Forest Dunes Resort - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Self Catering Property

Forest Dunes Resort is situated at North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is approximately six miles from Myrtle Beach International Airport. Onsite parking is available at no added charge although motorcycles are not permitted.

The property is made up of 18 stories with 101 guestrooms of various styles including one-bedroom oceanfront and ocean view suites, which feature a kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and microwave. These rooms also have one bathroom, a private balcony and either one queen-sized bed or a king sized bed. The Deluxe single bedroom suite also contains a living area and an additional balcony.

The resort also offers a two bedroom oceanfront penthouse featuring washer and dryer, two king beds, a set of bunk beds, two bathrooms and a private balcony. There are three bedroom oceanfront or oceanview condominiums with a king bed, queen bed, two twin beds, two bathrooms as well as the amenities featured in other rooms. All rooms feature TV, DVD players, hair dryers, ironing facilities, free library of DVD movies at front desk, free wireless internet access and complimentary in room coffee.

Dining options for guests include the Sandlapper Restaurant and Bar, which is on site and serves drinks and a light menu seasonally from late morning to late night. There are many other restaurants and bars in the area including Coconuts Beach Front Bar, Captain's House, Atlantis Restaurant and Ocean Forest Caf,. Pier 14, which was originally built in 1926 and survived the wrath of Hurricane Hugo in 1989, is a short walk down the beach and houses the Pier 14 Restaurant and Lounge.

On site recreational facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, outdoor lazy river and whirlpools, outdoor kiddie pool, arcade/game room and a seaside exercise trail. Free newspapers are available daily in the lobby and the property also has a fitness center and a sauna, whilst the beach is just a short walk from the hotel. Visitors can also try their hand at fishing, which is very popular in the area along with various water sports, whilst there are also over 100 golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area with special packages offered by the hotel.

The hotel is a short distance from Broadway at the Beach, which is a large complex with shops, restaurants, and various attractions. A couple of cinemas are at the site as well as the Palace Theater, whilst there are many other attractions for all the family to enjoy in and around the mall. Restaurants and bars here include Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Caf,, an Italian Bistro and an Irish Pub with several places also laying on entertainment in the evenings.

Reviews left by previous visitors to the resort appear to be very favorable with many commenting that it was good value for money. The condos are privately owned and managed by the hotel staff. Overall people said the pools were well maintained and quite good fun for the kids, whilst the views from the property are excellent.