| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 1- and 2-bedroom nautical-meets-tropical-style suites include free wifi, private balconies and fully equipped kitchens. there are indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool tubs and a grill area, plus basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. kids age 17 and under stay with an adult for no charge. this laid-back all-suites resort on the beach is 9 miles from myrtle beach pavillion and 5 miles from alligator adventure animal park. visitors have free access to all sands resort attractions, including golf at diamondback golf course, the ocean drive pavilion amusement park and 2 water parks
Myrtle Beach International Airport 31 min
Family Kingdom Amusement Park (23 min)
Beachfront amusement & water park featuring various rides, slides, games & a Ferris wheel. Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge (20 min)
Long-standing option for a variety of seafood & cocktails in a relaxed oceanfront setting. SkyWheel Myrtle Beach (21 min)
Riders take in coastline views from air-conditioned gondolas on this wheel that lights up nightly. Myrtle Waves Water Park (21 min)
Spacious seasonal water park featuring 30+ rides from a 10-story water slide to a lazy river. T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station (13 min)
Wildlife habitat for big cats & other animals, with free admission & hands-on photos for a fee. WonderWorks Myrtle Beach (20 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. The Pavilion Park (18 min)
Nostalgic, seasonal theme park with old-fashioned & modern rides for all ages, from kids to adults. The Market Common (29 min)
Storefront shops open into an enclosed area with dining, movies, bowling, bike rentals & a theater. Broadway Grand Prix (19 min)
Indoor/outdoor recreation complex with 7 go-kart tracks, rock climbing, tot rides & mini-golf. Hollywood Wax Museum (18 min)
A museum outpost featuring celebrity wax figures, a souvenir store, a zombie lab & a mirror maze. Long Bay (11 min)
This vibrant tourist destination features over 60 miles of beach, plus golf resorts & restaurants. Myrtle Beach State Park (29 min)
Sandy parkland offering recreational oceanfront, a nature center, forested areas & campgrounds. Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach (18 min)
Marine life attraction with kid-friendly exhibits & dive tours, plus live shows & a gift shop. Broadway at the Beach (19 min)
Sprawling outdoor entertainment center with restaurants, shopping, live shows & family attractions. Alligator Adventure (13 min)
Animal park showcasing a range of species featuring swamps with alligators, plus live shows. | 
