We have stayed here for two years and love it! It is pricey but the indoor water park is great for my 3 year old daughter. The rooms are clean and the staff excellent. We used the valet parking both times and only had to wait during the check in and out times but just call ahead and u won't have a problem. I never had a problem with the chlorine in the swimming areas. We have tried other places but really like Dunes Village. It is our go to spot.

We stayed in an angle double queen suite, which is basically a 1-bedroom condo in the Palm Tower for 5 nights in December 2012.

Pros: Friendly employees (except for a couple in the kids' activities area), the daily kids' activities (face painting, magic show, balloon animals), lovely beach area, playground, & the indoor water parks.

Cons: WAY too much chlorine in indoor pool areas (I never saw the pool water being tested), burning eyes & throat from said pool water, front desk was always understaffed, & outdated room furnishings.

We will come back though. Great value!

In these days where we all try to pinch pennies and get more bang for our buck, I'm always looking for ways to make a great trip inexpensive. Being from the Charlotte, NC area, My three kids wanted to go to Great Wolf Lodge in Concord. When I priced out a two night stay, I was appalled that the price for lodging alone was over $600.00. What a rip off.

That is when I got the bright idea to try for a comparable Myrtle Beach resort. It is the first weekend in January, the off season! Enter in the Dunes Village Resort. Two towers filled with amenities, a large room that could handle 5 people, and no extra fees for the additional person. The result- $179.00 a night for an oceanfront angle with two queen size beds, a washer/dryer, trundle bed, and pullout couch. The room was clean and comfortable. The kitchenette, though little used, was well stocked. I was so pleased with the price of the room, I also bolted on a breakfast buffet in the Admirals Room.

The water park is one of the largest indoor areas I have seen in Myrtle Beach. You have two very large slides in the South tower, a pool, a spray garden, and three hot tubs 1 large and two small. The area is heated to about 84 degrees, and is comfortable in swim ware. Outside of the south tower is a lazy river that is also heated. My daughters made use of this too. In the north tower, there is an indoor lazy river, kiddie area, and smaller water slides. This area also has a fooseball table, two pool tables, two ping pong tables, shuffleboard, and a Nintendo Wii. Overall impression of both areas is very positive. My kids, being older, enjoyed the South Tower more due to the more intense water slides. Overall, I would say these amenities are likely no better or worse than Great Wolf at half the price. My kids had a blast!

The buffet at the Admiral's Room was awesome. Sean was our waiter, and he made sure our every whim was taken care of. He made sure we remained topped of with hot coffee, juice, and hot chocolate. He even pulled the kids waffles from the iron, and he would have custom orders made in the back. He was very prompt and friendly. Overall, this was $37 for a full service buffet for 5 people.

Cons- there were a few here as well. Most everything was well maintained, but the pool tables and fooseball table are showing their age and need replacement. Also, the chlorine levels in the small spas seemed a bit high. My eyes became very irritated. On the other hand, the large spa seemed like it needed a good shock and was cloudy.

Overall, I have to rate this hotel highly for its amenities and cleanliness. The kids got worn out at the water park. The service was very good. I will be returning this summer for some beach time-no doubt about it.

We loved this hotel!Rooms are very clean and the kids LOVED the indoor water slides!!Kitchen is stocked with everything we needed.Close to local restaurants and right on the beach!It was great!Beds were comfortable and clean.Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful and also very friendly!