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Waikiki Village Motel vs Island Vista Oceanfront Resort
Island Vista and Waikiki Village are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Island Vista is preferred by most writers compared to Waikiki Village. Island Vista scores 88 with accolades from 4 sources such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Star Service.
Waikiki Village Motel
Frommer's
Oyster
1500 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
From $0 /night
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"Right on the main drag in downtown Myrtle Beach, this two-story mom-and-pop-style operation has a kidney-shaped pool and the architectural styling of an early 1960s South Florida laid-back retreat."
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Folks looking to save a few bucks on vacation can request a room with a kitchenette; even lower-budget meals can be had via the in-room microwaves.
Oyster
Budget
"This is an older motel that has an old-fashioned charm suited for tourists who want a quiet, budget friendly getaway. Many rooms have small kitchens and the venue often offers specials on its website."
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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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