Mermaid Inn

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in Myrtle Beach with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Explore the area

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5400 N. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
  • Place, Myrtle Beach Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Broadway at the Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pet Friendly

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, King and 2 Queens

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Myrtle Beach

At Mermaid Inn you'll be steps from Myrtle Beach Beaches and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Broadway at the Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Myrtle Beach hotel, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Myrtle Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Myrtle Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Broadway at the Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Friendly's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crave - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beach Hippie Coffee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Mermaid Inn

Beachfront hotel in Myrtle Beach with free parking
As a guest of Mermaid Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Mermaid Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Art Deco Myrtle Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Mermaid Inn offers 57 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mermaid Inn Myrtle Beach
Mermaid Myrtle Beach
Mermaid Inn Hotel
Mermaid Inn Myrtle Beach
Mermaid Inn Hotel Myrtle Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mermaid Inn?

Mermaid Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid Inn?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid Inn on 29 Oct 2025 start from NZ$161.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mermaid Inn?

Yep, Mermaid Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Mermaid Inn?

Yep, Mermaid Inn is on Myrtle Beach Beaches, which hotel guests give top marks.

Does Mermaid Inn have a pool?

Mermaid Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from March to October.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mermaid Inn?

No, Mermaid Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mermaid Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Mermaid Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deyanira

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
En general mi estadia fue agradable cuando necesitaba de un servicio lo soluciono pero al final del dia vi una que otra cucaracha
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely Disappointed — Poor Cleanliness and Unsafe Conditions I rarely leave reviews, but my recent stay at this hotel was unacceptable. The comforter on my bed was burnt, which is both unsanitary and unprofessional. I was shocked that something so visibly damaged was still placed in a guest room. In addition, the stairwells and common areas were dirty, and trash was overflowing throughout the property. It gave the entire place a neglected and poorly managed feel. This is not the experience I expected or paid for. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and addresses the cleanliness and quality control issues immediately. I will not be returning and don’t recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible communication with virtual check in

I booked this hotel because it is next door to where my cousin was staying and I wanted to be there for her wedding. I never even stayed in this place one night. They have a total virtual check in.I was never made aware of any check in process when i spoke to someone on the phone earlier in the day to let them know I would be arriving late. I got an email saying I will need a physical key and I would get information on retrieving it. They did not tell me how I would receive this information. I never received the information when arriving at 12 am in the morning there is no clerk no way to communicate and we had to find another place to stay.Upon our late arrival we spoke with a guest that also had issues with check in. I called and spoke with someone the following day and they put the blame on me and would not refund although I had all emails and texts they sent and none of it had any information that I needed to check in. They sent me the information a day later. I disputed the credit card charges and did receive my refund. I am glad now that we did not stay here. Being next door at my cousins place and seeing this place from above it did not look like a comfortable or well kept place to stay. The pool was very dirty looking. Definitely would not recommend this place. If they do not keep any clerks or anyone available who would you go to for any issues or anything you would need during a stay there? This hotels operations are inefficient and lack proper oversight.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The bed had hair and the mattress pad had dog hair on it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cheap and run down hotel; good location

Location is great; right on beach! Rooms were clean and we didn't see any bugs. Beds were comfortable. However, there was no deadbolt on the door. Room had no hangers at all and stairs up to room looked like they were about to rust through! There was no cleaning service at all during the stay. Shower was terrible! Pool was green and murky. I asked for a late check out and was told we could have one if I left a 5 star review on Google and sent them a screen shot. I declined since that is unethical. Overall, not a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lewis

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Online check in was not so good. The room’s electronic keypad had dead batteries so I had to message check in group and get more instructions on how to enter the room. Once inside room was ok, A/C worked great! The pool at the property was in poor condition and was very dirty when we went to swim. We decided against it and waited for pool cleaning people to clean things up. There was no shade poolside and no umbrellas for tables. There were also broken pool chairs lying around on the pool deck area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashton

Travelled with family and small children
Pros: great location and easy access to beach. Hotel has warning that parking is limited, but we were able to park right at our room for both nights we stayed. Beds were decently comfortable. Appliances in room had cute retro vibe. Had DVR and good quality tv in room which was nice for the kids. Cons: Not as clean as I was hoping for, but you get what you pay for. Found a few dead roaches around the room, but no signs of bedbugs or live bugs. No front desk so there are no workers on site, which lead to people being rowdy and partying at night. Never felt unsafe while I was there, but it was hard to sleep at night due to the noise. Pool was very dirty which was disappointing as I had kids excited to swim in it. The floor and sides of pool were slimy and green. No elevator access, so if you’re assigned to the 2nd or 3rd floor you have to climb at least 2 sets of stairs but they warn about that. Overall, it wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t great either. If I didn’t have the extra money to spend on something nicer next time we’re visiting then I could stay there again, but I’d prefer better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Travelled with family
Very cozy, old timey, cozy but modern, all around comfortable hotel... great location and feels like home!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

brock

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No one gave me the code to my room nor pick up the phone to answer Expedia has to book me another room this hotel is all digital but only endless ringing it's dumb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was big and sparsely decorated but clean which was awesome; however, if you want to get some sleep, you’re better off to stay somewhere else. First it was the occupants around and above us slamming doors, arguing, and playing loud music. Next were the fireworks until the fire department arrived. Not to mention the barking dogs, and the next door neighbors TV blasting at full volume. Then finally, about 5am, it quieted down. There’s no staff at the hotel as it’s all virtual so if anything goes down, it’s the guest’s responsibility to contact authorities and try to get a hold of an employee. I’ve stayed here before when the front desk was staffed and the experience was great which is why I booked again. Unfortunately, this isn’t my jam and we won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

keara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Khang

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was left in horrendous shape when arrived. Toilet and shower was as if not cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandeep Kumar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Terrible bed and Flush was not working. Reported to staff on phone and message but no help offered. Only assistance I got was a message that someone would attend to the issue in the morning, knowing that we are checking out next morning. Felt bad that they didn't offer other room atleast when complained about flush not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Oren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No on site staff in office
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Fernanda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach, and the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

👎 Mermaid Inn. This Mermaid is out!

This place is terrible. There is no staff anywhere to do anything. I mean not even a desk staff. There were parties all nite, so loud it was impossible to sleep. Do not waste your money!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Herbert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never received info for what room we were in or an entry code (they have no front desk). Bathroom sink was clogged and unusable. AC was loud, but worked well. Ample parking. Swimming pool was the dirtiest hotel pool I've ever seen. NO maid service the entire time we were there (NO new towels, NO trash removal). Such a great location yet a miserable overall experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonelle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am a frequent guest at this property, and I have always had a pleasant experience with the staff. However, my most recent stay was quite the opposite. I was next to a room with four dogs that barked almost throughout my stay, creating the atmosphere of a dog kennel. I contacted the property to express my concern, but they said there was nothing they could do for me—not even offer to change my room. To support my complaint, I included three audio recordings as evidence, so there was no question that my concerns were valid. Their only suggestion was to call law enforcement. I believe there were numerous ways they could have addressed the situation, but they completely disregarded my issue. Although I do not expect to be treated differently from other guests, I do expect to be treated with respect, especially as a frequent visitor. I now question whether I will return to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joslyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025