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Wayfarer Motel

2.0 star property
The Wayfarer Motel offers oceanside connectivity with adventure and convenience at the doorstep, creating a perfect base for coastal exploration

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Located near the lively Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, the Wayfarer Motel offers a relaxing retreat. Travelers cool off in the outdoor pool and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff assists guests, and on-site vending machines and ATM/banking services add convenience.

Reviews

3.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Single Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Single Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment (2 Doubles, 1 King) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Two Bedroom Apartment (2 Doubles, 1 King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment (2 Double Beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Two Bedroom Apartment (2 Double Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Two Double Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Two Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Wayfarer Motel is in Downtown Myrtle Beach, a neighborhood in Myrtle Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Myrtle Beach Beaches and Myrtle Beach State Park, while SkyWheel Myrtle Beach and Family Kingdom Amusement Park are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Myrtle Beach Sports Center or Pelicans Ballpark. Visit our Myrtle Beach travel guide
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Map
311 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577

What's nearby

  • Chilly morning
    Myrtle Beach Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA city skyline.; Shutterstock ID 280876238
    Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Family Kingdom Amusement Park which includes night scenes and rides
    Family Kingdom Amusement Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SkyWheel Myrtle Beach showing night scenes
    SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • 2nd Ave Pier
    4 min walk
  • National House of Pancakes
    6 min walk
  • 8th Ave Tiki Bar And Grill
    8 min walk
  • River Oaks Pizzeria
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk

About this property

Wayfarer Motel

Motel near Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Close to Family Kingdom Amusement Park and SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, Wayfarer Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the beach

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 29.99 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Wayfarer Motel
Wayfarer Motel Myrtle Beach
Wayfarer Myrtle Beach
Sea Gypsy/Wayfarer Hotel Myrtle Beach
Wayfarer Motel Motel
Wayfarer Motel Myrtle Beach
Wayfarer Motel Motel Myrtle Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Wayfarer Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wayfarer Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayfarer Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Wayfarer Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Wayfarer Motel located?

Located in Downtown Myrtle Beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Myrtle Beach Beaches and Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. SkyWheel Myrtle Beach and Family Kingdom Amusement Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Wayfarer Motel Reviews

3.4

3.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

4.0

Staff & service

3.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Luis F

The guest people don’t let us sleep because they make a lot of noise is around 12:am in the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgusting. Mold in fridge, dirty sheets, horrendous smell in the room. Had to go to another place for the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tommy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty.. staff wasnt very helpful. The room they put us in had no toilet paper. No towels or wash clothes and dirty linen was all over the floor. It looked very rundown.. we told the front desk and they did move is to another room that at least had clean linen.. but room service never came with fresh towels the next day not asked about cleaning.. just very unprofessional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Estrella

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El peor no te quedes aqui sinno quieres ser robado, robaron mi deposito de mas de $100.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gilbert jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me estafaron despues q ya habia pagado me hicieron volver a pagar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

chris, charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

There was roaches an bed bugs I have about 10 over

The only good was very close to the beach on n.ocean blvd ...the bad this place is infested with roaches didn't see any the first night because I came in an went straight to sleep but woke up with bed bug bites ...roaches roaches everywhere

2/10 Terrible

toronto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
never staying here again...molded ceilings...door wouldn't close completely....no ice...65$ a night and it's not worth but maybe half that price

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not happy

I did not like this hotel. Roaches were everywhere and that is just disgusting!!

4/10 Poor

Dwayne, Salyersville, Ky.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wayfarer never again.

We found roaches. Towels were stiff and abrasive. Tub constantly leaked. Couldn't use balcony, water dripped constantly splashing you. Balcony had algae growing. The pool fronted the entire hotel, so noise was constant. The $20 deposit wasn't recorded at check-in, so I didn't get that back. Woman at check-out desk was rude, lacked people skills. I didn't expect much, but I got less than that. Won't be staying there again.

2/10 Terrible

Timothy, Kentucky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never Again

Pictures were misleading it was old and run down. Bathroom door would not shut, towel rack broke off the wall. You could walk across the street to the beach was the only good thing.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheaper but not clean

Cons: There was a lot of noise from the road traffic (trucks and tons of mopeds).There was cigarette burns in the comforter in a non-smoking room....hmmm. No breakfast in the morning. Room didn't appear to have been vacuumed recently. The bathroom shower had someone else's hair still in it when we checked in. No bathroom outlets. Poor lighting. A little scary to walk around at night. No chainlock. No curtain on bathroom window, only blinds. Dirty bathroom floors (unmopped and sandy) and unclean door frames (dirty fingerprints), etc. I am really okay with it being somewhat outdated but it was truly unclean in a lot of ways. Pros: Great air conditioner. Small frig and microwave in the room. Wifi and free parking. Close to the boardwalk.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great price and nice staff! Awful, awful room.

The location was wonderful. The night clerk was very nice, funny and helpful. The property, on the other hand, was in an awful state. The room was very dirty and in disrepair. There were roaches in the bedroom and in the bathroom. If you choose to stay here, bring lysol and an extra set of junk sheets you don't mind pitching and plastic bags to put your belongings in to protect them from the bugs and dirt. There was security on the property, which made me feel safer.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Race

In for the NASCAR race.

2/10 Terrible

Valerie, Newmarket, Ontario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not somewhere you want to stay!

We actually didn't stay at the Wayfarer Motel. We got there and realized that it was not the type of place one would take their family. It is located in a less than desirable area of Myrtle Beach, is in poor condition, smokey, moldy tiles, rusty bathtub etc. We took one look at it and said, "No, thanks!" Unfortunately, I had pre-paid and am still trying to get my money back. We found a cleaner, more suitable place down the street. Never having been to Myrtle Beach before, I had no idea that there were places like this. At the time of booking it was rated as a 2.5 and we needed at cheap & cheerful place to stay near the airport for our last night. Totally disappointed.

8/10 Good

sonya, HIGH POINT NORTH CAROLINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVED MY STAY

Was very surprised the room was very nice, it was right across from the ocean. I would gladly stay their again.

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TerribleExperience

They didn't even have a room for me when I arrived. It would have been nice if Expedia had told me that by booking same day the hotel wouldn't even get my reservation in time. I had to go to a different hotel last minute. This hotel was in a sketchy area anyway.

2/10 Terrible

. Dragon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over paid

$90 a night was extremely overpay I would rated at a $40-$45 hotel wasn't the cleanest. There were armed guards in the evenings outside patrolling The hotel it made me very easy about my safety and security.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nitemare on 4th Street

Walked in the first thing you see is rust and dents on the frige..., burn holes in the carpet, the beds were made but looked like someone had slept on them. Worst stay at a Hotel I have ever experienced! Would not have stayed if we could have found another place...

2/10 Terrible

Winland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NEVER AGAIN!!

One of the worst motels I've ever been in. Was not on the ocean like it said it was in the email. Bathroom door did not work, towel rack in the bathroom was broke, toilet paper holder was broke. There was some kind of crud all over the bottom of the bathtub and the worst part was when we seen roaches crawling across the table beside the beds. I would never recommend anyone staying at this motel!!

6/10 Okay

Angel

Affordable, simple place to stay

Clean standard rooms needed for stay, kitchenette was nice for the low price

2/10 Terrible

Disturbed Family

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay away...far away

Where do I begin? When we arrived we were expecting a hotel on the beach, this hotel ended up being across the street from the beach even though the hotel discription and picture gave the impression that it was on the beach. The manager/owner seen how upset we were and told us they could book us in their sister hotel across the street on the beach and then retracted that statement 10 minutes later saying because we paid online we could not switch over due to billing issues online. We spoke to the owner of this "sister hotel" and she told us they had lied and they were not the sister hotel of the wayfarer. In addition to all of this there were cockroaches which the owner tried to tell us were just "palmetto bugs" which we looked up and found out that a palmetto bug is just another name for an american cockroach and the owner told us that there was "nothing they could do about them, all of the hotels have them along the beach". The only thing good about this room is that it was so bad that it kept us out doing anything we could to keep from going back. We did have fun in Mertle Beach but dreaded going back to our room.

4/10 Poor

sassysue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

getto

Run down, broken bathroom fixtures,no utensils but had a stove and microwave. ...go figure, phone with no cord, no TV guide, had to go ask for towels every day.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst experience ever

I already did 3 times so obviously you don't want to hear the truth so I won't bother anymore

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst experience ever

First of all I felt victim of theft from the housekeeping services. when I inform The woman at the front desk (light skin, Spanish speaker pierce on her chest) promise me she was going to report it to her boss and I guess she never did since no-one from management ever bother to approach me to settle the situation but I guess that's what I get for settling for a hotel with such low rates.the room was dirty the furniture was old rusty with parts missing and it didn't feel safe I will not recommend this hotel to anybody and I'm not coming back to this place I will really appreciate if my review is posted. Since I don't think is fear for future guess not to know what they are exposing themselves to when they make reservations on this hotel

2/10 Terrible

Sivaram

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad motel

Filthy, unclean and dirty. It is a cheap hotel. We cannot stay with families. Never would recommend this hotel even to an enemy!!!