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Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,315 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · On the waterfront

Ocean view

Sophisticated property offering beach access, dining & a bar, plus two pools & a 24/7 gym.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, on the waterfront — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (843) 449-8880
  • Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

8400 Costa Verde Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 3 mentions

“Later the following day, my wife and I had lunch on the patio overlooking the Ocean at the Blue Bar.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 3,315 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 7 mentions

“The hotel itself is gorgeous, with spectacular views and well-maintained pools that make the property feel truly resort-like.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 6 mentions
✈️ easy for out-of-town guests 2 mentions

“We were there for a destination wedding which went flawlessly from the Ocean view deck for the ceremony to the reception and buffet.”

From the reviews

I stayed here with friends about 8 years ago for my birthday and loved it so much that I couldn’t wait to come back. I returned this year (2026), May 12–14, for a solo birthday trip, and this hotel is still just as beautiful, clean, and well maintained as I remembered.

★★★★★ — Shawndell, May 2026

I want to give a special shoutout: To the wonderful staff: To the cleaning crew: To Ocean's on 82nd: Thank you so much for a wonderful time here at the Marriott Hotel here at Myrtle Beach. I had a really wonderful time here as I took the time to recharge before getting back out there on the road.

★★★★★ — Ben, May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 3,315 reviews →

Getting married at Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.