Wyndham Resort Ocean Boulevard North Myrtle Beach

Where we slept: We stayed in a bright room at the mega-hotel Wyndham Ocean Boulevard. Upon check in, they called it one of the biggest Wyndham resorts in the world. I believe it may be one of the biggest resorts in the world. As a lover of boutique hotels, this place was like Disney World in my opinion. And not necessarily in a good way. With a lazy river, multiple pools, a strict carding policy at the hotel bars, this may be the perfect place for families with children. For a girls weekend? Not so much. Also, the hotel is mostly a timeshare property, which means that maid service costs extra, but they allow regular hotel reservations. Be wary of regular hotel reservations. If ever there is an issue, it is difficult to find a person to correct the problem. I had to file a claim with my credit card company in order to have the overcharge corrected. I am still waiting for phone calls from four managers at the Wyndham and at the corporate offices of Wyndham. I have two unanswered emails. Am I alone in thinking that canceling a falsely made (on their part) extra reservation shouldn’t be this difficult? That this is ridiculous? This is, by the way, one of the many reasons I prefer boutique hotels. Because of this problem, I cannot bring myself to recommend the hotel. There are a number of large resorts along the beach, most of which seem to have the same amenities.

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