Suite, Oceanfront

This suite faces the ocean, so your view is of the beach and the Atlantic rather than the parking or resort side. Dunes Village Resort sits directly on the sand, and the shoreline is about a 1–2 minute walk away.

The suite is 699 sq. ft. and sleeps up to 6 guests. One of the sleeping spots is a queen-size sofa bed in the sitting area, with additional sleeping arrangements for families or small groups. The suite has a sitting area and a wardrobe or closet, so a group has room to spread out.

Yes. The suite has a full kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, ice maker, stovetop, oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher and a coffee/tea maker. Cookware, dishware and utensils are provided. This makes it practical for breakfasts, snacks and simple family meals, especially on a longer stay.

The bathroom has a shower/bathtub combination, towels, free toiletries and a hair dryer. The suite also has wheelchair-width doorways and is reached via exterior corridors.

The suite offers wheelchair accessibility with wheelchair-width doorways, and rooms are reached via exterior corridors. The resort also has a lift (elevator) and facilities for disabled guests.

Yes. Water park access is included in the cost of your stay. The resort has two indoor water parks of roughly 30,000 sq ft combined, with slides, a kids zone, lazy rivers, a lap pool and a teen pool. There is also a seasonal outdoor oceanfront pool deck with a lazy river. Water parks and pools are open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The indoor parks are heated and fully enclosed from November 22 to April 30. Slide height minimums are 4 feet for the Palms Speed Slide and 3 feet for the Palms Corkscrew Slide.

There is no room service, but the resort has four on-site dining options: Admiral's Room (breakfast buffet), Captain's Café (lunch and dinner, with takeout), Perk's Up Coffee Shop (Starbucks coffee) and the oceanfront Cabana Tiki Bar. Captain's Café serves daily from 11:00 am, and takeout is available by calling extension 4027. The kitchenette in your suite also lets you prepare your own meals.

It suits families and groups best, since it sleeps six and has a kitchenette, sitting area and free Wi-Fi. Dunes Village describes itself as a family resort, with water park access included and a Dunes Village Kids Club. Quiet time in public areas starts at 11pm. The resort is smoke-free and does not accept pets. Couples who want a pampering break can book the on-site Lost in Serenity Spa, which operates Monday through Saturday by advance reservation.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests must be 21 or older to check in, and the card holder must present the matching card and ID. A refundable $50 damage deposit is taken by credit card, and cash is not accepted. A mandatory resort fee is charged at the property in addition to the room rate. Guest parking is complimentary and located across the street from the resort. Trailers cannot be accommodated in the on-site parking area.

Broadway at the Beach is about 2.6–2.9 miles away, roughly a 4–5 minute drive. Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is about 5.5–7.5 miles from the resort, roughly a 15–19 minute drive.