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Garden City Inn

2.0 star property

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On the beach
Studio
Gazebo
View from room
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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1120 N Waccamaw Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
  • Place, Garden City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier at Garden City
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hudson's Surfside Flea Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(105 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio

Studio

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Murrells Inlet

A stay at Garden City Inn places you in the heart of Murrells Inlet, a 1-minute drive from Pier at Garden City and 9 minutes from Huntington Beach State Park. .This beach hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Myrtle Beach State Park and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from The Market Common.

What's nearby

  • Garden City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Surfside Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pier at Garden City - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hudson's Surfside Flea Market - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Myrtle Beach State Park - 9 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Garden City Pavilion Arcade & GiGi's Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Conch Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sara J's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Garden City Inn

Oceanfront with outdoor pool, near Pier at Garden City
Garden City Inn offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Garden City Inn.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Games
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 65.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay (for guests under 22 years old)
  • Resort fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 65.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 65.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Garden City Inn Murrells Inlet
Garden City Inn
Garden City Murrells Inlet
Garden City Inn Hotel
Garden City Inn Murrells Inlet
Garden City Inn Hotel Murrells Inlet

Reviews

Garden City Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 854 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 854 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 854 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 854 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 854 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul, ETNA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Guy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice location, great access to beach, our room was not we expected it was a dump not clean no elevator, you have carry every up stairs does not good at all I checked out two days early the site said it had been reviewed great but it not at all! I look some else stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Travelled with family
Nice that it was oceanfront. It is an older property and it looks like they try to keep as clean as best as they can. There was (dog?) poop outside of our door two mornings. Most likely will never stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean! Great lobby service at check-in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Colette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff was NOT friendly. She did not share times the pool was open, where to get ice, or the fact that there was NO ELEVATOR and we were in the 4th floor!! The room was fine. Beds were comfortable & shower was decent. AC worked well. Location is excellent. But, the ice machine did not work the ENTIRE time we were there in a July heat wave. There was a cockroach in the pool area & on our balcony the last night. And someone let their dog poop on the second story landing & did not clean it up the day we were checking out. I DO NOT recommend this motel at all, unless you have absolutely no other options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service

Here are my pros and cons

Checkin was slow. Apparently a family owned business. Overall the room was clean but the ceiling had a lot of water damage. The bathroom floor was especially dirty looking. The good points: We could open the sliding glass doors directly to the pool and the ocean front. That was the main advantage to this hotel. Restaurants were convenient by car as well. The mattresses were very good. Even at peak season I felt the price point was high for the size and comfort level of this establishment. $25-$50 less would have been closer. Would I go back? Maybe, maybe not. In off season, I would try for something nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Toilet started running on the last day I reported when we checked out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the best thing about this property is the STAFF!! from day 1, they were helpful,kind ,friendly.all you have to do is ask and they will do the very best to accommodate. 2nd. The view and distance from the beach is perfect!. 3rd. This is not best hotel BUT, for the price and experience of the beach and again the STAFF , it is great. Some are to critical to judge rooms with minor issues. Be fair in the judgement and welcome yourself to a nice quiet small hotel with a great view and waterfront. We will be back..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edward K

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay however the 2nd floor has nor been renovated which we thought thought the entire Inn had been renovated. Loved the Ocean front view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth Staying

Great location. Check in was slow. For tye money you cant beat it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li Hsing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While the property itself is fairly aged and no amount of paint can hide that, overall it is still a very comfortable stay for us. Having direct access to the beach AND literally walk out the door to the pool was a big plus. The one of the biggest drawback is simply how loud the AC unit was, specially if you keep it running through the night to keep the humidty down. I think had they opt'd to replace all the units with mini-split when it was renovated, they would've gotten better energy efficiency in the long run and also offers guests a better experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An older hotel, however, great location, great service both frontdesk and staff. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Had to switch air conditioning unit out twice due to quit working room floor not so clean and you can tell it’s an older hotel that they just repainted the walls and done a few other things and call it a newly renovation you be your own judge but personally I wouldn’t stay here again due to it being older
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

DEBRA

Business traveller
Did not get the room we paid for but at least had a room. Hotel was old and not very clean Would not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was a perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
LIKE Mini Mart beside Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One time and done

Employees were nice. But room was outdated. They charged us $25 early check in fee, for 2 hours early. Also charged a resort fee on top of posted Hotels.com price which was supposed to include all fees. Worst part? We were only there for one night, air was set on 69, room stayed 81 the WHOLE night. Must be hotel controlled. Lastly, we woke up with either sand mite, flea, or bed bug bites. Had to stop for benedryl on our travel home, because of the bites. Will never return. The good reviews are why we booked, but none of them were true based on our experience. Also, there is no elevator! Be prepared to carry everything up stairs!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it because it is right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I love the location. Did not like the uncleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025