Marina Inn at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach Reviewed in 2025

What to Do

If we were to guess, we’d imagine you had the beach in mind while planning your trip to Myrtle Beach, and this resort certainly delivers on that front. While this resort may not be located right on the beach, you can still enjoy many of the same perks of many competing beachfront resorts in the area.

The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes sits about a mile and a half inland but owns a beautiful stretch of private beach where guests can shuttle to and from throughout the day. Access to this private beach also includes the complimentary use of provided beach umbrellas, chairs and towels, showers, a changing room, and full facilities.

Additionally, the resort partners with a local watersports company, Myrtle Beach Watersports, to offer Jet Ski and pontoon boat rentals to guests. These seem to be all the offerings in terms of watersports – we were admittedly a little underwhelmed with the lack of paddle boards, kayaks, snorkeling gear, etc.

Once you’ve had your fill relaxing at the beach, you can head back to the resort grounds to do some more relaxing there. The resort features an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as a number of in-room spa services in lieu of an on-site spa.

If you’re more of an active vacationer, there are plenty of ways to get moving while enjoying the beautiful South Carolina scenery. The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes features a par 72 golf course at Grande, which showcases seven holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway. While games of golf are not included in the price of your stay, the resort does offer several packages that cater to golf lovers that are worth checking out.

Tennis seems to be of great importance at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, with a semi-private tennis club that features 10 Har-Tru clay courts, 8 lighted courts, and a fully stocked pro shop. The 5,000-square-foot facility caters to a broad scope of players, providing a fitness center, racket and ball machine rentals, and tennis instruction and programs for all ages and abilities. We should note that the use of tennis facilities and services are at additional cost.

What to Eat & Drink

While the food options aren’t plentiful at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, what they do offer provides more than enough flavor and sustenance to fuel your beach getaway.

WaterScapes Restaurant

Waterscapes is an indoor/outdoor casual dining spot featuring fresh, local cuisine. This spot is one of the few family-friendly restaurants at the resort, offering a kid’s menu. Open daily for breakfast from 6:30 am  – 11:30 am.

Reflections Bar & Cafe

Reflections Bar offers a casual dining experience, with a menu that features specialty drinks, a wide selection of beer and wine, as well as lunch and dinner food options. Indoor and outdoor dining available when weather permits; open daily 11:30 am – 9:00 pm.

The sister breakfast spot, Reflections Cafe, is located in the lobby. They offer Starbucks Coffee and grab-and-go breakfast options for when you don’t have time for the sit down meal at WaterScapes. Open daily from 7:00 am  – 11:00 am.

Anchor Cafe

The Anchor Cafe is a casual dining local favorite that is known for its scenic location and sunset views. The menu features a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and burgers, making for a great stop on your way to or from the beach for a quick bite. Open seasonally from April – September.

Pool & Beach Service

Food and beverages are available at the Pool Bar as well as the Oceanfront Beach Club, which offers light dining, beer, and wine. Both the pool bar and the Beach Club are only open seasonally from April – September.

Room Guide

The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is a fairly large resort featuring 6600 acres and 200 guest rooms – each outfitted with comfortable linens, elegant decor, and practical, luxurious amenities.

Grande Guest Room

The Grande Guest Room is basically what you would expect of your average double bed or single king hotel room. These 435 square feet rooms feature a balcony that overlooks the pool and marina or waterway and golf course. Bathrooms feature a shower but no tub.

Studio & Studio Deluxe Suite

The Studio and Studio Deluxe Suites offer your choice of a king bed or 2 queen beds to accommodate up to 4 people. A private balcony features scenic views. These spacious 470 square feet mini-suites are a slight elevation from the Grande Guest Rooms, featuring a wet bar, mini fridge, microwave & sink. A limited number of these comfortable Myrtle Beach suites even feature your own personal fireplace.

The Studio Deluxe Suite offers the same great perks and more. These rooms cater a bit more to honeymooners and couples, featuring a single king-sized bed facing a fireplace, an upgraded bathroom with a Jacuzzi jetted whirlpool bath, and an upgraded wrap-around balcony.

Mediterranean Club Suite

The Mediterranean Club Suite is a slightly more spacious 680-square-foot suite for solo travelers or couples with a comfortable king bed and a fully equipped kitchen. These rooms come equipped with a fireplace and balcony, as well as a separate sitting area with sleeper sofa. These rooms can accommodate up to 4 people.

Two Bedroom Suite & Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite

The Two Bedroom Suite and Deluxe Suites are reminiscent of a luxury condo, providing over 1,200 square feet of space, including 1 king in one bedroom, 2 queens in the second bedroom, a fireplace, a full kitchen, a dining area, a living room with sleeper sofa, two full baths, washer/dryer, and a balcony. These rooms can comfortably accommodate up to 8 people.

The Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite Features the same amenities with some elevated additions. In the deluxe suite, both bedrooms are outfitted with a king bed, and the suite also features a wrap-around balcony.

Three Bedroom Suite

Similarly reminiscent of a luxury condo, the Three Bedroom Suite spans a massive 1,800-2,600 square feet. This suite comes with a choice of 1 king & 2 queens OR 2 kings & 2 queens. The Three Bedroom Suite features a fireplace, full kitchen, dining area, living room with sleeper sofa, two full baths, washer/dryer, private balcony, and more. This suite comfortably accommodates anywhere from 6-10 people.

Four Bedroom Penthouse Suite

For those traveling with large groups or simply seeking the pinnacle of luxury, the 3,300 square foot Four Bedroom Penthouse Suite. This suite features four king bedrooms and a private wrap-around balcony. The master suite comes equipped with a fireplace and a Jacuzzi jetted whirlpool bath. This deluxe Myrtle Beach hotel suite can comfortably accommodate up to 9 occupants.

Special Experiences

The Marina Inn itself is a bit low on special experiences, but luckily, the resort is centrally located in Myrtle Beach, close to many attractions, bars, and nightlife.

We did find the Wine Tasting Package offered at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes to be really intriguing, especially for a couple’s getaway or a girls’ weekend. The package includes luxury accommodations at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes and a wine tasting at Duplin Winery – which comes with a South Carolina-style gift basket including a bottle of select wine from Duplin, a wine stopper, bottle opener, Muscadine, and Pineapple & Habanero Salsa and crackers.