
Dunes Village Resort
Best for families who want included water-park access, direct beach access, and multiple on-site dining options.
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Dunes Village Resort is an oceanfront, family-focused Myrtle Beach resort with indoor water parks, on-site restaurants, and a full-service spa. Landings Apartments Longs - Waterway Hills is a small apartment-style property in Longs, SC, aimed at travelers who want self-catering space and easy access to outlets and Myrtle Beach without being on the beach.
Updated · about 8.1 km apart

Best for families who want included water-park access, direct beach access, and multiple on-site dining options.

Best for travelers who want apartment-style space, a kitchen, and free self-parking while staying inland near Myrtle Beach attractions.
When Dunes Village Resort wins: choose Dunes Village if your priority is direct beach access, multiple pools and indoor water parks included with your stay, kid-focused activities, and on-site dining and a spa.
When Landings Apartments Longs - Waterway Hills wins: pick Landings Apartments if you need a small apartment with a kitchen, limited onsite fees, and a location closer to Tanger Outlets and inland attractions — and you don’t need to be on the beach.
Bottom line: Dunes Village is the obvious pick for a beach-and-park family vacation; Landings Apartments is a practical, simpler apartment option for travelers who want self-catering lodging and nearby outlet shopping while keeping a short drive to the Myrtle Beach shoreline.
| Category | Dunes Village Resort | Landings Apartments Longs Waterway Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large oceanfront family resort with active, kid-focused amenities | Small apartment property with basic, self-catering units |
| Location | On the Myrtle Beach shoreline (direct beach access) | Inland in Longs, a short drive from Myrtle Beach and Tanger Outlets |
| Size | About 495 accommodations; large resort complex | 5 individually decorated guestrooms (apartments) |
| Ages | All ages; family-oriented with kids’ club and children’s pools | All ages; apartment-style stays (not adults-only) |
| Pools & water features | Two indoor water parks, outdoor oceanfront pool deck with lazy river, children’s pool, indoor slides | Seasonal outdoor pool |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues (Admiral’s Room, Captain’s Café, Perk’s Up, Cabana Tiki Bar, Pool Side Grill) | No on-site restaurants listed; self-catering kitchens in apartments |
| Spa & fitness | Lost in Serenity Spa (Mon–Sat) and 24-hour fitness center | 24-hour fitness facilities listed; no spa published |
| Known for | Indoor water parks + included water-park access and direct beach access | Apartment units with kitchens and free self-parking; near Tanger Outlets |
| Parking | Complimentary guest parking across the street | Free self parking (limited spaces); uncovered parking |
| Distance between properties | Located on North Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach | |
Dunes Village Resort sits directly on the Myrtle Beach shoreline with immediate beach access.
Choose Dunes Village for easy beach days and quick access to central Myrtle Beach attractions.
Landings Apartments Longs - Waterway Hills is inland in Longs, a short drive from Myrtle Beach beaches and shopping.
Pick Landings Apartments if you want lower-key, inland lodging with convenient access to outlet shopping and a short drive to the beach.
Dunes Village offers a range of oceanfront rooms and multi-bedroom suites sized for families.
Dunes Village provides larger variety and family-sized rooms with ocean views; good if you need hotel conveniences and choices.
Landings Apartments lists Apartment (2 Bedrooms) units with kitchens for self-catering stays.
Landings is best when you want a simple apartment with a kitchen rather than full hotel services.
Dunes Village has several on-site dining venues covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and poolside drinks.
Dunes Village gives you multiple convenient on-site meal options for families and pool days.
Landings Apartments relies on apartment kitchens and nearby restaurants for meals.
Landings is suitable if you prefer to cook or eat out off-site rather than rely on hotel dining.
Dunes Village’s signature amenity is its water-park complex and oceanfront pool areas.
If included water-park access and beachfront pools are core to your trip, Dunes Village is the clear choice.
Landings Apartments has a seasonal outdoor pool listed among amenities.
Landings offers a simple seasonal pool but not the water-park or beach experience of Dunes Village.
Dunes Village combines a full-service spa with fitness and family entertainment.
Dunes Village is better for guests who want spa services, fitness access, and family leisure options in one property.
Landings provides basic fitness facilities and a simple on-site leisure setup.
Landings is functional for workouts and low-key evenings, but not for spa treatments or resort nightlife.

Dunes Village — included access to indoor water parks, slides, lazy rivers, and oceanfront pools.

Landings Apartments — 2-bedroom apartments with kitchens let you prepare meals and keep costs down.

Dunes Village — steps from the Myrtle Beach shoreline and beachfront activities.

Landings Apartments — small property with free self-parking and close proximity to Tanger Outlets.
Dunes Village — it has two indoor water parks, a children’s pool, playground and a kids’ club (surcharge); water-park access is included with your stay.
Dunes Village includes water-park access with the room but does not operate as an all-inclusive — meals are paid separately. Landings Apartments does not list included meals or park access; units have kitchens for self-catering.
Yes — the apartment property in Longs is inland about 8.1 km (5 miles) from the Myrtle Beach shoreline where Dunes Village sits; travel is a short drive.
No — Landings Apartments is not adults-only and is an inland property; it is not listed as beachfront.
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