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South Bay INN

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Myrtle Beach Beaches

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A wide sandy beach with footprints and a pier in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a counter, several wicker chairs, and a large window.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A beach with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a boardwalk.

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1401 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
  • Place, Myrtle Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Family Kingdom Amusement Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A beach with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a boardwalk.

Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting above the bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a door.

Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Myrtle Beach

On the beach.You'll find Myrtle Beach Beaches and Family Kingdom Amusement Park within a 15-minute walk of this Myrtle Beach hotel. Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Myrtle Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Midway Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Family Kingdom Amusement Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Splashes Oceanfront Water Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Blue - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Latitudes At Landmark Resort - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Friendly's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

South Bay INN

Beachfront hotel near Myrtle Beach Beaches
South Bay INN offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. WiFi is free in public spaces. South Bay INN also features laundry facilities and an ATM. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Myrtle Beach hotel.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
South Bay INN offers 75 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free international calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free international calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 19.99 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ocean Star Hotel
South Bay INN Hotel
South Bay INN Myrtle Beach
South Bay INN Hotel Myrtle Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is South Bay INN to the airport?

South Bay INN is 2.3 mi (9-min drive) away from the Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at South Bay INN?

As of Jul 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Bay INN on Jul 13, 2026 start from $145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does South Bay INN have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at South Bay INN.

How close is South Bay INN to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does South Bay INN offer free breakfast?

South Bay INN does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at South Bay INN?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at South Bay INN?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at South Bay INN?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does South Bay INN have a pool?

South Bay INN features 2 outdoor pools.

Does South Bay INN have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is South Bay INN to downtown Myrtle Beach?

South Bay INN is 1.8 mi away from Myrtle Beach.

South Bay INN Reviews

Reviews

3.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 173 out of 270 reviews

3.6/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

3.4/10

Amenities

3.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our night away from home staying with you guys at South Bay Inn We will definitely be back The pool was clean and refreshing and the location was amazing Ocean view off the balcony front our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Roman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect only need to remodel the rooms at some point
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Santos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches on the floor when we walked in the room. I did not even stay at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Alejandra

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sell drugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yrdin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hastle Free Stay

Very polite people and fast. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place had smell like bleach soon as u walk in and it had roches trashy peoples was breaking in room wouldn’t advice no one to stay at this property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sybil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just needed a break.. I booked the fastest place I could find.. I did look for the cheapest price but the friendly service of the staff was worth every bit of it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not what I expected. The staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a complete dump dope heads running around everywhere pill hoes and to top it off nothing in the rooms works no hot water or toilets didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice ckean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was clean. I felt nice in there. I am the staff was awesome. I like the convenience of the shopping. I’ve been able to walk across the street. It was neat and the staff was more than willing to supply everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
worst place ever we do not coming back.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very dirty. The sheets are worn, the pillows are dirty, it feels unsafe, and it smells horrible. If you have children, I don't recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Caunishia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid for a full week. Three days into my paid for week, a employee as well as the owner came to my room to ask for more money. I had already paid for the week prior! I will never stay here again. Worst place I have ever stayed. Junkies everywhere!!! They work & hang around there. Everyday.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The veiw out of room was good. Had good hot water. The air conditioner good. Everything else just awful. Nasty,dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

The hotel was not a bad place to stay. The only issue I had was when I got my room the floors was wet dirty. We found mold behind the beds and on the sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lequintin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What i didn't like i was supposed to have a king ocean view they didn't have so they upgraded it to a ocean view smaller beds floor was dirty and bathroom was dirty people was hanging the building and parking lot drug addicts sleep in the hallway people getting arrested just horrible need to be condemned
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nasty building

It was my worst vacation on the life
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shacora

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel elevator broken water bugs in room pool closed 2k for 3 nightz
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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