Grande Shores Ocean Resort is a smaller oceanfront option at 201 77th Avenue North, with 96 rooms and a location that guests rate higher than any other part of the stay, at 8.8 out of 10. The beach is about a minute away on foot, and Deephead Swash is two minutes away, which gives the resort a quieter feel than the central strip. Water is the focus: an indoor pool, two outdoor pools, a children's pool, a lazy river and five hot tubs, with reviewers also mentioning a rooftop pool. The Shoreline Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a beach bar and poolside bar cover drinks, with a buffet breakfast available for a fee. Rooms include standard rooms with two queens, oceanfront king rooms and a deluxe two-room suite of about 894 square feet that sleeps eight, with kitchenettes in some types, refrigerators, coffee makers and flat-screen televisions in the rooms. Free self parking and no listed resort fee help keep costs down. Overall the resort scores 8.2 out of 10 across about 1,500 reviews and is a property class three. It is not pet-friendly except for service animals, and check-in starts at four in the afternoon with check-out at eleven.
Who it suits
Couples and families who want a beach stay on a budget, with a lazy river and hot tubs for the evenings. Because there are only ninety-six rooms, the resort can feel less anonymous than the large towers, and guests often praise the staff and the clean rooms. Groups of eight can take the deluxe suite, but there are no large condos, so bigger parties may prefer to book several rooms. It is a straightforward, comfortable place to base a beach holiday rather than a destination resort.
What guests say
The positives are clean rooms, ocean views, helpful staff, convenient parking and the location. The negatives are common to older oceanfront properties: noisy air conditioning and refrigerators, outdated bathrooms and coffee machines, a smell in one room and a parking garage that is too small for larger SUVs. A few guests complained about price and front-desk problem handling. If an oceanfront view matters, choose an oceanfront rate rather than a side or pool view, and ask about parking if you drive a tall vehicle.
The location
The resort is in the north-end entertainment district of Myrtle Beach, about two miles from the Carolina Opry and within about six miles of Legends in Concert, the boardwalk, Ripley's Aquarium and Broadway at the Beach. Northwood and Dunes shopping centers, Jungle Safari Mini Golf and a handful of casual restaurants are within walking distance or a short drive. Barefoot Landing, the SkyWheel, parasailing and surfing are all nearby, and the airport is about twenty-three minutes away by car, so the stay balances quiet beach time with easy access to the shows.
Why stay here
- ✓Oceanfront with 96 rooms
- ✓Lazy river
- ✓Indoor pool and two outdoor pools
- ✓Five hot tubs
- ✓Shoreline Cafe and beach bar
- ✓Kitchenettes in some rooms
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Near Carolina Opry and Broadway at the Beach
Good questions
How do guests rate the location?+
Location scores 8.8 out of 10, the highest category. The beach is about a minute's walk and Deephead Swash two minutes.
What pools does it have?+
An indoor pool, two outdoor pools, a children's pool, a lazy river and five hot tubs.
Is parking free?+
Yes, self parking is free, though guests report the garage is too small for some SUVs.
