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The Strand vs Island Vista Oceanfront Resort
The Strand a Boutique Resort and Island Vista are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Island Vista is preferred by most professionals compared to The Strand a Boutique Resort. Island Vista is ranked #3 in Myrtle Beach with approval from 4 publications like Star Service, Frommer's and Oyster.
The Strand
Lonely Planet
Oyster
2700 N Ocean Blvd, Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
From $58 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This longstanding megaresort has three towers of crisp, summery-yellow suites, with only-in-Myrtle-Beach amenities like a pirate-ship swimming pool and a pirate-themed bar."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Strand A Boutique Resort, is located in downtown Myrtle Beach and is within easy walking distance of many popular restaurants and shops."
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
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."
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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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