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Sometimes the best beach trips are the ones with no packed itinerary, no big group to coordinate, and nowhere you need to be. Just the two of you, an oceanfront room, a few great meals, and plenty of time to enjoy Myrtle Beach together.
Myrtle Beach has plenty to offer couples beyond the beach, from spas and oceanfront dining to sunset cruises, gardens, nightlife, and easy date-night experiences. Choosing the right resort gives you a home base that can be just as much a part of the getaway.
Whether you are planning an anniversary trip, a spontaneous weekend away, or simply some time together by the ocean, these four Myrtle Beach resorts for couples each offer something different.
Ocean Reef Resort
Best for: A romantic room with a little something extra
Ocean Reef Resort is a great place to start when the room itself is part of the couples getaway.
The standout is the Oceanfront King Spa Suite, designed with couples in mind. It features a king bed, private oceanfront balcony, and a spa tub, creating an easy setting for a relaxed night in with the Atlantic outside your window. Ocean Reef also offers additional king rooms, suites, and condo-style accommodations if you prefer a different setup.
The resort recently completed a $15+ million renovation, adding another reason to consider it for a refreshed Myrtle Beach escape. When you are ready to leave the room, spend time on the oceanfront pool deck, float the lazy river, relax in a hot tub, or walk straight onto the beach.
Breakfast is easy at Café du Port, which serves an oceanfront breakfast buffet, while Banana Boat Lounge offers food and drinks near the pool. There is also a Starbucks next door. Its north-end Myrtle Beach location keeps you close to plenty of restaurants and entertainment while offering an oceanfront home base for the quieter parts of your trip.
Why couples will love it: Book the King Spa Suite, spend the afternoon by the ocean, then come back to a private balcony and spa tub without needing to plan anything elaborate.
Paradise Resort
Best for: A laid-back oceanfront weekend together
Paradise Resort works well for couples who want the classic beach getaway: ocean views, a private balcony, plenty of pool time, and the flexibility to slow the trip down.
Every room offers an oceanfront or ocean view, and accommodations range from efficiencies to spacious suites and condos. The Oceanfront King Suite is a particularly good option for couples who like extra room, with a separate king bedroom, living area, full kitchen, dining space, and furnished oceanfront balcony.
The full kitchen means you can keep drinks and snacks in the room, make breakfast when you feel like staying in, or bring back something from a Myrtle Beach restaurant for a quiet night together.
Around the resort, there are indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, hot tubs, direct beach access, and an oceanfront pool deck. Sandal’s Café offers ocean-view dining, while the Tiki Hut is perfect when you’d rather pair a casual meal or cold drink with an afternoon by the water.
Paradise is also just a short trip from The Market Common, downtown Myrtle Beach, and Myrtle Beach International Airport, giving couples plenty of flexibility for dinner, shopping, or a night out.
Why couples will love it: Paradise makes it easy to have the kind of weekend where coffee on the balcony, a walk on the beach, a few hours by the pool, and drinks by the ocean are the entire plan.
Caribbean Resort & Villas
Best for: Couples who want to add a spa day and great dining
Caribbean Resort & Villas is our pick for couples who want to turn their Myrtle Beach trip into more of a retreat.
The resort completed a $20+ million renovation, refreshing select accommodations and several common areas. Couples can choose from oceanfront and ocean-view accommodations, including newly renovated layouts with modernized living spaces, kitchens, and bathrooms.
What really sets Caribbean apart for a romantic Myrtle Beach getaway is Mist Spa. Located right at the resort, Mist offers individual and couples massages, facials, body treatments, and scrubs. You can book a treatment together, then spend the rest of the afternoon by the ocean without having to turn spa day into an off-property excursion.
Dinner can be just as easy. Sea Captain’s House is directly next door, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner overlooking the Atlantic. Try the award-winning She-Crab Soup or Shrimp & Grits, then take a walk along the beach afterward.
Caribbean also has an Oceanfront Tiki Bar, Starbucks, Ben & Jerry’s, an oceanfront fire pit, hot tubs, pools, and direct beach access.
Why couples will love it: You can turn one day into a full date without going anywhere. Book a couples massage, spend some time by the ocean, have dinner overlooking the water, then finish the night around the fire pit.
voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach
Best for: A modern couple’s weekend close to the action
For couples who want their beach trip to feel a little more like a fun weekend away, voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach by IHG brings a retro-inspired style to a prime oceanfront location.
Rooms and suites feature plush bedding and modern coastal touches, with oceanfront options and private balconies available. Couples can choose a king room or upgrade to a suite for more space.
Downstairs, The Shelby Beach Club creates a relaxed poolside scene with an outdoor pool, a lazy river, cabanas, a tiki bar, seasonal live music, cocktails, and direct beach access.
Date night does not require leaving the hotel either. The Palm & Pebble serves coastal-inspired food along with handcrafted cocktails, while the Beach Club offers drinks and light bites by the pool. Start the morning with locally roasted coffee and a signature cinnamon roll, spend the afternoon by the water, then come back for seafood and cocktails.
When you do want to go out, the location is a major advantage. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, SkyWheel, downtown dining, and nightlife are close by, with Broadway at the Beach just a short drive away.
Why couples will love it: The Shelby combines oceanfront relaxation with easy nightlife access, making it a strong choice when you want beach time during the day and somewhere to go at night.
3 Romantic Things to Do in Myrtle Beach
Your resort can set the tone for the trip, but make room for at least one Myrtle Beach date while you are here.
Take a sunset dolphin cruise. Head south to Murrells Inlet and get out on the water with Crazy Sister Marina. Their sunset experiences combine coastal scenery and wildlife viewing, and Visit Myrtle Beach specifically recommends their sunset cruises for couples.
Spend an afternoon at Brookgreen Gardens. Walk through botanical gardens and one of the country’s most significant collections of American figurative sculpture. The peaceful Lowcountry setting makes it an easy change of pace from the beach, and general admission is valid for seven consecutive days.
Ride the SkyWheel at sunset. You do not need an elaborate date night for a memorable Myrtle Beach moment. Head downtown, ride the SkyWheel as the sun goes down, then stay around the Boardwalk for dinner, drinks, or a walk along the oceanfront. Visit Myrtle Beach includes a sunset SkyWheel ride among its recommended local date-night activities.
Plan a Couples Getaway With MBResorts
The best Myrtle Beach resort for couples depends on the kind of trip you want to take.
Book Ocean Reef Resort when an oceanfront spa suite sounds like your idea of a getaway. Choose Paradise Resort for a laid-back weekend centered around the ocean. Make Caribbean Resort & Villas your home base for couples massages and oceanfront dining, or stay at voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach when you want modern accommodations with the Boardwalk and Myrtle Beach nightlife nearby.
With MBResorts, couples can find oceanfront accommodations, private balconies, spas, onsite dining, cocktails by the pool, direct beach access, and convenient locations throughout Myrtle Beach.
Explore MBResorts and book the Myrtle Beach couples getaway that gives you more time to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the Grand Strand together.