Pet Friendly Hotels in Myrtle Beach
Heading to Myrtle Beach with your pet is a pretty easy proposition. Many of the national chains which allow pets can be found in the South Carolina resort town, and a significant number of the actual resorts in town accommodate the pet-loving guest as well. This is a town so pet-friendly that there are specific restaurants and activities where Pooch will be welcome to join you, even if the poor little guy doesn’t like sand and is afraid of waves.
Though most dogs don’t golf, there is plenty to offer them for activity in Myrtle Beach. But where to go once you and the floppy-eared one need to rest?
The Staybridge Suites is a lovely hotel with amenities such that you might find in a larger resort. Every room is a suite, so you and your pup can enjoy your meals together and you need not fear leaving your dog alone to attack the furniture. Located very conveniently to the airport, Staybridge is ideal if you fly in or out of Myrtle Beach, but getting your pet into the crate is your problem and yours alone. Pet fees are a little disquieting: $20 per night is not unreasonable, but only pets weighing less than 50 lbs. are welcome.
Right on the ocean, the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort pampers pets and people alike. Just a hop, skip, and a jump from many of Myrtle’s amenities, the Hilton Resort is located conveniently so that you can enjoy all that Myrtle Beach has to offer. Bu t if you’d prefer to stay on the resort itself, you will never be wanting for anything. The dog walk is located right along the beach, so that two- and four-legged travelers alike can enjoy the view. Daily rates are extremely affordable, though the pet fee is steep. Shelling out the additional $75 is tough if you are staying one or two nights, but since the pet-fee is one-time-only, travelers staying longer will feel the pinch a lot less, especially considering how many hotels have pet fees that are charge night-by-night.
The pet-designated rooms at the Sea Mist Resort are all on the first floor, which can be off-putting to many security-conscious travelers. However, their “No Pets in the Elevators” policy makes it a necessary evil. Also, your plans will need to revolve around the pets, as they must be crated or vacated from the room when housekeeping comes to call. At $50 per pet, the pet fee isn’t exactly bargain-basement, but one fee covers your entire stay, which saves you money on longer stays. The floors are designed for easy clean-up (valuable to any beach-goer, but doubly so to a pet-owner, and they have a fenced-in dog run as well to help Spot stretch his legs.
A glorious oceanside adventure, the Patricia Grand Resort designates certain rooms and floors for their pet-laden guests, and resticts them to one pet per room, and under 20 pounds. For $15 extra a night, these restrictions may seem like a bit of a burden, but if you have the means, and fit the qualifications, it is a resort that you will be thrilled to have visited. Little Pooch will demand your attention, but if you are used to pampering your pet, and would like to be pampered yourself, the Patricia Grand is just right for you.
Another Oceana property, Camelot by the Sea, has the same corporate rules for the pooch, and offers similar amenities, including local favorite Bummz Beach Cafe and Bar.
The Ocean Park Resort has the same restrictions and advantages for dogs and humans alike, with the added fine print of pets beign prohibited from entering the pool area. Bring your carrier if you expect to leave your furry friend alone in the room -- animals that small are likely to be fast, and you'd hate for little Pup to go on a rampage in the hotel.
For total immersion into a sea-faring theme, set sail for the Mariner Motel. All rooms have a nautical bent, and boast rustic and original decoration and design. All rooms are smoke-free, and there are no restrictions on pet size or number. An extremely reasonable pet fee ($9 per night) makes this an even more tail-waggingly interesting option. They offer laundry/valet service as well, so don't worry too much about that dog hair on your best suit. But the tennis courts are another story. If your dog is anything like mine, constant exposure to tennis balls without the opportunity to chase just might result in apoplexy.
And while you’re in Myrtle Beach with your canine companion, don’t hide in the hotel. There are several dog-friendly businesses and activities to be had. The Dog House South is a biker bar (which also serves food). Pooches are welcome there. And for dessert, head to Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, a refreshing parlor where they are happy to prepare sundaes complete with crumbled dog biscuits on top. Whatever you do, don’t mix up the sundaes! Your teeth will become whiter and more vibrant, but chocolate will make pooch sick.