Marina Inn Grande Dunes

Set along the Intracoastal Waterway in the Grande Dunes area, Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is a marina-side resort hotel that leans into a calmer, more polished version of Myrtle Beach. The draw is the waterfront setting and the sense of separation from the louder oceanfront strip, while still keeping quick access to the beach corridor, golf, and restaurants along Kings Highway.

Designed with a more “club” feel than a high-rise beach hotel, the property typically appeals to wedding parties, golf groups, and corporate teams that want a central base with a quieter nighttime pace. Many stays here revolve around the marina views, the outdoor common areas, and a schedule that mixes planned activities with downtime that does not require leaving the property footprint.

For groups, the value is in how easy it is to keep everyone coordinated: one address, straightforward arrivals, and a setting where people can gather without having to reserve a formal venue for every touchpoint. Engine.com plays the supporting role by managing the multi-room booking, keeping the rooming list organized, and consolidating billing so a coordinator is not chasing individual payments.

• Key hotel features and amenities

  • Marina-front location in the Grande Dunes community, with waterway views in many public areas

  • Resort-style layout with indoor and outdoor spaces for breaks between activities

  • On-site dining and bar service, useful for keeping group meals simple

  • Pool access geared toward all-day use, with seating and room to spread out

  • Fitness facilities for travelers trying to keep a routine on the road

  • Suite-style lodging in many room types, which can help with longer stays and shared travel

  • Common areas that work for informal meetups, quick check-ins, and pre-event gathering

  • Self-parking on site, helpful for groups arriving in multiple vehicles

• Points of interest and attractions within a 2 to 3 mile radius

  • Grande Dunes Marina, a walkable hub for waterfront views and boat activity

  • Grande Dunes Golf Club, convenient for tee times and organized outings

  • The Carolina Opry, a major live-show venue in the north Myrtle Beach corridor

  • Apache Pier, a classic coastal pier for sunrise walks and casual sightseeing

  • Dunes Golf and Beach Club area, a well-known stretch of shoreline and golf nearby

  • Arcadian Shores Golf Club, another close option for golf-focused itineraries

  • Restaurant Row along Kings Highway, a dense pocket of dining choices for groups

  • Public beach access points along the north end of Myrtle Beach, typically a short drive away

• Features of interest to group travelers

  • Easy rally points for headcounts and meetups, including marina-side walkways and indoor common areas

  • Arrival flow that supports staggered check-ins when guests come in from different cities

  • Parking that fits the reality of group travel, where multiple cars and rideshares show up at once

  • Room mix that can work for different roles, from single travelers to shared-room setups

  • Nearby breakfast and coffee options along the Kings Highway corridor, plus on-site dining for simpler mornings

  • A quieter setting than many oceanfront blocks, which helps when early starts matter

  • Good fit for smaller to mid-size groups that want everyone under one roof rather than spread across rentals

  • Engine.com coordination for the booking, room assignments, and consolidated billing when one person is managing the trip