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There are many hotels and resorts in Myrtle Beach, and narrowing down where to stay can sometimes feel like a grueling task. We’re here to make it easy for you. Kingston Resorts has everything travelers need and more when visiting one of the East Coast’s best beach towns. Recently having gone under a $65 million renovation, Kingston Resorts is modern and chic while still having that classic humble Southern charm. Here are 10 reasons to book Kingston Resorts for any upcoming Myrtle Beach getaway.
Kingston Resorts is right on the beach.
For visitors traveling to Myrtle Beach, it’s inarguable that staying directly on the beach is ideal. At Kingston Resorts, the sand is literally at your doorstep. Travelers can step out onto the sandy shores of South Carolina’s best beach, enjoy the sound of the waves each morning as coffee is sipped, and even enjoy dinner at Embassy Suite’s Coastal Grill & Bar out on the patio with the ocean in perfect view.
Wine and cheese in a hotel room.
There’s nothing like that Southern charm, and it is exemplified to the maximum at Kingston Resorts. The staff is friendly and easy to strike up a conversation with. Their laid-back, humble, and approachable attitude will remind visitors that there are indeed good people in this world, and many of them can be found at Kingston Resorts.
Lobby at Embassy Suites, Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach.
At Kingston Resorts, pop-ups and special events happen year-round, so expect some extra activity and entertainment when headed to this Myrtle Beach haven. Christmastime is especially great, and one of the best pop-ups is the Dolly-Day Holiday Pop-up at Embassy Suites. Skip Dollywood and the Dolly-Parton Nashville Bar, and come see Dolly-days featuring a live show with a Dolly Parton impersonator, a Sunday Dolly-inspired supper, Dolly-inspired cocktails, cookie decorating for kids in partnership with Duncan Hines, to name a few. The hotel fills up with pink Christmas decor in honor of our favorite country music star. This year, the Dolly-days pop-up runs through January 19th, 2023 (Dolly’s birthday), so there’s still time to snag a last-minute ticket to this Dolly-tastic spectacle for a winter getaway in Myrtle Beach!
South Carolina breakfast at Kingston Resorts
For travelers looking for a range of options when it comes to dining, Kingston Resorts has them all. Try Embassy Suite’s Coastal Grill & Bar and enjoy Bronzed Grouper and Wood-Fired Pizzas. Head to Café Amalfi to be transported to Positano while enjoying Cherrystone Clams Casino and Crab-Stuffed Cod. Myrtle Beach is a seaside town, after all, and Kingston Resorts offers great seafood dishes across its several eateries. Most excitingly, Black Drum Brewing is scheduled to open in the next coming months, where visitors can sip on local craft beer and even enjoy live music on Saturday nights.
Wet Whistle Pool Bar
Who doesn’t love sipping a drink poolside when in a tropical destination? Wet Whistle at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort is the best waterfront bar in town. Try some local canned beer, Dirty Myrtle, from nearby New South Brewing. Sip on a spritz before taking a dip in the pool. Go fruity with a rum punch or a piña colada. Whatever visitors choose to order, somehow, the drinks just taste better when taking in those sweet views of the Atlantic Ocean.
A very festive room at Embassy Suites in Myrtle Beach
Kingston Resorts encompasses several hotels and accommodations. Choose from the Embassy Suites Resort, Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, Kingston Condos & Villas, Royale Palms Condominium, and Kingston Residences. All of these are great options and give visitors a range from staying in a hotel to staying in a more house-like accommodation.
Bike rentals at Kingston Resorts
Because Kingston Resorts is so huge, to best ensure that visitors get to properly explore the entirety of this spectacular space, bike rentals from 78Fitness are available for all guests. Ride around and hit several spots in this mini Myrtle Beach metropolis, making many pits-tops along the way. Bike-riding is a great way to exercise while exploring, and above all, it’s super fun and scenic. If biking around doesn’t sound exciting, an easy alternative to get around is by riding the free shuttle.
Drinks by the pool at Hilton in Myrtle Beach
Despite the salty ocean within arm’s reach of Kingston Resorts, some folks might opt for the pool instead. Lucky for them, Kingston Resorts has no shortage of fantastic swimming pools, with some having options for food and drink right on deck. The best part is there are cabanas available for rental, so small groups or solo travelers can ensure the ultimate sense of comfort and privacy.
Waterpark View From Above
Myrtle Beach has plenty of attractions, and one of the best is Currents Waterparks at Kingston Resorts. Stay cool in the Myrtle Beach sun by splashing around on one of the many slides. There is even a waterpark specifically for the younger kiddos to ensure family fun. For ultimate relaxation, there’s a hot tub, and there will soon be 28 cabanas and six hammocks for proper unwinding.
Spa 33 at Kingston Resorts, Myrtle Beach
For a truly pampering experience, Spa33 at Kingston Resorts covers all the bases. Enjoy the relaxation of the spa’s atmosphere, stow away cellular devices in one of the lockers, and take a minute to chill out. It’s a vacation, after all. Go for a deep tissue massage, where therapeutic techniques are used to alleviate pain and relieve muscle tension. Opt for a signature facial where a spa therapist will customize the procedure based on skin type and personal needs. Spa33 also offers nail, hair, and waxing services, and they might even offer visitors a glass of vino while they relax!
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Surfside Beach, South Carolina
After a $7 million renovation, the Holiday Inn Oceanfront now welcomes guests to take in the sea views from one of the 133 rooms. The six-story property, just south of the entertainment and dining options in bustling Myrtle Beach, has an outdoor pool overlooking the beach, a hot tub, bar and fitness center. It’s also close to waterside piers, sports facilities, amusement parks and mini golf courses. Wildlife lovers won’t want to miss The Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk, a half-mile stroll along a boardwalk flanked by a natural saltwater estuary and home to eight restaurants with views of the natural landscape. Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach $149. 1601 N. Ocean Blvd., Surfside Beach, South Carolina, 29575. 843-238-5601, hisurfsidebeach.com.
Billed as the only resort destination in the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay includes a saltwater lagoon with views of the sunset.
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Billed as the only resort destination in the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay includes a saltwater lagoon with views of the sunset.
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Duck Key, Florida
Billed as the only resort destination in the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay is an oasis of water and land activities designed for guests to enjoy without leaving the property. The island’s on-site marina is a launching point for fishing and boating excursions, snorkeling on nearby reefs and sandbars, and private sunset cruises. The saltwater lagoon is the ideal spot for paddleboarding, kayaking and swimming with dolphins. Other activities include tennis, morning walking groups, yoga classes, working out in the 70,000-square-foot fitness center, swimming in one of several pools, relaxing at the spa and dining at one of the five restaurants. Pick from individual rooms or cottages, including spaces in an adults-only section, where a new rum bar has partnered with Papa’s Pilar Rum to offer tastings. Hawks Cay Resort. $569. 61 Hawks Cay Blvd., Duck Key, Florida, 33050. 888-395-5539, hawkscay.com.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
A property-wide, $65 million renovation has brought several changes to the Kingston Resorts, a beachside destination that’s two hotels in one: Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort and Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. One of the new attractions is the Black Drum Brewing restaurant, specializing in coastal concepts served amid nautical decor, high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Wet Whistle pool bar and Beachcombers eateries now have new looks and menus. A new pool and two waterparks opened in late August. As part of its family-friendly approach, the resort offers a variety of games for all ages, from cornhole to hula hoops, as well as arts and crafts, a playground, sand volleyball and golf packages at the 80 nearby courses. Kingston Resorts. $230. 9800 Queensway Blvd., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29572. 843-449-0006, kingstonresorts.com.
St. Pete Beach, Florida
The TradeWinds Island Resorts, which include the beachfront properties of Island Grand and the RumFish Beach Resort, recently wrapped a major expansion, adding 141 rooms, a new Mexican-themed restaurant and a beach zipline. The project brought the rooms total to 899, with the new spaces featuring one- and two-bedroom suites with complete kitchens. It also added two pools, a covered spa area and seaside bar. The three-story zipline now leads the amenities on site, joining the Aqua-Bana, a floating cabana that seats up to 10, and a water park with a new slide. Together, the two properties share 40 acres of sands along the Gulf of Mexico. Island Grand. $263. 5500 Gulf Blvd. RumFish Beach Resort. $229. 6000 Gulf Blvd. Both located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, 33706. 800-36-4016, tradewindsresort.com.
Relax with a spa treatment on the edge of Bermuda’s pink sands at the historic Hamilton Princess and Beach Club.
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Relax with a spa treatment on the edge of Bermuda’s pink sands at the historic Hamilton Princess and Beach Club.
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Hamilton, Bermuda
Those who want some history tossed into their beach getaway will find it in abundance on this island. Explore the gardens, battlements and dungeons of the 1870 Fort Hamilton overlooking the harbor. Other must-see sites are the Royal Naval Dockyard, King’s Square in St. George and the four UNESCO World Heritage forts: St. David’s Battery, Paget Fort, Smith’s Fort and Fort Cunningham. Ecotours that visit the zoo and aquarium highlight the island’s natural beauty and native creatures on land and sea. The historic Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, known as the “Pink Palace,” has been a magnet for famous guests since 1885 from Mark Twain to British royalty. Amenities include an infinity pool, four restaurants, a spa, tennis facilities and a beach club on the private cove of Sinky Bay with water hammocks, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkel boards and kids’ beach toys. Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. $880. 76 Pitts Bay Road, HM08, Bermuda. +1 441-295-3000, thehamiltonprincess.com.
The new Max Beach Resort features suites with views of the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway.
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The new Max Beach Resort features suites with views of the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Daytona Beach, Florida
Tucked onto the state’s east coastline are two options for a winter getaway. At the new 12-story Max Beach Resort, guests can check into short-term rentals with one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, each with views of the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway, outdoor living spaces and fully equipped kitchens. The property includes a saltwater pool, private cabanas, bike rentals, a rooftop fitness center and sunrise and sunset terraces where guests will find games, billiard tables and sweeping views of the sea. Nearby is the recently restored Art Deco Streamline Hotel, billed as “the birthplace of NASCAR” and decorated with an array of photos and mementos that recount NASCAR history. The 44 rooms, pool, fitness center and two restaurants sit on the famous AIA overlooking the Atlantic, so it’s a short stroll to the 23-mile stretch of sand, boardwalk and the 1,000-foot Daytona Beach pier. Keep the NASCAR theme going with a tour of the nearby Daytona International Speedway and a spin through the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. Max Beach Resort. $299. 1901 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, 32118. 386-999-2555, maxdaytona.com. Streamline Hotel. $138. 140 South Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, Florida 32118. 386-947-7470, streamlinehotel.com.
The glamorous spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Caribbean recently won its third consecutive five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for its exceptional service and experience.
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The glamorous spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Caribbean recently won its third consecutive five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for its exceptional service and experience.
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Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
The luxury, all-inclusive Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is a destination for its pristine beaches, chef-driven dining experiences and the spacious suites. But the resort’s crown jewel is the spa, which just received its third consecutive five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for its exceptional service and experience, making it one of six with that ranking in the country. The two-story, 89,000-square-foot space is as stunning as it is relaxing, designed to reflect the jungle and water of the Yucatan Peninsula by incorporating natural stone, plants and streams. Eight water features, including a polar pool, provide relaxing hydrotherapy options to enjoy after visiting the clay and ice rooms. Pamper yourself with signature treatments rooted in Mayan culture that utilize coffee, cacao, vanilla, gourds and local honey. Grand Velas Riviera Maya. $617. Carretera Cancun Tulum Km 62, Playa Del Carmen, 77710 Riviera Maya, Q.R., Mexico, 77710. 877-418-2963, rivieramaya.grandvelas.com.
