Top Hotels & Resorts Near the Apache Pier

Sands Ocean Club is home to the famous Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar which draws visitors in year after year. The resort is located roughly a mile and a half from the Apache Pier by road, but it’s just down the beach from the pier if you decide to walk along the shoreline. You can easily see the pier from the beach behind the resort, and it’s one of the closest hotels you’ll find to the pier.

Distance from Apache Pier: 7 min (1.6 miles)

Sands Beach Club offers one- and two-bedroom condos equipped with full kitchens and private balconies and is almost equally as close to the Apache Pier as its sister resort (which you can probably guess is Sands Ocean Club). The resort offers great amenities including multiple indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, hot tubs, tennis courts, a game room, a fitness center, and onsite dining.

Distance from Apache Pier: 8 min (1.8 miles)

Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach is on the opposite side of the Apache Pier from the two aforementioned resorts but is almost just as close. This well-known national brand offers spacious accommodations, separate living areas and kitchenettes, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and on-site dining options that include a complimentary breakfast.

Distance from Apache Pier: 8 min (1.9 miles)

Sea Watch Resort is comprised of two separate oceanfront towers that offer one-, two- and three-bedroom condos. Amenities at the popular resort located just under two miles from the Apache Pier include six heated pools, 24-hour front desk service, seasonal children’s activities, two lazy rivers and ten hot tubs. Captain’s Cove Oceanfront Café offers a full breakfast buffet each morning equipped with an omelet and waffle station. The oceanfront Tiki Bar is open seasonally and serves up fruity, frozen cocktails and smoothies.

Distance from Apache Pier: 8 min (1.9 miles)

Getting a little bit further away from Apache Pier but still within a short driving distance, we have Grande Shores Ocean Resort. Established in 1974, this popular family-friendly resort offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites with oceanfront views and fully equipped kitchens. Guests can also enjoy tons of amenities, including three pools, two lazy rivers, and five hot tubs, dining options, a summer children’s program, an onsite golf department, and a fitness center.

Distance from Apache Pier: 12 min (4.5 miles)

North Shore Oceanfront Hotel (formerly Ocean Dunes Resort) offers 140 lodging options ranging from oceanfront rooms to penthouses. Guests can enjoy amenities such as private balconies, in-room Keurig coffee makers, indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, an onsite nail salon, an indoor mini golf course, and access to the nearby Sands Waterpark.

Distance from Apache Pier: 12 min (4.7 miles)

For guests who crave a little more privacy on their vacation or plan to spend more of their time in North Myrtle Beach than in Myrtle Beach, Ocean Creek Resort is the perfect spot. It’s nestled among 57 acres with 24-hour gated security. Vacationers can select rooms in one of three oceanfront towers, villas or homes. The resort has several pools around the complex, a tennis center and a seasonal summer kids program. The Four Seasons Restaurant offers a breakfast buffet that is sure to jump start your day. If you’re out by the beach, check out the Beach Club Bar and Grill.

Distance from Apache Pier: 12 min (4.7 miles)

Ocean Reef Resort is located at 71st Avenue North along Ocean Boulevard, which is just under five miles from the Apache Pier. The ship wreck waterpark provides hours of water fun for all ages. Take a ride aboard the Lagoon Launcher slide or stand under the Tiki Men waterfall. Ocean Reef offers oceanfront rooms, efficiencies, suites, parlor rooms and condos with up to four bedrooms. The oceanfront resort is also home to a game room, ping pong, shuffleboard and a giant chess board.

Distance from Apache Pier: 13 min (4.8 miles)

The Caravelle Resort boasts nine buildings which include a high-rise tower and multiple condo complexes and offers accommodations ranging from standard rooms to one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites. The resort offers tons of amenities including an outdoor pool, kids water playground, a lazy river, an indoor pool, an on-site spa, and multiple dining options.

Distance from Apache Pier: 13 min (5.0 miles)

Monterey Bay Resort is known for its excellent service and amenities. Guests can choose from spacious one-bedroom accommodations in various styles, with each suite providing a private balcony with ocean views, modern kitchens, and beach-inspired décor. The resort provides multiple indoor and outdoor pools (including a rooftop pool), kiddie pools, lazy rivers, a poolside tiki bar, and multiple dining options, which includes a free complementary breakfast.

Distance from Apache Pier: 13 min (5.2 miles)