Caribbean Resort And Villas - Myrtle Beach, SC - Classic Family Resort With New Look

Located at 3000 North Ocean Boulevard, the Caribbean Resort and Villas offers beachfront amenities and accommodations close to Myrtle Beach's many tourist attractions. It is located north of down town Myrtle Beach and offers a reprieve from the traffic and congestion, while still being a short drive to the attractions. While the resort may be forty years old, it has recently gone through a $8 million renovation.

In addition to offering 1000 feet of beach and ocean access, the resort is packed full of water related amenities. There are two 200-foot lazy rivers one of which can be enclosed in the winter. The main pool deck consists of a fifty-foot, 48,000-gallon pool, kiddie pool, and children's splash deck and water park. The water park consists of a 60-foot water slide, children's "silly sub'' and hot tub. The resort is somewhat spread out with different towers and areas having their own private pools as well.

The resort is comprised of several different buildings that have been acquired or built over the resort's 40-year history. The entire resort offers 454 condos, suites and regular hotel rooms. There is large variety of rooms to suit all budgets and capacity requirements. Condos are offered in the Cayman, and Chelsea towers. Suites are located in the newly redesigned Dominican tower and standard guestrooms are available in the Jamaican building.

The Cayman Tower is the newest addition to the resort, opening on Jun 1st, 2008. The tower offers two, three and four bedroom oceanfront condos with some of the best accommodations on the resort. The condos offer a full kitchen with dishwasher, dishes and cookware. Large dining rooms, private balconies, high definition televisions and plenty of sleeping spots are all features in this tower. The Chelsea suites are actually located across Ocean Boulevard and offer a more private setting. The property offers two and three bedroom suites and has its own private swimming pool and hot tub. For those looking for more budget friendly rooms and the classic feel of a beach side motor lodge, the Jamaican property is for them. Also located across the street from the main resort guests staying at the Jamaican building have access to all of the resorts amenities. The Dominican tower has been completely renovated during the last few years and all of the two bedroom suites offer updated furniture, bedding and newly tiled bathrooms and kitchens.

The Sea Captain's House occupies a 1930's beach cottage and offers buffet or a la carte breakfasts, lunch and dinner with a lot of sea food and locale food offerings. The Island Grill is open from May to August serving guests hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, and soft drinks. The Pool Bar offers sandwiches, hamburgers and tropical drinks.

The resort does not allow smoking in any rooms, but smoking is permitted on the balconies. Also, guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is a variety of supervised children's activities both indoors and out and a weekly pizza night. The hotel can also arrange for golf trips and all guests have playing privileges at the private Dunes Golf Course.