Garden City Inn

2.0 star property

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On the beach
Reception
Gazebo
Gazebo
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $144
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19

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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, Surfside Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Oceanfront Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(126 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Oceanfront Deluxe Double Room with Full Kitchen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Oceanfront Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Garden City Inn

Murrells Inlet hotel close to Pier at Garden City
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
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.

Garden City Inn features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area.

Garden City Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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
  • 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 and cash
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

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Garden City Inn Murrells Inlet

Garden City Inn Hotel Murrells Inlet

Garden City Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 974 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 974 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 974 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 974 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 974 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good remodeled room. Great ocean view. Comfortable bed. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

roger

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant. Every thing was clean. Hotel is older and they have done remodeling but it cold use a little more. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was nice but the beds are to hard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No kidding, everything was amazing...staff, the view, the room, everything was wonderful 😀
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room great location! Stayed there in 1987 and again last weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quick weekend trip for the family. Room was clean. The ladies with both check in and out were very friendly. Was very conveniently located. Will definitely stay again for another weekend let’s go somewhere trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and well kept, front desk staff was very nice and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tamie

someone went through my suitcase and stole the jewelry that I had hidden in my suitcase.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great. Good budget friendly rooms and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

john

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice staff . Great view . Great beach access. Rooms was clean but dated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Rooms were clean, beds super comfy, nice having a big fridge! We had a rare issue with lol
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Why

Liked: Staff & service
Tv aas new and had too set it up before could use it. It would
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JERRY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent they let me check in early with a small $25 fee but they were very accommodating and had excellent cleaning service definitely will be going back, and the manager she was so friendly and awesome and eager to help with any issue she deserves a raise I'll probably go back just because of how friendly and helpful she was
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was good but in need of larger hot water unit could not keep Hot water great view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Simple, clean, and oceanfront with really personable and helpful staff. The only con to mention is that the room had that overwhelming perfumey smell to coverup cleaning solution, but it was tolerable once we let the room air out. Overall, I would recommend to anyone and plan to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025