Island Vista Oceanfront ResortvsNorth Beach Resort & Villas
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Island Vista is preferred by most writers compared to North Beach Plantation. Island Vista has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 3 reviewers including oyster.com, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Island Vista Oceanfront Resort
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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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
North Beach Resort & Villas
100 North Beach Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"North Beach Plantation is one of the few upscale properties in Myrtle Beach -- and it's arguably the best of the bunch." Full review
Jetsetter
"A family-friendly oceanfront resort in North Myrtle Beach with five pools, a lazy river and 17,000-square-foot spa." Full review
Fodor's
"The lavish condos in the towers are spacious...with 9-foot ceilings, double-door entrances, porcelain tile flooring, walk-in closets, and a washer and dryer." Full review