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The Mermaid Inn vs Island Vista Oceanfront Resort
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Island Vista scores significantly better than The Mermaid Inn. Island Vista has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 4 reviewers like Frommer's, Oyster and Star Service.
The Mermaid Inn
Oyster
Frommer's
5400 North Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
From $49 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Oyster
Budget
"For guests looking for an affordable pet-friendly hotel in Myrtle Beach, the Mermaid Inn offers a low-key beach experience without a lot of amenities."
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Frommer's
"This modish hotel is a nice low-key, low-rise counterpart to the massive chunky slabs of hotels that tend to dominate Myrtle Beach."
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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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