Budget Hotels Near Myrtle Beach State Park

Only three miles to the south of busy downtown Myrtle Beach is Myrtle Beach State Park, which was established in the 1930s as a conservation effort. It has more than 300 acres of protected forests and beachfront. Bird watching is a popular year-round activity in the park. Fishing off the pier is allowed with the purchase of a daily fishing license. The pier also houses a gift shop where visitors can get snacks, souvenirs and bait. The park is home to the last stretch of maritime forest located on South Carolina's Northern coast is The Sculptured Oak Nature Trail. An equestrian trail is open from late November though February each year. The park has a visitor center which has educational programs about the local dolphins, sea turtles, plants and birds. Other amenities include playgrounds, picnic areas and shelters.

Super 8 Motel Myrtle Beach/Ocean Front Area

Visitors to the Super 8 Motel can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the property. The motel provides laundry facilities and free parking. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. The guest rooms have cable TV with premium channels and a balcony. Other amenities are a desk, air conditioning and a clock radio. A microwave and refrigerator are available upon request.

Super 8 Motel Myrtle Beach/Ocean Front Area
2711 S. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-6100
www.super8.com

Red Roof Inn Myrtle Beach Hotel--Market Commons

The Red Roof Inn features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There is a 24-hour front desk and complimentary coffee in the lobby. Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast in the morning. Small pets are permitted to stay in the hotel for a fee. The guest rooms in this hotel have cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. The phones have voice mail and local calls are free. High-speed Internet access is available. Rooms also come with a clock radio, blackout curtains and a complimentary newspaper.

Red Roof Inn Myrtle Beach Hotel--Market Commons
2801 S. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-4444
www.redroof.com

Reef Resort

The Reef Resort has an indoor swimming pool, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a children's pool. Guests can also enjoy the spa tub and sauna. The resort considers itself a family-friendly hotel, offering a patio and picnic area, laundry facilities and an arcade room. The hotel's restaurant serves breakfast only. The guestrooms have cable TV and dial-up Internet access. Rooms are equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker. Each room has a balcony and a separate sitting area. There is an in-room safe, clock radio and a sofa bed. The phone has voice mail.

Reef Resort
2101 South Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577
(843) 448-1765
reefmyrtlebeach.com

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