As of September 7, 2026, KAYAK lists the average Myrtle Beach double room at about $188 per night. Its current page shows recent deals from about $30, a December average near $125, and a July average near $293. Your actual hotel cost can be much higher or lower based on dates, location, room type, occupancy, cancellation terms, taxes, and required property fees.

Last updated: September 7, 2026. Price benchmarks were rechecked against KAYAK; hotel-specific fees and policies were rechecked against official property pages; tax guidance was cross-checked with the South Carolina Department of Revenue and FTC.

Average Myrtle Beach Hotel Cost Per Night

Hotel-search data checked on September 7, 2026, puts the average price of a double room in Myrtle Beach at about $188 per night. KAYAK also reports that recent deals have appeared as low as about $30. Treat both numbers as planning snapshots rather than guaranteed rates because the price for your stay changes with your dates, room type, location, occupancy, demand, and cancellation policy.

A practical base-rate budget is about $100 to $300 per night for many Myrtle Beach trips, although the actual range is much wider. Older motels and limited-service properties may fall below $100 on quieter dates. Oceanfront resorts, large family suites, premium views, and high-demand summer weekends can cost several hundred dollars more.

If you are budgeting a longer stay, use the nightly benchmark as a starting point rather than multiplying a single advertised deal. Our separate one-week Myrtle Beach hotel cost guide focuses on the weekly-stay query, while this page tracks the current per-night market benchmark.

The average shown on a hotel-search website is also different from the hospitality industry’s average daily rate, or ADR. Consumer search data reflects listings and prices available through a booking marketplace, while ADR measures average room revenue earned by participating hotels. Those figures can cover different properties, dates, and methodologies, so they should not be treated as interchangeable.

2026 Myrtle Beach Hotel Price Snapshot

The figures below summarize Myrtle Beach pricing data checked on September 7, 2026. Some KAYAK metrics use different lookback periods, so each figure should be read according to its label rather than treated as part of one fixed rate schedule.

These figures come from current hotel-search data rather than a government rate schedule. Review the latest figures on KAYAK’s Myrtle Beach hotel page before relying on them for a future trip.

What Does a 2-, 3-, or 7-Night Stay Cost at the Current Average?

Using the current $188 average double-room benchmark as a simple room-only estimate, two nights equal about $376, three nights about $564, and seven nights about $1,316. These are arithmetic examples, not quotes; they exclude government taxes, required property fees, parking, and optional extras.

Monthly and Weekday Price Trends for Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach has a strong leisure-travel cycle. Warm weather, school vacations, beach trips, sports tournaments, festivals, and holiday weekends can increase demand. Late fall and winter generally provide more opportunities to find lower room prices.

The Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau reported that hotel occupancy reached 76% in July 2025. The June-through-August hotel average was 70.2%, illustrating the stronger lodging demand common during the summer travel period.

July 2025 hotel occupancy reached 76% in the Myrtle Beach area, while average hotel occupancy across June, July, and August was 70.2%.

Monthly Hotel Price Patterns

Current KAYAK monthly data places December at the low end, with an average near $125 per night. Its deal tips also identify November as part of the low season, although holiday events can raise rates on specific dates.

June and July fall within the area’s busy summer period. KAYAK’s current monthly-price answer shows July at about $293, its highest listed monthly average, while a separate “Good to know” panel labels June as high season. That difference reflects separate KAYAK metrics rather than one fixed rate calendar. Holiday weekends, major festivals, sports events, desirable oceanfront rooms, and strong beach-weather weekends can push individual stays higher.

Spring and fall can provide a useful middle ground. You may find lower rates than during midsummer, but spring break, golf events, festivals, school schedules, and large gatherings can still create short-term price spikes.

Weekday and Weekend Hotel Prices

KAYAK’s recent two-week data shows a useful difference between weeknights and weekends. Sunday-through-Thursday stays average about $136 per night, while Friday and Saturday nights average about $190. Its separate day-of-week metric currently shows Sunday near $174 and Friday near $237, so use the metric that matches the comparison you are making.

A one- or two-day shift can therefore change the total significantly. Rather than assuming one weekday is always cheapest, search the same property across several arrival and departure combinations for your actual travel week.

Events and Demand Spikes

Do not rely on the month alone. A normally affordable spring, fall, or winter period can become expensive during a major concert, golf event, sports tournament, holiday, school break, or festival.

Before reserving, compare your dates with the official Myrtle Beach events calendar. If a large event overlaps your trip, compare nearby dates and neighboring Grand Strand communities before locking in a nonrefundable reservation.

Price Ranges by Hotel Tier: Budget, Midscale, and Upscale

Hotel class affects the room rate, but star categories do not tell the whole story. An older oceanfront resort may offer more space and family facilities than a newer inland property, while a limited-service hotel may include breakfast or parking that lowers your overall trip cost.

These categories are not guaranteed price bands. A discounted 4-star hotel can cost less than a highly demanded 3-star oceanfront resort on the same night. Likewise, a multi-bedroom suite can cost substantially more than a standard room at the same property.

A May 2026 HVS Myrtle Beach market report found that branded upper-midscale-and-higher hotels had expanded and outperformed the broader market’s post-pandemic trajectory. That helps explain why stronger higher-tier properties may maintain rates even while older or economy hotels discount rooms.

Popular Myrtle Beach Hotel and Fee Examples

Popular hotels can differ as much in fee structure as in room price. The examples below show why it is important to compare each property’s current official policies rather than assuming every oceanfront hotel charges for the same services.

Dunes Village Resort

Dunes Village Resort offers oceanfront accommodations ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, with its largest listed four-bedroom option sleeping up to 16 guests. That makes the property useful for comparing the cost of one larger unit with several standard rooms. Its official resort information also lists complimentary guest parking across the street.

The resort’s indoor waterpark is included with a stay. Families expecting to use the property’s water facilities extensively may therefore value the included amenity differently from travelers who plan to spend most of their time away from the hotel.

Because room sizes and sleeping capacities vary widely, compare the cost per person and the amenities you will actually use rather than looking only at the room total.

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is an upscale property where the fee structure can materially change the total. Its official resort-services page states that the resort service fee is an additional 15% of the nightly room rate. The property’s FAQ also says nightly rates do not include a 13% room sales tax or the resort fee. Included resort-fee services include self or valet parking and seasonal beach amenities.

A percentage-based fee becomes more expensive as the room rate rises. On a $300 room, a 15% service fee equals $45 before any applicable tax treatment.

Ocean Reef Resort

Ocean Reef Resort’s current policy page lists a $20 nightly resort fee plus tax, with parking included through that fee, as well as a separate daily housekeeping charge. The housekeeping charge currently ranges from $15.95 for a standard room to $39.95 for a four-bedroom unit.

The same policy page states that its rates are subject to the City of Myrtle Beach’s 13% lodging tax. Treat that figure as a published policy for this property rather than assuming every hotel or Grand Strand jurisdiction uses identical tax treatment.

This example shows why two hotels with the same advertised room price can produce different final payment amounts.

Four Points by Sheraton Myrtle Beach

Four Points by Sheraton Myrtle Beach currently lists complimentary on-site self-parking and a complimentary airport shuttle to Myrtle Beach International Airport. Its official Marriott page also says pets are not allowed, although service animals are addressed separately under accessibility policies.

That combination may work well for air travelers or drivers trying to avoid a separate parking charge, but travelers bringing pets should choose another suitable property.

Hidden Costs, Taxes, and Fees That Affect Your Total

The room price is only one part of a hotel budget. Taxes, required resort charges, housekeeping fees, parking, pet fees, deposits, breakfast, early check-in, late checkout, and optional travel protection can affect what you ultimately pay or need available on your card.

Federal pricing rules make mandatory-fee comparison clearer. Effective May 12, 2025, the FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees requires businesses advertising short-term lodging prices to prominently display a total price that includes mandatory fees they know about and can calculate upfront, such as mandatory resort or cleaning charges. Government taxes and genuinely optional add-ons can initially be excluded, but excluded charges must be disclosed before payment and the final amount of payment must be shown before the customer is asked to pay.

Lodging Taxes

South Carolina’s Department of Revenue states that short-term accommodations are generally subject to 5% sales tax plus 2% accommodations tax, along with applicable local sales and use taxes. Local governments may also impose additional accommodations taxes, so the final rate can differ by jurisdiction and charge type.

Ocean Reef Resort, for example, currently states that its rates are subject to a 13% City of Myrtle Beach lodging tax. Do not apply that 13% figure to every Grand Strand hotel. Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and other communities are separate jurisdictions, and required fees can have their own tax treatment. Use the taxes shown for your exact property and reservation.

Resort and Housekeeping Fees

A required resort or service fee may be a fixed nightly amount or a percentage of the room rate. Depending on the property, it may cover parking, internet access, pools, towels, fitness facilities, beach service, or other amenities.

Some properties also impose mandatory housekeeping charges based on unit size. A condo or multi-bedroom suite can therefore carry a larger housekeeping charge than a standard room.

Ask or verify these questions before booking:

1. Is the fee charged per night, per stay, per room, or per guest?
2. Is the fee fixed or calculated as a percentage of the room rate?
3. Is housekeeping included, optional, or charged separately?
4. Are all mandatory hotel fees included in the displayed total price?
5. Which government taxes are added to the reservation?
6. Does the property’s tax calculation apply to the room, required fees, or both?

Parking and Transportation Costs

Parking may be complimentary, included through a required resort fee, or charged separately. Hotels can also limit the number of parking passes based on room size. Oversized vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, and extra cars may follow different rules.

Pet Fees, Deposits, and Optional Extras

Pet policies vary widely. A hotel may charge per pet, per night, or per stay. It may also impose weight limits, room restrictions, or limits on the number of animals. Some properties do not accept pets.

Deposits and incidental holds are not always final charges, but they can temporarily reduce the available balance on a debit or credit card. Check the hold amount, permitted payment methods, and expected release process before arrival if available credit is important to your travel budget.

Optional extras may include breakfast, room service, rollaway beds, cribs, premium internet, early check-in, late checkout, beach equipment, and travel protection.

All-In Cost Example

Suppose a room costs $188 per night. If a 13% lodging tax applied only to that room amount, the tax would be $24.44. If the property also had $45 in mandatory nightly fees, the simplified total would be $257.44. This is an illustration, not a quote for a specific hotel. If some or all required fees are taxable, the final amount would be higher.

Best Time to Book Myrtle Beach Hotels for Lower Rates

KAYAK’s current Myrtle Beach city page recommends booking at least 74 days before your stay to get the best price. That is roughly 10 to 11 weeks, but it is a citywide data benchmark rather than a rule for every hotel. KAYAK’s individual-property pages can show different booking windows, so recheck the specific hotel you want.

Start searching even earlier when you need:

• An oceanfront room or direct ocean view.
• A multi-bedroom family suite.
• A pet-friendly room.
• An accessible room with specific features.
• A stay during peak summer, spring break, a holiday, or a major event.
• Several rooms at the same property.

For those trips, securing a suitable refundable rate as soon as your dates are reasonably firm can protect your room choice while still giving you an opportunity to recheck prices before the cancellation deadline.

Refundable Versus Nonrefundable Rates

A nonrefundable rate may be cheaper, but the savings disappear quickly if you must cancel and cannot recover the payment. Compare the discount with the amount of money you are putting at risk.

A refundable rate can be especially useful when weather, work, health, school schedules, or group plans may change. Record the exact cancellation deadline, including the applicable local time, instead of relying only on a “free cancellation” label.

How to Save on Myrtle Beach Hotels

Flexible travel dates can create larger savings than a small coupon. Current KAYAK data puts December at the lowest monthly average and July at the highest, while its recent two-week panel shows lower Sunday-through-Thursday averages than Friday-and-Saturday averages. Test nearby dates before relying on any one seasonal rule.

Compare Direct and Third-Party Prices

The official Myrtle Beach tourism site recommends checking hotels directly because properties may offer benefits such as free nights, complimentary breakfast, packages, or other direct-booking promotions. A third-party booking site can still produce the better deal on a particular date, so compare both before paying.

For a fair comparison, use the same room type, occupancy, cancellation policy, dates, and included services. A cheaper nonrefundable listing is not equivalent to a flexible direct-booking rate.

Check Official Hotel Deals

Visit Myrtle Beach publishes current accommodation promotions that can include percentage discounts, free-night offers, credits, and other packages. Review the official Myrtle Beach hotel deals, then verify the current offer conditions with the hotel before booking.

Read blackout dates, minimum-stay rules, deposit terms, eligibility requirements, and cancellation conditions. A promotion advertising a free night or percentage discount can still have taxes, mandatory charges, or restrictions that affect its actual value.

Filter for Included Value

Filters can help you find a hotel that reduces costs beyond the room price. Useful options include:

• Free parking.
• Free breakfast.
• Kitchen or kitchenette.
• Laundry facilities.
• Free cancellation.
• No separate resort fee.
• Indoor pool or on-site family activities.
• Airport shuttle.

A kitchenette may save more than a small room discount when a family can prepare breakfast, snacks, and simple meals. Likewise, complimentary parking can make a slightly higher room price cheaper overall than a lower-priced hotel with a substantial daily parking charge.

Compare Packages Carefully

A hotel-and-flight package can lower the total, but it is not automatically cheaper. Compare the package against separate bookings using equivalent flights, baggage allowances, room types, occupancy, cancellation terms, taxes, and required fees.

Also check who handles changes and refunds. Package bookings can involve different customer-service and cancellation procedures from a hotel reservation booked directly with the property.

Compare the Same Total Before Booking

Use an apples-to-apples checklist before deciding that one hotel is cheaper. Compare:

• The same arrival and departure dates.
• The same number and ages of guests.
• The same room or bed configuration.
• The same view category.
• Refundable versus nonrefundable terms.
• Mandatory resort, service, or housekeeping charges.
• Government taxes.
• Parking and transportation costs.
• Breakfast, kitchen, laundry, and other included amenities.
• Deposit or incidental-hold requirements.

The most useful number is the final amount for the stay you actually want, not the lowest headline nightly rate in a search result.

Where to Stay by Budget and Travel Style

The best Myrtle Beach hotel is not always the property with the lowest nightly price. Location can change your parking, driving, dining, and attraction costs, while included amenities can change how much you spend away from the room.

Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk

Central oceanfront hotels suit travelers who want beach access, the Boardwalk, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Rates and parking demand can be higher during busy periods, but a walkable location may reduce rideshare and driving costs.

North Myrtle Beach and the Northern End

The northern end and Grande Dunes area can suit travelers seeking quieter surroundings, golf access, larger resorts, or upscale accommodations. Some properties are farther from the central Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, so include driving time and transportation costs in your comparison.

South Myrtle Beach and the Airport Area

Hotels south of downtown can provide convenient airport access and a mix of motels, family resorts, and oceanfront properties. Compare beach access, parking arrangements, aircraft noise concerns, and distance from the attractions you expect to visit most often.

Inland and Broadway at the Beach

Inland hotels near Broadway at the Beach, shopping areas, and the convention center can work well for business trips, events, and travelers who do not need an oceanfront room. Complimentary parking or breakfast may offset part of the cost of driving to the beach.

Families

Families often get better value from larger rooms, kitchenettes, laundry access, pools, water features, and complimentary parking. Compare the total cost of one suitable suite with the cost of booking two standard rooms.

Dunes Village Resort and Ocean Reef Resort are examples of properties with family-oriented accommodations and on-site activities. Review current sleeping capacity, room layouts, parking-pass limits, included amenities, and required charges before reserving.

Pet-Friendly Travel

Search with the correct pet count before comparing prices. Read size limits, breed restrictions, relief-area rules, unattended-pet policies, and whether any fee is charged per night, per stay, or per animal.

Do not assume a hotel is pet-friendly because another property under the same brand accepts animals. Policies can differ by individual location.

Business Travel

Business travelers should compare distance to the convention center or meeting location, Wi-Fi, workspace, breakfast hours, parking, airport transportation, and cancellation flexibility. A quieter inland hotel can sometimes be more practical than an oceanfront resort.

Budget Travel

For lower prices, compare older motels, inland properties, and late-fall or winter dates. Do not choose on price alone: read recent guest reviews for cleanliness, noise, maintenance, security, and room condition before committing to a low nonrefundable rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the average hotel cost in Myrtle Beach?

KAYAK data checked on September 7, 2026, puts the average price of a Myrtle Beach double room near $188 per night. Your actual price depends on the month, weekday, location, hotel class, room type, occupancy, and cancellation policy.

What is the cheapest month for Myrtle Beach hotels?

Current KAYAK data identifies December as the cheapest month, with an average near $125 per night. November is also listed as part of the low season, although holidays and special events can raise rates on individual dates.

What is the most expensive month for Myrtle Beach hotels?

KAYAK’s current monthly-price data lists July as the most expensive month at about $293 per night. Individual summer weekends, oceanfront rooms, events, holidays, and large family suites can cost considerably more.

Are Myrtle Beach hotels cheaper during the week?

They often can be. KAYAK’s recent two-week panel shows Sunday-through-Thursday nights averaging about $136, compared with about $190 for Friday and Saturday nights. Its separate day-of-week metric currently shows Sunday near $174 and Friday near $237, so individual metrics and properties can differ.

How early should I book a Myrtle Beach hotel?

KAYAK’s current Myrtle Beach city page recommends booking at least 74 days before your stay to get the best price. Treat that as a citywide benchmark because individual hotel pages can show different booking windows.

Do Myrtle Beach hotels charge resort fees?

Some do and some do not. Required charges can be fixed amounts or percentages of the room rate. Under the FTC’s short-term lodging fee rule, effective May 12, 2025, mandatory fees that can be calculated upfront must be included in the prominently displayed total price, while government taxes and optional add-ons can initially be shown separately.

How much tax should I expect on a Myrtle Beach hotel?

South Carolina applies 5% sales tax plus 2% accommodations tax to short-term lodging, with applicable local taxes added. Ocean Reef Resort currently states a 13% City of Myrtle Beach lodging tax on its rates, but that property-specific figure should not be applied to every Grand Strand hotel. Check the tax shown for your exact reservation.

Are last-minute Myrtle Beach hotel deals cheaper?

They can be, but there is no guarantee. Last-minute booking works best when your dates, property, room type, and location are flexible. KAYAK’s current Myrtle Beach city page favors booking at least 74 days ahead, but individual hotel pages can show different best-booking windows.

What hotel type offers the best value for families?

Families often get good value from resorts or suites with enough beds, a kitchen or kitchenette, laundry access, parking, pools, and on-site activities. Compare the complete stay cost with the cost of booking multiple standard rooms and paying separately for meals or entertainment.

Should I book a Myrtle Beach hotel directly or through a booking site?

Compare both. Direct hotel websites may include promotions, free nights, breakfast, flexible policies, or other benefits, while a third-party site may have a lower rate for your exact dates. Compare the same room, cancellation terms, fees, taxes, and included benefits before deciding.

Final Booking Tips for Myrtle Beach Hotels

Hotel-search data checked on September 7, 2026, puts the average Myrtle Beach double room near $188 per night, but the total for your exact trip is more important than a citywide average. December and other low-season periods can provide lower prices, while July, busy summer weekends, oceanfront rooms, event dates, and large suites can cost more.

Compare equivalent rooms and cancellation terms across hotel websites and booking platforms. Check mandatory fees, government taxes, housekeeping, parking, pet costs, deposit requirements, and included amenities. A hotel with a higher base room price can still provide better value when it includes parking, breakfast, a kitchen, transportation, or family activities you would otherwise buy separately.

KAYAK’s current Myrtle Beach city page recommends booking at least 74 days ahead as a planning benchmark. Start earlier when your dates are fixed or you need limited-inventory accommodation, recheck the specific property, and consider a refundable rate when your plans could change.

Sources

1. KAYAK Myrtle Beach Hotel Insights — current average double-room price, monthly trends, weeknight and weekend pricing, recent star-class data, and booking guidance.
2. Myrtle Beach Area CVB Summer Lodging Data — July 2025 and summer 2025 hotel occupancy.
3. HVS Myrtle Beach Hotel Market Report — May 2026 market performance and higher-tier hotel trends.
4. Federal Trade Commission Fee Rule FAQ — requirements for displaying mandatory short-term lodging fees and the final payment amount.
5. Ocean Reef Resort Policies — current resort fee, housekeeping charges, parking inclusion, and stated lodging tax.
6. Marina Inn at Grande Dunes Resort Services — percentage-based resort service fee and included services.
7. South Carolina Department of Revenue — Accommodations — state sales tax, accommodations tax, local-tax treatment, and required-fee tax guidance.