Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort - North Myrtle Beach, SC - Rental Suites, Condos, and Apartments

The Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort is a beachfront complex with rooms, suites and condo apartments. Units are categorized as either ocean view or ocean front, indicating either a partial or full view of the ocean from a balcony. In total there are 180 guest accommodations on twelve floors. "Golf Resort'' is a bit of a misnomer; Ocean Drive is not attached to or part of a golf course, but they do have specials and packages for golfers and will work with guests to set up golf outings.

An ocean view or ocean front room has either two double beds or one king bed and is meant for two adults and two children. A half kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. An in-room safe is available and the room is also equipped with television and HBO. This is the smallest option available at the resort. An efficiency room is also available with the additions of a full kitchen with a stove, and iron and ironing board and a hairdryer.

There are two types of suites and they are both categorized as ocean front. A regular suite is meant for two adults and four children with three double beds, one of which folds down from the wall in the living area. The living area and the bedroom both have television sets with HBO. This suite option has a half kitchen and all of the extra amenities found in the efficiency room. An efficiency suite has either three double beds like the regular suite or one king and one double. This suite also has a full kitchen and efficiency accoutrements.

A condo apartment is the largest option at the resort. The layout is a combination of rooms and suites connected through doors to create a full condo. A condo can accommodate four adults and six children or four adults and eight children depending on the combination. An example of the latter combines a regular suite with an efficiency suite for one and a half kitchens and up to seven beds. Each suite would have its own balcony and bathrooms.

There are both indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs. The indoor pool is heated. A lazy river winds around a small island of palm trees on the pool patio outside. Inside are a fitness room and sauna, spa and salon, gift shop, and an arcade with billiards, air hockey and pinball. Ocean Drive can accommodate events and conferences with a dividable ballroom, the OD Cafy, Beach Club and Spanish Galleon club. AV and PA equipment is available for use as well as dance floors, stages, lighting and backdrops.

This resort is also big on dining and entertainment. The OD Cafy is an oceanfront restaurant at the resort that is open from 6:30 am to 11:30 am with a breakfast buffet. The Tiki Bar and Grill is a poolside bar featuring all American food: hot dogs, hamburgers, wings, sodas and cocktails. It is open during peak pool usage from late morning to early evening. The OD Beach Club, open in the evening, is the place for music and cocktails and is home to the Shagger's Hall of Fame. The Spanish Galleon is a popular night club in the resort that is open from evening to late night. A DJ is brought in to spin the tunes and you must be 21 to drink, 18 to get in. OD Cafy and Spanish Galleon are open year round while the poolside bar and OD Beach Club are open on a seasonal basis. Ocean Drive does not have a sit down restaurant that serves lunch or dinner.