Caravelle Resort

The property

The Caravelle Resort is one of central Myrtle Beach's largest oceanfront operations, with 500 units spread across multiple buildings and direct beach access. That scale matters: even during peak spring golf season, when smaller properties sell out weeks ahead, you'll usually find availability here. Arcadian Shores sits four miles north, and the central position keeps drive times reasonable to courses in either direction along the Grand Strand.

What to expect

Units range from standard hotel rooms to two-bedroom condos with kitchenettes. For a golf trip, book a condo. The extra space handles bag storage, and the kitchenette lets you skip restaurant breakfasts before early tee times. An on-site restaurant covers basic meals, and the indoor and outdoor pool complex extends swim hours into shoulder season. The bowling alley is unusual for a property of this kind and earns its keep on a rainout. Rooms aren't new and the property shows its age in places, but that's the trade.

Rates and booking

$90 to $170 nightly, firmly in the value tier for oceanfront stays. The combination of beachfront position, kitchen access, and central Grand Strand location at this price is why golf groups keep coming back. Book the condo configurations early for spring; standard rooms hold availability longer.