Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort at Grande Dunes  

The sprawling Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes sits about 6 miles northeast along the coast from downtown Myrtle Beach. Guests have access to numerous pools (indoor and outdoor, heated and unheated) and the beach — basically everything you and your brood could need for a relaxing week by the sea. When you’re not lounging in the sun, rooms offer a comfortable respite, with pillow-top mattresses, marble bathrooms and Bath & Body Works toiletries. The hotel receives accolades for service and cleanliness as well. Though some noted this massive resort could use a facelift, recent guests recommended requesting an oceanfront room to fully take advantage of the hotel’s prime location.