Island Vista, for beachside tranquility

The only oceanfront hotel for nearly a mile (1.6km) on either side, Island Vista’s privileged position in and of itself is enough to instill a bit of tranquility – neighborless beach resorts are hard to come by in Myrtle Beach. A plethora of spa services are available in the 171-room resort’s Oceanfront Cabana, including Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi, Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue, and couples’ treatments, and you can kick off your slow decompression in the hotel’s lazy river beforehand. Afterward, retire to your spacious suite, which can range from 1- to 4-bedrooms, splashed out in soothing Tropical British West Indies flair.