Central Myrtle Beach, United States
Convenient oceanfront location
with access to sandy beach
Rooms with kitchenettes
and ocean-facing balconies available
Outdoor pool with extra-deep end
Sunbathing lawn with ocean
views
Restaurants and boardwalk within walking distance
Free Wi-Fi and parking
No breakfast buffet or
restaurant on-site
No fitness center
Some rooms have carpet stains and mold
Some areas have a musty smell
The Waves Hotel at Myrtle Beach is a family-run value hotel in a location that's quieter than the main strip. The
hotel comes at a budget price, but there aren’t a lot of amenities, just an
outdoor pool with ocean views and a lawn for sunbathing. Some of the hotel’s 23
rooms are in serious need of an update, but others have been refreshed more recently.
Rooms with ocean-facing balconies and kitchenettes are available. Guests -- especially those traveling with pets -- may want to compare prices with the Mermaid Inn, a pet-friendly beachfront hotel with an outdoor pool deck set with colorful lounge chairs.
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Scene
Small mom-and-pop beachfront property sandwiched between larger hotels
The Waves Hotel at Myrtle
Beach is a small property located next to much larger hotels. The narrow
lobby has a long front desk made of rustic wood and painted sky blue. Lights sit behind wooden crate-like grills, giving the space a dockside feel. Some areas are still in need of renovation;
the elevator is old and creaky and the
hallways are dark and reportedly smell musty. Outside things are brighter, with a wooden walkway leading
past the sunbathing lawn and sand grass to the flat beach. A curved wooden
bench offers a spot for guests to relax and take in the ocean views.
Location
Oceanfront location in downtown Myrtle Beach
The hotel is located in a strip of
hotels on the flat, sandy beach flanking Ocean Boulevard. There is a miniature
golf course and several restaurants within walking distance including a pizza shop
and an Arby’s. The boardwalk is less than a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and getting to the airport takes under 15 minutes by car.
Rooms
Mix of rooms: some updated and some in desperate need of renovation
Rooms vary drastically at the Waves Hotel depending
on how recently they've been renovated. Some rooms have stained carpeting, moldy bathrooms, and tube-style TVs. Renovated rooms have wooden floors, pale blue walls, and charming white wooden furnishings. Most rooms have
kitchenettes furnished with stoves and refrigerators as well as toasters,
coffeemakers, and cookware. Some rooms have ocean view balconies. Wi-Fi is free in rooms and throughout the hotel.
Features
Beach access and outdoor pool plus grassy lawn for sunbathing
There aren’t a lot of amenities at The
Waves Hotel at Myrtle Beach, and its best feature is the direct access to the
flat, sandy beach. The hotel also has an outdoor pool with lounge chairs with a deep end that's eight feet deep (about two and half meters). There is also a sunbathing lawn overlooking the ocean. Free parking is available in an outdoor lot and Wi-Fi is included in the price of a room.
