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South Bay INN

2.5 star property
Two inviting pools await at South Bay INN, just steps from Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - a perfect balance of relaxation and seaside entertainment

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South Bay INN sits conveniently near Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, offering a practical beachside location with essential amenities. Travelers appreciate the laundry facilities and reliable in-room WiFi, while the outdoor pools feature comfortable furniture for sunbathing.

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Myrtle Beach, South Bay INN is on the beach. Broadway at the Beach and The Market Common are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Myrtle Beach Sports Center, or consider a night out at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place. Visit our Myrtle Beach travel guide
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1401 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577

What's nearby

  • Myrtle Beach Beaches
    Myrtle Beach Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Family Kingdom Amusement Park
    Family Kingdom Amusement Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • MyrtleBeach_SplashesOceanfrontWaterPark_553248621532655062_0001
    Splashes Oceanfront Water Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA city skyline.; Shutterstock ID 280876238
    Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Midway Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    6 min walk
  • Denny's
    13 min walk
  • IHOP
    6 min walk
  • Scooby's Ice Cream and Grill
    11 min walk
  • Nathans Famous Hotdogs
    5 min walk

About this property

South Bay INN

Hotel near Family Kingdom Amusement Park
South Bay INN provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 75 rooms feature comforts such as free international calls, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and guidebooks
  • Cable channels, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free international calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 19.99 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ocean Star Hotel
South Bay INN Hotel
South Bay INN Myrtle Beach
South Bay INN Hotel Myrtle Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does South Bay INN have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is South Bay INN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Bay INN?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at South Bay INN?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Bay INN located?

Nestled on the beach, this Myrtle Beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Myrtle Beach Beaches, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, and Family Kingdom Amusement Park. Withers Swash and Midway Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

South Bay INN Reviews

3.6

3.6

Cleanliness

3.4

Amenities

4.6

Staff & service

3.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our night away from home staying with you guys at South Bay Inn We will definitely be back The pool was clean and refreshing and the location was amazing Ocean view off the balcony front our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sybil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just needed a break.. I booked the fastest place I could find.. I did look for the cheapest price but the friendly service of the staff was worth every bit of it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was clean. I felt nice in there. I am the staff was awesome. I like the convenience of the shopping. I’ve been able to walk across the street. It was neat and the staff was more than willing to supply everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not what I expected. The staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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4/10 Poor

Jorge

Disliked: Amenities
Not clean people is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Roman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Santos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches on the floor when we walked in the room. I did not even stay at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Alejandra

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sell drugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a complete dump dope heads running around everywhere pill hoes and to top it off nothing in the rooms works no hot water or toilets didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place had smell like bleach soon as u walk in and it had roches trashy peoples was breaking in room wouldn’t advice no one to stay at this property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect only need to remodel the rooms at some point
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Lequintin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What i didn't like i was supposed to have a king ocean view they didn't have so they upgraded it to a ocean view smaller beds floor was dirty and bathroom was dirty people was hanging the building and parking lot drug addicts sleep in the hallway people getting arrested just horrible need to be condemned
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yrdin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very dirty. The sheets are worn, the pillows are dirty, it feels unsafe, and it smells horrible. If you have children, I don't recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hastle Free Stay

Very polite people and fast. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
worst place ever we do not coming back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice ckean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nasty, tv didn’t work, room smelled and looked dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The veiw out of room was good. Had good hot water. The air conditioner good. Everything else just awful. Nasty,dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

The hotel was not a bad place to stay. The only issue I had was when I got my room the floors was wet dirty. We found mold behind the beds and on the sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t stay, I payed and I’m still waiting to see if I get my refund. I was there with my wife and 3 month old. Place is a total dump, I don’t understand how they’re even on Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024