Carolinian Resort: One of the Best Budget-Friendly Places to Stay in Myrtle Beach

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View from Carolinian Beach Resort

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers visitors a classic American beach vacation. There’s an amusement park, arcades, and a boardwalk. Of course, fun coastal activities like jet skiing and more are also essential to the Myrtle Beach experience. However, there’s perhaps another reason why more than 19 million people (via Visit Myrtle Beach) visit the city each year. While beach vacations can be pricy, Myrtle Beach is the best-budget-friendly beach on the South Carolina Coast.



And if you want to get more bang for your buck, stay at Carolinian Beach Resort. The hotel is situated directly on the beach, providing expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean and access to the beach. Likewise, Carolinian Beach Resort has a pool, lazy river, hot tub, and a kiddie pool. Seasonal onsite activities (free and paid), like games and crafts, are also offered to guests.

The rooms at Carolinian Beach Resort vary in size and can sleep anywhere from two to 12 people. Thus, it’s ideal for couples or small and large families. So, how much money can guests expect to drop here? At the time of this writing, a standard room with two queen beds can cost as low as $39 a night during the off-season winter months.

Prices are higher in the spring, summer, and fall. Nevertheless, you can still find rooms for less than $100 a night. And if you do decide to stay at Carolinian Beach Resort, make sure to book directly on their website.

Booking directly with Carolinian Beach Resort has extra perks

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The savings keep rolling when you stay at one of Carolinian Beach Resort’s rooms (an example can be seen in the TikTok above). This is especially true if you reserve your stay on their website. Guests who do so are provided with a daily complimentary buffet breakfast at Magnolia’s at 26th.



The Southern restaurant is a two-minute walk from Carolinian Beach Resort and opens daily at 6:30 a.m. Likewise, each room includes a DVD player, and those who booked directly get access to free DVD rentals. However, that’s not all.

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These guests are also granted one free ticket to select activities in Myrtle Beach. While these change seasonally, a previous example in the Summer of 2023 included a ticket for Skywheel, an impressive Ferris wheel overlooking the Atlantic. One adult ticket is worth $18.99. In the Fall of 2023, Carolinian Beach Resort offered adult admission to WonderWorks, an interactive amusement park.

On top of all this, Carolinian Beach Resort supplies its guests with a discount card that can be used around town. For instance, the discount card provides $10 off jet ski rentals at Myrtle Beach Watersports, $3 off dolphin cruises at Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruises, and 15% off at the Awakening Spa at Anderson Ocean Club, among other things.

Lastly, Carolinian Beach Resort offers free parkingĀ and free WiFi. The resort also features aĀ fitness center, business centerĀ and onsite laundry facilities.

Attractions and eats near Carolinian Beach Resort

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Carolinian Beach Resort is in a prime location for family fun. There’s a good deal to see, eat, and do within a short distance. For a game of mini golf, head to Captain Hook’s Adventure Golf, located less than a mile from the hotel. Tickets for this Peter Pan-themed course range from $10.75 to $15.75 and can be purchased online. Hours vary per season.

Into the bizarre and otherworldly? Head to Ripley’s Believe It or Not, a five-minute drive from Carolinian Beach Resort. The attraction features interactive exhibits, oddities, and more. Tickets range from $16.99 to $24.99 and can be purchased online. Ripley’s Believe It or Not is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is also five minutes from Carolinian Beach Resort. You can purchase a combined ticket online for Ripley’s Believe It or Not and the aquarium for $39.99 (kids) or $49.99 (adults). The Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

As for food, there’s River City Cafe. The nearby eatery serves classic and specialty burgers for less than $20 and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Ā A 10-minute walk from Carolinian Beach Resort, isĀ Bummz Beach CafeĀ where you’ll find deliciousĀ salads, sandwiches, tacos, and more.

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