4-star Myrtle Beach aparthotel steps from Myrtle Beach Beaches
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free aparthotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Added amenities include free WiFi, free wired internet, and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Willow Bay Resort offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Myrtle Beach aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Willow Bay Resort features a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2023.
Willow Bay Resort is a smoke-free property.
Tiki Bar - Onsite bar.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Fenced pool
Pool loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
Children stay free (see details)
Restaurants on site
Tiki Bar
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
A bar/lounge
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Elevator
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Limited-hour front desk
Mobile key entry
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
1 building
52 units
9 floors
Renovated - April 2023
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
For hassle free express check out please send a text to the number that sent your codes.
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Property is also known as
Willow Bay Resort
Willow Bay Resort Aparthotel
Willow Bay Resort Myrtle Beach
Willow Bay Resort by Coastline Resorts
Willow Bay Resort Aparthotel Myrtle Beach
Willow Bay Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 348 reviews
10 - Excellent
206
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 348 reviews
8 - Good
66
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 348 reviews
6 - Okay
32
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 348 reviews
4 - Poor
26
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 348 reviews
2 - Terrible
18
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Mar 23, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
You’re mainly Paying to be by the Beach
This place seems to have been review-bombed with positive reviews that might have been paid for or something, because you’d have to be missing part of your frontal lobe to give this a 10/10.
I’ll start with the good:
- Mary (the on-site attendant) is very responsive and friendly.
- The property is right on the beach.
- The text before check-in is detailed enough to get you there.
- Temperature control is decent.
- The rate was not over-priced and you can see why below.
The not-so-good:
- The pictures don’t match the property at all. Either they were staged and/or there were filters applied.
- Half the time, there was someone smoking weed in a nearby unit and it got old real fast. It was gross.
- Both jacuzzis are out of commission, which is also misleading and there’s signs for vending but no vending machines.
- The furniture in our unit was dirty, most notably the couch and the floor was covered in sand.
This place needs a lot of investment and a lot of work for people to not feel like they’ve been duped.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Timothy Michael
Traveled with partner
Mar 5, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
This resort looked good when booking online. The pictures were definitely taken to make it look better than it was. The lobby and room were clean. The common areas were on the dirty side and the smell was not very pleasant. Outside they had replaced boards on the boardwalk to the beach. This is always appreciated except they left the old rotten boards right next to the boardwalk and it made it dangerous. The pools and hot tub were not functional and were disgusting to look at. The two neighboring resorts has nice clean pools. There was a gathering very late into the night and it made it unbearable to stay in the room or try to sleep. The staff was very polite and responsive and eventually got the noise to stop. I come to Myrtle multiple times a year. This was by far the worst place I have stayed at. Rather than being well rested on my trip, I was more tired that when I started. There are two wicked bright lights for the exterior rear. They are positioned right above two of the top floor bedrooms, and one was in my room. The curtains have gaps and let it more light than the sun. I had to go to the store and get make shift ties to keep the curtains together to not let in the light above the room. I can say without a doubt, I will not be staying here again and I will not recommend Willow Bay to anyone traveling to Myrtle.
Timothy Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
keri
Traveled with family
Jan 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
People are nice as can be. Anytime you need they bring to your room. We enjoyed being able to cook and vacation on a budget. Less going out to eat left more money for activities in the area. The ocean view was beautiful. We will be back.
keri
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronnie
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great Place To Stay
The two ladies working there were very helpful and truly care about their customers, they went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I were happy with our stay. We’ve stayed in motels everywhere but have never stayed in a nicer more clean motel than Willow Bay. We highly recommend this place , we will definitely be staying there in the future.
Property location is great and staff are nice but the hotel is really bad. Doesn’t match pictures. Booked on Expedia due to high rating and I have no idea where those ratings came from. Should have verified on google and read those reviews. Damp, musty feeling hallways, the room is in very poor condition and there was a roach crawling in the tub (literal roach motel). They should seriously consider pest control and renovations before continuing to operate.
Tiffany
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Mark
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pretty good for the price point
Absolutely great location with great ocean views and super easy beach access. Staff is friendly, helpful and responsive. Location is walkable (1/2 mile or less) to restaurants and stores. The bedding could stand to be replaced/updated and adding a fan of some kind to the bedroom would be a nice improvement.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Lori
Sep 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Everything was nice however there were a couple dogs that sounded like they were fighting. I would definitely stay again. Thank you for checking on us.
I always love my stay at willow bay report. It is the only resort I stay at when I am in Myrtle beach. The staff is amazing the resort is clean and beautiful. I love it so much
Property was suitable and the room was nice. Some upgrades could be done as far as electrical issues and it would be beneficial to have a small table on the balcony of each room to place items on such as cell phones, drinks, food, etc. The HOT TUB which was small, needed cleaning out. It appeared to have sand or dirt in it.
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Vivian
Traveled with family
Sep 7, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
The air conditioner was broken and room was extremely hot. The staff was rude and unprofessional. No clean towels was available not the housekeeper was available. This place needs to be condemn
Frint desk was busy but helpful during Check-in time, the room we had was nice for just a lay over and chill. Me my other half and our little one enjoyed the easy access to the beach. The keyless entry worked Great. I gave it a 3 overall star because its old the knob on the bathroom tub was loose we we went to use it for the cold water and it came off. Just old i think a remodel would be good over just new flooring anyway its worth it if there is nothing else available or even just a lay over.
Very family friendly. The coutyard beside the is adorable with lots of cozy setting areas to relax and let the kids play. The walkout to the beach is right there with a private entrance. The rooms are cozy and the staff is unbelievable!! Would recommend to friends and family !! They take great care of you. You feel like family.
The property is very outdated, very clean but outdated. The pictures posted must be from when they first opened. They dont have bikes as they have listed in their amenities. The tint in the windows is peeling. The badeboards look as though they had water damage. The bunk bead was broken. And they have bugs. Unfortunately the only thing nice about this place is the staff. They were very nice and helpful. And the location and view.
Candida
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Lacie
Traveled with partner
Aug 22, 2024
Average beachside property. Pros: Nice outdoor space with chairs and games, short walk to the beach- good location. Space good for couple with kids, sleeps 5/6 with kitchenette. Cons: dated property that has attempted to update, but patched holes, worn bathroom and holes in baseboard. A/c needs work, beds super squeaky and saggy middle. Overall, average at best.
The service was great and the people that work there are so nice and friendly.
Solomon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Patrick
Traveled with family
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Stay at Willow Bay
Location was great, simple access to the beach. Room was comfortable and met our needs. Room shows its age, but everything is functional. Could have been cleaner but we hold a high standard.
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Tiffany
Traveled with family
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend trip
Overall the room was clean and comfortable. Enjoy oceanfront view and hotel on the beach. Customer service was awesome. Will stay again.