Hotel Overview
great for the family
it was great, clean. not to far from the shopping centers.
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saybug23
- Nov 14, 2011
Amazing location! A few steps away from the sand!
Excellent hotel, booked the "oceanview" suite for only an additional $20/night and it was a...
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wemic
- Nov 5, 2011
Free continental breakfast and high-speed Internet at budget inn
Travelers in need of a beach vacation on a budget stay at the Best Western Grand Strand Inn & Suites, which caters to solos, couples and families with a variety of room types and recreational amenities. An outdoor heated pool -- complete with lazy river, Jacuzzis and kids' pool -- is a natural magnet on sunny days, while a roomy sundeck and grill area offer more reasons to spend the day outside. Room amenities vary depending on the building -- oceanfront or across the street -- but Wi-Fi and a free continental breakfast are included.
Highlights
- Affordable efficiencies and two- and three-bedroom suites
- Free continental breakfast
- Seasonal outdoor pool, lazy river, children's pool, two Jacuzzis and indoor pool
- Sundeck and grill area
- Attraction and entertainment ticket service
Rooms
Two buildings -- one by the oceanfront that is nonsmoking and the main property across the street -- accommodate singles, couples and families. Rooms at the Best Western Grand Strand Inn & Suites, whether an efficiency or three-bedroom suite, lean casual thanks to vibrant bedding in color-blocked and tropical patterns, coordinating drapes and yellow-toned walls. Oceanfront rooms boast full kitchens and private balconies. Amenities vary depending on room layout, but Wi-Fi and cable TV come standard.
Features
A bountiful breakfast fuels guests from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. every day. For an extra fee, Best Western Grand Strand Inn & Suites customers have breakfast delivered to their room. A kidney-bean shaped outdoor pool, which is heated and open seasonally, accommodates sunbathers outside the lazy river or Jacuzzi. Indoors, another heated pool and Jacuzzi tempt when the weather fails to cooperate.
Transportation
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (1.6 mi./2.6 km)
- Grand Strand Airport (14.2 mi./22.8 km)
Attractions
- Myrtle Beach State Park (1.7 mi./2.8 km)
- Grand Strand (2.6 mi./4.2 km)
- Children's Museum (3 mi./4.8 km)
- Broadway at the Beach (3.2 mi./5.1 km)
- NASCAR SpeedPark (3.2 mi./5.2 km)
- Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park (3.3 mi./5.2 km)
- Ripley's Aquarium (3.4 mi./5.5 km)
- Freestyle Music Park (3.7 mi./5.9 km)
- Tanger Outlets (6.5 mi./10.5 km)
Business
Free high-speed Internet access
Policies and fees
Management reserves the right to refuse to provide accommodation to customers younger than 21 unless they are accompanied by a parent. Proof of legal age may be required at check-in.
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Hotel Map
1804 S Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-4634
- Area served
- Conway, Georgetown, Florence, Wilmington
- Nearby airports
- (MYR), 3.00, W, Mile
- Area description
- Resort
Amenities
- 24 Hour Security
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Connecting Rooms
- Copy Service
- Data port Available
- Elevators
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Free Newspaper
- Free parking
- Guest Laundromat
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Heated Pool
- High-speed Internet
- Ice Machine
- Indoor Pool
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- King Bed
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool
- Queen Bed
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Safe Deposit Box
- Smoke Detectors
- Smoke-free policy
- Television with Cable
- Terrace
- Wheel Chair Access
Dining
- Damon's The Place For Ribs
- 1.20 mile(s) from Damon's The Place For Ribs, open from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Angelo's Steak & Pasta
- 0.40 mile(s) from Angelo's Steak & Pasta, open from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- K & W Cafeteria
- 0.40 mile(s) from K & W Cafeteria, open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Spring Garden Restaurant
- 0.10 mile(s) from Spring Garden Restaurant, open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Wendy's
- 0.70 mile(s) from Wendy's, open from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Arby's
- 0.40 mile(s) from Arby's, open from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (41)
Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Grand Strand Inn & Suites
- All travelers (41) 4.1 / 5
- Business (1) 4 / 5
- Couples (21) 4 / 5
- Families (15) 4.5 / 5
- Friends (3) 3.3 / 5
- Singles (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 4.4
- Location:
- 4.4
- Value:
- 4.4
90%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
great for the family
it was great, clean. not to far from the shopping centers.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
amazing discounts
Reviewer score
Would recommend
our stay
The hotel did not have a gym, it was under construction and was a pile of dirt where the gym should be. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The indoor pool located across the street was really inconvenient and not heated well. The upkeep was great. Breakfast was great and so was the service. I would have saved money had I called Best Western directly I found out. I would have gotten a better room located in the building with the pool for the same price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
There was a lot to do in the area. Great location and close to many places.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Amazing location! A few steps away from the sand!
Excellent hotel, booked the "oceanview" suite for only an additional $20/night and it was a delightful surprise. We were literally 20 steps away from the sand of the beach and we could see the surf from our window. Wi-fi was a bit weak though. Pool was just down the hall from us. Breakfast was good, front desk staff also very friendly. The fridge, kitchen sink, microwave and stove were a big bonus in our room (which also had 2 flat-screen LCD TV's). Our only concern is the cleanliness of the gloves worn by the woman who touched the breakfast food (bagels, etc.) and opened doors with the same gloves.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
The Melting Pot is a great fondu restaurant nearby, highly recommend it for special occasions or romantic dinner.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Good for the price
Nice hotel, friendly staff. We could go there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Acceptable hotel for the right price
Great location--close to everything. Nice pool and well kept. "Lazy river"...pretty ridiculous to even advertise it. Breakfast well attended by workers but too small a space with not enough options for a week stay. Rooms adequate and CLEAN. Bonus was full kitchen. All in all, very satisfactory.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Angelos' --great dinner for a great price
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Pretty nice
The location is perfect, just a short walk away from public beach access. And we really enjoyed the pools and hot tub. The room was mostly well-equipped, although the bathroom was rather small. Even though we booked the room for 2 people, there were only enough towels for 1 person. Breakfast was great, and even though there was a waffle-maker, a lady brought us waffles, presumably to keep the line from getting too long. The evening staff was less than friendly, and even seemed suspicious. I've never heard of a hotel insisting on a $5 deposit for the room key card. But the morning staff were much nicer. Overall, it was a nice stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
This hotel is only a short drive from the Tanger Outlet.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ok hotel
We wanted a place on the beach and this seem to have the highest ratings on tripadvisor. The room is nicer than the hotel appears. People can see in to ur rooms unless u close the curtains. It's all u can ask for a Myrtle beach hotel, except, it's not one of the those cool skyrises overlooking the ocean. Most of the rooms don't even have a ocean view are across the street. FYI
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
With children, very nice room
Room was very nice, better than the other two hotels we stayed at in the area over the past year. Not oceanfront, but still had a good view of the water on the other side of Ocean BLVD. Theresa, the morning breakfast service person, was beyond what we expected. We had four small children with us and she helped find us seats and made our plates for us while there were many other people doing the same. Very helpful. I prefer oceanfront, but I would sacrifice next time to stay here because it was so nice. We booked two queens and a king, but the manager told me they didn't have any rooms like that and we had to settle for three queens. Just a small problem.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
What a great hotel!
From check in to check out, we were treated beautifully. I will stay here again for sure. Management really knew everything that was going on with their staff. Everyone friendly. Nice clean updated room. Delicious breakfast...very extraordinary for free continental breakfast. Extremely satisfied.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great hotel, great location
This Best Western definitely lived up to the photos and the positive reviews I've seen here. In fact the room was even bigger and nicer than I expected from the photos; it had a bedroom with an LCD TV, a bathroom, a small kitchen area, another room with another LCD TV, and a balcony with two rocking chairs. I had an oceanfront room, which truly is on the ocean; I could see the beach and the ocean from my room. It's not a super-crowded part of the beach, so even in the middle of July it wasn't crowded. The breakfast was good, not your standard "continental," as it included fresh waffles, biscuits and gravy, and the standby muffins and fruit; it gets crowded and closes pretty early (9:30 AM), so be prepared to stand in line and eat at a strangers' table or standing up. The free wifi was good, but it usually didn't work from the balcony, and frequently prompted me to log in which was annoying (not WPA-secured like some places' wifi). Housekeeping didn't sweep the floor or clean the dishes, but they let me check out late without hassle, so I guess we're even. This wasn't the cheapest room on the beach, but it was a fine value for what I got. I would stay here again without hesitation.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Flamingo Grill and Cagney's are part of the same company and very similar; I went to each once and the food was fantastic and featured local seafood. Skip the chains and check either of them out. Like everywhere in Myrtle Beach, call if you want to know when they close, because only businesses' opening hours are published.