HOLIDAY PAVILION RESORT ON THE BOARDWALK, Myrtle Beach

The hotel sits directly on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, a 2 km oceanfront promenade stretching from 1st Ave N to 15th Ave N. Myrtle Beach SkyWheel is steps away, and the beach is accessible via a public access right outside the property. Myrtle Beach International Airport is 6 km (6 km) away; there is no airport shuttle, but taxis can be arranged via the front desk. Broadway at the Beach, Market Common, and Family Kingdom Amusement Park are all within a short drive. The boardwalk hosts seasonal events including fireworks (July 4th from the 2nd Avenue Pier), live music, and the Carolina Country Music Fest. Parking is free but limited - one spot per room, first come, first served, with overflow lots across the street. The location places you in the centre of the tourist strip, so expect pedestrian and vehicle activity day and night; rooms facing the street may experience more noise.

Room options include the Lowrise Oceanfront Room (two queen beds, efficiency kitchen, oceanfront balcony, stairs-only third-floor building), Tower Oceanfront Suite (two queen beds, full kitchen, separate living area with a Murphy bed, elevator access), and Oceanview Efficiency (two queen beds, kitchen, angled balcony view). All rooms have air conditioning, a coffee maker, safe, iron and ironing board, flat-screen cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. Kitchens are equipped with basic pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and glassware. The Tower building has elevators; the Low Rise building is three stories with stair access only and no elevator. Noise can be an issue: road-facing rooms pick up street and boardwalk activity, and some units have reported noise from neighbouring rooms and outside music. The property is older and some visitors note musty smells, worn carpets, and dated furnishings - rooms are practical rather than modern. Light sleepers may want to request a higher floor or a room away from the street. Cots are available for a $10 daily fee, and Pack 'n Play playards are available free on a first-come, first-served basis.

Oceans Coffee Café, located on the second-floor lobby, is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (hours may vary seasonally). It serves Starbucks coffee, espresso, iced beverages, and a selection of pastries and light breakfast bites. No full breakfast is included or offered. The Tropical Paradise Beach Bar, on the outdoor pool deck, is seasonally open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering frozen drinks, cold beer, and cocktails - it is open to the public. There is no full-service restaurant on site, but the hotel's boardwalk location provides immediate access to dozens of restaurants within a 5-minute walk, including Pier 14 Restaurant (right next door), Moe Moon's (0.5 km), and ART Burger Sushi Bar (0.5 km). For families, the pool bar and nearby casual eateries are convenient. Guests who prefer cooking can use the full kitchen in suites to prepare meals.

The resort offers an outdoor oceanfront pool (seasonal, open during warmer months), an indoor heated pool (open year-round), a children's activity pool, an indoor lazy river, and an indoor whirlpool (heated to 37.8 °C). All pools are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Indoor pools are located in the Tower building and are open year-round, making them a good option for off-season or rainy-day use. There is a small fitness centre with basic equipment, available free of charge. No spa or wellness centre exists on site. The property also provides picnic areas and BBQ facilities. The beach is directly accessible, and the city rents beach chairs and umbrellas at the lifeguard stand (around $45 for two chairs and an umbrella). Pool towels are provided, but beach towels are not. The outdoor pool deck features lounge chairs and the Tiki bar, creating a lively social atmosphere.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Parking is free but limited to one space per room and requires a reservation; the lot is across the street from the main building, and accessible/high-top parking (up to 7'8") is available. There is no airport shuttle. A 24-hour front desk, ATM, and business centre are on site. Guest laundry facilities are located on the third floor. Housekeeping provides daily trash removal and towel change, with full linen service every fourth day. The property has key-card-secured elevators, 24-hour security, and smoke alarms. Cots are available for $10 per night; Pack 'n Play playards are free on a first-come, first-served basis. The front desk can help with taxi arrangements. Payment is accepted via American Express, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard.