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South Bay INN

2.5 star property
On beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

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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
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Front of property

Double Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Free international calling
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Single Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Free international calling
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Free international calling
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Free international calling
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1401 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577

What's nearby

  • Myrtle Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Midway Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Family Kingdom Amusement Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Splashes Oceanfront Water Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nathans Famous Hotdogs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Blue - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪DinoLand Cafe - ‬12 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

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

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. Cancun Lagoon Miniature Golf and Midway Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

South Bay INN Reviews

3.6

3.6

Cleanliness

3.4

Amenities

4.6

Staff & service

3.8

Eco-friendliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

joseph

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

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

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

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

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

10/10 Excellent

Yrdin

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

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Be ready for hidden fees 69.99 cleaning fees and 30 for extra car parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Damikka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing at all...The property was ran down and they charged a resort fee.for a pool..no beach entrance at all..i will never stay there again...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Filthy and most electricity broken
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nuris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst place aver , room dirty, beds sheets wet , no toilet paper in the bathroom, bathroom and front door broken cockroaches everywhere they overcharged me !!!!!!! I will never book here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room in no way look like the pictures you have. The ceiling was falling apart the tub is filthy the whole place is nasty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WE DID NOT STAY DUE TO THE PROPERTY CONDITIONS. ONCE WE OPENED THE DOOR TO THE ROOM, WE IMMEDIATELY RETURNED THE KEY AND TOLD HIM THIS IS UNFIT FOR AN ANIMAL TO LIVE IN. HORRIBLE, FILTHY, NASTY TIMES 10xxx
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jazmin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hallways were very dirty, the lights in the room didn’t work. The bathroom looked old. It says no smoking but there were so many people smoking in the hallways.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

You get what you pay for

Pros: friendly staff Cold a/c Hot shower Comfortable bed Free onsite parking Right on the beach Cons: Dirty No property up-keep Not as advertised Hallways flooded when rains Parking garage floods when it rains, so getting to your car means getting your feet wet. Pool closed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn't even check into the property. I got there and it totally looked like a crack motel. I asked if I could cancel my reservation the front desk clerk said no and that there was an additional $50 resort fee. Told her there was no way I was staying in that hotel especially not paying more. I left and had to spend considerably more for a new hotel. I know this place is cheap but you do not want to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Keshia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dump

This hotel needs to be renovated asap. The price to stay and no refund or cancelation is a joke. The only reason I stayed was because I couldn't get a refund. Rooms need paint bathroom was horrible tub especially had to ask for remote no ice bucket and refrigerator not working properly on top of that management customer service skills leave little to be desired. Won't visit that hotel ever again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

John

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

Filthy rooms and hookers at the Ocean Star

We checked in, but checked out in less than 15 minutes. We booked 3 rooms. Two of them were absolutely filthy and unacceptable. The third room was already occupied by what could have been a hooker. We left and went elsewhere. This no tell motel should not even be on your list. They forwarded me their "no refund policy" and I demand a refund! I also called my credit card folks and canceled payment. This place is a joke pretending to be a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were so dirty I wouldn't even bring my stuff out of the car. There were a whole army of Roches on the room the dehumidifier was full of water. They tried to get me to park my car in a flooded parking deck that you could barley drive through due to water. Someone knocked on my door multiple times around 1 in the morning. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Monda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

I will not ever stay there again or ever recommend

It was not worth the money lights didn’t work half the time sheets and towels were dirty and we had to change our own bed . Room wasn’t ready past checkin walls all cracked around ceiling. The toilet was like a kiddie toilet so small. It was just down right nasty. Ice machine didn’t work and the elevator didn’t work either.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would absolutely not recommend. This business needs new management. My experience was something i wouldn't wish on my worse enemy. Upon arriving, there were several sketchy individuals loitering outside the office, smoking and I didnt realize until stepping into the office that one of those individuals was the attendant after he walked in after letting me stand there for 5 minutes while he finished his joint. The check-in was horrible. The room they gave me literally had a person walk out as I walked up. I didn't stop them to ask what their business because I automatically assume, it was housekeeping(of course in plain clothes just like the front desk clerk) just doing a last minute rush job to get the room ready. Boy was I wrong. Not only was the person not an employee, but they were definitely not doing legal activities in that room. Lets just say, the beds were unmade and there were dirty towels all over the floor and sink. I went back to the front to let them know that room was unsatisfactory. The second room was worse. It was the same as the first except none of the lights or outlets worked. I told them I would not be staying and that I would like a refund to stay elsewhere. The night attendant(Travis) told me to have Expedia contact him and he would work it out with them. Well after chatting with Expedia while standing in the lobby, they made several attempts to contact the hotel and they let the phone ring without answering. Expedia said they would update me in 24hrs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dale

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

Worst hotel we ever stayed at!

This hotel was nothing like it was advertised. The beds were filthy, sand was everywhere, many things were broken. When brought to the managements attention he was very rude and unwilling to help us out with relocating us to a different room. Worst hotel by far I have ever stay at. Also there was hidden fees that wasn’t described. A $30 resort fee? And a deposit after I already paid. Will not be visiting again.
Paired over soap dish
Dust on the future
Stains on the bed
Stains on the bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Isaiah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was absolutely horrible our rooms had not been clean, we had called to try and change rooms and were told the manager wasn't on site... Electrical sockets broken, foot prints on bed, mold on the ceilings, blood on my other rooms sheets, old food in microwave.. Tried to call hotels.com to help us but they couldn't because the rokms were nonrefundable... We ended up have to get another hotel and lose our money.. I have over 30 images but I will only post a few
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

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

BEWARE!!!!!!!

Black mold everywhere! Bathroom ceiling doesn’t even have the correct drywall…. Ceiling was all cut molded and falling out! Walked into the rooms nothing but mold and mildew smell. When I go to front desk to say something, other customers where up complaining on their rooms as well do to mold! The gentleman took me to other rooms but it was just as bad…. All ceilings has major water damage, lamp shades have mold spots all over them, lvp flooring has mold pores on it as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could rate this place 0 I would. The only redeeming quality was the fact that it was on the beach. We arrived around 8pm, room wasn’t even cleaned yet. When checking in, we were told there was an additional $89 resort fee, which was not listed anywhere on the listing or the site. In general, very run down, claimed it had 2 pools, only 1 was made known (no idea where the second one even was). People smoking marijuana in the pool area and playing very loud vulgar music. The room was clean, however there were issues in the room, holes in the wall, a/c unit was duct taped, mildew or mold in the bathroom, toilet not properly attached. Did not give my ID back after checking in, realized I was missing it while out and had to call to find out it was still at their front desk. Don’t understand why they didn’t call me to let me know they still had. This was just a few things. Overall, would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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