Myrtle Beach visitors who want to be steps away from the beach, as well as the wealth of attractions that are found along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade...

St John's Inn

Visitors can access an array of local attractions and still enjoy a getaway that’s wonderfully close to the beach with a visit to the subtle but classically Myrtle Beach-style St John's Inn. This hotel that’s located just a block away...

Southern Breeze Motel

Visitors who want to soak up the classic atmosphere of the Grand Strand can reserve an easy-going stay at the Southern Breeze Motel. This moderately-sized oceanfront hotel is located in the heart of South Carolina’s Gold Coast, and has just...

Palace Resort

Visitors can relax and soak up the high life – literally – with a stay at the towering Palace Resort. Situated less than a mile away from a number of top on-the-beach attractions, like the Family Kingdom Amusement Park and the Myrtle...

The Breakers Resort

The Grand Strand is renowned for a decades-long tradition of resort-style hotels that have enough amenities to keep guests fully entertained during a coastal vacation, and The Breakers Resort is a fine example of this family-friendly tradition come...

Anderson Ocean Club & Spa

Visitors who crave a little taste of luxury to accompany their Grand Strand stay will feel right at home and the decadently sprawling Anderson Ocean Club & Spa. Distinctive for its sunny yellow exterior and towering statue, this high rise resort...

Clarion Hotel Myrtle Beach

Visitors can enjoy the full Myrtle Beach resort experience while enjoying a setting that’s away from the action along the oceanfront with a stay at the Clarion Hotel Myrtle Beach. This gracious hotel that’s located just inland of the...

Days Inn Beach Front

The Days Inn Beach Front features a familiar name and an exotic location right along the oceanfront in the heart of Myrtle Beach. Nicely priced, and featuring a wealth of amenities designed to make visitors comfortable, this traditional hotel raises...

Beach Club at Montego Inn

Location is everything for frequent and longtime Myrtle Beach visitors, and the Beach Club at Montego Inn delivers with a stellar setting that’s directly on the oceanfront, and nicely close to a world of attractions. The heart of Downtown...

Litchfield Plantation

Plan a romantic getaway or a grand event in the heart of the pristine Lowcountry with a visit to the absolutely charming Litchfield Plantation. Famed as a venue for extravagant weddings and receptions, this half-venue and half-inn is a fine...

Motel 6 - Pawleys Island

Though this budget motel may have a familiar name, guests will soon discover that its location is miles away from ordinary. Located in the heart of the southern Grand Strand region, and within easy walking or driving distance from a number of...

The Virginian Motel

Visitors on the hunt for classic Myrtle Beach accommodations with a family-owned and operated atmosphere will appreciate the modestly-sized by wonderfully located Virginian Motel. Situated just a block away from the beach, and featuring just four...

Meridian Plaza

The Meridian Plaza is an elite retreat that’s wonderfully close to all the attractions that Grand Strand vacationers adore. Situated just north of the oceanfront downtown area, and just east of Broadway at the Beach, this prime hotel is a...

Dayton House Resort

Located just north of Downtown Myrtle Beach, and a suite of attractions that includes the famed Myrtle Beach Skywheel and the Family Kingdom Amusement Park, the Dayton House Resort is a fine destination for miles of oceanfront fun. Perched on the...

Grande Shores Ocean Resort

From golfing getaways to family-friendly vacations by the sand, the towering Grande Shores Ocean Resort can cater to virtually every type of Myrtle Beach retreat. Located along the oceanfront in the slightly quieter northern region of Myrtle Beach...

River Oaks Golf Resort

Visitors don’t have to be an avid golfer to enjoy the River Oaks Golf Resort – although, because the resort is literally surrounded by some of the area’s favorite courses, it certainly will be an enticing destination for golfing...

Aqua Beach Inn

Myrtle Beach visitors will find that it’s hard to miss the Aqua Beach Inn. This cool oceanside hotel that’s wonderfully close to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade has a chic mirrored exterior, a towering presence, and a sunny...

Best Western Plus Myrtle Beach

Situated on the edge of US Highway 17, and close to the Intracoastal Waterway, the Best Western Plus Myrtle Beach is a familiar and comfortable spot for visitors cruising along the South Carolina coastline, or who are sticking around for a while to...

El Dorado Motel Myrtle Beach

Enjoy a classic Myrtle Beach vacation experience with a stay in the distinctive El Dorado Motel Myrtle Beach. Located just a block away from the oceanfront shoreline, and featuring a striking exterior with outdoor corridors and thee levels of...

The Diplomat Family Motel

Visitors who want to be close to the extensive Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade and its wealth of shops, activities, restaurants, and iconic shoreside attractions will want to seek out a stay at The Diplomat Family Motel. This classic Myrtle...