Looking for a charming beach vacation on the East Coast? Beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, welcomes over 20 million visitors each year. But despite this number, the Grand Strand’s miles of golden coastline remains a tranquil and scenic retreat that wins the heart of every kind of traveler. What’s more, with Marriott Vacation Club, this beach vacation becomes a luxurious oceanfront getaway fit for the whole family. So, interested in learning more about Marriott Myrtle Beach? Let’s start with the best. Continue reading to learn about Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes and plan your next seaside holiday.
Explore Marriott Vacation Club
As a Marriott Vacation Club owner, you can use your Club Points to book stays at over 90 resorts and properties around the globe. Club Points provide the utmost travel flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you vacation and making planning easy and stress-free. From the mountains to the beach, to urban cities and desert destinations, you’ll find a world-class Marriott Vacation Club resort with spacious accommodations and resort-style amenities. However, few oceanfront resorts in the contiguous U.S. are as charming as the Marriott Myrtle Beach OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes, and you will soon see why.
Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes
Make your trip to the Grand Strand unforgettable with Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes. This famous 60-mile stretch of gold sand beach is home to countless attractions and outdoor adventures, all just minutes from this pristine oceanfront resort. Yet, you don’t have to leave the resort to find excitement, flavorful dining, and surf and sand. With generous accommodations, top-tier amenities, and a highly desirable location, there’s little not to love. So, let’s dive in to this stunning Marriott Myrtle Beach resort.
Amenities at Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas
First and foremost, this Marriott Myrtle Beach resort provides guests with easy beach access on the back of the property. Simply follow the winding boardwalk and treat yourself to a relaxing day on the golden dunes of Myrtle Beach, SC. When you’re ready for a refresh from the sand and salt, head on back to the pool deck. Unlike normal hotels, this Marriott resort offers a truly lavish poolside experience.
In fact, OceanWatch Villas features four pools, three outdoor and one indoor, as well as a bubbling whirlpool spa. If you’re looking to keep the kiddos entertained, the Woodsy Pool boasts a seasonal waterslide, as well as plenty of empty loungers for Mom and Dad. But adults are not forgotten, as the nearby Serenity Pool is perfect for a tranquil dip or afternoon siesta. Moreover, the Seaside Pool on the upper level overlooks the ocean and is settled near the pool bar, and the indoor pool is essential for the rare rainy days or chilly weather.
What’s more, on the rare chance you need a break from the water, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained on-site. This spectacular resort features a putting green, as well as a volleyball court, shuffleboard, and table tennis. So, practice your swing, serve, and slide in your free time. Not to mention, kids will love the playground on-site, just as much as you will love (or dread) the fitness center.
Dining at Marriott Myrtle Beach
Though you can cook at your leisure with full kitchens in your villa, that doesn’t mean you have to. At Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas, you’ll find multiple on-site dining options that are sure to satisfy just about any hungry tummy.
Kick off any great beach or pool day with a tasty libation at the Sand Dollar Pool Bar on the pool deck. Stop by (or stay a while) for a taste of your favorite draft beer, house wine, or tropical cocktail, with happy hour deals daily. However, when you get a hankering for a classic American plate, you’ll want to head to the Sand Dollar Grill, a seasonal beachfront restaurant serving up made-to-order pizzas and other fresh favorites. Who doesn’t love pizza with an ocean view?
Next up is The Woodsy Grill & Pool Bar. This seasonal waterfront restaurant is open for lunch and delivers delicious American eats and drinks in an unbeatable oceanfront setting. And of course, The Marketplace Express is also on-site and offers daily essentials for busy families on the go, such as quick bites, drinks, snacks, Starbucks coffee, and sundry items. So, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this Marriott Myrtle Beach resort has got you covered.
Accommodations at Marriott Myrtle Beach
This Marriott Myrtle Beach resort was built with families in mind. At Marriott’s OceanWatch, accommodations are exclusively two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas, sleeping up to eight guests with plenty of space to spare. The first bedroom features a king-size bed, while the second bedroom features two queen-size beds. Within the living room of this two-bedroom villa, you will also find a sofa bed, perfect for two.
The separate living and dining areas allow you to eat meals and socialize without feeling like you’re on top of one another. So, enjoy gathering for family dinners and game nights. Not to mention, cooking the meals is even easier with a fully equipped kitchen. What’s more, each two-bedroom villa includes a washer/dryer, so you’ll never have to fret over dirty swim suits. And even better, each villa features a balcony, with oceanfront, oceanside, garden view, or ocean view options to choose from.
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Things to Do Near Marriott Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
There’s no shortage of things to do nearby this charming Marriott Myrtle Beach resort. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the surf on a charter, paddleboard, or riverboat, or you prefer to stay on dry land with food, drink, and fun a moment away, there is something for everyone on the land and sea of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade
Since 2011, the famous Myrtle Beach Boardwalk has welcomed travelers from all over to enjoy the 1.2-mile-long oceanfront boardwalk. Here, you’ll find a great variety of bars and restaurants, including favorites 8th Avenue Tiki Bar & Grill and RipTydz Oceanfront Grille and Rooftop Bar, as well as unique shopping. Take a ride on the SkyWheel, the towering 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel, and admire the view of the coastline from the enclosed gondola. Other attractions on the Boardwalk and Promenade include Ripley’s Believe It or Not, the Fun Plaza Arcade, and Plyer Park.
However, if you’re looking for more thrills, the Family Kingdom Amusement Park is also just eighteen minutes from Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas and features thirty-seven rides for kids, adults, and every age in between.
Spend Time on the Water
Of course, a coastal location means plenty of opportunities to get on the water. Myrtle Beach is known for offering a wide variety of fishing opportunities, with a large population of mackerel, drum, trout, grouper, and more. So, during your stay, consider booking fishing charter, be it inshore, deep sea, or somewhere in between. Local favorite fishing charters include Salty Hooker Fishing Charters and Crazy Sister Marina & Fishing Fleet. Myrtle Beach is also a popular hangout for dolphins. So, if fishing isn’t your thing, maybe a dolphin charter is! The Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Watch Tour is the Grand Strand’s #1 watch and adventure tour. They even offer kayak trips and private charters.
Of course, other popular water activities in the area include parasailing, riverboat tours, sunset cruises, and classic watersports, like jet skis, paddleboards, and banana boating. Opportunities for rentals and cruise bookings can be found online and around just about any corner.
One-of-a-Kind Golf Courses
Further, there are countless unique golf courses within a fifteen-mile radius of this Marriott Myrtle Beach resort. In fact, one of the most distinct courses is just twenty-six minutes away: the Man O’ War Golf Club. This course is known as one of the most visually intimidating courses, featuring an “island” hole and back-to-back island greens for a challenging round. Other local courses include the Grande Dunes Resort Club, a timeless course just eight minutes away, and the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, an oceanfront course just three minutes from the resort. So, enjoy a day on the green with a cool coastal breeze for company.
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