The Oceanfront Viking Motel

2-star hotel Good 1811 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
The Oceanfront Viking Motel

About The Oceanfront Viking Motel

Located in Myrtle Beach, within a 2-minute walk of Myrtle Beach and 1.9 miles of Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Viking Motel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.7 miles from Myrtle Beach State Park, 3.1 miles from The Market Common and 3.5 miles from Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The motel features an outdoor swimming pool, hammam and an ATM. The motel has certain rooms that include a balcony and sea view, and each room comes with a private bathroom and a desk. Guest rooms at Viking Motel have air conditioning and a closet. The accommodation has a grill. Broadway at the Beach is 4.4 miles from Viking Motel, while Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 501 is 7.8 miles away. Myrtle Beach International Airport is 1.9 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • Café / coffee shop
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Elevator

Reviews

2.6 / 5

The hotel is in a prime location, right on the beach, but it is in dire need of updates and cleanliness. Many guests have reported issues with the cleanliness of the rooms, including dirty carpets, stained towels, and mold in the bathrooms. The hotel also charges unexpected fees, such as a $100 cash deposit and a resort fee, which have caused frustration for guests.

What guests liked
  • Prime location on the beach
  • Spacious rooms with great ocean views
What could be better
  • Dirty rooms and mold in bathrooms
  • Unexpected fees, such as a $100 cash deposit and a resort fee
  • Falisha Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Nicholas Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Upon arrival there was a slew of shady undesirables hanging around. Alot of loud noises and music coming from other rooms. The elevator was covered in urine and i spent about 10 minutes trying to get the key to work with the door. Once inside the entire place reeked of mildew and mold. Half of the lights wouldn’t turn on. I immediately left and went to another hotel where i felt safe and clean. DO NOT take your family here under any circumstance.

  • Jamie Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was to be expected for the price. Found some palmetto bugs in the kitchen cabinets. Beds were fine. Water temperature fluctuates but atleast we had hot water.

  • Melissa Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    They allowed are dog which is a cane corso. The place is right on the beach. The rooms need updates.

  • Melissa Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Pets. We have a cane corso due to the breed not many places allow it. So we are grateful for this place for that. The rooms need updates.

  • Jimmy Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Stephanie Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Si le dieran un poco de amor de remodelar o limpiar mejor las anotaciones fuera un gran lugar la recepción muy amable solo creo deben mejorar la limpieza no olía bien la abitacion

  • John Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The room was very dirty and only had a window unit for air conditioning and the pool was dirty. I booked the room in January and booked for a ocean view room and when I checked in the ocean view room was not available and I only stayed 1 night but was booked for 4 nights because we couldn't take it so we booked another room for the other 3 nights and left. Would not recommend to anyone.

  • Tonya Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Ashley Jun 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    The location was right on the beach and that they had a small kitty pool for toddlers. Wasn’t very sanitary and there was a couple that said they worked for the establishment as security but was vey rude and harassed us for no apparent reason. Won’t be staying there again.

  • Kasey Jun 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    How close it was to the beach and how friendly everyone was! How unclean the room was!

  • Dawn Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beach view, nice pool.

  • Ladd Jun 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    Staff friendly and laid back We were supposed to have the bottom floor our room ended up being on the 3rd floor. The room we got wasnt the room we booked. The one we booked had tile, this one was carpet and smelled like old cigarette smoke. The bathroom light and the small light beside the bed were the only lights to work in our room. Very outdated and needs a lot of work.

  • Tammy Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Jon Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The owner was a really nice guy!

  • Jubelin Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The smell in the room

  • Gainey Jun 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Suhail Jun 2026 · via booking
    1.5/5

    Ceilings with leak marks unpainted, kitchens with damaged stoves and dirty cabinets

  • Carmen Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The rooms are all ocean view pretty much, just some are not forward facing, because they are labeled pool view. But the bedrooms are fantastic! The kitchen and everything being comfortable felt like I was home. The front room didn't have any air conditioning! And you can tell it's an old hotel.

  • Jakauthiea Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Leatha Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Right on beach, or right next to. Most rooms have some view of ocean. AC was a little sub-par, and theres a $100 cash deposit that’s not disclosed on booking. Also check in is 4, not 3 as stated in my confirmation.

  • Anthony Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Very nasty place and ghetto.

  • Houston Jun 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    The price Everything else. The rooms are borderline dilapidated

  • Edwina Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    The location to get to the beach was perfect. First the room was not clean, stove dirty no hot water like warm water. The smell of POT all night long damn not good.

  • Lilly Jun 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Kevin Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Bugs everywhere. Staff was ok, there was a ton of people without a parking pass parked in the parking lot, all you smelt was weed.

  • Pamela Jun 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Location . Old and need to be updated.

  • Hammock Jun 2026 · via booking
    1.5/5

    Poor

  • Tt Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Receiving the room the walls had stains , the toilet wouldn't flush. Next room the room wasn't available or completed . The last room requested the refrigerator was leaking which made the whole floor wet.

  • Tt Jun 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Receiving the room the walls had stains , the toilet wouldn't flush. Next room the room wasn't available or completed . The last room requested the refrigerator was leaking which made the whole floor wet.

  • Pamela Jun 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Location . Old and need to be updated.

  • Hill Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Joseph May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The only thing that stood out was a $100 cash deposit. The rest was fine. Its a motel by the ocean with a pool.

  • Shykiria May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    I booked a room and was not given the room I booked

  • Debra May 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    Very poor

  • Dawn May 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Demetrice May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Kressyda May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    loved the pool, it was really warm! Shout out to the front counter worker who had dreads! love her down! When we walked in the room it was stank. had to use our personal air freshener

  • Ashley May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Great location

  • Kressyda May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    loved the pool, it was really warm! Shout out to the front counter worker who had dreads! love her down! When we walked in the room it was stank. had to use our personal air freshener

  • Ashley May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Great location

  • Latasha May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Wats not wat I thought it was going to be no tv n the room but one n the living room

  • Jackson May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    The staff was very nice. Refrigerator wasn't the best.

  • Jackson May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Refrigerator wasn't the best.

  • Jaheim May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Weber May 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    We liked affordability! We did not eat breakfast. Hurried to check out to go to dog friendly beach at Murrell's Inlet at state park. Lack of general cleanliness/maintenance. Bathroom looked worse than average Motel 6. Bathtub caulk and other bathroom sealing mildew looking and poorly, barely maintained. Floors in bathroom room sticky and filthy when used wiped up a minor water bottle spill.

  • Weber May 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    We liked affordability! We did not eat breakfast. Hurried to check out to go to dog friendly beach at Murrell's Inlet at state park. Lack of general cleanliness/maintenance. Bathroom looked worse than average Motel 6. Bathtub caulk and other bathroom sealing mildew looking and poorly, barely maintained. Floors in bathroom room sticky and filthy when used wiped up a minor water bottle spill.

  • Robbins May 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Literally not enough parking. Maybe 7 or 8 spots and more but you must park across street. Then no crosswalk at hotel and I heard j-walking is frowned upon there.

  • Robbins May 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Location..walk to the beach and pet friendly. Literally not enough parking. Maybe 7 or 8 spots and more but you must park across street. Then no crosswalk at hotel and I heard j-walking is frowned upon there.

  • Hogan May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Staff was great hotel was what I was expecting

  • Hollie May 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The room was dirty. Food that was rotten and stunk left in the fridge. Used toilet paper in the toilet. Bed had mold. Room smelled of garbage and smoke. Did not stay longer than 5 min.

  • Thomas May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Locatio Parking

  • Thomas May 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Parking

  • Hogan May 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Staff was great hotel was what I was expecting

  • Hollie May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    The room was dirty. Food that was rotten and stunk left in the fridge. Used toilet paper in the toilet. Bed had mold. Room smelled of garbage and smoke. Did not stay longer than 5 min.

  • Juliann May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Patricia May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Srar May 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Staffing coworkers Management in the way they deal with you talk to you and the information on the website says one thing and when you get there something else

  • Srar May 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Staffing coworkers Management in the way they deal with you talk to you and the information on the website says one thing and when you get there something else

  • Yolanda May 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    The room was stinking and we had a suite it was only one TV

  • Yolanda May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    It was close to the beach The room was stinking and we had a suite it was only one TV

  • Jacqueline May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Roxanne May 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Anastasia May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    I requested refund Mold in the ceiling

  • Anastasia May 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    I requested refund Mold in the ceiling

  • Lisa May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Would I stay there again, only in an emergency.

  • William May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • linda Apr 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    The fumes from paint they were using it was baaaaaaad!.i almost got sick

  • Linda Apr 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    The fumes from paint they were using it was baaaaaaad!.i almost got sick

  • Janet Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Budget friendly option.

  • john Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    You get what you pay for, place need some updating, bed's was comfortable, great view, friendly staff, everything was pretty good

  • April Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Clean rooms, comfortable beds, right on the beach, friendly staff.

  • April Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Clean rooms, comfortable beds, right on the beach, friendly staff.

  • Jamarcus Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The whole everything

  • Billy Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Second time staying. Will stay again!

  • Donnie Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Spoce to have balcony ocean view didn't get it for price not to bad

  • James Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Some guests were a little rowdy but nothing out of line.

  • Liz Apr 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    I could say someone from the office basically robbed me . Second time they got almost 300 from my card WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!!! I ASKED AND NO ONE DIDN'T KNOW WHO DID IT. I wanted to talk to the owner and he was a bit rude . Didn't pay attention to me. When booboo wanted to help me and she asked the owner he basically was rude to her and said (WE DONT STEAL) she said I know but I can see in the system that the hotel did in fact got the money from MY CARD!!! instead of being compassionate and help he just got mad and ignored it... im disappointed:(

  • Liz Apr 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    I could say someone from the office basically robbed me . Second time they got almost 300 from my card WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!!! I ASKED AND NO ONE DIDN'T KNOW WHO DID IT. I wanted to talk to the owner and he was a bit rude . Didn't pay attention to me. When booboo wanted to help me and she asked the owner he basically was rude to her and said (WE DONT STEAL) she said I know but I can see in the system that the hotel did in fact got the money from MY CARD!!! instead of being compassionate and help he just got mad and ignored it... im disappointed:(

  • May Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing

  • McKenzie Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Water temperature in the shower would go from scalding hot to freezing cold without adjusting the knobs. Several police and an ambulance were there dude to reported gunshots

  • Lauren Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    There was a lot of noise at night making it hard to sleep.

  • Kieshawn Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    -The area is close to the board walk and budget friendly -Not to much parking by the hotel, but they do have an open lot

  • Tiffany Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The location, and the pet friendly aspect. Not microwave.

  • Brittney Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    No bc it just open the last two days we was there

  • Amy Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    When we arrived, they told us the pool was closed for the day. Did not give a reason. They had a leak somewhere, which is understandable so we had no water for the first two hours. The room was missing a drawer in the kitchen, stunk like marijuana and the bathtub was literally peeling although it was very last minute due to a plane delay, and I only paid $100. It was definitely a place. I would never stay again.

  • Ara Apr 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Near the beach

  • Kimberly Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    They got my room mixed up

  • contice Apr 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    The motel was not clean it was trash under the beds and they must have had a bad fruit fly infestation in the bathroom because they were on the ceiling smashed up ewww .

  • LuzDerly Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The refrigerator was not working properly, not cold only freezer. Bathroom door damaged. Place was not cleaned. Staff very nice and friendly.

  • Anne Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Check in staff were very kind, but assigned me the wrong room, not what I booked, they did get that straightened out. The billing was incorrect, and we did not have advanced notice that a $100 cash only hold had to be collected at check in. Thankfully I had that with me. Cleaning staff were very nice and helpful, but very understaffed. Our dirty towels sat outside our room for three days, with no replacement, and we had to go to the desk three times throughout one day (morning to late night) to try to get towels to shower, have toiletries replaced and garbage bags. The new owner is very nice and you can tell they are working hard to improve the property.

  • Rusty Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Location Mold around whole room and staff did nothing about it

  • Diana Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Everything was great The parking

  • Yuzana Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The beach view is beautiful .I can’t enjoy the pool

  • Kimberly Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    That it was walking distance to the beach. The rooms are old. Carpet needs to be pulled and replaced! Chairs were nasty! Curtains were nasty! I was afraid to sleep in the bed! I always bring Clorox wipes and Lysol and I needed it all! The sink was stopping up! The toilet was running! And the pool wasn’t cleaned to be used.

  • ashley Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Very welcoming to pets. Had a partial view of the ocean. Everything was ok until I was ate up by bedbugs. I was only given 5 dollars to wash all of our stuff and only refunded half of my money back when we left to purchase a different hotel after washing absolutely EVERYTHING. Lost 2 days of vacay because of this!

  • Emily Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was ok. Needs updates but friendly staff.

  • Roger Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Find somewhere else. This hotel has a massive roach (not palmetto bugs) infestation, its disgustingly unclean and has a drug problem involving needles on the property. The "oceanview" balcany includes the sight and smell of dog feces.

  • Stephanie Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Bathroom was dirty and only one tv in only one of the rooms and when arrived had to pay a extra 30$ just to get a extra tv witch should have already been in room but it was ok except the dirty bathroom and TV

  • Jamie Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Additionally, I experienced a significant inconvenience when I was locked out of my room due to a malfunctioning deadbolt and the bed sheet got stuck, which ultimately had to be forcibly removed by staff. The toilet in the room repeatedly clogged, further impacting the quality of my stay. There were also issues with other guests smoking in the vicinity, which created an uncomfortable environment, and the elevator appeared to be unreliable and not functioning properly. I chose this motel specifically because it advertised itself as pet-friendly, as my usual resort does not accommodate pets unless they are service animals. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not meet reasonable expectations for cleanliness, safety, or comfort. Given these circumstances, I respectfully request that this matter be reviewed and that appropriate consideration be given.

  • Alycia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    We were late to getting there no one was at the front desk the door was unlocked.

  • Gale Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The grounds were uncared for so you could smell dog poop every where

  • Rock Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    No counter space, and very old equipment, pool was close at the time.

  • Natasha Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Didnt use the pools we went for the beach view & from our room all we seen was beach for miles, For a budget friendly vacation you couldnt ask for anything any better. I loved the staff they were very helpful and friendly. Made sure we had everything we needed! The building hasnt been updated but thats why its so budget friendly so as far as im concerned they dont need to update a thing i love it the way it is. The pools were accessible they have 2 diffrent ones i seen both outdoors but who would want to swim in them when the beach is so close. I cant say enough good things this place is amazing plan your trip there its worth it you get your deposit back.

  • Jennifer Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff went above and beyond to make sure my stay was amazing. The property could of used cleaned up some but people should just clean up after their dog. I will stay here again.

  • Michael Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice spot

  • Iris Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Sheets were dirty

  • Penny Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful people love the environment great side use to the ocean

  • Keadera Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room was clean just a low budget place to stay i could see the ocean and could walk right to it loved that about the room. I could also walk to stores and resturants that was a plus .The staff was friendly and nice overall if your looking for a high quality room this is not it .

  • Victoria Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room was stank they had crackheads hanging around the rooms knocking on peoples doors

  • KAITO Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Linda Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean, beautiful Oceanview with balcony, 2 bedroom, staff was very accommodating and helpful.

  • Linda Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean, beautiful Oceanview with balcony, 2 bedroom, staff was very accommodating and helpful.

  • Kitty Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff was great room was clean remodeling could be a little bit better

  • Kitty Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff was great room was clean remodeling could be a little bit better

  • Donna Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room was horrible. No heat, no cold water in shower, bathroom sink was stopped up. They moved us to another room that the heat didn’t work in as well. They also did not give me the ocean front room I paid for. I will never stay again. They also owe me a refund because I paid for one thing and got the cheapest one.

  • Donna Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room was horrible. No heat, no cold water in shower, bathroom sink was stopped up. They moved us to another room that the heat didn’t work in as well. They also did not give me the ocean front room I paid for. I will never stay again. They also owe me a refund because I paid for one thing and got the cheapest one.

  • Philip Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Spotless room with a nice staff stayed in ocean front room and got to see some dolphins too!

  • Philip Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Spotless room with a nice staff stayed in ocean front room and got to see some dolphins too!

  • Lakesha Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    very clean love it like my home clean rooms an brand new microwaves

  • Lakesha Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    very clean love it like my home clean rooms an brand new microwaves

  • Jasmine Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This is my third time staying at the Viking always a great stay great location

  • Jasmine Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This is my third time staying at the Viking always a great stay great location

  • Christopher Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I'm very excited about the changes coming up in the near future. Ive been coming to the Oceanfront Viking Motel for decades and this was one of my best stays. I would encourage everyone to give them another chance before they make a final decision on the establishment.

  • Christopher Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I'm very excited about the changes coming up in the near future. Ive been coming to the Oceanfront Viking Motel for decades and this was one of my best stays. I would encourage everyone to give them another chance before they make a final decision on the establishment.

  • Daniel Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The partial ocean view was still a nice view. My main concern is how I was charged cause I knew that i would habe extra fee amd that was fine. Except I paid to have extended 2 nights and I paid through hotels. com i just need someone to help me understand if I paid twice for those two nights. That was whete I was confused. Otherwise everything has been great! Got to enjoy the horses on the beach too.

  • Daniel Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The partial ocean view was still a nice view. My main concern is how I was charged cause I knew that i would habe extra fee amd that was fine. Except I paid to have extended 2 nights and I paid through hotels. com i just need someone to help me understand if I paid twice for those two nights. That was whete I was confused. Otherwise everything has been great! Got to enjoy the horses on the beach too.

  • Charnice Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

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    3/5

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  • Billy Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean, spacious, and great location! Staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Stephen Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room needed more lighting and the parking space in front the motel is limited but it was good

  • Misty Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved the place

  • Mark Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    AC can be controlled in a room and the room was freezing Hotel doesn’t have enough spots for parking

  • Verified Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    No microwave! the tv was stuck on big zoom so we couldnt see the whole picture in the main room. No tv in the other room for the kids. Several power outlets didnt work. I need them for my cpap. Had to get a drop cord. Ceiling was in horrible shape. The toilet was leaking around the Sill. The carpet was so nasty our feet turned black. The ice machine was broken. Our window view was blocked by a white film. Very slow elevator. We couldnt shut the door between rooms for privacy because the only air-conditioner was in the back room. Our beds were clean and the pool was clean. Trash all over the property and side walks.

  • Brenda Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Not so good

  • Paula Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Nasty smokers everywhere , the room was stinky, door handle was nearly impossible to open, tub was rusty , the floor in the bathroom was old and coming apart, on top of that it was a advertised as 34 a night after taxes and resort fees what a joke it was $62.10

  • Phenicia Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The pictures are very misleading on the site. My family of six were disgusted with the room. Lights didn’t work everything was nasty. I actually did a video but I could not load like a pic. There was mold in the bathroom and water was constantly running. It was a nightmare. I tried to even get another room but was told it was unavailable, meanwhile one was still open the next day. I will never go by website pics ever again.

  • Darcy Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    This place was a dump! There was water soaked in the carpet and bugs. There were people loitering all night yelling and screaming all night until 2:30 am. This happened 3 nights in a row.

  • Tauleesa Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very decent

  • Michael Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Didnt like a thing about this place low budget and the staff not helpful lazy and pictures lie. Bed bugs needles in parking next to pool and just plain nasty i booked a room and when i arrived staff was rude and after seeing the state of the place a refused to stay. Save your money dont stay here in the nasty place add a little and stay somewhere else. Unless your into flop houses. All i can say is Nasty Nasty.

  • Jammie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was trash all over the property when we got there, and was still there when we left.even the pool had trash floating in it. I told them about it and couldn’t even leave our balcony door open because the flys were so bad from the trash and dog poop all over the ground.we watched as NOBODY but us picked up after their dog, very disgusting. Then wake up to the homeless couple that we watched stealing from people sleeping outside on the ground in front of our room on the property. Been to this place 3,4,5 years ago and was not this bad ,very ghetto for kids or anybody to stay. Also ice machine broke had to drive to there sister motel to get ice We Will never go back . DO NOT RECOMMEND,I paid 175$ for my dog to stay there and step in everybody else dogs poop, not very happy at all they really should be closed down it’s a lot more then what I wrote.

  • Bryan Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The beds were super comfy! No bugs….first thing I always look for!!! Staff was friendly and helpful. The carpets need cleaned, or better yet redone. It’s overall quiet, and relaxing. Close and easy beach access. Close parking is very limited, but there’s plenty of parking across the street. I do recommend, and would stay here again. Definitely worth the money.

  • nancy Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was nothing that i liked especially after finding out that there was BED BUGS in our room and my brother and my son got ate up and management would not doing anything about it they would not provides us with another room for the inconvenience of the BED BUGS management would not DO ANYTHING for us. Than my mom fell and no one came to help her not house keeping or management

  • Courtney Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    For 200 a night and adding a resort fee onto my stay, no thank you. The rooms are a 5/10 at the most but for the right price I would stay here again.

  • jeremiah Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    First thing at check-in desk clerk was not talking and was visibly irritated, the room was not oceanfront like they said,pictures on expedia are NOT what the rooms are!! BEWARE! This is definitely what u call a crackmotel. Don’t stay here! Another family arrived same day,there floor was soaked. STAY AWAY! There are many other places to stay please dont pick this one. I’m sorry but for this price the rooms should at least be presentable. Shame on you polynesia properties! DO BETTER

  • Cecil Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This place is a dump. I've never seen a hotel that only has a few non- smoking rooms. They put us in a room where previous occupants were smoking. My wife got headache in 1 hr sitting in room. The carpet was filthy, the bed side lamps didn't work. I've never seen such a disusting hotel room. We left in 1 hr, couldn't stay there.

  • Stacy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Overall nice and cheap place to stay. Would I stay again yes if I was tight on cash. Although the Pet smell is very bad owners need to pick up poop. Trash was everywhere and our place not all the kitchen stuff worked. We didn't even have a microwave. The really need to update the place over all I give it a C grade

  • Oleksiy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    If you're traveling with kids or need a non-smoking room, avoid this place. All rooms allow smoking, regardless of what’s advertised. Management gives false assurances to get you through the door, but won’t issue refunds. Expedia won’t protect you either — they defer to the property’s policies. Our room wasn’t ready even by 5:30 PM, was dirty, smelled of smoke, and lacked the ocean view we paid for. We canceled upon arrival, as did other guests checking in at the same time. The front desk staff were polite but powerless — all decisions come from management and ownership. Extremely disappointing experience.

  • Carl Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I liked the location. I would like to return to this location. The bathroom tub didn't drain property. The stove didn't work properly. Three(3)plus hours check-in, waiting for our room. we informed management

  • Joshua Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Girl at the the frint desk was reallly nice and the bed was so comfortable

  • Dorothy Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We stayed for a week, we had 2 rooms and they was clean only thing was no one came to take trash out or change out towels

  • BRIAN Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Affordable

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    On a positive note, Staff was very friendly, there were no bugs and the oceanfront view was great! Our stay wasn’t awful, but I won’t be staying again unless it’s updated!

  • Julia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Horrible place to stay, no housekeeping offered. Filthy from top to bottom; lobby, rooms and all over the hotel. The only positive thing is that it’s ocean front.

  • Sharon Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Very unclean and not well kept. Also full payment upfront and attestation that services were delivered required at check in is odd policy. Room keys really hard to work. Only good part is proximity to ocean.

  • Eliana Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

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  • Ashley Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I was not happy with the property

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    We were there for 1 week. Our room was never cleaned once. No fresh sheets or towels. Shower had little to no pressure and just trickled.

  • Paul Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was friendly and made the experience a good one

  • Shera Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The receptionist was wonderful at check-in. The overall stay was great!!

  • Kenya Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    My room didn’t have a artisan

  • Ofelia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The hotel was decent.

  • Anri Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was greaat! Close to the beach and private. Loved the pool and amenities

  • Jason Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Checked in was inline for a while, then you’re lucky if you can get one of the 15 parking spots otherwise you park across the street. Go up stairs to figure out which key actually opens the door, and you walk into a room that hasn’t been renovated since new. The beds were horrible but the sheets were clean unfortunately the comforters are either stained or have cigarette burns in them. The carpets are disgusting and are stained. No microwave it’s had a stove but looks like a crackhead had already tried stripping some parts off it and telephone was actually ripped out of the wall. And the while smelled of cat piss and cigarettes. But hey it’s next to the beach.

  • Wayne Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The the office staff was great

  • David Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was ok for the price that we paid everyone was nice but really not enough parking in front of hotel and then they never did bring anymore toilet paper or anything. You always had to go ask. But overall it was good.

  • Clara Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Only good thing is that Laundry guy there was very consistent with bringing towels and trash bags daily. Don’t recommend a room with hard wood floor if you are going to the beach with kids. Sand gets everywhere on the floor and the A/C unit causes the floors to stay moist. Floors are so slippery. Also Spotted two roaches the 5 nights we were there

  • james Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It’s was okay, we didn’t wanna spend 3 grand on a trip so we booked here. Wasn’t loud the rooms were clean and there was no bugs.

  • james Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was the cheapest we could find. No one bothered us , it wasn’t loud and the people were ncie

  • Nazli Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    We checked out 2 days early if that says anything.

  • Cheryl Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved it all, the pool was cleaned everyday, the AC was cold. Loved that it had a small kitchen no microwave though. Parking wasn't an issue because we are handicapped in which they designated if full which I really loved. They made my vacation amazing. Staff was amazing very nice and helpful.

  • brian Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I liked the ocean view other than that, service was terrible house keeping never cleaned room when we told they would, made up put down payment in cash, then didn't have it available in a timely manner, overall I would give it 1/2 star

  • Zachary Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The facility looks to not have been updated since the early 80's, which isn't a problem on its own, but there are many fees that are written on paper at the counter that you will incur if you pay with the "wrong type of bank" or declare a pet. Pets are like $$ extra.... Which was not stated

  • Stephen Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved it. Stephen was awesome when i checked in. The room was what it was. A room with ac, a tv, a shower, a fridge and a stove. Everything worked, the room was clean. 10 out of 10 will go back

  • Heather Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hotel needs a remodel but it was clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff was great and the price was reasonable.

  • joy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean! Staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Sabrina Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The oceanfront view.

  • Steven Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I think it was the time of year, everything was wet

  • Jeremy Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Sink was clogged, shower drain was slow, shower head sprayed everywhere got the entire bathroom wet, tv was broke, ac was filthy, holes and cracks around door frame and window, paint job looked like a 5 year old did it, floor was dirty. Bed was half way decent. Stopped by front desk, they called maintenance. They came while at dinner. Didn't do anything.

  • william Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    amazing 10/10

  • Jeffrey Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room we picked was Ocean view.We were on bottom floor by the laundry room..Barely a view of the ocean.The room itself was half cleaned.Found a sock and a kids toy left under bed from previous guest.The bedding was ripped and unwashed and it stunk of body odor.The chairs at the dining table were outdated and cushions were so dirty i had to put a towel down to sit there.The bathroom was decent .Said kitchen but no microwave which i thought odd.Pool was nice and clean .Not much parking so you have to park across street.It is pet friendly which we didnt realize.The carpet had stains and ripped.Very close access th beach which was nice.So if you can get a cheap rate it may be worth it.

  • Larissa Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was a ok stay. The carpet needed cleaned, so I wouldn’t walk around without any shoes in the room. Other then that it was ok.

  • Nick Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Low cost, very clean. Pending some minor maintenance items - electrical outlets, light bulbs, towel rod

  • Roderick Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Receptionist was horrible, she acted like we were bothering her, extremely slow service, didn't get the ocean view room we paid for, WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN!!!!

  • Jessica Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Bed was comfortable.

  • Kendra Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    We had room 304 the air conditioner wasn't working had to get a new air conditioner in the room plus wasn't a a microwave in the rooms

  • Starricka Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was a wonderful stay

  • Stacey Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved even though didnt have ocean view we still walked out to ocean view. Great location to beach. Staff was great and helpful always smiling. Didnt like nit having microwave even though had kitchenette.

  • Melody Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at I wasn’t there for a couple hours after check in and left as soon we we found roaches everywhere and a toilet paper roll with blood stains from needles and they won’t give you a refund. There a joke. Managers don’t know what there doing. Save your money. This place sucks

  • Joseph Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    DO NOT STAY HERE!! I checked out after the first night's stay. The room was NASTY, dirt on the doors, chairs, floors, the room next to ours had major leaks & the ppl inside got rained on thru the night. Mold on the ceilings. TV in the room but no remote, fridge/freezer didnt work at all including the light. Will NEVER stay here again. It needs to be shut down and renovated.

  • Deborah Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room smelled like cat pee. We had to get air fresheners and spray. The floors were dirty. We cleaned the floors with Clorox wipes and they were black. Ramen noodles between night stand and bed in one room. Pudding cup in the other. People smoking marijuana on the balconies. Trash on the balconies and hotel. Not sufficient parking at hotel. You had to park across the road. Other thank that the location was good. Walk right out to beach.

  • Stephanie Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everyone was friendly and helpful nice place to stay

  • Amy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Its was ocean view

  • Stephanie Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    This is a horrible place to stay. There's a lot of sketchy people hanging around late at night. When I checked into my hotel, the ceiling was leaking water in the shower. I did get moved to a different room. The ocean view that they say you have is literally looking out your window. I would never stay here again.

  • Melinda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved was right on ocean

  • James May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Room wasn't ready... Floor was damp, with a weird smell, & didn't dry in time when I was ready to check in

  • Oscar May 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The stay was decent. We loved the location and it being on the beach side. We didn’t care for a carpeted room or made for the room to feel damp. But the staff was very friendly and efficient. Overall it was great for the short stay we had. We would stay here again.

  • Eric May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We stay here for a weekend once a year

  • Rob May 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    They first sent me to a room that someone else was already in. Then they sent me to the type of room i reserved with kitchen but the air conditioner didn't work so then they moved me to a room that didnt even have a microwave and when i got there they charged a 100 dollar deposit and at check out time the next morning there was people waiting in line because no one was there to check out and get deposit back it was the worst motel i have ever been to also there wasn't any parking at all

  • Everett May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    In disrepair, toilet broken, not enough parking.

  • Abel May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The staff is A+. But the hotel lacks maintenance. I had to call the front desk to get someone to push the door in since it was stuck closed. No ice machine in the facility or microwave inside the room.

  • Tony May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Not enough parking hard to find spots

  • Jay May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    They were very clean and very nice

  • Pablo May 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    This is an apart-hotel. The room featured a living area, a full kitchen, and a dining table. It is more recommended for a large family, on a long stay. I was on a sólo, 1-night stay, so did not get to benefit from those extras. Premises are old and rundown, but the staff gracefully make up for that with excellent customer service.

  • Sharon May 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    This is a very tired budget hotel that needs a complete renovation the best thing about it is the staff tried their best and the proximity to the beach

  • Cindy May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    There was an issue with the water leaking no good pressure in shower. It could be a repainted and cleaned up better on outside.

  • James May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very clean and the staff was very polite. It was great quality for a budget stay. With the area it’s in the beach was also pretty empty. The area was very quiet was well.

  • Tracy May 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The airconditioner sits above the refrigerator, you have to climb on a chair to adjust the temp. The smell of weed permeated the place.

  • Tom May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Someone stole our property while staying there. Management couldn’t do anything about it.

  • Anissa May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Deposits are $100 cash only, though this didn't bother me because it is stated in the description of the hotel and was not a surprise upon arrival. However, many other guests were upset about this and also were demanding a refund for their reservations.

  • Madison May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Waited in line for 30 minutes just to check out and waited forever to check out. There are other places to stay for just as much with WAYYY better service. I will never stay here again.

  • Julie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I traveled with kids ages 5 to 15. At furst I only booked 1 night because of the hundred bad reviews and its what I could afford that night. But after checking in we def wanted to stay a second night there. The staff was wonderful. Yes the 1 cleaning lady spoke little English and didnt understand us asking for towels for the 2nd stay but the front desk got us 2 extra sets of towels so no issues. There were no bugs in our room at all not even a fly. The pool was clean. Yes parking is crazy because its shared with another hotel but across the street is a whole parking lot for the hitel so again no issues and no complaints. We loved it and will def stay there again for future visits. Thank you for making our 2 day trip the best weve had out there....

  • Travis Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Horrible front desk service, has a cash only room deposit, only one room key which was a physical key. Was unfamiliar with the area and did not expect much with the price . However not only was the hotel and staff horrible most of the other guests were horrible. I would not stay here or anywhere near the area

  • Brittany Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Walk to the beach

  • Latasha Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really enjoyed my time

  • Darlene Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I didn't stay here because of unexpected fee's. 190 for 2tonight's dog fee's. When I was told that I told them to cancel my room! we had to get another hotel because of our dog. and been trying to get a refund 🙄 😒...and when I was in the office the music at the pool was so loud!! and the place can use some attention!! It is not a Resort. It looked like a Regular hotel to me.

  • Margaret Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location

  • Margaret Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location.

  • Michael Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Bedbugs. Oceanview is not accurate.

  • Jennifer Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Get a different hotel if you're wanting to see the beach. The beach view can only be booked on their website. It's dirty. Random people have access due to the public beach.

  • Isaac Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome staff

  • Isaac Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly staff

  • Jessica Dec 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room was full of roaches. Will not return.

  • Isaac Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice staff! Great place. I’d come back for sure!

  • Verified Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I would advise you to look elsewhere. First I went through hell getting. I called to see what all I needed to bring when I came to checkin the man told me the amount and my dl i was like ok because I wanted to have the correct amount no extra cash . Once I got there they added $200 cash for me and kids. After paying we received keys to room 215 1st. That room had roaches living in the ac unit as soon as I pulled the pillow from headboard roaches went scattering. I went to ask for refund she told me to try another room. All together I looked at 215, 217,218,312, and 115. Each room was has roach problems 217 had bedbugs. (Luckily we never brought our things out the car) I room even had a roach motel laying in the trash back from 04/23.

  • Teresa Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was good, floors were dirty like they have not been moped in a while but other than that it looked ok

  • Sarah Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    None

  • Bobbie Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The staff was amazing. 0 issues customer service wise and very friendly. The location is terrible. There were people selling drugs out of the room next to us and in the parking lot. People visibly nodding out in the parking lot. The room was filthy. The room was infested with roaches and bed bugs. We were there for 6 hours and immediately got a refund and switched hotels. Tbh the photos do the hotel way more justice than reality and the building should probably be condemned. Please do not stay here. The worst hotel experience I’ve ever had in my life and there is a reason it is so cheap.

  • Tammy Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty sticky floors, mold in fridge

Frequently asked questions about The Oceanfront Viking Motel

Does The Oceanfront Viking Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Oceanfront Viking Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Oceanfront Viking Motel offer parking?
Yes, The Oceanfront Viking Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Oceanfront Viking Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Oceanfront Viking Motel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Myrtle Beach, see business hotels in Myrtle Beach.
Does The Oceanfront Viking Motel have a fitness center?
The Oceanfront Viking Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Oceanfront Viking Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Oceanfront Viking Motel is located at 1811 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. With a Walk Score of 53, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available