Ocean Creek Resort is built for families who want a resort with its own entertainment, and its size shows in the numbers: seven outdoor pools, one indoor pool and a children's pool, plus a gym, a playground, an arcade and game room, beach volleyball and five outdoor tennis courts. It stands at 10600 North Kings Highway in the Barefoot Landing area, and the accommodation is villas and condos rather than standard hotel rooms. The range starts with a villa of about 387 square feet that sleeps two and runs up through one- and two-bedroom villas to a two-bedroom beachfront condo of about 1,250 square feet that sleeps six, with kitchenettes, balconies and air conditioning across the board. Two restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a poolside bar and terrace keep adults comfortable. The location is the other big advantage: Barefoot Landing is about a three-minute walk, the Alabama Theatre about seven minutes and House of Blues about thirteen, so an evening out does not require a car. The beach is about fifteen minutes on foot. Guests rate the resort 7.8 out of 10 across nearly 900 reviews, with cleanliness scoring highest, and the property class is three, so it is a practical, value-minded choice rather than a luxury one.
Who it suits
Families with children who want a built-in pool menu, groups traveling together who want separate villas near each other, and visitors who plan to see shows and shops at Barefoot Landing without moving the car. The kitchenettes make breakfast and snacks easy, and the playground and arcade give children something to do between beach trips. The resort is also a reasonable choice for tennis players, since the five outdoor courts are on the grounds. Guests who want a quiet, adults-only atmosphere may find the family energy loud in summer.
What guests say
Reviews are mixed but generally positive, with strong scores for cleanliness and good ones for location, and lower ones for staff and service. Some guests mention that facilities vary by building and by unit, and one reported a security deposit held for about a week after checkout, so ask about deposits when you book.
The resort is not pet-friendly except for service animals. Check-in is from four in the afternoon and there is no after-hours check-in, so plan to arrive before the late evening. Self parking is charged per day, and no resort fee is listed.
How it fits
The main trade-off is the beach. It is a fifteen-minute walk rather than a few steps, so the resort suits guests who value the pools and the Barefoot Landing location over being directly on the sand. In exchange, you get a quieter and more residential north-end base with the Alabama Theatre, Alligator Adventure and the shops of Barefoot Landing all close by. The central Myrtle Beach attractions, including the boardwalk and Broadway at the Beach, are a drive south, and the airport is about thirty minutes away.
Why stay here
- ✓Seven outdoor pools and one indoor pool
- ✓Children pool and playground
- ✓Villas and condos with kitchenettes
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Five outdoor tennis courts
- ✓Arcade, gym and beach volleyball
- ✓Walk to Barefoot Landing
- ✓Concierge and ticket assistance
Good questions
How close is Ocean Creek to Barefoot Landing?+
About a three-minute walk. The Alabama Theatre is about seven minutes on foot and House of Blues about thirteen.
How big is the pool offering?+
Seven outdoor pools, one indoor pool and a children's pool, plus a playground, arcade, gym, beach volleyball and five outdoor tennis courts.
Is it on the beach?+
The beach is about a fifteen-minute walk away, so it is a pool-and-location resort rather than a front-row oceanfront one.
