Dunes Village Resort

Oceanfront at 5200 North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, Dunes Village Resort by Hosteeva centers the stay around one defining feature: an indoor water park complex that keeps the schedule intact when weather or timing changes. For groups, that means fewer “what do we do now” moments, because there is always an on-property activity plan that does not require transportation, tickets, or a new meeting point.

Built as twin towers with separate indoor water amenity areas, the resort runs more like a hybrid of hotel and condo inventory than a single-room-type beach hotel. Some reservations are traditional resort stays, while others are privately owned condos managed through third-party hosts like Hosteeva. That distinction matters because unit layouts, check-in instructions, and where you park can vary by booking channel and unit manager.

Beyond the water amenities, the strongest practical advantage is space. Room types range from compact studio-style layouts to multi-bedroom condos that are designed for larger headcounts. Many of the larger units add full kitchens, dining tables, and in-unit laundry, which changes how a group can operate day to day. Meals can be planned instead of improvised, uniforms and sports gear can be washed mid-trip, and leaders can meet in a living room without taking over someone’s sleeping area.

For group travel through Engine Groups, this is a property where a trip manager adds value early, not just at the finish line. Parking limits, no bus accommodation, and peak-date restrictions on group blocks can all impact planning. A dedicated trip manager can coordinate the room list, track arrivals in waves, keep the assignments clean as names change, and set clear billing rules so the organizer is not untangling charges across multiple travelers and dates.

Key hotel features and amenities

• Oceanfront location with direct access to the Myrtle Beach shoreline

• Two-tower resort layout with indoor water amenity areas in each tower

• Indoor water park complex totaling about 30,000 square feet

• Indoor pools plus kid-focused splash features and water play zones

• Multiple water slides and a lazy-river style indoor water feature

• Outdoor pool deck areas with additional water features in season

• Hot tubs and whirlpool-style soaking areas

• On-site dining outlets that cover breakfast, casual meals, and poolside service

• Coffee shop on property for early starts and quick grab-and-go needs

• Arcade and game-focused spaces commonly used for downtime

• Kids club and scheduled activity programming at the resort level

• Fitness center for travelers keeping a routine during multi-day stays

• On-site spa services listed among resort amenities

• Sports and recreation options associated with the resort, including courts and casual play areas

• Mix of accommodations, including resort-style rooms and condo-style suites

• Larger condos that can include full kitchens, dining areas, and in-unit washer and dryer, unit-dependent

• Balconies common in many oceanfront or ocean-view categories, unit-dependent

• Wi-Fi access throughout the property for coordination and basic work needs

• Smoke-free rules and designated smoking areas enforced at the resort level

• Parking constraints that can require planning ahead, especially on busy dates

Features of interest to group travelers

• Room mix that supports multiple planning styles, including shared occupancy, family pods, and leadership clusters

• Condo-style layouts that make meal planning realistic, especially when a unit includes a full kitchen and dining space

• In-unit laundry in many larger condos, which helps for tournaments, extended stays, and workwear rotations

• Indoor water park access that creates an easy, all-weather group activity option without leaving the property

• Natural gathering points for headcounts and quick updates, including lobby zones, pool decks, and indoor water areas

• Informal huddle capability inside larger suites and condos, useful for team check-ins and daily schedule alignment

• Better fit for groups that can handle briefings in smaller pods, since formal conference-style meeting space is not the main draw

• Parking limitations that affect vans, trailers, and bus-style arrivals, which pushes groups toward carpools and planned vehicle assignments

• Resort policy notes that can impact logistics, including restrictions on bus space and overnight trailer handling

• Peak-date considerations for group blocks, with group availability and discounts commonly limited during major holidays and the Memorial Day to Labor Day window

• Host-managed unit considerations, since a Hosteeva reservation can come with unit-specific check-in instructions and parking pass rules

• Engine Groups trip manager support for high-change itineraries, including:

  • Rooming list control when names, dates, and headcount shift

  • Extensions and early departures without breaking the block plan

  • Unit-type prioritization, such as reserving larger condos for leads or families

  • Centralized billing rules that reduce checkout-week cleanup

Nearby within about 2 to 3 miles

• Myrtle Beach beachfront corridor for walking, morning meetups, and quick resets between activities

• Broadway at the Beach entertainment and dining district

• Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

• Myrtlewood Golf Club for outings and tournament-adjacent play

• Pine Lakes Country Club, a close golf option often used for group rounds

• Treasure Island Mini Golf for a low-planning group activity

• Myrtle Beach Convention Center for teams attending events and competitions

• Central Myrtle Beach dining corridors with quick-service and sit-down options for staggered meal schedules

• Grocery and pharmacy stops along the main inland routes for supply runs and last-minute replacements