Myrtle Beach has been a favorite for decades regarding beach destinations. Besides beautiful sandy beaches for relaxing in the sun and playing in the ocean, the resort town has many family-friendly entertainment options, including shopping, dining, live music, recreation, and amusement parks. Many Myrtle Beach resorts feature on-site amenities, but nothing beats the always-popular lazy river. Check out these eight resorts and get ready to relax as you float all your cares away without even having to leave the hotel!
Coral Beach Resort and Suites
Coral Beach Resort and Suites was named the Best Family Accommodations in Myrtle Beach by the Travel Channel, and it’s easy to see why. In addition to large oceanview and oceanfront guest rooms, the resort also features more amenities and activities on-site than any other resort in Myrtle Beach. Besides the expected business center, fitness room, and gift shop, some unexpected treasures like the Entertainment Zone include an 8-lane bowling alley, an arcade, an ice cream shop, and snack bar, and lots of water amenities, including several swimming pools, indoor/outdoor spas and Jacuzzis, a long lazy river and even a children’s water park.
Grande Shores Ocean Resort
At Grande Shores Ocean Resort, guests can choose from standard hotel guest rooms or larger condo units with one, two, or three separate bedrooms. Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach and smack dab on the oceanfront, all the rooms offer fantastic ocean views through massive floor-to-ceiling windows, cable television, and high-speed internet. Plus, the resort features a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, a pool bar, and a whopping 11 water attractions, including four hot tubs, two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and not one but two outdoor lazy rivers.
Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark
They were once voted one of USA Today’s Best Hotels for Water Fun; the Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark offer many ways to enjoy the water without even stepping into the ocean. Their year-round waterpark includes 15 water features right on-site, including two 4-story tall waterslides, kiddie slides, a Splash House, several pools, shaded whirlpools, and the longest oceanfront lazy river in town, at 575 feet long! The “Town Center” dining and entertainment zone offers guests even more amenities, including a coinless arcade, several restaurants, an ice cream shop, and a coffee bar.
Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort
Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort offers full-size condominium units for families of all sizes, from a one-bedroom/one-bathroom unit all the way up to a four-bedroom/three-bathroom condo. All units feature complimentary Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, washer and dryers, sofa beds in the living room, and fully equipped kitchens to feel like a home away from home. Guests also have access to the resort’s on-site restaurant and ice cream shop, a recently-expanded fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an enclosed hot tub, and an indoor lazy river. The hotel’s indoor water amenities are also heated so that you can enjoy them all year long!
Dayton House Oceanfront Resort
Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, on the oceanfront, and close to all the popular attractions, the Dayton House Oceanfront Resort has it all. In addition to spacious guest rooms with beautiful views, full or partial kitchens, and free Wi-Fi, the resort also offers a host of family-friendly amenities, including a two-acre tanning lawn located between the hotel and the beach, a fitness center, an oceanfront bar and grill, breakfast buffet and multiple water attractions like a zero-entry pool, three hot tubs, and an oceanfront lazy river.
Dunes Village Resort
The Dunes Village Resort is a top family resort in Myrtle Beach, thanks to a seemingly endless list of amenities. There’s a full-service spa, a fitness center, basketball courts, tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, billiards tables, several on-site restaurants, a coffee shop, a children’s activity program, and an outdoor pool with poolside cabanas. But, the real star of the show here is the indoor waterpark, which is the only one of its kind in Myrtle Beach. Here, you’ll find pools for all ages, five indoor whirlpools, multiple waterslides, and a 250-foot-long lazy river.
Landmark Resort
At Landmark Resort in South Myrtle Beach, there are numerous amenities for all family members to enjoy. Adults will love the exercise room, Starbucks coffee, and many on-site dining options, while kids will flip over the miniature golf course, video arcade, and children’s activity program. Moreover, the whole family will want to visit the indoor pool that features fountains and hot tubs and the H2Oasis outdoor water park that includes several pools, a whirlpool spa and a 300-foot lazy river.
Grande Cayman Resort
Grande Cayman Resort is a perfect fit for beach-loving families. You can feel the saltwater breeze at one of the many pools, kick back on the lazy river and race down the water slide. Formerly Long Bay Resort, this resort has a long list of amenities for all ages. You’ll find indoor and outdoor pools, a water park with slides, hot tubs, and kiddie pools, while everyone in the gang will appreciate the variety of restaurants both on-site and within walking distance.
