Best Family Hotels Near Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
A classic family beach destination with the SkyWheel, boardwalk attractions, water parks, and 60 miles of sandy beaches.
Myrtle Beach is the classic American family beach vacation, featuring a 1.2-mile oceanfront boardwalk, the iconic SkyWheel observation wheel, and over 60 miles of sandy beaches. Broadway at the Beach entertainment complex adds shopping, dining, and attractions including Ripley's Aquarium and WonderWorks.
Affordable accommodations, endless seafood restaurants, mini golf courses, and water parks make Myrtle Beach one of the best-value family destinations on the East Coast. The warm Atlantic waters and gentle waves are perfect for kids learning to swim and boogie board.
Top Hotels Near Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Ranked by proximity and Family Score — the closest, highest-rated family hotels.
Family Tips
Best Time to Visit
Late May through early June and September offer warm water, lower hotel prices, and manageable crowds. Peak summer (July-August) is hot and very crowded.
Save Money
- ✓Many hotels include free water park access and breakfast — look for these when booking.
- ✓The beach itself is free — bring your own chairs and umbrella to save rental fees.
- ✓Restaurants offer early bird specials — eat dinner before 6pm for discounts.
What to Pack
- •Beach toys, boogie boards, and sand toys
- •Reef-safe sunscreen — reapply every 2 hours
- •Pop-up beach tent or umbrella for shade
- •Water shoes for rocky areas near the pier
Sample Itineraries
Plan your family trip with our day-by-day guides.
Day 1: Beach Day
Beach time — swimming, sandcastles, boogie boarding.
Boardwalk and SkyWheel.
Boardwalk dining.
Pro Tip: Bring a pop-up beach tent for shade — essential for kids.
Day 2: Attractions
Ripley's Aquarium.
WonderWorks or Family Kingdom Amusement Park.
Mini golf.
Pro Tip: Family Kingdom is a classic seaside amusement park with reasonable prices.
Day 3: Water Park Day
Visit one of Myrtle Beach's water parks.
Continue water park fun or return to the beach.
Farewell seafood dinner.
Pro Tip: Many hotels have their own water parks — check before booking for added value.
What Families Are Saying
“Our second time to myrtle beach, we stayed at the breakers with our family and our kids loved it. We have made the family decision that we will not go to another resort when we are in Myrtle Beach”
“Great View & value, room was terrific, easy access to Boardwalk and beach, would highly recommend, tiki bar had delicious drinks, would definitely return with family, they also have a coffee bar in house that was also good, shower had plenty of pressure and hot water”
“I will highly recommend this resort to my friends and family and I will definitely make this the place I stay in my next visit to Myrtle Beach”
“The room was nice but the best part of the stay was at the pool with Nigel he was the pool party DJ he had so much personality and made the day so fun he had everyone smiling and dancing and made everyone have an amazing day we also went to broadway at the beach and saw him there”
“My family had a great one night stay while traveling to Myrtle Beach, the hotel was clean and very well kept”
“I will definitely be returning with my family the next time we visit Myrtle Beach”
“My family and I decided on Myrtle Beach for a summer vacation and could not have been more pleased”
“This is the ONLY place my family stays at when we go to Myrtle Beach and we go multiple times a year”
“Me and my family were going to Myrtle Beach for a relaxing vacation, and this hotel was just what we needed”
Age Guide
Toddlers (0-3)
The gentle waves and warm, shallow water are perfect for toddlers. Many hotels have kiddie pools and splash pads.
Young Kids (4-7)
Ages 4-7 love the boardwalk rides, SkyWheel, and building sandcastles. Ripley's Aquarium is a highlight.
Older Kids (8-12)
Water parks, parasailing, go-karts, and mini golf keep kids 8-12 thrilled all day.
Teens (13-17)
Jet skiing, parasailing, and the boardwalk scene give teens plenty to do. Broadway at the Beach has teen-friendly shopping and entertainment.
Practical Information
Parking
Metered street parking along the beach ($2-3/hour). Many hotels offer free parking. Broadway at the Beach has free parking.
Hours
The beach and boardwalk are accessible 24/7. SkyWheel and attractions have seasonal hours, typically 11am-midnight in summer.
Ticket Tips
SkyWheel is $17 adults, $12 kids. Ripley's Aquarium is $35 adults, $18 kids. Many combo deals available online.
Dining
Sea Captain's House for upscale seafood. The Original Benjamin's for all-you-can-eat. Peaches Corner on the boardwalk for classic hot dogs.
Accessibility
The boardwalk is wheelchair accessible. Beach wheelchairs available for loan at lifeguard stations. Most attractions are ADA compliant.
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