The Caribbean Resort & Villas is a classic Myrtle Beach family resort done well: an oceanfront property at 3000 North Ocean Boulevard, between the boardwalk and the north-end hotel row, with a water program built for children and a location that keeps the main attractions close. The resort advertises more than 14 pools, including an outdoor lazy river, a kiddie pool and an indoor pool deck with indoor and outdoor hot tubs, plus the Pirate's Plunge, a zip-down ride for the adventurous. A game room with arcade games and a giant checkers set fills rainy afternoons. Food and drink are handled on site and nearby: the Oceanfront Tiki Bar for poolside drinks, the Shipyard Oceanfront Bar and Grill for casual meals, Ben & Jerry's, Starbucks and a grab-and-go market, while the Sea Captain's House, one of the beach's long-standing seafood restaurants, is right next door. The Mist Spa and a fitness room round out the facilities. Like its sister resorts, the Caribbean participates in Brittain Rewards, which brings free and discounted admission to local attractions. Broadway at the Beach is a short drive inland, the boardwalk and SkyWheel about a ten-minute drive south, and the beach is straight out the back door. It is also a popular winter base: the resort markets extended snowbird stays, and the indoor pool deck keeps the water open all year.
The property mixes resort rooms with larger villa-style units, so choose your room type carefully. Oceanfront units face the water directly, while other categories trade the view for value; villas and larger units with kitchens suit families staying a week. The pool complex is the center of daily life, and on summer days it is lively and loud, which is exactly what children want.
The location balances convenience and calm. You are on the oceanfront with the beach at the door, a short drive from Broadway at the Beach, Ripley's Aquarium and the restaurants around Lake Broadway, and close to Kings Highway's mini golf courses for an evening round. Dinner next door at the Sea Captain's House, saves a drive on the first night.
Off-season is a strong time to book. Rates drop sharply from fall through early spring, the indoor pool deck and hot tubs keep the water program going, and the long-stay winter rates appeal to visitors escaping colder climates. In summer, book early for oceanfront units, and expect a busy, family-focused atmosphere.
Why stay here
- ✓More than 14 pools
- ✓Outdoor lazy river
- ✓Indoor pool deck and hot tubs
- ✓Kiddie pool and game room
- ✓Oceanfront tiki bar and grill
- ✓Starbucks and Ben and Jerry’s on site
- ✓Mist Spa and fitness room
- ✓Brittain Rewards attraction perks
Good questions
Where is the Caribbean Resort?+
At 3000 North Ocean Boulevard on the oceanfront, a short drive from Broadway at the Beach and about ten minutes north of the boardwalk and SkyWheel.
How many pools does it have?+
The resort advertises more than 14 pools, including an outdoor lazy river, a kiddie pool and an indoor pool deck with hot tubs.
Is it good for a winter stay?+
Yes. The indoor pool deck stays open, rates fall in the off-season and the resort promotes extended winter stays.
