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Avista Resort vs Island Vista Oceanfront Resort
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Island Vista ranks significantly better than Avista Resort. Island Vista comes in at #3 in Myrtle Beach with endorsements from 4 reviews including Star Service, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Avista Resort
Oyster
300 North Ocean Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
From $96 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 378-room Avista Resort offers guests lots of options on the activities front, like convenient beach access, multiple indoor and outdoor pools and lazy rivers, and a large fitness center."
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Island Vista Oceanfront Resort
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
Frommer's
Frommer's
6000 North Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
From $99 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 171-room Island Vista is a solid mid-range property located directly on the beach."
Full review
Star Service
"This beachfront Caribbean-flavored condo-hotel is in a calm residential neighborhood offering a lively amenity roster and plush one- to four-bedroom accommodations."
Full review
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Avoid west-facing units if at all possible.
Fodor's
"Plenty of room at every turn here, from the hotel-length oceanfront lanai and cavernous indoor pools to the roomy guest suites."
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Frommer's
"This 12-story property is arguably the best family-focused resort in Myrtle Beach...as far as the rooms go, they're all suites, with one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units available."
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Frommer's
"This beachfront property is the pick of the family-friendly resorts, beautifully located in a relatively tranquil residential section of town"
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