We stayed here the week of January 22-29, 2012 for a mini family reunion that happens about every other year. We had 3 units - 1104, 1204, and the 4BR combo room #2007. This was my 2nd or 3rd time staying at Grand Atlantic. We originally were attracted to the property when it was first built and we were allowed to tour the rooms after our stay at a once grand, now dumpy property, Ocean Park. Here are some thoughts on our stay:

POSITIVES:
- Grand Atlantic is (in my opinion) still the best mid-range resort on the beach...meaning the best place that has modern facilities in good repair without spending big $$ at Hampton Inn, Anderson Ocean Club, etc. I have researched literally hundreds of hotels on the beach, and the Grand Atlantic is without a doubt the only property that meets our budget without sacrificing modern, clean rooms.
- Security is good. At night, the interior corridors are accessible by key card only. This is important as there can be some less-than-desirable activities happening on the street outside. We also noticed a large group of rowdy people being evicted...we were glad to know that they work hard to keep the resort safe and quiet.
- Pool features are good. Indoors there is a pool, kiddie pool, and lazy river. Outdoors there is a pool and another kiddie pool.
- BIG PLUS: we were informed by the front desk staff that an indoor hot tub is being added sometime in the next few months (early 2012). This is a much-needed addition, so kudos to the Grand Atlantic for listening to their customers.

NEGATIVES:
- As is the case with most Myrtle Beach resorts, the property is starting to wear. We noticed several areas in our rooms (1204, 2007) where the carpet is coming loose and bunching up; there were several spots in the ceiling that showed attempts at patching seam lines in the sheetrock; carpet in the hallways is showing wear now; we noticed a slight odor in our 3BR unit (2007) - which was no big deal, but a fresh clean smell is more preferred; I also noticed that the game room no longer exists and the fitness center now consists of a few machines and a TV in a conference room on the 7th floor. No big deal for us, but it is cause for concern for future stays if they aren't maintaining what was originally built.
- The master bedrooms are the only rooms with comfortable beds. The back rooms have queens/doubles that are (I am not exaggerating) rock hard and extremely uncomfortable. I know the resort probably has a tight budget to keep prices down, but it seems like they could put a few extra bucks into some mattresses that have at least a little cushioning.
- The indoor pool and lazy river were a little chilly. The maintenance man told us they were set as high as they could be set (90°). We were a little doubtful of that.

In summary, I still highly recommend the Grand Atlantic. Unlike many other resorts in MB, Grand Atlantic doesn't have decor from the 90's or worn, dingy facilities that make you uncomfortable. My advice to the staff would be this: please take care of the property and don't let it go the direction of so many others in the area (example: Ocean Park, once a great place, now a complete dump). If the property is kept up-to-date and in good repair, our family will be repeat customers for years to come.

We ( 4 guys on our annual golf trip) decided on Grand Atlantic after looking at dozens of different places web pages and reviews. Dealing with the Grand Atlantic staff on the phone and emails were great. Nothing but professional and friendly from start to finish. The room ( a three bedroom condo) was very nice, clean, comfortable, and enjoyable. Everything was clean, the beds comfortable, furniture new, and the view great. The store and grill on the ground floor was very nice and prices very reasonable. We all stated that we would come back with our families. None of us had anything negative to stay with our stay at Grand Atlantic.

We live in Charleston Sc and come to Myrtle Beach ALOT and have stayed in many different types of accomodations! We LOVED the Grand Atlantic! For the price there's no place nicer and I don't think we will ever stay anywhere else again! The rooms and parking garage and building are SUPER CLEAN!!!! Very important to me!!! Great location! Great view! Friendly staff! Cute lazy river and indoor pool!

I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone. We stayed for four nights. The room appeared nice and neat. Then came construction noise from the room next door. Our vacation was the week on Christmas and there were numerous rooms available. Why we were put in a room where construction was going on next door is beyond me. The next day, construction in the condo above us! You can't use the oven or the smoke detector alarms. Also, you can't get the room thermostat to work. You're either freezing or burning up. When we asked the maintenance man to show us how it works, he informed us he wasn't allowed to show us! The thermostat is digital and connected to the balcony door sensor. If the door is left open for more than 3 minutes, the thermostat doesn't work. The door was never left open and the thermostat still didn't work! This is a crappy place and I wouldn't stay here again. There are too many nice places to stay for the same amount of money.