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Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
1601 N Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
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Fairfax, Virginia
Top Contributor
74 reviews 74 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Not fancy, but great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

If luxury is what you seek, this may not be the right hotel for you. BUT, if you want a simple, comfortable, clean room right by a beautiful beach, this is a great hotel to stay at. We stayed here for 3 nights with some friends on a special deal that was being offered, and don't really have any complaints about our stay. The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean (which to me is always a top priority), and the beach was wonderful, which is the main reason we drove to SC in the first place. I didn't quite understand why the Tiki Hut outside closed so early each evening... though we were happy with the cocktails served. The pool is nice, with oceanview, and the hot tub was wonderful, especially at dusk when the temperatures were getting cooler. Myrtle Beach is only a few miles away, but we really liked Surfside because it seemed to be less crowded. We did not have a oceanview room, but the back view is still quite nice--a lot of green and just a few houses. All-in-all, we were happy with our stay. The hotel gets 3 stars, but I gave it 4 for location and cleanliness.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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GMHIOceanfront, Sales Administrator at Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, responded to this review
November 2, 2012
Dear ReiseLust_23,
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. I am very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We strive for perfection when it comes to cleanliness and I look forward to sharing your feedback with our team! I hope we have the pleasure of having you stay with us again in the near future.
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Baltimore, Maryland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“So SO”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

The rooms were very clean but the bedspreads smelled like they could have been washed.
However, the the bathtub was stopped up and the safe didn't work. The tub was fixed right away, but the safe never did work. We had to lock our stuff in the trunk of the car each time we left the room. We did however get a great deal on the room, so this was a small price to pay. The pool area and closeness to the beach was good. If I had to choose one negative it would be that the room was very, very dark. The walls were painted dark and the lighting was terrible.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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GMHIOceanfront, Sales Administrator at Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, responded to this review
November 2, 2012
Dear Annie432,
I am very sorry to hear that you had a couple of less than satisfactory experiences during your recent stay. We do appreciate your business and hope that you will consider us in the future.
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Gastonia
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Poor Management”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2012

As a priority club member for many years, Holiday Inn has always been my number one choice in hotels that are reasonably priced and usually clean. I was very disappointed when booking with our points that the lobby smelled like vomit from the time we arrived. Also when using points I have always been given the utmost courtesy with respect to rooms. Not only was the value terrible but the hotel ranked on the lower end of most in the Myrtle Beach area. When informing Holiday Inn and the hotel of my displeasure we have never even received a response. Therefore, I call it a case of poor management. I would not reccomend staying at the Holiday Inn Surfside Beach, SC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, responded to this review
November 1, 2012
Dear William D,

Thank you for being a Priority Club Member and taking the time to convey your comments regarding your recent experience with us. I am very sorry to hear that you had a less than satisfactory experience during your recent stay. I have taken note of your comments. We will certainly look into these.

If there is anything you need next time you stay with us, please do not hesitate to contact the Manager on Duty.

Sincerely,

Connie D
Case Manager
IHGCare
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“Beautiful Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

My husband & I booked a room at the Holiday Inn after an awful experience at another hotel a few miles away, I called Victoria at the Holiday Inn at 8:00 AM & asked if there were any rooms available immediately. She was so friendly & helpful & after I explained our situation she was able to get us a room right away. We checked in 9:00 AM, got settled in our beautiful, spotless room & were on the beach by 10:00 AM.
Can't say enough about the staff & the location was perfect.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMHIOceanfront, Sales Administrator at Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, responded to this review
October 15, 2012
Dear ps61nj,
I am sorry to hear about your bad experience at a different hotel, but I wanted to THANK YOU for giving us the opportunity to show you how great our hotel and staff is.
I look forward to sharing your comments with our staff, especially Victoria.
We hope to see you guys again!
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Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very Pleased With Our Stay Here And Would Stay Again!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

Our family stayed here on a recent trip to Myrtle/Surfside beach. We booked our first six nights at another hotel and were disappointed. It was old, dirty, not at all maintained, filled with smoke on the lobby from the bar and half the elevators were down. So for our last teo nights we wanted to stay somewhere else and booked at the Holiday Inn at Surfside which was about 4 miles down from where we stayed at Myrtle. The hotel may have a few years on it but has been very well maintained and they are in the process of renovating. Our room had very ice updated furniture. The beds were very comfortable; probably more so than my own. It was clean and the staff were all very friendly and accomodating. The bar has great watermellon margarites btw;)
There's also a very lovely sitting area in the front to lounge.
My only complaint about our stay here was not directly related to the hotel itself, was the biting flies. For some reason we were being swarmed with flies everytime we stepped outside of the hotel - even on the beach. I'm not sure if its the area itself of another patron mentioned something about the garbage cans on the beach which could have been attracting them but it was a great annoyance not to mention painful after about 20 bites from the guys. If the hotel itself could do something to reduce these flies like spraying or possibly getting rid of the trash cans all along the back of the hotel along the coast then we would be happy to stay here next again for our next trip.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMHIOceanfront, Sales Administrator at Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, responded to this review
October 15, 2012
Dear Rachel O,
Thank you for taking time to provide feedback regarding your recent stay.
I am very pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable time at our hotel and to hear you took advantage of our Tiki Bar. Sorry to hear about the biting flies, unfortunately the garbage cans on the beach belong to the City, we are not able to move them.
We hope to see you again soon!
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Also Known As:
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Surfside Beach Holiday Inn
Address: 1601 N Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Coastal South Carolina > Surfside Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 5 hotels in Surfside Beach
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach is located just minutes south of Myrtle Beach, SC and minutes from the many Myrtle Beach attractions, including Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Broadway at the Beach, Family Kingdom Amusement Park, and much more. Situated on Surfside Beach, walk out the door of our hotel to the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Our Surfside Beach hotel offers the comforts of home including spacious guestrooms, complimentary wireless internet access, on-site fitness center, business center, and outdoor pool and whirlpool overlooking the ocean. For your dining pleasure, our Shoreline Restaurant, Tiki Bar, Tiki Hut (seasonal) and Scoops Ice Cream Parlor (seasonal) offer a variety of food and beverage. ... more   less 
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