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Ocean Reef Resort vs Island Vista Oceanfront Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Island Vista ranks significantly better than Ocean Reef Resort. Island Vista has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Oyster and Fodor's.
Ocean Reef Resort
Oyster
Frommer's
7100 North Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
From $59 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Ocean Reef Resort is a mid-range resort with a beachfront location in Myrtle Beach that offers about the same experience to what you find at most other family-friendly hotels in the city."
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Frommer's
"It has all the water slides, lazy rivers, and colorful toddler pools (indoor and outdoor) to entice the kids...the oceanfront rooms also offer gorgeous sea views"
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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."
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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."
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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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