Ocean Reef Resor Myrtle Beach Reviewed in 2025

What to Do

The Ocean Reef Resort is a family favorite, featuring lots of exciting activities for kids and plenty for parents as well. The resort has a waterpark on-site featuring a lazy river, outdoor pool deck, indoor pool, indoor and outdoor kids pools, splash zones, and water slides – all of which are heated year round. The resort is also located right on the beachfront, so a natural wave pool is just a few steps away.

When fingers get pruney, and kids get tired of the water, the resort also offers ping pong, volleyball, and shuffleboard, as well as giant chess & checkers. Parents can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, browse the gift shop, or utilize the onsite fitness center to stay on top of their health regimen.

What to Eat & Drink

While the food and beverage at Ocean Reef Resort may leave something to be desired in terms of variety, we were really pleased with the options that were available both in terms of taste and affordability.

Café du Port

Open exclusively for the most important meal of the day, Café du Port is a breakfast buffet restaurant situated right on the oceanfront. While breakfast is not included with your stay, it can be purchased for the duration of your stay at a very affordable rate. Hours at Café du Port are seasonal, so be sure to ask the concierge when you check-in.

Banana Boat Lounge

The Banana Boat Lounge is a casual poolside lunch spot where the whole family can grab a satisfying bite on their way to the on-site waterpark or beach. The Banana Boat Lounge is poolside, so casual attire is common and welcome – feel free to wear your flip-flops. Hours are seasonal.

Pool Bar

Every beachfront resort needs a solid poolside bar, and the Ocean Reef Resort does not disappoint. The bartenders are friendly, and the drinks are great. Hours are seasonal.

Room Guide

The Ocean Reef Resort offers a wide variety of rooms to accommodate different needs and various sized families. Every room comes standard with complimentary wifi, a hairdryer, an iron, and a safe.

We should note many reviews suggest that room upgrades can significantly enhance the overall experience, so this may be a place to splurge if your budget allows.

Basic Suites

The Basic Suites at the Ocean Reef Resort are exactly what you might expect of your average hotel room, featuring either a king-sized bed or a double queen layout. Even these more basic rooms come with a private oceanfront balcony, a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suite at the Ocean Reef Resort offers more than what you might expect of your average hotel room. These rooms have an enclosed bedroom with a king-sized bed as well as a sleeper sofa, with a beautiful ocean view from your private balcony. These units come equipped with a washer and dryer, efficiency-sized kitchen appliances, and basic cookware and dishware.

Efficiency Suites

The oceanfront Efficiency Suites are equipped with either one king bed and sleeper sofa or two queens and a sleeper sofa, comfortably accommodating up to 6 guests.

The room features a private oceanfront balcony, a small two-person table, and a coffee pot. These rooms come in standard or deluxe, with deluxe rooms offering efficiency kitchens, which are outfitted with a small refrigerator, small stove/oven, microwave, sink, and dishware.

Condos

The 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom condos at Ocean Reef Resort offer either ocean view or oceanfront locations, accommodating anywhere from 4 to 12 guests depending on your chosen layout.

Each bedroom and the living room are outfitted with their own televisions. These units feature a private balcony, a sleeper sofa, a washer and dryer, and full-sized kitchen appliances, including a microwave oven, a coffee pot, a toaster, a stove, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator with an ice maker. Basic cookware and dishware are also provided.

Special Experiences

The biggest selling point of the Ocean Reef Resort is the kid-friendly appeal at a reasonable price point. However, if you’re looking for more entertainment than the waterpark and beachfront have to offer, you may want to make room in your budget for a rental car or find a resort that’s a little closer to the action.

The Ocean Reef Resort is about a 20-minute drive from the Grand Strand, where you will find the boardwalk, Broadway at the Beach, the SkyWheel, and other Myrtle Beach must-sees. The slightly secluded location makes for a more peaceful time with your family, but you may have to work a little harder to make your way out of the resort.