Nightly rates from $45
Rate based on Check-in: Feb 29, 2012 Check-out: Mar 1, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
124 reviews
Great for the price

Staff was friendly and very nice. Parking was tight but managed to find a space. Room size was fine... See full review

  • Ms. M
  • Nov 28, 2011
GREAT MINI VACATION

Only there 2 nights, but staff was very helpful. View excellent. Room was clean. Enjoyed the stay,... See full review

  • Babbs
  • Nov 15, 2011
Serene beach accommodations with residential amenities

The oceanfront Best Western Ocean Sands Beach Resort follows Myrtle Beach musts: beachfront location, lazy river and fully-furnished efficiencies and suites. Within driving distance to the Tanger Outlets and Alligator Adventure park, this budget hotel is a popular choice for families who are more than happy to save money on dining out expenses thanks to a free continental breakfast and in-room kitchens. During the summer, expect one more treat: movies viewable from the pool.

Highlights
  • Oceanfront studios, suites and deluxe rooms
  • Lazy river, two outdoor pools and children's pool
  • Full kitchens with microwaves
  • "Dive-in" movies from June to August
  • Free Wi-Fi in select rooms and continental breakfast
Rooms

Rooms, available as efficiencies, penthouse suites and deluxe kings, capture traditional tropical style. Pine wood furniture complements brass lamps, while glass doors open to the true showpiece: a balcony facing the Atlantic Ocean. Full kitchens -- complete with microwave oven -- enable guests to eat in the privacy of their own space. Visitors also can log on to Wi-Fi for free in select rooms.

Features

Come summer, guests flock to the outdoor pool three nights a week for "Dive-in" movie nights. A rotating roster of animated favorites, from "Finding Nemo" to "The Little Mermaid," begins at dusk -- weather permitting. The best part: the movies are free.

Transportation
  • Grand Strand Airport (1.4 mi./2.3 km)
  • Myrtle Beach International Airport (16.1 mi./25.9 km)
Attractions
  • Alligator Adventure Park (2.4 mi./3.9 km)
  • Ripley's Aquarium (12.3 mi./19.7 km)
  • Myrtle Beach Convention Center (12.4 mi./20 km)
  • Broadway at the Beach (12.6 mi./20.2 km)
  • Grand Strand (13.6 mi./21.8 km)
  • Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park (12.5 mi./20.2 km)
  • Palace Theatre (12.8 mi./20.6 km)
  • NASCAR SpeedPark (12.9 mi./20.8 km)
  • Myrtle Waves Water Park (13.3 mi./21.4 km)
  • Freestyle Music Park (14.9 mi./24 km)
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk (15.4 mi./24.8 km)
  • Tangers Outlet Mall (15.7 mi./25.2 km)
  • Franklin G Burroughs – Simeon B Chapin Art Museum (16.5 mi./26.6 km)
  • Myrtle Beach State Park (17 mi./27.3 km)
  • The Children's Museum (20 mi./27.4 km)
Business
  • Meeting room
  • Wi-Fi

Hotel Map

1525 S Ocean Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-3933

Area served
Conway, historic Georgetown,, Wilmington,, Florence, historic Charleston
Nearby airports
(MYR), 18.00, SW, Mile
Area description
Resort

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Beach
  • Data port Available
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fitness center
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free parking
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Heated Pool
  • Horseback Riding
  • Indoor Pool
  • King Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Live Entertainment
  • Lounge
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool
  • Queen Bed
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Television with Cable
  • Terrace

Dining

Outback Steakhouse
6.00 mile(s) from Outback Steakhouse
Hooters
6.00 mile(s) from Hooters
Fuddrucker's Famous Hamburgers
6.00 mile(s) from Fuddrucker's Famous Hamburgers
Outrigger seafood restaurant
0.50 mile(s) from Outrigger seafood restaurant, voted #1 seafood every year by the locals
Martini's
1.50 mile(s) from Martini's, fine Italian cuisine
T-Bonz Gill and Grill
2.50 mile(s) from T-Bonz Gill and Grill, seafood, steak and brew pub
Red Lobster
6.00 mile(s) from Red Lobster
Damon's the place for ribs
2.50 mile(s) from Damon's, the place for ribs
Greg Norman's Australian Grill
2.50 mile(s) from Greg Norman's Australian Grill
TGI Friday's
6.00 mile(s) from TGI Friday's

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.

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Guest Reviews (124)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Overall score

3.6 / 5
124 out of 124
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.3
Value:
4

81% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

5
Jody from Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Dec 15, 2011

Perfect family destination!

We make it our priority every year to visit th Ocean Sands. The people that work there are so friendly and kind. It has the best ocean front views and is in the middle of North Myrtle Beach. It feels like home, Our kids can't wait to go again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Docksiders on the intercoastal waterway, unbelievable view and great live music with vollyball courts. Lots of fun.

Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

3
Ms. M
North Carolina, USA
Nov 28, 2011

Great for the price

Staff was friendly and very nice. Parking was tight but managed to find a space. Room size was fine for me. Had a small kitchen if I needed to cook. Bed was a little soft but that is my opinion. Older hotel but right on the beach was a plus. Would stay there again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Many places to shop within about 5 miles from the Hotel.

Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
Babbs
Georgetown, SC, USA
Nov 15, 2011

GREAT MINI VACATION

Only there 2 nights, but staff was very helpful. View excellent. Room was clean. Enjoyed the stay, we will return.

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

Everything was in a short distance from the hotel.

Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
lynne92649
Ohio, USA
Sep 8, 2011

Great Ocean View

We were supposed to go to Hatteras Island, but Hurricane Irene cancelled that. Decided to go to Myrtle Beach for the week. Couldn't have asked for a better replacement. Getting up in the morning, opening the slider, seeing the ocean and hearing the waves...couldn't have asked for anything more. Room was spacious and very clean. Breakfast was good. Beach was fantastic. Will stay here on any future trips to Myrtle Beach.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

There are so many good restaurants within a very short drive of the hotel...Joes Crab Shack, Sticky Fingers, Prestons....and Overtime Sports Bar for good food, drink and fun.

Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

1
Kimberly newlywed.
Delaware, ohio
Aug 10, 2011

Dingy annex building

Online we saw pictures of 2 gorgeous buildings, however when we checked in there was an annex building that we were put in. It's 4 buildings away from the main building and it's dingy, dirty and ugly. Not at all what was pictured online. The room was decent with a king bed. The bathroom was so small you couldnt fit 2 people if one was trying to get ready. The sink was about 8" round and you had to close the door to stand at the sink. If you are bigger than a female size 10 you will not fit through the door opening as the door to the bathroom is so very narrow and small. We will not use the best western in Myrtle beach ever again. The tv was a 26" tube style which got 3 channels. all channels were so blurry and you couldn't tell on the baseball games what the innings or score was.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
1
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

It's on the beach. That's the only plus.

Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
New Traveler
Memphis, TN
Aug 10, 2011

Great hotel

Enjoyable because of location. The Amenities are great except no bacon or eggs in the breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

1
RJ Stanton
Fuquay Varina North Carolina
Aug 9, 2011

not what we expected

This hotel firstly gave us a studio miniature room no doors on bedroom or mini kitchenette. The queen bed was o.k. but the pull out was double . The kitchen promised dishes for four we got two plates and one fork. It promised a microwave where there was none. It promised a refrigerator where we got a mini cooler. It promised a view and it over looked the hot tube and we couldn't open the drapes for all the people watching us. The hotel supplied an iron and board the board wouldn't open and the iron didnt get hot. We complained and they moved us but not until the next day.The next day brought a nice room clean with double beds (4) no queen. A kitchen with a set of dishes and a microwave and a refrigerator . The iron didn't work again and it was replaced with a new in the box unit but they couldn't get the old one off of its tamper proof attachment so the old stayed with the new. The Television suddenly stopped and wouldn't work. The hotel brought up a new one and when I got back to the room it didn't work either and the hotel then brought up a third one and it finally worked. It did not get HBO as promised however. The beautiful landscaping exhibited in the web page pictures was non existent. The large indoor pool turned out to be a 6 x 6 x 3 foot deep pool. We stayed three nights and got no mention of a free night.We were very disappointed with the hotel and the condition of the facility.[...] I would expect some recompense and re-numeration for the quality and frustration we experienced.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Pizza place at the end of the block was good people friendly and the beer cold.

Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

1
Mama D
Chicago
Jul 24, 2011

Where not to go on your vacation

The Hotel was not what we expected. We asked for an ocean view with balcony. The rooms were outdated and not at all what we asked for. Ten minutes after entering our room we were at the desk letting them know how disappointed we were. Unfortunately, there were no vacancies in the other two buildings.. we were put in the barracks and had to drag our luggage in the street to get there from the front desk lobby. We had to walk in the street every morning to go to breakfast.......there were no sidewalks !!!! The deck of the small pool was being painted while we were there. If you wanted to sit on the beach..........you had to rent a chair.....I do not consider this a resort as the name implies. This trip did not compare to any of the other trips we have taken in the past........We would not go back there if it was half price. If it weren't for the entertainment we found on our own.....the trip would have been a disaster....The air conditioner in one room was a window air conditioner and was not easy to control the temperature........the shower was very bad and the tubs looked like they needed to be refinished....I wouldn't sit it any of them. I could go on and on but I think by now you can get the picture.....we were not happy at all. If you wanted to go to a restaurant or any entertainment.......you had to have a car or take a cab ...........nothing to speak of withing walking distance......we spent a small fortune in cab fare.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Rent a car or bring your own.

Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

3
billy bob
Columbus ohio
Jul 8, 2011

Best wester ocean sand resort

It was a nice and clean hotel with friendly staff and located I. North myrtle beach

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN Ocean Sands Beach Resort

Reviewer score

3
David
Charlotte, NC
Jul 7, 2011

Extra Late Check In

The room was fine once we were checked in, however there was a 2 hour wait to check in, which ruined our whole schedule for the day! Not great for a one day getaway!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
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