15 Hotels in Myrtle Beach with the Best Lazy Rivers

  By  Shelbi Ankiewicz

One of the best things about being on vacation is convenience. When you visit Myrtle Beach, you’re already at The Beach. Many, if not all, of our hotels and resorts are directly off the beach making it easy access to get to and from. However, not everyone is a fan of the ocean. Or, even if you are an avid beach lover, it’s nice to take a break from the saltiness and the hot sun and spend some time at your hotel.

We’ve rounded up 15 hotels in Myrtle Beach with turquoise-colored lazy rivers, the perfect amenity for laying back and relaxing while on vacation. Some of them are indoors, others outside, some heated and a few of them even have surprises that are planted throughout the ride. These hotels make your stay convenient and enjoyable with access to everything on the property during your stay.

 

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Avista Resort lazy river
1. Avista Resort
300 N. Ocean Blvd. North Myrtle Beach

Avista has a large outdoor lazy river that is alongside two pools and a kiddie pool. The outdoor amenities are not heated. They also offer an indoor lazy river for those looking to hide from the sun. Their hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

beach colony resort lazy river family
2. Beach Colony Resort
5308 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

Beach Colony has an outdoor lazy river for guests to use while floating on their bright yellow inner tubes. It’s in a perfect location for users to still enjoy the sun and grab a tan while being “lazy”!

beach cove lazy river
3. Beach Cove Resort
4800 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach 

Enjoy this resort's 350-foot lazy river located outside. You can lay down and relax while cruising the water but be prepared for a little surprise – you might get splashed with buckets of water to help you cool down.

Girl in pink bathing suit standing a bottom of waterslide with arms raised
4. Caribbean Resort & Villas
3000 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

The Caribbean Resort & Villas offers an outdoor lazy river with direct access to the beach. There’s also a mini water park, hot tubs, and a Jamaican pool deck for guests.

5. Captain’s Quarters Resort
901 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

Captain’s has a cozy 150-foot outdoor lazy river for guests to hang out under the sun. This water amenity, however, is seasonal, so be sure to plan your trip accordingly.

6. Crown Reef Resort
2913 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

This resort features a 575-foot lazy river that’s at the central tower of the property. Although they have a river that’s perfect for relaxing, you may also enjoy their various waterslides, whirlpools, hot tubs, and more.

Courtyard Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Lazy River
7. Courtyard Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
2006 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

Here visitors can find a lazy river located outside that’s heated during the cold season. Towels are provided for guests, and they also have heated water slides and a pool to enjoy.

dayton house lazy river
8. Dayton House Resort
2400 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

Lazy rivers serve to provide relaxation but adding a little fun to the mix never hurts anybody. Dayton has an outdoor lazy river that has jets, streams, and other fun water toys that you experience as you are tubing. The water amenities are open from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. daily.

9. Grande Shores Resort
201 77th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach

To add some variety, Grande Shores has two outdoor lazy rivers for guests to use for relaxation. Their indoor attractions are heated year-round, whereas outdoor pools are only heated during the cold months.

Hotel Blue Lazy River
10. Hotel BLUE
705 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

Priding themselves on their indoor lazy river and whirlpool, Hotel BLUE believes these amenities are the perfect activities for achieving relaxation. You can also take a dip into the pool which has a swim-up bar to enjoy drinks while hanging out with family or friends.

Landmark Resort Lazy River
11. Landmark Resort
1501 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

Landmark offers many different water attractions for their guests to enjoy. The first one is the 300-foot indoor lazy river, then the 300-foot outside lazy river which is heated in the colder months. They even offer a “kiddie lazy river” for young ones to enjoy and splash around under fountains. *Lazy rivers are only for main building guests. *

12. North Beach Resort & Villas
100 North Beach Blvd. North Myrtle Beach

An outdoor lazy river is located in between the North Beach Resort's two buildings. It’s the perfect place to go and relax after visiting the resort's on-site spa!

Paradise Resort Myrtle Beach Lazy River
13. Paradise Resort
2201 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

Paradise Resort keeps the floating fun going rain or shine with an indoor lazy river. Guests can also enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs and an oceanfront pool deck, making it a convenient choice for families who want plenty of water amenities throughout their stay.

14. Prince Resort
3500 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach 

This resort has two towers with different water attractions. Tower 2 houses the lazy river, a rooftop swimming pool, and two hot tubs. Water amenities are open from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

seawatch resort lazy river
15. Sea Watch Resort
161 Seawatch Dr., Myrtle Beach

Here you can enjoy two 225-foot lazy rivers that line right next to the beach access so you can enjoy the view of the waves while you lounge. Sea Watch also offers 10 hot tubs for extra relaxation.

seaside resort lazy river
16. Seaside Resort
2301 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach 

Offering a seasonally heated indoor lazy river, the Seaside Resort offers this and four other water attractions both inside and outside.

Shelbi Ankiewicz
Shelbi Ankiewicz is a senior at Coastal Carolina University studying communication, journalism, and intercultural studies. She is originally from Montgomery, Alabama, but has resided in Myrtle Beach for 14 years. She is the Editor-in-Chief of CCU's student newspaper, The Chanticleer, and is a member of a two-year leadership program called the Wall Fellows. Shelbi enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling to major cities in the SouthEast, and attending concerts. In her free time you can find her hanging out with her frenchton bulldog, Oma, or visiting the local trails Myrtle Beach has to offer.