Polynesian Beach & Golf Resort - Myrtle Beach, SC - Hotel On The Ocean Front Offering Golfing Packages

The Polynesian Beach and Golf Resort is an ocean front hotel located at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. The site is easily accessible from Myrtle Beach airport, which is only two miles away. The hotel offers free parking for its visitors, although it is recommended to hire a taxi from the airport.

The hotel contains 175 rooms housed on nine floors, which are serviced by elevators. The rooms and efficiencies can accommodate up to six people, with the largest efficiency consisting of two rooms. Children are welcome at the hotel but there is an age restriction on guests wanting to check in of 18, and pets are not allowed.

Each room has satellite/cable TV, telephone, an iron/ironing board on request and are cleaned daily by the maids. There is also the option of receiving a wake up call if required. Many of the rooms have balconies with ocean views to the east.

Whilst there is no golf course actually on the site of the hotel, it is in close proximity to over 100 championship golf courses and driving ranges. Packages are offered to tempt the golf enthusiast, which can include lodging, green fees, carts and taxes. In total there are 11 packages available ranging in price from $187 to $750.

Aside from taking a dip in the Atlantic Ocean, water loving guests have access to three different pools. One of these is a kids' pool with a waterfall mushroom, but there is also an outdoor pool, indoor pool and indoor hot tub. Sun worshippers can also take advantage of the resort's direct access to the sandy Myrtle Beach, or alternatively they can use the sun deck by the outdoor pool.

Children are catered for at the resort too with infant beds or cribs available, which must be requested in advance on making a reservation. Whilst they can make use of the aforementioned kids' pool, there are plenty of amusement parks, miniature golf and water activities offsite to take the children to as well. Packages are also offered to students looking to take in the local nightlife.

There are no restaurants or caf, areas at the hotel, but guests do not have to travel far to find a place to eat as there are plenty of bars, restaurants and shopping facilities nearby. There is the option for self service too, as most rooms contain a refrigerator, stove and microwave. The efficiency rooms also include a coffee pot, toaster and some cooking pots and dinnerware.

Generally people who have stayed at this hotel believe that it is fairly good value for money, and essentially you get what you pay for. Some have commented that it could do with bringing up to date a little, and the walls of the rooms do not keep out the noise. However, with easy access to the beach and its close proximity to local amusement parks and other attractions, it is an affordable break for families.