Ocean Forest Plaza - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Oceanside Resort

Ocean Forest Plaza is located on the corner of North Ocean Boulevard, Beach Place and Porcher Drive in Myrtle Beach. A Complimentary shuttle service to and from the closest airport, Myrtle Beach International, which is six miles away is available. The resort also features complimentary parking in its garage although motorcycles are not permitted.

The 23 story hotel has 205 suites featuring balconies with partial ocean or shoreline views, and there are rooms where smoking is permitted although pets are not permitted anywhere on the property. Other amenities include full kitchens with microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers, dishwashers, ovens, and stoves. Rooms also contain a TV, complimentary internet access, clock radio, whilst the bathroom has a shower/tub combination.

The hotel does not have a full-service restaurant, but there are various options for breakfast and lunch at the hotel including the Ocean Forest Caf,, which offers views of the ocean and serves a hot buffet and a la carte breakfast daily. The Plaza Club is an upper level bar and is open daily from late afternoon until late evening, with a happy hour in the evening and TV screens, The poolside bar serves tropical drinks, hot dogs and hamburgers seasonally each day.

The hotel is conveniently positioned across the street from the beach. It has an enclosed, indoor facility featuring a splash pool, spa tub, and sauna, whilst there is also an outdoor sundeck with deck chairs and a seasonal splash pool. Sands kids club is available during the summer season and features coloring contests, sand-dollar painting, sundae parties, and various other games and activities.

Guests have the benefit of complimentary access to amenities at the hotel's partner properties at Sands Resorts within two miles of the hotel. These include The Sand Dunes water park, which has several features including a children's playground, a towering grotto with waterfalls, water slides, a zero-entry pool, an outdoor splash pool, and a lazy river. Hotel guests also have free access to the health club with its multi-floor fitness center, sauna, steam room, spa tub, and indoor-outdoor pool.

A conference center is also close to the hotel at the Sand Dunes resort and offers 18 function rooms and 20,000 square feet of meeting, banquet, and exhibit space. Modern facilities are provided too such as audio/visual equipment, wireless internet and webcams, catering and outdoor tents on request. The resort also has a Hallof Heroes located in The Rawcliffe Center, which is a tribute tomenand women, who have protected the freedom of America throughout itshistory.

The hotel is only four miles away 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, which has played host to Le Grand Cirque, whilst there are many other attractions for all the family to enjoy in and around the mall. Dining options here include Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Caf,, an Italian Bistro and an Irish Pub with several places also laying on entertainment in the evenings.