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Hotel Description

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beachfront Murrells Inlet hotel

On the beach

You'll find Murrells Inlet Beach and Surfside Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Murrells Inlet hotel. Garden City Beach and Myrtle Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Poolside dining

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the indoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. Enjoy the spa tub and unwind at the beach bar and poolside bar.

Condo, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Suite)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Condo, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 3 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Royal Garden Resort ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.7 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 2.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Royal Garden Resort

Everyone (2) Couples (1) Family (1)
4 out of 5
Could use an update ....

Posted by on May 31, 2021

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2 out of 5

Run down dirty condos

Pros: Ummm....not much really. It was fairly quiet, and close to the beach. But there really wasn't anything else within walking distance
Cons: Step 1 would be clean it! Everything, from the rooms to the common areas. Hire some more help; the ladies I spoke to in the laundry need it!
Location: It is close to the beach. But there really wasn't anything else within walking distance. The drive to Myrtle was longer than expected, over 30 minutes
It started off bad. We were late arrivals, but instead of the condo that sleeps 6 that we reserved, we were placed in a room with one double and 1 twin bed. Not even a couch large enough to sleep 1 person. They said there wasn't anything they could do about it, so I had to do a midnight run to WalMart to buy air mattresses. The room was filthy too! The pillow cases looked as if someone had used them to wipe makeup off. The sheets on the bed obviously were not changed. And it smelled! So, the next morning they did move me to another room. At least this one was clean, if more than a bit dated and dingy. Overall, the entire complex was dated and worn down. No AC in the elevators, which were quite slow and usually packed. The parking deck was poorly designed; much too tight. There were several closed calls trying to get in and out. And not enough spaces. I will say that, for the most part, the staff was OK. You had to take your dirty towels down to the front desk area to get clean ones (REALLY!!) and the ladies in the laundry were quite obviously overworked, but they were surprising pleasant.

Posted by , from NC on Aug 5, 2015

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3 out of 5

Condo needs deep cleaning.

Pros: The friendly staff. Right on the beach.
Cons: Cleaning
Location: Eight tenth of a mile to Garden City Pier. My teenager grandchildren love to walk to the pier, especially for ice cream.
Royal Gardens is a beautiful building. The outside staff keeps it looking very nice. the condo itself needs some deep cleaning. The plates around outlets were extremely dirty as well as grime build up on closet fixtures. There were no hangars in the closet. The ceiling fan in the master bedroom did not work. There was no ceiling fan in the living room/dining area. The scatter rugs were dirty. The parking was horrible. The spaces were narrow and the space between front row and back row was so small, pulling in and backing out was a 2-3 trial to get parked. All staff that we came in contact with was very professional, courteous, and friendly. I can't say I would not recommend this condo, but I would be cautious to see if deep cleaning had been done.

Posted by , from Georgia on Aug 4, 2015

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2 out of 5

Barely adequate hotel.

Only redeeming quality was oceanfront view nxt to beach. Ceiling tiles in bat groom I'll fitting and exposed pipes. Glad that I brought my own sheets. First evening I observed brown film floating in pool so I didn't allow my kids to swim in it. Had to deliver our dirty towels back to main floor in order to receive clean towels. Oven temp dial didn't work do had no idea what temp it was cooking. Overpriced for poor quality room.

Posted by , from lexington sc on Jul 27, 2015

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4 out of 5

Good Value. Needs some work though.

Let's face it, to find a good place at the beach for a decent price is almost impossible. Enter RGR. Okay the rooms need some upkeep. Some TLC you know. When the fan wobbles like it's going to fly off... So I get my tools out of the car. Tighten the blades and it's better. A note to management staff. HIRE someone to go from room to room and do inspections — does the light switch work, does the fan wobble, does the fridge smell?, Be proactive rather than wait for a complaint. Secondly. Dear condo owner. I know you don't want to spend money on the place. You most likely hate all renters in the first place. But, change out the mattresses every six months to a year. And don't be so cheap. The beds were worn out. But not having room service rapping on the door at 9 am is a bonus. However, clean towels must be gotten at the front desk between 10 and 2. And don't be late because the lady does not stick around! The parking lot is terrible. PRIUS cars and zip in and zip out... but seriously, who takes a PRIUS on a week vacation for a family of four. The parking is tight and the turns are hard. And there's nothing they can do about that. So be warned. The staff was fairly friendly. No one asked how my stay was when checking out though. Hmmm. Maybe they heard about the fan blades earlier? The beach is right there. RIGHT THERE. That's a wonderful thing. Over all. It's a nice enough place. You can't beat the price for the location. And if you are on the beach the majority of the time, well then, the mattresses aren't so bad.

Posted by , from Columbia SC on Sep 12, 2013

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1 out of 5

filthy, disgusting, broken

We stayed at the Royal Garden Resort for a weekend. The sofa bed was broken. About half the springs were missing so you could only sleep on one side. When we took the pillows off the sofa, the top of the bed was coated in crumbs, french fries, peanut shells and oreos and looked like they had been there for a long time. We tried to clean the sofa bed however the vacuum cleaner in the unit was broken and had pieces missing. By the time we found this the office was closed and nothing could be done. There were lots of dirty dishes and food coated utensils in the cabinets, including a full glass of wine. The bottom of the dishwasher was loaded with rotting, smelly food. One of the barstools had bread crusts shoved down the sides of the cushion. Overall, the condo was dirty, dumpy. and in great need of renovation. The snack bar that is in the hotel description was not open. We looked in and could tell that it hadn't been open in a long time. They were using it as a storage room. While we were there one of the elevators was broken and often elevator trips took 10 - 20 minutes. The two elevators that were working were not synced with each other so everyone pushed both buttons which caused the elevators to stop when the other elevator had all ready picked them up. The units are individuallly owned and there may be large differences in what you get but it's not worth risking to get the unit we were in #1004.

Posted by on Aug 10, 2009

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Renovations + Closures

This property will be closed from December 12 2022 to November 30 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).

 

Property Features

Royal Garden Resort offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A sauna, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Royal Garden Resort. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Murrells Inlet hotel.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Number of living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Separate dining area
  • Washer/dryer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Royal Garden Resort offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Murrells Inlet hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

  • In-room kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Private balcony
  • Separate bedroom
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Local calls (free)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Sand Bar - This beachfront bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 25

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Guests will receive lockbox information.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 65.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Resort Royal Garden
  • Royal Garden Murrells Inlet
  • Royal Garden Resort
  • Royal Garden Resort Murrells Inlet
  • Royal Resort Garden
  • Royal Garden Resort Hotel
  • Royal Garden Resort Murrells Inlet
  • Royal Garden Resort Hotel Murrells Inlet
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.