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South Bay INN

Property class: 2.5

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A beach with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a boardwalk.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting above the bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a door leading to another room.
A reception area with a counter, several wicker chairs, and a large window.
A wide sandy beach with footprints and a pier in the background.

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1401 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
  • Place, Myrtle Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Family Kingdom Amusement Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A beach with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a boardwalk.

Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting above the bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a door.

Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Myrtle Beach

South Bay INN places you steps from Myrtle Beach Beaches and within a 15-minute stroll of Family Kingdom Amusement Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools and in-room free WiFi. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Myrtle Beach hotel, you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and 3.2 km (2 mi) from SkyWheel Myrtle Beach.

What's nearby

  • Myrtle Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Midway Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Family Kingdom Amusement Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cancun Lagoon Miniature Golf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Blue - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Latitudes At Landmark Resort - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Friendly's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

About this property

South Bay INN

South Bay INN offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. WiFi is free in public spaces. South Bay INN also features laundry facilities and an ATM. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Myrtle Beach hotel.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
South Bay INN offers 75 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free international calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free international calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 19.99 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ocean Star Hotel
South Bay INN Hotel
South Bay INN Myrtle Beach
South Bay INN Hotel Myrtle Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at South Bay INN?

Yep, South Bay INN has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to South Bay INN?

Yep, South Bay INN is on Myrtle Beach Beaches.

Does South Bay INN have a pool?

South Bay INN has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at South Bay INN?

No, South Bay INN does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at South Bay INN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at South Bay INN?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at South Bay INN?

There isn't one on site, but Cancun Lagoon Miniature Golf is a short 16-minute walk away.

South Bay INN Reviews

Reviews

3.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 285 reviews

3.6/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

3.2/10

Amenities

3.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty room wasn't clean tub was dirty no trash cans n was over charged
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were dirty, there was no trash can, the pool was unusable and looked disgusting. Someone who was cleaning it said it failed inspection and was very expensive for such a filthy place I'll never go back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are bad communication the customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nasty, smelled terrible, could tell someone smoked in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our night away from home staying with you guys at South Bay Inn We will definitely be back The pool was clean and refreshing and the location was amazing Ocean view off the balcony front our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect only need to remodel the rooms at some point
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hastle Free Stay

Very polite people and fast. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not what I expected. The staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice ckean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just needed a break.. I booked the fastest place I could find.. I did look for the cheapest price but the friendly service of the staff was worth every bit of it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches on the floor when we walked in the room. I did not even stay at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
worst place ever we do not coming back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was clean. I felt nice in there. I am the staff was awesome. I like the convenience of the shopping. I’ve been able to walk across the street. It was neat and the staff was more than willing to supply everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sell drugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place had smell like bleach soon as u walk in and it had roches trashy peoples was breaking in room wouldn’t advice no one to stay at this property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very dirty. The sheets are worn, the pillows are dirty, it feels unsafe, and it smells horrible. If you have children, I don't recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The veiw out of room was good. Had good hot water. The air conditioner good. Everything else just awful. Nasty,dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

The hotel was not a bad place to stay. The only issue I had was when I got my room the floors was wet dirty. We found mold behind the beds and on the sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Nasty building

It was my worst vacation on the life
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a complete dump dope heads running around everywhere pill hoes and to top it off nothing in the rooms works no hot water or toilets didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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