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The Best Hotel Pools in Myrtle Beach
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The Best Hotel Pools in Myrtle Beach



The top hotel pools in Myrtle Beach make it easy to plan a fabulous Grand Strand getaway that everyone in your party will enjoy. While most people flock to the shore for hours of fun on the beach, some vacationers prefer a private cabana on a luxurious pool deck. Resort water features offer a reprieve from the salt and sand of the beach while still allowing you to soak, float, or play. Oceanfront hotels offer the best of both worlds, with awesome pool decks and direct beach access. 

When planning the best time to visit Myrtle Beach, remember that some of these beautiful pools aren’t all open year-round. Most hotels have indoor pools that never close, but outdoor pools are available only seasonally. If you arrive in March before the weather warms up, you’ll find pools open at Dunes Village, Breakers, Avista, and other resorts with fully enclosed indoor poolscapes for swimming, splashing, and soaking. April brings warmer temperatures, so you’ll find most outdoor pools are open at the start of the month, allowing you to choose from all of the area’s hotels for your spring getaway.

To help you find the right resort for your next stay on the Grand Strand, we’ve created a list of 10 hotels with the best pools. If you love resort water parks, discover excellent properties with sprawling splash zones, lazy rivers, and wild waterslides. And if relaxation is your jam, we’ve included the best hotel pools for lounging around that offer spacious decks, hot tubs, swim-up bars, and all the extras adults love. Those who fall between these two points will find resorts on this list that offer a little of everything, indoors and out.

Compass Cove Resort

2311 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

based on 331 reviews

This hotel on the south side of Myrtle Beach is deceptively impressive. The small covered pool area is actually a water wonderland. The retractable roof allows for sun or protection from rain. The waterslides are a thrill for adults and kids, and the pool area also features hot tubs, a lazy river, and a kids’ splash park with a yellow submarine. But the best offerings are on the oceanside, which includes two spacious pools, hot tubs, a waterslide, and the top shuffleboard courts in town.


Breakers Resort

Ocean front at 21st and 27th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

based on 346 reviews

This multi-building complex encompasses tons of water-related fun that makes it one of the best resorts for families. A giant pirate ship is the centerpiece of a children’s water playground with shallow water and small slides, and you’ll notice statues of pirates throughout the facility. Bigger kids and adults will enjoy The Cove, the oceanfront indoor water park that offers four fun slides, rain or shine. With 19 total water features, vacationers can take advantage of many outdoor pools and hot tubs, a winding indoor/outdoor lazy river, indoor pools, and more.


Beach Cove

4800 S Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

based on 133 reviews

Beach Cove Resort is home to one of the best pools in Myrtle Beach thanks to its tropical outdoor oasis full of pools and privacy. The outdoor deck features oceanfront pools and whirlpools surrounded by palm trees and bubbling fountains. Keep the kids busy with the 350-foot lazy river or let them play under the fun mushroom-shaped fountain in their own kiddie pool. When you need a break from these 10 amazing water features, Breeze’s Beach Bar and Grill and the Tipsy Turtle Beach Bar are open seasonally and serve cocktails and snacks.


Avista Resort

300 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

based on 104 reviews

This North Myrtle Beach resort is one of a kind and offers great water amenities and pools. Topping the list are two lazy rivers, a kiddie pool, and a variety of hot tubs. Enjoy ocean views from the pool deck as the kids splash in the water. On cooler days, retreat indoors to the 82-degree pool and bubbling hot tub.


The Caravelle Resort

6900 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

based on 133 reviews

The list of water amenities at this multi-building complex is long and comes with all the usual features, plus some unusual extras. The indoor pool provides year-round fun, and the outdoor pool, lazy river, and kids’ waterpark will meet your expectations and keep children busy, but the seventh floor is where the Caravelle sets itself apart. This area features an outdoor sun deck that allows you to soak up some rays without the beach crowds, and a glass-enclosed pool that literally lets you swim in the sky. The St. Clement’s Beach Bar nearby is a great place to hang out and play beach volleyball with locals.


Dunes Village Resort

5200 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

based on 192 reviews

Often considered the best pool around, the indoor water park at this property has something for every kid or kid at heart, and the outdoor amenities are just as nice. Thanks to the 30,000 square feet of water fun, you can park the car at check-in and leave it there until check-out. The north tower includes thrilling waterslides and the south tower features a lazy river and a kids’ zone with a shallow pool outfitted with sprinklers, waterfall buckets, and a submarine play area. The indoor water park is heated and fully enclosed seasonally so you can enjoy it any time you visit.


Grande Cayman Resort

7200 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

based on 123 reviews

This is the best hotel pool for a winter getaway or a summer escape. When it’s cool outside, the Grande Cayman can enclose a large portion of its waterworks to make it feel like summertime year-round. A large pool and lazy river are heated to the perfect temperature and the sauna and hot tubs are always comfortable and relaxing. The outdoor amenities allow you to enjoy the summer sun on the oceanfront pool deck, complete with hot tubs, sun lounges, and a seasonal water park.


North Beach Resort & Villas

100 North Beach Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

based on 114 reviews

North Beach Resort & Villas is all about luxury, and its stunning poolscape is anything but ordinary. The Caribbean-themed pool is one of the top hotel pools. These three acres of water features include pools for lounging and playing, personal cabanas, and plenty of space to catch some rays—and it’s all just steps from the ocean. The swim-up bar is not to be missed—it’s received accolades from TripAdvisor as the best pool in the United States.


Bay View on the Boardwalk

504 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

based on 183 reviews

While many choose Bay View for its excellent Boardwalk location, the water amenities at this resort are also some of the best. This hotel has an appealing poolscape to enjoy whether you’re with your family or in town on a couples’ getaway. The indoor pool, hot tub, and lazy river are warmed just right for a relaxing soak or float, and the outdoor splash deck lets kids play and have fun all day. Extras nearby include an oceanfront tanning lawn and giant lawn games.


Hotel BLUE

705 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

based on 107 reviews

The beachfront pool is an oasis for guests looking for a getaway in the Carolina sun. Adults appreciate lounging on the pool shelves, and even though the swim-up bar was one of the first in the area, it remains one of the area’s best. Kids enjoy the large oceanfront pool and the lazy river indoors is fun for all ages.