South Bay INN

2.5 star property
On beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

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Front of property
Exterior
Reception
2 outdoor pools
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Myrtle Beach

South Bay INN places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and 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 - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Family Kingdom Amusement Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Splashes Oceanfront Water Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nathans Famous Hotdogs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Blue - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪DinoLand Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

South Bay INN

On beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
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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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

  • Bedsheets 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

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
  • 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.

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, just steps from Myrtle Beach Beaches. You'll also find Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Broadway at the Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at South Bay INN?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

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 have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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.

Does South Bay INN have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 2.2 mi away (5 minutes by car). Another top airport is North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand), which is located 14.8 mi away (28-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at South Bay INN?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at South Bay INN.

South Bay INN Reviews

Reviews

3.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 266 reviews

3.6/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

3.4/10

Amenities

3.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lequintin

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What i didn't like i was supposed to have a king ocean view they didn't have so they upgraded it to a ocean view smaller beds floor was dirty and bathroom was dirty people was hanging the building and parking lot drug addicts sleep in the hallway people getting arrested just horrible need to be condemned
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alejandra

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sell drugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Santos

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Roman

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

4/10 Poor

Codie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caunishia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid for a full week. Three days into my paid for week, a employee as well as the owner came to my room to ask for more money. I had already paid for the week prior! I will never stay here again. Worst place I have ever stayed. Junkies everywhere!!! They work & hang around there. Everyday.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would absolutely not recommend. This business needs new management. My experience was something i wouldn't wish on my worse enemy. Upon arriving, there were several sketchy individuals loitering outside the office, smoking and I didnt realize until stepping into the office that one of those individuals was the attendant after he walked in after letting me stand there for 5 minutes while he finished his joint. The check-in was horrible. The room they gave me literally had a person walk out as I walked up. I didn't stop them to ask what their business because I automatically assume, it was housekeeping(of course in plain clothes just like the front desk clerk) just doing a last minute rush job to get the room ready. Boy was I wrong. Not only was the person not an employee, but they were definitely not doing legal activities in that room. Lets just say, the beds were unmade and there were dirty towels all over the floor and sink. I went back to the front to let them know that room was unsatisfactory. The second room was worse. It was the same as the first except none of the lights or outlets worked. I told them I would not be staying and that I would like a refund to stay elsewhere. The night attendant(Travis) told me to have Expedia contact him and he would work it out with them. Well after chatting with Expedia while standing in the lobby, they made several attempts to contact the hotel and they let the phone ring without answering. Expedia said they would update me in 24hrs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nina

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The overall property is dirty on the outside and inside. After checking in I went to the room. As soon as I finally got into the room, because the door was jammed. I turned on the lights and roaches were running. The room was just dirty in general. I closed the door and ran down to the front desk & asked for a refund. When I made it down to the desk, there was a mother with 2 daughters and one of the daughters was crying because they were dealing with the same thing. The people at the desk didn’t seem surprised at all about what we were telling them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room half clean no staff services just rachet

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived check in was ok, then went to check the room and realized the tv wasn't working, meanwhile another couple shows up to the same room saying they also were booked to the same room. After 6hrs and several attemps to get someone to fix the tv or give us a different room, we were told they couldn't fix the tv or replace the tv and couldn't give us another room because they were at capacity. However, the room beside us was empty all night and the vacancy sign was lit all night. We had reserved a room with a balcony and ocean view but got neither. And to top it off the wifi wasn't avaliable the entire stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

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

Nastiest hotel ever

This hotel was disgusting and the front desk lady gave me the wrong room continuing to insist that’s what the booking stated. Then the room itself was disgusting it had roaches and looked like it hadn’t been clean in a month. The room looked completely diff than the pictures they have posted. My whole weekend trip with my family was very uncomfortable due to the slum conditions.. it was not refundable or I would have been outta there. A bunch of drug addicts stay on the very bottom floor and just a bunch of weird rough looking people. Would never book again NEGATIVE 10/10 experience. We got towels but no rags .. the front desk person would disappear for hours so wasn’t much help for anything smh. Just the worst hotel experience I’ve had in a good while DO NOT BOOK HERE
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Harald & Sue

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

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

2/10 Terrible

Viktor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yolanda

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antonio

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malísimo no hay ni basurero huele mal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Nathalie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nasty, tv didn’t work, room smelled and looked dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025