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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:

A guide to shells you’ll find at Myrtle Beach

June 2, 2014 5:13 pm

With 60 miles of broad and beautiful beach, it’s no wonder the Grand Strand is a popular vacation destination. One favorite activity among beachgoers — besides swimming, lounging and generally relaxing — is hunting the beach for shells. Shell hunting is fun and fascinating, but knowing what you’re looking for can make it all the more so.

The Intracoastal Waterway Offers Alternative to Ocean

May 28, 2014 12:51 am

The Atlantic Ocean is the body of water most commonly associated with Myrtle Beach vacations, but the connecting Intracoastal Waterway, providing an alternative fun place for visitors to play. The man-made river and thoroughfare that parallels the coastline along the Grand Strand, is actually part of a larger system that stretches more than 2,200 miles along the East and Gulf Coasts from Maine to Texas. Built in the post-Depression Era as part of the Public Works Administration’s efforts to put Americans back to work. the Intracoastal Waterway also became a great place for Americans to play.

Have a Blast in Myrtle Beach on the Fourth of July

May 27, 2014 12:00 pm

Americans love to celebrate Independence Day by blowing things up, and the skies over the Grand Strand magically transform into one big fireworks show on the Fourth of July. From the big parties and pyrotechnics displays in Myrtle Beach to smaller but similarly festive fireworks shows on the North and South sides of the Strand, there’s nowhere else on the planet that has a blast like our little corner of the Carolina coast. Here are a few places to spend the night of the Fourth.

Take your dog to the beach … sometimes

May 15, 2014 2:14 pm

Everybody loves to go to the beach, even our furry, four-legged friends. But dog owners need to know the rules about taking Rover for a stroll on the beach during the summertime.
The same leash laws that are common in your hometown also apply in Myrtle Beach on a year-round basis. All dogs must be kept on a leash a maximum of 6 feet in length all times, technically even if you and your dog go for a dip in the ocean, although some lifeguards might cut you some slack for letting Fido off the chain to chase a Frisbee or a tennis ball in the waves.

Myrtle Beach is Heaven for Hot Dogs

May 14, 2014 2:18 pm

Ah, the good ol’ American hot dog. Slap it on a bun, squirt it with mustard and catsup and you’ve got the perfect hand-held, summertime treat you can eat on the go. But all dogs are not created equal. You’ve seen the red-dye, mystery-meat missiles that have been spinning around on the convenience store grill for who knows how long. Those are bad doggies. Here are five places on the Grand Strand to find that perfect dog with all the great fixings.

Gamble on the High Seas Aboard Little River Casino Boats

May 12, 2014 8:41 pm

Who wants to go to Las Vegas when you can enjoy a Myrtle Beach vacation and gamble all you want just three miles offshore? Although there are no casinos on South Carolina soil, the Grand Strand serves as the port for two floating casinos that offer day and night cruises. SunCruz Casino and Big M Casino, both sailing out of the waterfront village of Little River, SC, bring casino-style gambling to Myrtle Beach and the Carolina coast. Located just south of the state line, about 15 miles north of Myrtle Beach, the casino boats offer free shuttle service from most hotels.