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Avista ResortvsIsland 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
OysterMid-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." Full review
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
OysterUpper-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." Full review
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." Full review
Frommer's "This beachfront property is the pick of the family-friendly resorts, beautifully located in a relatively tranquil residential section of town" Full review
