My recent stay at Island Vista in Myrtle Beach was extremely disappointing and fell far below my expectations for a beachfront resort. Upon entering the room, it did not appear to be properly cleaned. The carpet was old, worn, and dingy, giving the entire room a dated and neglected appearance. The furnishings and technology were equally outdated. The air conditioning unit looked more like something you would find in a roadside motel than in a resort hotel, and I was surprised to find a DVD player in the room in 2026. Even the lamps and other room amenities felt old and overdue for replacement. Basic hospitality touches were missing as well. There was no complimentary bottled water provided in the room, and room service was poor. Despite arriving with two large suitcases, no bellhop assistance was offered. What was most disappointing was the customer service. When I approached the front desk with concerns about my room, Andy showed little interest in understanding the issues I was experiencing. Rather than listening to my concerns or attempting to find a solution, he immediately stated that there were no other rooms available without making any apparent effort to check for alternatives. I left feeling dismissed rather than valued as a guest. Overall, this property appears outdated, poorly maintained, and lacking in customer service. Based on my experience, I would not stay here again and would not recommend Island Vista to others visiting Myrtle Beach. This version reads like a credible review that will carry more weight with management and future travelers. read more

This place is a gem! First time staying here and was totally blown away by the cleanliness, the decor, the staff, the pool, and of course the beach! Very nice layout out plenty of chair and areas to sit and lay around the 2 outdoor pools. The indoor pool and lazy river were great!. Two working hot tubs one inside and one outside, the beach was amazing, very clean! The restaurant and bar area were great, outdoor Tiki bar with live music during the day from 1 to 5 and again from 530-830 at night. Steven the manager at the front desk was very helpful when we needed to change the reservation around. All of the staff are amazing! Friendly people. Oh and yes secure parking in their 2 garages and they have security on premises 24/7. The rooms were spotless the hallways and lobby area were clean along with the bathrooms in the common areas! Will definitely be back! read more

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3.5 really. Clean room, nice staff, and convenient parking, as all floors could be entered from the attached deck, huge plus at Myrtle. But some things were weird. First off, for the price of this joint, pool towels should be provided other than having to scan your room key to get them out of a bin (only one bin at one end, annoying) and claiming a "chip" is inside each towel or you will be charged. Okaay, like anyone is gonna steal those? Doubt it and A 'chip'?? Alrighty, still trying to figure that one out. Some security guy rolled up one night asking us to turn music down in the hot tub at 9:45 pm, when we actually had NO music at All because someone had complained about loud music (btw, hot tubs and pools close at 11 pm), He then apologized twice, and said he didn't hear any music either. Did we check into a beach resort or a retirement community here?? read more

I had booked a reservation for May 8th & 9th for the two-bedroom grande suite for myself & cousin who needed a walk-in shower to be close to the Ocean Keyes Condos. My cousin's father is buying a condo there. Their closing on the 30th got cancelled and they were not sure when the new date would be. I called the resort this morning to cancel and was informed that they would keep 15% of my deposit for cancelling outside of the two weeks. This may have been in the fine print somewhere, but keeping approximately $108.00 for absolutely nothing is borderline theft. I have no choice but to cancel due to the pushed closing date. I have stayed all over the United States in 4- and 5-star resorts. Never have I encountered a policy like this. Rest assured, when I re-book, it will not be with Island Vista Robbery Resort. I am in Lake Mary, FL and once the condo purchase goes through, I planned on being up in Myrtle Beach two times a month. I will chalk this up as a learning experience on trying someplace new. I am part of the I Prefer, Hilton Honors, & Marriott Bonvoy programs. I will stay at the Marriott Grande Dunes again. They know how to treat guests properly. read more

We love Island Vista this is my 5th time staying and it is always great. We booked the 2br grand suite and got the 3br grand suite!! The view from room 1010 was great. The restaurant and pools downstairs are also great!! If you are looking to stay in Myrtle Beach and don't mind not being around a whole lot, than I recomerecomednd Island Vista ! read more

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My husband and I stayed here three nights and four days . This was our first time coming to this amazing resort . When we checked in the guy that checked us in was so very kind friendly and informative as well . We rented a king bed room which was absolutely beautiful and overlooked the Atlantic Ocean . The amenity's at the resort were endless with a couple pools , a couple hot tubs , a lazy river , a exercise room, a bar and a restaurant- they also gave us a gift card for the restaurant- to be honest neither my husband or I were impressed with the breakfast we received. I wouldn't eat there again . I also need to say You also have a private beach about a mile each way which was super nice and not so crowded. I highly recommend this amazing establishment and if we ever come back to Myrtle beach this would definitely be our choice . read more

What an amazing experience! The staff are so kind and willing to help AT WVERY TURN! Parking is a challenge but staff graciously found a handicap space after our night out. The Indoor pool area is perfect for children! The our door area is so welcoming even in the evening. The beds , even the Murphy bed, were comfortable! We will definitely be back. read more

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A Truly Disappointing Stay: Avoid at All Costs My recent stay at this hotel was, regrettably, a far cry from what was promised, and I feel compelled to share my experience to save others from similar disappointment. First and foremost, the two-week cancellation policy is an absolute red flag. It's an unreasonable demand for a hotel, and it speaks volumes about their lack of confidence in their own property. Had I known the true state of affairs, I would have not booked with them. I booked our room nine months in advance of our stay and asked for the highest floor possible as not to have any obstructed views. We were put in room 601, which has a view of the ocean, but has an obstruction to the north that does not permit a view of the entire beach. I was told they were booked and no other room was available. It didn't pay to book that far in advance or make any type of request in advance. Upon arrival, it became immediately clear that the website photos are incredibly misleading. What appeared online to be a clean, well-kept establishment was, in reality, quite the opposite. The decor is old and severely outdated, giving the entire place a tired and uninviting feel. It's as if time stopped in the 1980s, and not in a charming, nostalgic way. Our unit in 601 needs fully updated, painted and deep cleaned. The most disturbing issue, however, was the undeniable cockroach infestation. Discovering these unwelcome guests in my room and balcony was an absolute nightmare and made it impossible to feel comfortable or clean. This is a serious hygiene issue that needs immediate and drastic attention. I realize this will happen in beach towns, however, our balcony has an infestation that made it unusable at night. Beyond the room, the amenities were equally subpar. The pool was visibly dirty, making it completely unappealing for a refreshing dip. It looked like it hadn't been properly cleaned in weeks, if not longer. To top it all off, the air conditioning in my room was broken upon our arrival. Thank goodness for Steven in maintenance, who had it up and running within the hour. In this climate, functional AC is not a luxury; it's a necessity. In summary, this hotel fails on multiple fronts: cleanliness, comfort, and basic maintenance. The misleading online presentation, combined with the exorbitant cancellation policy, only adds insult to injury. I believed some positive reviews I read, but I do not agree with them after staying at Island Vista. I strongly advise anyone considering a stay here to look elsewhere. What they charge per night is not worth what you get, and they do not care to accommodate; they're money is guaranteed because of their cancellation policy. read more

I had an amazing time at the resort. The staff were friendly. Especially, the pool maintenance man he has such a beautiful spirit. The rooms were above and beyond my expectations. Wonderful balcony views. Only thing I didn't like was the steps in the hot tub. They are weirdly big but you can't judge the step as it is in water so I end up scrapping the back of my heal. Also, seeing they have two pools I wish one was for people 5ft up. I will absolutely travel back to this place. read more

Island Vista Resort - Balcony view from the 11th floor - Hotels Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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PROS....Room was clean and smelled great! I was pleased that there was an ice maker in the freezer. There was a washer and dryer which was great to have . Suite was spacious and some of our furniture looked updated. Water pressure was decent and resort employees were nice! Pools were nice. Grounds are kept very well and pretty. Nice secluded beach not too crowded. Excellent oceanfront views. Resort is fairly close to everything! Nice live music in the restaurant and out by the pool. Upon check in they give you a gift card to use in the resort restaurant ( amount depends on length of stay) That was a nice touch. CONS....beds were extremely uncomfortable and wayyy too soft. We were physically broken every morning and just couldn't get proper rest due to the bed. So that was a HUGE bummer as you go on vacation for rest. Arrived on a Sunday and spend all day out, got back to room exhausted around 11 pm. and went to bed only to find that the sheets had not been changed and there were food crumbs in the bed from previous guest but the comforter was pulled up neatly over frazzled sheets to give appearance of a freshly made bed. I called the desk to report it and request clean sheets and such and they sent some up. I'm the guest so I didn't feel like I should have had to make a bed that should have already been clean and made before I arrived. That was the last thing I wanted to do at 11pm. after a full exhausting day of flights and road travel etc.. The washer/ dryer set in my room was so compacted in the closet it was in that I had to fight with the closet door and the dryer door so that I could open the dryer every time I used it. The parking garage is a horrible accident waiting to happen as everyone doesn't drive like there's other ppl driving on the road. I also found it odd that there were no paper towels in the kitchen! I've never stayed at a resort with a kitchen and no paper towels so make sure u bring some . The food in the cypress room was average. For the price I expected more. If you want great food leave the resort and find some local spots. SC has great food! $50 A DAY to rent two old worn out beach chairs and an umbrella is crazy to me. Bring your own or buy some at one of the stores there so u can pay once and use them alllll day EVERY DAY!! ( not the resorts fault tho. These chairs are owned and rented out privately by myrtle beach.) Overall I'd probably book again simply because of the location( it's literally an island and away from the crowd) and the cleanliness of the room will always get a thumbs up from me. read more

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Great location right on the beach! Rooms were average and seem outdated but the bar, pools, vibe and drinks were excellent. Can't. Beat the location as well! Easy parking read more

My General rule stays strong. Write 5 or talk to the manager in private. We stayed in late April, 74-76 degrees throughout our stay. Beautiful blue skies, a quarter of the people, room represented the 3 C's of cool comfortable and clean. Staff: Ooof i wrote their names down, Sheryl my heart wants to say, who works night audit, started the stay for us. She was the key to the experience. We got in late, and she made the check in process seamless and we felt welcome at a late hour after a day of traveling. That's all you can ask for and more out of the 3rd shift. The gentleman in the afternoon, that my heart would tell is the front office Manager, did a wonderful job at coordinating his team. I know the storm is coming, so new hires come and go with the season, but the two young ladies working beside him presented themselves well and demonstrated professional work everytime we encountered them. It was my wife's 30th and we were looking for some R&R and they helped make it happen. I know with the summer months approaching and the walking dead esque folks arriving, this establishment can have a different tune. But if you go to Myrtle in the summer, strap in and deal with it. Thank you for the wonderful stay, we'll be back again.....probably next April. read more

The service was terrible we weren't even checked in yet and the lady at the front had a terrible attitude it made the whole experience horrible. read more

This is one of the best hotels I have ever been to!!! I definitely recommend. My family and I came in late February and it was the perfect time to go! The pools and hot tubs were empty and so nice to relax in. There is a food place downstairs and their food was very good. They are open for breakfast as well which was excellent! read more

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We loved our stay at Island Vista!! Check-in was a breeze. Condo was spacious and clean. Loved the amenities. Parking garage was interesting, but we always found a spot with no problem. On site restaurant was good. read more

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All around five stars. This resort is highly staffed, with seasoned professionals. It is clean, the food is delicious, the service is excellent. The pool area is always maintained and calm and peaceful with easy access to the beach. Definitely coming back here. read more

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Marc at the front desk was so helpful! He went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful!! Hands down we will come back to Island Vista because of his amazing customer service. Also, thank you to house keeping, a thousand well dones helping locate our left behind items. We loved hearing the music of the ocean and watching the rhythm of the waves from the balcony. The location to the pool and ocean was perfect. Thanks again! read more

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Absolutely the best on the beach. Awesome staff, amenities, and location! The grounds are excellent! We've stayed in NMB at Southshore Villas for years, but not anymore. This is our new October destination! We highly recommend Island Vista! Keep up the fantastic work! read more

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The accommodations are nice, but I was there for a week during a tropical storm. People could not do anything except stay at indoor pool. When I asked management about credits or some refund, I was told no way they do not do that. Customer service is not good in my opinion. We paid a crazy amount of money for a condo for a week and then was told too bad. read more

The setting is gorgeous. Pros: - They have a beautiful view to the ocean. - The rear of the property is just steps from the ocean! - They have multiple pools and I believe some can be enclosed during the colder months. They also have a lazy river. The hot tub outside is nice on cooler evenings. - They are constantly working on the hotel (this is good sign for upkeep and longevity). During our stay, we saw people wiping surfaces, sweeping, and caulking. - (According to the signage) they are being proactive about pest control. They had a rat terrier with a pest control team surveying each floor. - The units are privately owned so it seems that they are unkept in a different way than a typical hotel. - They have a restaurant downstairs which includes outdoor dining. It is worth noting that they have heaters outside along with some sort of enclosure that can be lowered in cooler temperatures. You can listen to a musician in the evenings while you dine and listen to the calming waves against the shore. - They offer a bell service to help you unload and reload your car. - The view from the parking garage is incredible. - The staff at the restaurant downstairs were all quite pleasant. An extra shoutout to Dawn who was very accommodating during dinner service. There was another lady at the breakfast service who was also very nice but I wasn't able to catch her name. - The kitchen appliances looked quite new. - The furnishings in the living and dining areas were very nice and the fabrics on the sofas were clean. - Beautiful sunrises and sunsets that you can enjoy from your living room / balcony (depending on floor and orientation of unit). Cons: - We did see one cockroach. It is worth noting that it was in the parking garage vestibule and not in the hall area or in the unit. It is also worth noting that the Myrtle Beach area in general seems to have a large roach population. - The parking garage has tight spaces and I can see this being a bigger issue come summer rush. - The hall had a few pieces of misc. trash that had not been vacuumed up at any point during the length of our stay. read more

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Website is misleading. No spa. Sad little hotel, outdated. Clean and on the beach. Disappointed! For the price I thought this was gonna be a grand resort. Would not stay here again. read more

Not a resort, this is a hotel. Outdated building, nothing grand about this place. It's a nice little HOTEL right on the beach, you don't get luxury vibes. For the price it was just okay. Our room was huge and had a GREAT view but that's about it. It's a great place if you plan on cooking with your family as we did have a full size kitchen, however, There is no tap water in the outdoor pool area, pool bathrooms are non existent (kind of encouraging people to pee on the pool). I would go up to the bar for tap water and the 2nd time I went up for more water, I was told "keep your plastic cup because they are going to make us start charging for them" - it's a 5 cent plastic cup with nothing special about it and I'm paying $500 a night... read more

If I could 2.5, I would. There are pros: on the beach, indoor and outdoor pools, outdoor patio seating overlooking the beach, private beach, close enough to things to do, covered parking garage, balcony overlooks ocean/ocean views, big rooms with ability to have 3-4 bedrooms, full kitchens, living room. There are big cons: decor stuck in 1996, everything looks old and dirty due to that, AC in rooms is inconsistent, bar/restaurant is not high quality, garbage piles up in hallways, no recycling, parking garage is an accident waiting to happen. At some point they need to pull the trigger on a total update. The pros will only go so far for so long and your 20 year time warp becomes 40 years. Driving south or north of this place and you see more updated resorts that make you want to stay there instead next time to give it a try. Even starting with tile, carpets, paint, and removing wall paper would help. The garage is another story. I get it's a structural limitation but it's pretty crazy how tight the spaces and lanes are. I can't imagine the amount of scratched door panels this place is responsible for (technically, they are not responsible). If you're driving something larger than a really small SUV, good luck. read more

First time in Myrtle Beach and grateful for Island Vista Resort -great rooms, awesome staff (super big thanks to the chief engineer, Steve)! Awesome, clean pools (there are three -two outdoor and one indoor), and incredible, straight access to beach (steps away). This place is also close to everything! Two tips: one, fast for a week before you visit so you can really enjoy all the food, and, two, don't waste your time looking at your weather app... if it shows it's gonna rain, it's not gonna rain; the app showed that it would rain every single day and we were kind of bummed, but the accommodations are so nice that we decided to stay anyway and, guess what, very little rain at all. For the 8 days during our stay so far, it rained once or twice for an hour or so ... overall beautiful weather at a GREAT place! read more

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So I need to start by saying that each room is individually owned. While Island Vista maintains the rooms, I found out each unit is owned and decorated by the owner. That being said, the room we stayed in was a three bedroom, full ocean view. However, the refrigerator did not work. The dryer did not turn off and a load of clothes was ruined. And, to top things off, the hair dryer sparked when turned on and almost started a fire. We spent the first day of vacation waiting for maintenance to replace the refrigerator (whoo hoo!). They offered to replace the dryer too but we did not want to spend our vacation waiting for appliances that worked. They should be replaced in between guests as, according to housekeeping, the last guest had the same complaints! To compensate us, they took $100 off the room charge but that was a one-time credit, not every night. They should have compensated us for the day with the lost food and wasted time. The carpets and furniture in the unit we stayed in need to be replaced. They are old, worn and dirty. They could do a better job cleaning the rooms in between guests as well. There were wrappers under the bed. Although they did a really nice job cleaning the rooms, replacing the towels and such on a daily basis. On the porch, there was a wooden knife and the covering was coming off. It was clear that someone had tried to tear it off, whether it be a guest or maintenance. Not sure if I would recommend this resort, definitely not the unit we stayed. The resort is on the beach and the pools are great, big pluses for a vacation. Just wish the appliances worked and the room provided what was promised. read more

Lobby smells of sweet fake scent. I had to take allergy medicine due to it ! Our room was hot. Maintenance worker said it is control by computer and we couldn't make it cooler. Closet door handle broken. Carpet filthy. Hallway carpet horrible. This used to be a nice place. I asked for a manager at. Checkout and was told one wasn't there We won't be back read more

I honestly don't know what was worse, the hostess and her terrible attitude or my hard boiled scallops I got for dinner. Food was absolutely horrible and cannot believe I experienced that with a smile on my face. We moved outside after our dinner and had the best experience meeting Steven who was the highlight of our entire night. What a wonderful man and an asset to this resort! We loved the wine and the outdoor experience. Do not recommend eating dinner here or having any sort of experience with the host team. read more

Check-in: They were unable to accommodate an early check-in. I was told that they would text me when the room was available, but I never received the text. Beach access: This hotel is right on the beach. You can rent chairs and beach umbrella from the lifeguards. I think it was $40/day for 2 chairs and 1 umbrella. It's on a quiet part of the beach. There aren't any large, neighboring hotels. Towels: There is a beach towel dispencer outside. It is tucked away in the corner towards the left of the hotel near one of the hot tubs. When you check-in, you will be given a card that will allow access to these beach towels Room: The room was incredible. It was a last minute booking (about 3-4 days prior to arrival) on a 3rd party site. We were on the 11th floor with partial beach view. It was an end unit. We could see the beach and the street. It was great. We really enjoyed the view. There were 2 chairs to chill out on. The bathroom was a good size and there was great water pressure. Restaurant: We only ate here once for breakfast. The dining room is beautiful. I originally though it was going to be expensive. Boy was I wrong. The prices were great and YES, the food was great. The service was friendly and attentive. Lazy river: Nice for the kids or if the weather is not nice outside but there is a very strong Chlorine odor. I found it quite overwhelming especially while sitting in hot tub. Parking: The parking was free. Upon check-in they gave me a decal to hang in the car. The parking deck is quite small though. Be careful. I would come back!!! This is a great place to be if you don't like large crowds. It's off the beaten path and a short car ride away from the activity of Myrtle Beach. read more

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I came in from San Diego and checked in well 10pm. After settle in I take a shower. But when I looked up somebody's granny panties was hanging in my face. I called down stairs he said call when the manager is in and that he would Leave a note. Well when I spoke to the manager she was unaware of this issue. I showed her a picture. She just stood there looking at me. No apology or anything along that line. She literally just stood there. Oh she did ask me did I call front desk. No I didn't bc it was well after midnight and this was the last room. Where was I going to go?. read more

Island Vista Resort - BUT WHERE GONNA CHARGE $300 FOR YOU TO LOOK AT TRASH AND DIRTY WALLS. FOH! - Hotels Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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I booked a 2-bedroom ocean view suite to have a few days to celebrate my mother's birthday. The staff were all friendly. The condo was beautiful and immaculate. It was decorated nicely and had everything we needed and more. The balcony view was perfect. We enjoyed the beach and the lazy river. The parking was the only downside only because the parking spots were very small. Overall we loved the weekend and my mother had a lovely birthday! read more

I found a good deal here during off-season by calling them directly for a discount for our vacation, and really enjoyed my stay here. This is off the beaten path, so the beach was quite secluded, and there aren't any large hotels near by, but it's still only a short drive from the attractions. Their hot tubs are really nice, and they have a nice seating area outside for when the weather is better. My only complaint was that they didn't make much concession for us to help check in early or check out a bit late to align with our flights, but that's okay - i would still stay here next time. read more

I have stayed here twice it was awesome! Absolutely no complaints! Room was clean and up to date. Why everyone keeps saying it needs a "refresh" is beyond me. You are literally a mile in each direction from the closest resort. It's surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and a tree covered grassy park across the street. There's no riff-raff. Everyone is so friendly. The food in the restaurant is great! I will be staying here for years to come! Island Vista...I will see you on August 20, 2022 for a 7 night stay. Go ahead and book this resort...you will not regret it! read more

Really bad bar staff. Stood at the bar to be ignored while others were served. Finally had to interrupt another guest bc they kept ignoring me. Ordered a drink and a shot and both bartenders laughed at me like I was crazy and no one has ever ordered a drink and a shot at the same time. Made me feel really uncomfortable and that I was not welcome. Weird, they had no problem happily taking my money afterward. Rooms were nice but the bar staff honestly sucked and seemed either rude or just inexperienced. I would avoid this place. read more

I don't understand the 5-star reviews. Our family stayed in a one-bedroom suite on top floor. The room was dated, but well maintained. The front desk staff was super helpful at all times, no matter how busy. The bar and restaurant staff was good, food was ok. The entire facility needs a refresh. It's too expensive for the quality of the facilities, bar, and food. The outdoor pool on the south end had a constant collection of trash and a film on one end. Just filthy. The indoor pool was scary during a pandemic. So crowded. But it was the clientele that had us shaking our heads. It's a freak show. No masks, crowding everywhere, camping out for hours and blocking off outside areas, crowding the elevators, heavy 420 smell often in elevator, all shapes and sizes. It's like a Star Wars bar scene. God bless the folks working there. read more

My husband and I booked this resort for our honeymoon last week based largely on decent Yelp reviews. Unfortunately, we did not have the same experiences many of you had. Upon arrival, the service was slow and un-engaging, but sufficient. The clientele checking in next to us was sketchy, but we still had high hopes. It was when we went to park in the attached "garage" that we found old mattresses, discarded furniture, and piles of trash stuffed into the corners for what looked like several weeks. When we got to the room, it smelled of must and urine. Several lights didn't work, the chairs were stained, the bed didn't have fitted sheets, the carpet was torn, and our "ocean view" was blocked by a giant palm tree right outside our window. The worst part of our experience with this resort is what came next. My husband called the front desk to explain the situation and we were met with sarcastic, unprofessional, and flippant remarks. The person claimed to only be a part time manager and didn't not have the authority to fix the situation or give us our money back. Luckily, our honeymoon had a happy ending despite our experience with Island Vista. We found an amazing hotel (Marina Inn At Grande Dunes) and the Island Vista's regular manager called us the next day to apologize and offer a full refund. You get what you pay for! read more

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My husband stayed here from Monday-Thursday this week. By looking at the pictures online and the deck ocean front I thought it would be worth the high price tag, I was wrong. We arrived and I checked in a little after 4, I had a "free amenity coupon" for sharing my trip online, when I handed her my coupon, she said to just throw it away and I didn't get anything. I did purchase the beach bundle which included a beach bag and that broke the day I used it. The room is very dated, it could be repainted and use updated furniture. The bathroom was not fully cleaned, you could see the dirt on the baseboards, the nightstand was dirty. Pillows were uncomfortable. You do need a car to get around, there isn't much around the area that you can walk around. They do have a restaurant, but it can get very busy and can wait over an hour for food, you can tell the workers were stressed. The parking garage can be a hassle when 2 cars are coming and going at the same time, as there is one way in and out. Trash was piled up in the hallway as you are to empty your own trash and put it in the hall for pick up. They do have 2 pools outside and a hot tub inside with a lazy river, it's great if you have kids because it keeps them busy, they should have a pool for adults if you don't have children, as the kids are always jumping in around you (which was okay, but I am sure it could bother some, at previous hotels I've been at, they do separate them). The walk out to the beach is nice but you need to pay 45.00/day for 2 chairs and an umbrella, that should be included for the price you pay for the room, as being a tourist, I don't have my own chair and umbrella. I just find you don't get enough for the price tag and that's my own personal opinion, I haven't recommend it to anyone to stay at. The grounds outside look nice including the palm trees. There are several other places on the same street, with the same view with a balcony for much cheaper, that was my fault for not doing more research. read more

Overall a good experience. Good service, friendly, good restaurant and bar, 3 nice pools (2 outdoor and one adventure shape with tube path and waterfall indoor) and private beach that is never crowded. Also it is nice that the hotel is not near any other ones which makes it sorta private. Also the building has free DVD rental with the most recent movies. :) The bad: wifi is very patchy and cuts in and out. Some of the wifi signals around the building don't work either. To sum it up, YES I would come back. read more

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Nice place for a family trip to MB. Stay in one of the suites. Ours didn't have any odors. It was clean. Kitchen etc.. was good for snack, lunches with little kids. Big TV with DVD player and you rent movies in the lobby. Good breakfast. Same place for dinner, but kind of $$. We didn't do a meal plan. Good thing, too. Desk staff was honest about that. No business center, so I used the office computer to print some stuff. Lots of snowbirds. Which was good with rowdy kids - "awww, that reminds me of my grandkids" (but without the babysitting). Def some 'duck dynasty' loving folks (well, that's MB). People are nice. I did see trash on garage. Not a lot though. Nice indoor pool with a lazy river. They didn't clean our room for 2 days (we asked). Check out time is 11, they'll let you stay until 12. But after that, it's a half day charge (this was on a Monday). Inconvenient, but understandable. read more

I visited this past weekend and was provided with residential suite which included 3 clean, spacious bedrooms for family of 8. The service was terrible from the moment we arrived as they stated that our room would not be available because it was given away.. it was obvious my Dominican cousins were already being mistreated but wait there's more. They have several guards that pick on black and brown people as white families are left to do as they please with no harassment. Trust that I knew I would experience racism at this beach but not allllll throughout my stay and continuously!! They watched us in the cameras and kept track of our towels and threatened to charge us extra for towels that we had already returned. I enjoyed the beach and the pool area no matter what harassment and surveillance I experienced. I do need to warn people that this place is not friendly towards black and brown people at all so that's the reason for this review. Also, as I was leaving there was a black family checking in and they were telling them the same thing they told my aunt and cousins (that the room was unavailable) I think they may be doing this to all the families of color. I'm not going to return to this beach just wanted to tag along with my aunt and experience it and that is done! read more

Island Vista Resort - Hotels Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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My daughter discovered this resort online as we had never been to MB. We drove down from Boston for a week on the beach and were greeted by friendly front desk staff,attentive bell men and a really clean and well equipped suite with gorgeous beach front views. The resort is very popular with families and although it was crowded. We were easily able to get chairs poolside and had an umbrella and beach chairs we rented. There was parking in two garages,a bit tight for our full sized SUV, manageable. The pools were clean and the common areas well kept. Being directly on the beach with multiple pools was terrific. I would refer this resort to anyone looking for a beach front resort away from the overly populated South side of MB. It is very convenient and we had an enjoyable stay. The free wifi service was spotty; my only issue. read more