Club Wyndham SeaWatch Resort sits at 151 Sea Watch Drive in Arcadian Shores, one of the calmer, more residential sections of Myrtle Beach, and it is built for stays of several nights rather than one. Accommodation is condos only: one-bedroom units of about 581 square feet that sleep four, two-bedroom units of about 914 square feet that sleep six and three-bedroom units of about 1,055 square feet that sleep eight. Each has a kitchen, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a balcony, a television with cable, free WiFi and air conditioning, which is why SeaWatch suits families and groups who want to cook some meals and spread out. The resort has five outdoor pools, two indoor pools and a children's pool, plus a hot tub, a gym and a playground, and golf is on site. Pool hours run from eight in the morning to eleven at night. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10, described as excellent, across 167 reviews, with cleanliness and property conditions both at 9.2, so it scores above many busier resorts. The beach and Arcadia Beach are about a minute's walk, and Kingston Beach is about twelve minutes away. There is no restaurant on site.
Who it suits
Multi-generation families, golf groups and long-stay visitors who want a quiet beach and full kitchens. Because the units are condos, you shop for groceries and eat in, which saves money on a week-long trip and gives flexibility for children's schedules. Accessible features include a pool hoist, a wheelchair-accessible pool and visual alarms in hallways. The minimum check-in age is twenty-one, and pets are not allowed other than service animals, so it is a good fit for adult-led families but not for a younger group traveling alone.
Practical notes
There is no on-site restaurant, so plan to cook or eat out. Toasty Breakfast House and a Starbucks are a few minutes away by car, and Bimini's Oyster Bar and Flip Flops Bar and Grill are also close. Check-in begins at four in the afternoon and check-out is before ten, which is earlier than most hotels.
A deposit is payable at the property, and housekeeping during a stay is available for an additional fee, so ask about the arrangement for longer visits. Parking is free and self-service, though spaces are limited. Cash is not accepted, so bring a credit card.
The setting
Arcadian Shores offers a calmer beach than the central strip, and the resort is a couple of minutes from Tanger Outlets and about ten minutes from the Grand Strand airport in North Myrtle Beach. Arcadian Shores Golf Club is about a sixteen-minute walk, and Apache Pier, Ripley's Aquarium, the SkyWheel, Barefoot Landing and House of Blues are all an easy drive. For visitors who want to be near the action but sleep somewhere quiet, with a kitchen and lots of pool choices, this is one of the more relaxed bases on the north half of the Strand.
Why stay here
- ✓Condos with full kitchens
- ✓Five outdoor and two indoor pools
- ✓Children pool and playground
- ✓Hot tub and gym
- ✓Golf on site
- ✓Balconies in every unit
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Beach access about a minute away
Good questions
What size are the condos?+
One-bedroom units of about 581 square feet sleep four, two-bedrooms of about 914 square feet sleep six and three-bedrooms of about 1,055 square feet sleep eight, all with kitchens and balconies.
Is there a restaurant on site?+
No. Each condo has a kitchen, and cafes and restaurants such as Toasty Breakfast House and Bimini's Oyster Bar are a few minutes away by car.
What time is check-out?+
Before ten in the morning, earlier than many hotels. Check-in starts at four in the afternoon.
