I've been to a lot of beach towns, but Myrtle Beach is one of the best for the younger crowd. Everyone is friendly and people actually talk to other people, unlike most beaches.
Myrtle Beach rocks! I love the amusement parks and attractions, and especially the hotels.
Wayfarer Motel in Myrtle Beach … Last year during senior week 2007. Me and about four of my friends stayed in one of the three-bedroom suites! It was very affordable and a great place to stay! The rooms were nice. The only thing is we would usually need towels before they did their rounds, so we would have to go and get them! But we are going to stay there for Black Bike Week 2008! I can't wait!
Charleston's NotSo Hostel in Charleston … I also thoroughly enjoyed my time spent here. I planned on staying only one night, but ended up staying three! Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help you out (thanks for the blanket for the outdoor movie!). Common spaces were comfy and conducive to meeting people, and clean too. I wouldn't wander alone at night around the neighbourhood, but that's pretty typical. And hey, free internet. All in all, I definitely recommend this place. Good times!
Wayfarer Motel in Myrtle Beach … I have stayed at this hotel several times. I like the location of the hotel and the rooms were clean. The rates are very inexpensive.
Charleston's NotSo Hostel in Charleston … I have stayed at this hostel three times, with friends and with my family. I can offer no better comment than to say I was comfortable with my daughter staying there. The area requires one to be aware, but what city does not? The staff are cheery and helpful, and there are not a lot of silly rules. All in all a great place.
Wayfarer Motel in Myrtle Beach … The Wayfarer was what I expected for what we paid. If you are on a very tight budget but you want to experience Myrtle Beach, this is the way to go. Bring your own soaps, shampoos, food, etc because this is shelter without the frills. I liked that the man at the front desk asked not how many people would be staying in the room, as they typically do in hotels, but how many beds we'd need. We paid accordingly. It was a bit shabby, but again, it is the best deal you are going to find so close to the beach. You walk right across the road to the ocean, you have a view of the ocean from the deck that circles all of the rooms on the upper level. My only complant was that there was partying outside my door all night (and, it seemed, some small-scale drug deals too) but again, this is what one should expect at such a place. Bottom line..don't stay there with kids, but it is a great place for young people on a tight budget to stay. I thought it was great that we had a fridge and stove in our…
Wayfarer Motel in Myrtle Beach … I stayed the night with some friends here and it rocked. It's so inexpensive and you don't have to be all 25 to check in!!
Charleston's NotSo Hostel in Charleston … Location -- Very well located if you have a car. You'll need to do a bit of walking if you don't have a car. Neighborhood -- Average city neighborhood, with a mix of college students and locals. Some areas of the neighborhood are rundown, but I wouldn't worry about it. I walked down the streets at 2 a.m. and felt relatively safe. Parking -- They have off-street parking, but you're not likely to get a space during tourist season. There are on-street parking options in the neighborhood. Cuba Room -- Comfortable beds! A little stuffy, but there were ceiling fans. Bathroom -- Fairly clean for a hostel bathroom. Guests -- Some were friendly, some weren't. Kitchens -- Fairly clean and seemed to have all the appliances and whatnot that you would need to cook. I will probably stay there again and would recommend it to friends.
Charleston's NotSo Hostel in Charleston … Great place to stay. Very casual attitude, but nonetheless, secure with pleasant and obliging staff. Great lockers! Comfortable beds! It seems all dorms are co-ed. Bathrooms and Kitchens are cleaned daily -- pity some guests do not respect this and follow the example. It certainly is the place I would have no hesitation in recommending to travelers -- and would stay again when in the area.
Wayfarer Motel in Myrtle Beach … I have stayed at the Wayfarer for Black Bike Week in May 2002 and 2003, and will probably stay there in 2007 too. Although other patrons made statements about the staff being rude, I didn't experience that at all. The first year, my travel agent booked me there by mistake, but it turned out to be a good location. (I thought I was booking the Southside of the beach). The Southside is quiet and where all the happenings are (the strip), but the Northside is loud and where the loud folks cruise all night long! It was cool, though, because I'm used to that scene. In 2002, the ladies where actually friendly. (People usually treat you the way you treat them!) They checked on me and my girls often and changed the linen daily. They even gave us some colored cloths for our faces (make-up) as well as clean white ones for body wash (of course your Mama always taught you to take your own towels!). In 2003, when Rocky was there, he wasn't the friendliest person, but I think thats just him, but he…
Wayfarer Motel in Myrtle Beach … I stayed at this hotel grad week 2007 and i thought it was very nice. I paid a small amount of money and it really wasnt all that bad. It was right across from the beach, and only a couple blocks from the strip. we walked everywhere we went. My friends and I were able to sit outside one a nice quiet nite with no trouble. It was actually quite nice to watch the intersting people that walked by. All together it was a great experience.
Wayfarer Motel in Myrtle Beach … I stayed here for a week in September 2003. I was travelling by myself and was happy to get a private room. The decor and furniture were like a bad flashback from the 70's, but it was clean and comfortable. Except for check-in and check-out I never even saw the staff during my stay. Towels and linens were NOT changed daily, which is typical. The outside common areas were a bit on the skanky side. Under one stairwell was a moldy old cot stuck to the corner with cobwebs, and someone left dirty dishes and a coffee mug there for days. The good thing about this hostel is that it is SO close to the beach. There's even a decent little Thai restaurant and a thrift store up the street. If you're just looking for a place to sleep without all the frills, it's not a bad place.
Wayfarer Motel in Myrtle Beach … This is not really a hostel in any way, shape, or form. It is almost entirely a motel so I don't know why it's listed here. Anyway, the rooms were comfortable and clean and the rates are good, but the staff was not very friendly. The only time I saw them was when I checked in. They were not there any other time, not even at check out. I had to call the owner at home and she told me to leave the key in my room. But if you are on a tight budget, this place will do.
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