Caravelle Resort

The Caravelle is one of the larger oceanfront operations in central Myrtle Beach, spreading 500 units across multiple buildings with direct beach access. The scale means availability is rarely an issue, even during peak spring golf season when smaller properties sell out weeks in advance. For groups booking late or assembling a larger trip, that inventory depth has practical value.

Units range from standard hotel rooms to two-bedroom condos with kitchenettes. The condo units are the better choice for golf trips, offering space for bag storage and the option to handle breakfast in-unit. An on-site restaurant covers basic meals. The property also includes a bowling alley, an unusual amenity that provides a rainy-day alternative without requiring a drive to the entertainment district.

The pool complex is adequate for a property of this size, with indoor and outdoor options that extend the swimming season beyond the warm months. Arcadian Shores sits four miles north, and the central location provides reasonable drive times to courses in both directions along the Grand Strand, a logistical advantage over properties at either geographic extreme.

Rates run $90 to $170, placing the Caravelle firmly in the value segment for oceanfront accommodation. The rooms are not new, and the property shows its age in places, but the combination of oceanfront position, kitchen access, and central location at this price point explains the Caravelle's enduring popularity with golf groups who allocate their budget toward green fees rather than room finishes.