Garden City Beach is a small resort area of the northeast South Carolina Shore, which is called The Grand Strand. It is located about 15 miles south of Myrtle Beach and 5 miles south of Surfside Beach.
Hotels and Motels in or near Garden City Beach, SC
Garden City Beach is a small resort area of the northeast South Carolina Shore, which is called The Grand Strand. It is located about 15 miles south of Myrtle Beach and 5 miles south of Surfside Beach.
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"Nice hotel, but the soundproofing wasn't great; I could hear the people in the next room.2020-07-08"
"If you're a hotel snob, this is the place for you. It was lovely, clean, and comfortable. The staff was welcoming. Fantastic continental breakfast.2015-04-15"
"An outstanding, clean hotel. The housekeepers and front desk clerks were professional.2019-02-05"
"Walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops. The hotel was clean and well-kept, and the employees were all nice and helpful. Great place to stay.2017-07-06"
"A little expensive, but the hotel was clean, and the employees were friendly and helpful. No continental breakfast. I recommend staying here.2015-08-07"
"Nice hotel stay. The room was well-maintained, and the service was good. Wish breakfast started earlier than 7:30 AM. Limited restaurant choices in the area.2015-06-21"
"I didn't know that the hotel was undergoing construction. The room was comfortable and clean, but the pool and whirlpool weren't open.2015-04-14"
"Located right beside Ocean Lakes campground. The hotel was nice and clean. Check your key card envelope for breakfast vouchers; the food was good.2020-06-29"
"Great hotel stay. I didn't have any problems. The staff was helpful with directions.2017-10-08"
"We loved this resort, but had trouble getting housekeeping to come clean the room; our room wasn't cleaned until the evening. The hotel was beautiful, and the room was clean. We'd definitely stay here again.2020-09-14"
"Good experience. I'd stay at this hotel again.2018-06-02"
"This hotel was worth the price and had everything I was looking for. It felt like a home away from home. The staff was friendly and helpful.2021-03-03"
"I liked the hotel's guidelines in light of the virus. The room was really clean, and I liked that it wasn't carpeted.2020-06-08"
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- allows dogs up to 40 pounds only, 2 dogs per room - no aggressive dog breeds allowed - $20 per night pet fee. - Nov 2020 < Less
Note: You must be 21 or older to reserve a room at this hotel. Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $5 per night - includes parking and WiFi.
"We asked for adjoining rooms, and didn't even get rooms on the same floor. When we got to our room, it was dusty, the dishes in the cabinet were wet, and the coffee maker was dirty. The AC was noisy. The floors were covered in grit and looked like they hadn't been cleaned for years. The bathroom counter was dirty, and the switchplates were askew. Our room wasn't cleaned daily. I was disappointed with this hotel.2015-08-20"
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- allows dogs up to 80 pounds, 2 dogs per room - $30 per night fee for each dog. - Nov 2022 < Less
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $15 per night - includes parking and WiFi. Note: This hotel charges $10 per night for extra person in a room or multi-bedroom suite, starting with third adult. Note: Two buildings, main building is across street from beach, not oceanfront, only smaller building is oceanfront.
"Excellent location. The hotel employees were friendly and attentive; every interaction with them was well above average.2022-01-16"
"I had a great time at this hotel. The room was clean, and the bed was clean and soft. The building needed fresh paint and some work on the door for safety, but I recommend staying here.2020-12-16"
"The kitchenette was dirty, and the stove, microwave, and large pan were filthy. The hotel clerks were pleasant.2020-09-06"
"The hotel staff was friendly.2019-03-21"
"Not enough towels provided, and the shower leaked. I don't recommend this hotel.2017-09-26"
"Everything was wonderful. This is one of the nicest, reasonably priced hotels we've ever stayed in. The employees, pool, whirlpool, food, and dining area were great. You'll love it here.2022-02-23"
"No restaurant, bar, or room service at this hotel. The front desk clerk gave me the phone number of a restaurant that delivered, but they were closed. The only food option was a vending machine. No complimentary breakfast, either.2018-11-28"
"We loved this hotel. The room was clean, and the view was perfect. We had a wonderful stay.2018-04-02"
"Worth the price. This is one of the best hotels I've stayed in. I loved the oceanfront balcony in the penthouse, and there were more pools than I could visit. The ocean was just steps away. Breakfast was grand, and there were restaurants all around.2016-05-17"
Cheap, smoke-free, oceanfront motel in south Myrtle Beach
9 floors, 176 rooms and suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - outdoor pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly motel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds, 2 pets per room - $50 per stay pet fee + an additional $15 per night pet fee. - Jul 2018 < Less
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $15 per night.
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 789 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
"Our motel room was only cleaned twice in 4 days. The phone didn't work, and the bathroom was nasty. Not enough parking.2021-07-23"
"Nice, spacious motel room. The bathroom needed to be updated, but I was satisfied with my stay.2018-09-10"
"The motel room was so dirty; the floor needed vacuuming, and there was something black on the ceiling over the bed. I slept with my clothes on and woke up with bug bites on my legs. The bathroom mirror was broken, and the bathtub didn't drain well. Someone knocked on the door at 3:30 AM. Don't stay here.2017-08-07"
"The motel room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was pleasant and respectful. Nice pool area, and the beach was across the street. Great place to stay.2015-08-18"
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Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
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