Description: Camelot by the Sea purports to be the only theme resort hotel along the Myrtle Beach strand. The resort is loosely based on the exterior of Hollywood’s version of a European castle, and some staff appear in period costumes. The truly remarkable feature of this resort is that every suite is oceanfront with its own personal balcony overlooking the ocean. This resort is one of the five fine resorts operated by the Patricia Group at Myrtle Beach.
It is owned by the Patricia Resorts and is indeed a fine place to stay. We checked in and were given a discounted rate of $168 per night for a one room apartment with two queen sized beds and a sleeper overlooking the front beach. The mini suite boasted a nicely furnished kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. Our one bedroom suite had a modern spacious bathroom and sitting room. The sitting room led to the balcony overlooking the pool and the ocean. The balcony feature was worth the price of the room as the moonlit, roaring ocean was an integral part of the experience. We also enjoyed the two TVs hooked up to a cable service with free HBO.
For the money this was indeed a nice place to stay. An extra bonus was being able to drive directly to the sixth floor, park, and unpack right outside our assigned room. Local calls were free and a USA Today was provided daily.
Amenities in the larger rooms include a dishwasher, washer, and dryer. One bedroom suite patrons have access to a coin operated laundry service. The swimming pool is a complex of pools which includes an indoor and outdoor pool, two large spas, a tot’s pool, and an enclosed circular 200 foot long moving river which is a big favorite for children of all ages. The maximum depth of any pool is only 5 feet so there is no diving, but the pools’ waters are as clean as can be expected for a complex right on the front beach. There is a convenient walkway to the beach with fresh water showers available to cleanup after an ocean swim. The hotel also has an excellent fitness center. All of the Patricia Resorts offer golf packages to 115 golf courses with discounts ranging between 10 and 20% off daily green fees.
The staff is very professional and quick to offer help in making sure guests are able to take advantage of nearby attractions and surprisingly good places to eat. Tip: Eat superb seafood at the Sea Captain’s House Restaurant at 3000 N Ocean Boulevard only ten blocks away.
The high season starts on the Fourth of July and runs for a solid three months. It is advisable to make advance reservations wherever possible.
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