Empire Journal | Luxury hotels in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The Best Luxury Hotels in Myrtle Beach
Five verified luxury hotels in Myrtle Beach, with exact addresses and official websites so you can confirm every detail before you book.
Myrtle Beach is an oceanfront resort market, and the block of North Ocean Boulevard you choose sets the tone of the whole stay rewards travelers who choose their address carefully. This guide covers the best luxury hotels in Myrtle Beach — five properties selected for recognized luxury positioning, location, service reputation and design, each with its verified street address and official website so you can confirm every detail yourself before you book.
Every hotel below was checked against its official hotel, resort or brand page. We deliberately link to the property's own site rather than a booking intermediary, because rates, room inventory, renovation status and amenities change and the official page is the only place those are authoritative. The selection runs along North Ocean Boulevard and the Grande Dunes area north of downtown.
How we selected these hotels
This is an editorial top five, not a permanent ranking. Selection weighted four things: recognized luxury positioning within the market, location relative to what visitors actually come to Myrtle Beach for, the strength of the operating brand or independent ownership, and design and service reputation. Where a destination covers a wider resort region, the surrounding area is included rather than a strict municipal boundary.
We do not publish rate estimates, star counts or amenity claims we cannot verify on the property's own page. For each hotel you get the exact name, the exact address and the official URL — then you confirm current details directly. For dining once you land, see our MICHELIN guide, and browse our luxury travel editorial library for more destination planning.
The five best luxury hotels in Myrtle Beach
1. The Breakers Resort
2104 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
The Breakers Resort sits at 2104 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.breakers.com.
2. Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes
8500 Costa Verde Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes sits at 8500 Costa Verde Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. It is a Marriott-operated property. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/myrow-marriotts-oceanwatch-villas-at-grande-dunes/overview.
3. Kingston Resorts
9800 Queensway Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Kingston Resorts sits at 9800 Queensway Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.kingstonresorts.com.
4. The Restoration Myrtle Beach
1105 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
The Restoration Myrtle Beach sits at 1105 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.therestorationmb.com.
5. The Anderson Ocean Club & Spa
2600 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
The Anderson Ocean Club & Spa sits at 2600 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.andersonoceanclub.com.
The address is the amenity. In Myrtle Beach, where you sleep decides how the rest of the trip feels.
Planning notes
The Grande Dunes area to the north is quieter and more resort-oriented, with golf and villa-style accommodation. The North Ocean Boulevard blocks closer to downtown put you near the boardwalk and the busier beach. Most properties here are oceanfront, so the real questions are direct beach access, villa versus hotel room, and what is included — confirm each on the official site.
Before you commit, call or email the property directly and confirm four things: the exact room category and view you are paying for, whether any part of the hotel is under renovation during your dates, the full nightly cost including resort or destination fees and parking, and the cancellation deadline. If a property has recently changed ownership or brand, ask what has changed operationally — not just what the website says.
Frequently asked questions
Which luxury hotel in Myrtle Beach should I book first?
The Breakers Resort is the first property we check, and it is the most consistent expression of luxury hospitality in this market. Availability is the real constraint, so hold a flexible rate early and confirm details on the official site.
Are these the only luxury hotels in Myrtle Beach?
No. This is a curated editorial five, not an exhaustive list. It is meant to give you a short, verifiable starting point instead of a hundred options.
How do I verify the details in this guide?
Every hotel is listed with the address and official website used to verify its identity and location. Rates, amenities and renovation status change, so treat the official page as the source of truth and confirm before booking.
Can I use a luxury hotel in Myrtle Beach without staying overnight?
Often, yes. Day passes to hotel pools, cabanas and spas are sold separately at many properties through ResortPass, which is useful if you want the resort experience on a travel day or a short visit.
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