Vacation Review: Dayton House, Myrtle Beach, SC

Hotel/Resort

I've stayed everywhere from the very best resorts, to some pretty sleazy hotels. Most of my traveling is on a budget, but having been spoiled by luxurious accommodations, I usually look for the best place, at an affordable rate. My latest trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina landed me in the Dayton House Hotel Resort.

The hotel is on the beach. It is a nice, well maintained, and a clean, family oriented hotel. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. Amenities include two pools, a sauna, and two hot-tubs. Wrist bands are required at all times at the pools. I consider this an advantage, since it keeps the pool from overcrowding with people who wander up from the public beach. If you come looking for the lazy river featured in their advertising, take note, there is not one.

One pool is a walk-in overflowing pool, which is nice. The pools are maintained with salts and minerals, rather than chlorine. This is better for your hair and skin. It also makes the pool safer for children.

The room I had is considered a suite. It is one room with two beds and a kitchenette. The term "suite" is a misnomer. It was much too small to be considered a suite. Think in terms of an average hotel room, if you consider booking reservations.

Coffee is complementary, and the kitchenette is stocked with a handful of eating utensils. The bedding is clean and comfortable, which is my number one concern. I didn't think the air conditioner kept the room cool enough. It was loud and the thermometer erratic, which meant the T.V volume had to be adjusted constantly.

I'm always concerned with hotel bathrooms. They have to be clean. ( I always carry my own Clorox Clean-Up, just in case.) This bathroom was clean, and the bath linens were fresh. There were plenty of towels and washcloths. Any place I don't have to call housekeeping for extras, I consider it a blessing. The bathroom, however, is too small. The vanity is just outside the bathroom. There's barely enough room to change in the bathroom, and the door doesn't lock. If you need privacy, you don't want to stay here.