The Mermaid Inn

Hotels
7 (807 reviews)
5400 North Ocean Boulevard , Myrtle Beach , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean
Supportive management
Cons:
Lock issues
Domestic disturbance nearby

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
The hotel is described as very clean and quiet.
Service
8.05
Management was supportive and responsive to issues raised.
Location
7.59
The location is peaceful, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Room Quality
6.04
Issues with the lock created discomfort, but overall enjoyed the room.
Amenities
6.57
No specific mention of amenities, assumed standard for hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.03
Reasonably priced given the cleanliness and experience.
Food and Beverage
6.58
No specific mention of food and beverage, assumed standard for hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.55
Despite issues, the overall experience was enjoyed and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:59

Property Description

Stunning Beach-front Location:
Nestled along the beautiful coastline of Myrtle Beach, the Mermaid Inn offers a picturesque setting for a memorable getaway. With the beach just steps away, guests can enjoy the soothing sound of the waves and breathtaking ocean views right from their room.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Each room at the Mermaid Inn is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. From a flat-screen cable TV for entertainment to free WiFi for staying connected, every detail is carefully considered to meet the needs of our guests.

Convenient Location:
Situated close to popular attractions such as Broadway at the Beach and the Boardwalk promenade, our motel provides easy access to the best of Myrtle Beach. Whether guests are here for leisure or business, the proximity to the convention center, airport, and shopping center makes travel a breeze.

Experience the perfect beach retreat at the Mermaid Inn. Book your stay now for an unforgettable seaside escape.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Please note that trailers and oversize vehicles are not permitted at the property.

Please note that parking is limited and only 1 car per reservation is permitted.

Please note that in order to bring a pet to the property, the guest must book a pet friendly room. Pets must weight 27 kilograms or less.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 15, 2026 until Mon, Mar 15, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MYR

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 807 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 8.05
Location: 7.59
Room Quality: 6.04
Amenities: 6.57
Value for Money: 7.03
Food and Beverage: 6.58
Overall Experience: 6.55
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Crystal extended_group us
8
Decent for a couple days
Cons:

There is no staff on site. If you need anything you have to message them and wait for someone to reply.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Kearstin family_with_children us
4
Pros:

The property has gone down hill since I have stayed a couple of years ago.

Cons:

No blankets just sheets for covers. The doors were hard to close.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Gordon couple us
6
A good cleaning would help this place a lot
Pros:

The room was plenty big. The location was great.

Cons:

There was sand everywhere and the floors had not been mopped in a long while. Our socks were black from just a short time in the room. The room needed a couple of chairs to sit in. The pool area needed to be cleaned including the pool its self.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller us
2
Pros:

I only like that we were on the ocean.

Cons:

The hotel/motel needs many upgrades! WiFi buffered the whole time we tried to watch tv. Old and bedding.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Elaine family_with_children us
1
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Sportsman solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

close proximity to the beach. and a small playground across the parking lot. easy to get in and out. and everything is online. no hassle and no one to deal with.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller us
1
Horror in Myrtle beach
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Hookers in the parking lot, a man smoking Crack by the stair, The rooms where filthy, pee stains and pubic hair on the sheets. We did not feel safe here and refused to stay. No actual staff on site and when you call the number for the hotel it just goes to voice mail and they will not return your call. We refused to stay here and ended up staying at a different hotel

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group us
7
Pros:

On the beach.

Cons:

Parking was tough. So many people who didn’t have rooms there took up the parking. Pool was dirty. Room doors didn’t have a tight seal across the bottom.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Leah couple us
7
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Wunlee solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

It was near the beach

Cons:

That when needed clean towel nobody was around to get any til morning.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Alaina extended_group us
7
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple us
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Johnson family_with_children us
7
I was okay overall
Pros:

Quiet location. Great price

Cons:

Not enough towels. Pool dirty and smelled like pee.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Keevar family_with_children us
4
Needs better cleaning/ maintenance
Pros:

We are down here for a family reunion, so we were close to our other family! We enjoyed that it did have 2 separate bedrooms!

Cons:

It was not clean! The floors were filthy like they haven’t been mopped, its very dusty! The shower was nasty i had to clean it myself. Its nasty stains on the wall. There was no ice bucket or hangers to hang your clothes! There was nobody to ask for more towels and wash clothes. For the amount of money spent on this room, it shouldn’t have been in this condition!

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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ivan solo_traveller us
5
U get what u pay for
Pros:

Close to the beach

Cons:

No front desk staff

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Rashanti family_with_children us
4
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Drinks, nasty, rusty, no towels, loud neighbor, police knocked on door at 12am, I will never stay here again and would not recommend.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple us
1
Huge disappointment
Pros:

We could walk down to the beach

Cons:

No elevator, our room was on the third floor. My husband has cancer and a heart condition so this was an immediate problem. He felt so bad we barely left the room-and to make matters worse while being room bound the television sound stopped working and we had to keep unplugging it and turning back on just for five minutes of sound before it cut off.
Stepped inside the bathroom upon arrival-body hair all over the toilet.
We had a HUGE room but no where to sit. There was a small desk chair and the bed. All empty space and nothing on the walls. It was honestly depressing.
Our bedspread had dirt all over it, like loose dirt just sitting in the middle of the bed.
The floors were dirty enough to turn our socks black (exactly why we weren’t barefoot in our hotel at the beach).
We had booked three nights and left one night early.
We will never stay at this over priced under done motel again.
They don’t dare give you any kind of refund, why would they? Disappointed customers come and go but so do the happy ones. There is literally no reason for them to please someone who has paid everything upfront and is disgusted with their place of business.
We stopped here on our way to meet our grandson because it was the half way point to our destination. The only reason we did this was to rest and recharge because we needed it. This was bad enough where I cried over the waste of money and we both left feeling completely frustrated and defeated.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Jeremy couple us
5
While convenience of the proximity to the beach was great we will probably not stay at this location again
Pros:

The location was great. Right at the beach

Cons:

We had to ask for a comforter. We were not aware at the time of booking that there is no staff on site and the only communication was via text. The pool was green. We were not able to enjoy that amenity at all.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Betty family_with_children us
9
Nice and quiet
Pros:

It was nice and quiet

Cons:

The floor wasn’t clean and I thought they should be when you walked on them with out shoes your feet would get black

2026-07-02 via Nuitee