Avista Resort

The property

Avista Resort sits oceanfront in North Myrtle Beach on a stretch of coastline noticeably quieter than the central Grand Strand. The 200 condo-style units fill a single tower with direct beach access, and the upper floors deliver broad Atlantic views that justify the oceanfront premium. Lower floors face the pool complex with its lazy river and multiple hot tubs, the property's main communal amenity.

What to expect

Most units have separate living areas, full kitchens, and balconies. The 3.5-star finish is a notch above the standard Myrtle Beach condo-hotel: updated bathrooms, consistent furniture quality, and housekeeping that holds up across a multi-night stay. For a foursome, a two-bedroom unit splits economically and gives you enough space for clubs and shoes without turning the room into an obstacle course.

Tidewater Golf Club, one of the Grand Strand's stronger designs, is five miles south. The Barefoot Resort courses are a similar distance. The northern position also brings the Calabash and Sunset Beach courses across the state line into easy range, a cluster often overlooked by visitors fixed on the central Myrtle Beach inventory.

Rates and booking

$100 to $180, remarkably competitive for an oceanfront 3.5-star property. There's no on-site dining, so meals require a short drive, but North Myrtle Beach's restaurant options have expanded considerably. Book through the link on this page to leave more of the trip budget for green fees.