Carolina Winds, Myrtle Beach, SC

Affordable, family orientated hotel located on the Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach.

Located on 76th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach, the Carolina Winds Oceanfront Resort promotes itself as a destination for a diverse group of customers mainly families, but also couples or friends. Room/suite sizes range from 1 bedroom to 2, 3 and 3 bedroom deluxe to a 4 bedroom penthouse.

Amenities on site include one of the largest outdoor pools in the Grand Strand, (120-feet long) an Indoor pool, a "lazy river'' ride, 3 Jacuzzis located both indoors and out, a sauna and a large children* s pool. Away from water based amusements, there is an exercise room, a games room with arcade machines and a restaurant. Also available is free high speed internet access in all rooms.

The hotel offers a service whereby arrangements can be made for guests to attend local shows and entertainment venues, but Carolina Winds puts an emphasis on golf as a diversion away from the hotel. The hotel offers packages for many of the renowned courses (more than 100 are available in total) along the Grand Strand and will attempt to assist if a guest's preferences is to play on a course that they do not offer.

Previous visitors to the hotel commented on the more relaxed stretch of beach accessible from the hotel and the value for money when speaking of accommodation standards. Family orientated guests appreciated the access to full kitchens and many reviewers commented on the friendly nature of the staff.