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Top Kid-Friendly Hotels in Myrtle Beach

February 24, 2023 9:40 am

Families who stay at kid-friendly hotels in Myrtle Beach have never had more relaxing, enjoyable vacations. Chants of “I’m bored” quickly give way to cheering when children discover the resort’s colorful, looping water slides or flashing arcade games. Explore all of the best family hotels in Myrtle Beach to find the right mix of kid-friendly activities and parent-pleasing amenities for your vacation. Not only are Myrtle Beach family resorts applauded for their impressive selection of things for young children to do, but these hotels feature awesome water features to keep tweens, teens, and adults entertained too. The endless variety of themed splash pads, water slides, lazy rivers, pools, hot tubs, and areas to lounge are the reasons guests choose these top kid-friendly hotels time and again. Myrtle Beach family resorts also offer activities for kids and adults to enjoy on dry land. Take a break from the pools and spend time together playing at the on-site playgrounds, game rooms, and arcades offered at some of the best kid-friendly hotels. Myrtle Beach weather is perfect for enjoying outdoor games, like giant lawn checkers or chess, mini golf, shuffleboard, or cornhole, and these resorts also host live events for families, including DJ pool parties, trivia, and kids’ crafts too. The best Myrtle Beach family resorts offer many spacious suite styles to choose from, so you’ll have no problem finding an oceanfront hotel room or three-bedroom condo to sleep your crew comfortably. In-room amenities vary from fully equipped kitchens to spacious balconies to Murphy beds for extra sleeping space. Take advantage of year-round hotel deals offered at top Myrtle Beach family hotels to get the room you need at a great, affordable price. Next time you’re planning a trip to Myrtle Beach with your children, check out this list of the best kid-friendly resorts in the area:

Top 10 Hotel Pools and Water Features

June 23, 2015 3:08 pm

In the summertime, Myrtle Beach is hot, hot, hot! That's why vacationers seek out the hotels with the best amenitites such as indoor and outdoor pools, waterparks, Lazy Rivers, and more. What kind of summer would it be without the sun, the water, and lots and lots of fun? No one knows the Myrtle Beach hotel pools and waterparks better than vacationers, so we recently surveyed Myrtle Beach visitors to see what their favorite hotel pools and water features are. Here is a list of their top 10:

Top Things to do in Myrtle Beach in March

March 3, 2015 6:51 pm

Finally, here comes the sun! As the weather begins to warm up on the Grand Strand, the list of things to do gets a little bit longer every month. March will see St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, South Carolina’s largest car and truck show, the annual Can-Am Days festival, and several exciting shows at Myrtle Beach’s premier live entertainment venues. Check out this list, book a room at a great rate, and start your Spring off in the sun!

Study Finds Myrtle Beach Airfares to be Among the Cheapest in the U.S.

February 20, 2015 5:12 pm

In 2014, the average daily hotel room rate in Myrtle Beach was $20 less than the national average. And if you’re thinking of flying here, there’s no better time to do it than now. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, MYR is the cheapest airport in South Carolina by far, and round-trip flights to the Grand Strand are nearly $170 less than the national average. With an average flight cost of just $228, Myrtle Beach International is much more budget-friendly than Charleston ($400), Florence ($411), and Columbia ($501). Pair those numbers with yearly average daily room rates – Myrtle Beach ($92), Charleston ($132.44), U.S. ($113.42) – and the Grand Strand is one of the most budget-friendly (and beautiful!) places around. “Ensuring affordable transportation and providing quick and easy access is paramount to attracting new visitors to the Myrtle Beach area,” said Brad Dean, president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’re pleased that our airline partners continue to provide our visitors and residents with non-stop flights and low-fare options.” The DoT’s numbers are based on total ticket value and price paid at the time of purchase.

Myrtle Beach Hotels with the Best Kids’ Clubs

December 30, 2014 5:32 pm

Kids can make or break your vacation. Keep them happy and reap the rewards, but fail to provide enough activity and your days of relaxation can quickly devolve into hair-pulling frustration. Of course you’d like for your little ones to be with you (most of the time) while you’re here. But you need a safe place to send them during those moments when all you want is to relax and tone down the energy level. Luckily, lots of Myrtle Beach hotels offer activities for the younger crowds, providing them with exciting and constructive entertainment, while giving a breather to parents in need. It’s just one more way that the area’s hospitality industry goes the extra mile to make your Myrtle Beach vacation as good as possible. Captain’s Quarters is one such family-oriented resort that offers a Seasonal Kids Activities Program for ages 5 – 12 in June, July, and August with limited schedules in April, May, September, and October. Daryl Connor Jr., Captain’s Quarters Director of Recreation & Development Training, says their program has been a big hit among guests, both young and old. As for who enjoys it more, it seems like it’s hard to say. “I think the kids are appreciative of our efforts, but the parents really enjoy seeing their children have fun!” said Connor Jr., whose program includes games, scavenger hunts, beach walks, arts and crafts, dance parties, water games, story time, mascot visits, magic shows, face painting, balloon art, and more. “Parents love the extra attention we give their children! In previous seasons, they’ve complimented our activities staff and even wanted to participate in a few of the activities themselves,” he said. Additions to the 2015 activities at Captain’s Quarters will include theater improvisation workshops and supervised teen parties in their entertainment center on the sixth floor of the resort. And this children’s program isn’t the only one in town. Check out this list of resorts for more options, and pick the one that’s right for your family – because everyone deserves to get the most out of their Myrtle Beach vacation.

Top 5 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach in January

December 23, 2014 2:45 pm

Myrtle Beach may be best known for its fun in the summertime sun, but there's plenty to see and do in the offseason as well. Smaller crowds and bigger events await winter visitors who aren't going to let a little cold weather spoil a good time. Here are five events in January that are sure to put a smile on everyone's face.

MyrtleBeach.com Marathon Ready for 18th Birthday Bash

December 16, 2014 9:22 pm

If the 18th Annual MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon were a person, it would be eligible to vote, join the military, go off to college or move out on its own. They grow up so fast. But fortunately for the thousands of runners who flock to Myrtle Beach every winter, the Feb. 14 marathon isn't going anywhere – except, of course, for the 26.2-mile course through the streets of Myrtle Beach. And while 18 years and 26.2 miles might seem like a long time and distance, the race's humble beginnings seems like yesterday to organizers. Rewind a couple of decades when a group of five local runners formed a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society “Team in Training” program and made trips to races in other cities. The group quickly realized that Myrtle Beach would be the ideal place to host a race, and they started planning the inaugural Myrtle Beach Marathon, which began in 1998. The local business community and corporate sponsors quickly joined in to support of the marathon's efforts to attract more visitors to Myrtle Beach during the offseason. And a local company that shares that same goal of attracting guests to the Grand Strand, MyrtleBeach.com, has come on board as the title sponsor in the race's growing phase. “We couldn't be more pleased in continuing our relationship with MyrtleBeach.com as our official title sponsor,” said race president Shaun Walsh. “This is a perfect fit for the Myrtle Beach Marathon in our 18th year. The MyrtleBeach.com team shares our passion for this event and with their help we can expand our community of runners and visitors to our great city.” Today, more than 5,000 runners and their loved ones invade the Grand Strand from all over the US and even some foreign countries. The numbers grow as word spreads about the scenic and flat oceanfront course, the ideal conditions, the abundant entertainment, dining and shopping options available and the hospitality of the city and race staff. As the numbers have increased, so have the available options for runners, walkers and wheel-chair racers. The half-marathon was formed for runners who havenít quite worked their way up to the full marathon but are ready to tackle the 13.1-mile course. The Family Fun Run was added on Friday to give kids and casual runners and walkers a chance to get into the action. Community involvement has also been overwhelming, according to Walsh, as groups volunteer to man water and first aid stations, monitor the course, hand out packets to participants and help runners find their way around town. The marathon has been a boon to local businesses, including hotels, restaurants and shops that experience increased traffic throughout the weekend. More importantly, the Myrtle Beach Marathon has raised more than $3 million for local charities since its inception, including the South Carolina chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Horry County Schools. Not bad for a teenager. Coastal closes out the calendar year with a trio of road games, starting Thursday at Ole Miss. The Chants then travel to Central Arkansas for a Sunday matinee before taking a break for the holiday then returning to open conference play at High Point on New Yearís Eve.