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South Bay INN

Property class: 2.5

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A beach with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a boardwalk.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A wide sandy beach with footprints and a pier in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting above the bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a door leading to another room.
A reception area with a counter, several wicker chairs, and a large window.

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1401 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
  • Place, Myrtle Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Family Kingdom Amusement Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A beach with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a boardwalk.

Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting above the bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a door.

Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 1,416 reviews
$106 nightly
The price is $120
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Myrtle Beach

South Bay INN places you next to Myrtle Beach Beaches and a short stroll from other popular sights like Family Kingdom Amusement Park. This 75-room hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Myrtle Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Midway Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Family Kingdom Amusement Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cancun Lagoon Miniature Golf - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Blue - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Latitudes At Landmark Resort - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Friendly's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

About this property

South Bay INN

Guests staying at South Bay INN enjoy 2 outdoor pools, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. This beach hotel also has an ATM.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and cable TV. Free international calls, phones, and ironing boards are also available.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
7.4 out of 10, Good, 1,116 reviews
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free international calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

  • Administrative fee: USD 19.99 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ocean Star Hotel
South Bay INN Hotel
South Bay INN Myrtle Beach
South Bay INN Hotel Myrtle Beach

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around South Bay INN?

This hotel is located in Myrtle Beach, a short 2-minute walk from Myrtle Beach Beaches and also 14 minutes on foot from Family Kingdom Amusement Park. You'll also find Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Broadway at the Beach within a short drive.

Does South Bay INN feature a casino on the premises?

No, South Bay INN doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at South Bay INN?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Does South Bay INN feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, South Bay INN doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does South Bay INN allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at South Bay INN.

Where is the closest airport to South Bay INN?

The closest major airport to South Bay INN is Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR), which is 2.3 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand), which is located 14.8 mi away (32-minute drive).

South Bay INN Reviews

Reviews

3.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 285 reviews

3.6/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

3.2/10

Amenities

3.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty room wasn't clean tub was dirty no trash cans n was over charged
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were dirty, there was no trash can, the pool was unusable and looked disgusting. Someone who was cleaning it said it failed inspection and was very expensive for such a filthy place I'll never go back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are bad communication the customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nasty, smelled terrible, could tell someone smoked in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our night away from home staying with you guys at South Bay Inn We will definitely be back The pool was clean and refreshing and the location was amazing Ocean view off the balcony front our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect only need to remodel the rooms at some point
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hastle Free Stay

Very polite people and fast. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not what I expected. The staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice ckean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just needed a break.. I booked the fastest place I could find.. I did look for the cheapest price but the friendly service of the staff was worth every bit of it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches on the floor when we walked in the room. I did not even stay at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
worst place ever we do not coming back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was clean. I felt nice in there. I am the staff was awesome. I like the convenience of the shopping. I’ve been able to walk across the street. It was neat and the staff was more than willing to supply everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sell drugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place had smell like bleach soon as u walk in and it had roches trashy peoples was breaking in room wouldn’t advice no one to stay at this property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very dirty. The sheets are worn, the pillows are dirty, it feels unsafe, and it smells horrible. If you have children, I don't recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The veiw out of room was good. Had good hot water. The air conditioner good. Everything else just awful. Nasty,dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a complete dump dope heads running around everywhere pill hoes and to top it off nothing in the rooms works no hot water or toilets didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

The hotel was not a bad place to stay. The only issue I had was when I got my room the floors was wet dirty. We found mold behind the beds and on the sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nasty building

It was my worst vacation on the life
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022