Axel's take on Broadway at the Beach: #4 of 7 in Myrtle Beach, 5.6/10
Choose Broadway when attractions and evening entertainment matter more than beachfront living. Good attraction access and nearby entertainment support fourth place; weaker hotel and value scores keep it below the beachfront leaders.
Broadway is a purpose-built entertainment district around Lake Broadway, not a seaside neighborhood despite the name. Ripley's Aquarium, WonderWorks, shops, restaurants and theaters make it easy to fill a day without leaving the complex. Nearby Pelicans baseball and Topgolf strengthen the case for an activity-heavy stay.
Its pedestrian convenience works best inside the attraction complex. The beach is a separate outing, and surrounding roads and parking areas make casual neighborhood wandering less rewarding. Choose it for shows, family attractions or evenings out; skip it if swimming before breakfast and returning easily from the sand are the point of your holiday.
- Best for: nightlife, shopping, sports fans, museums and culture
- Skip it if: You want direct beach access; You prefer an ordinary neighborhood to an entertainment complex
- Getting around: Route 10 serves Broadway; walk within the complex and drive or ride to the beach; from MYR, take a taxi or Route 7 downtown and transfer to Route 10.
- After dark: Restaurants, bars and shows keep the complex active; The Avenue concentrates evening venues, while surrounding parking areas feel less like a strolling district.
- Rates: Typical Axel rate $154 a night · usually 8% under the public rate
Where to stay in Myrtle Beach: every neighborhood ranked
The best hotels in Broadway at the Beach, ranked by Axel's take
Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.
- Hampton Inn Myrtle Beach Broadway at the Beach 8.5/10, simple, limited-service chain hotel inside Broadway at the Beach. A strong attractions-first base, but not a beachfront escape. $181 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Sheraton Broadway Resort Villas 8.2/10, mid-range vacation-club villa resort near Broadway at the Beach. A strong family base for space and activities, but check the pool closures. $125 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Holiday Inn Express Myrtle Beach-Broadway at the Beach by IHG 8.0/10, simple, limited-service chain hotel near Broadway at the Beach. A practical Broadway base with good breakfast, though room upkeep can be uneven. $129 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach Broadway 7.7/10, practical inland 3-star near Broadway at the Beach. A solid attractions base, with friendly staff but rooms showing their age. $150 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott Myrtle Beach Broadway at the Beach 7.4/10, no-frills, select-service hotel near Broadway at the Beach. Convenient for Broadway, but aging rooms and a closed pool limit the appeal. $115 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Myrtle Beach Broadway Area 7.2/10, no-frills 3-star near Broadway at the Beach. A practical Broadway base, but upkeep and extra fees weaken the value. $108 a night with Axel against $126 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $18 a night less (14%). Sign up free to book this rate