New HGVC in Myrtle Beach Approved

[dayooper]

The new HGVC (or bHC) property is ready to be built. On Sept 23, The Myrtle Beach City Council passes a voucher to help the Strand Capitol Group to build a new resort on the open land directly north of Ocean 22. It will provide up to $2,000,000 to cover licensing and building permit fees. The project is costing around $230 million and is expected to be finished by the end of 2027. The building will be 253' tall Boulevard side and 207' tall ocean side. It will have 227 units. Here's a conceptual picture:

Strand Capitals presentation to the city:

https://cms6.revize.com/revize/myrtlebeachsc/Ocean%2023%20City%20Voucher%20Program%20PUD%20Presentation.pdf?t=202509191459140&t=202509191459140

TV 13s report:

https://www.wbtw.com/news/grand-strand/myrtle-beach/myrtle-beach-city-council-oks-resort-development-agreement-other-topics/

 

[GT75]

And that is what Myrtle Beach needs.

 

[dayooper]

And that is what Myrtle Beach needs.

We aren't fully covered unless we have at least 4 properties in an area. Vegas, Orlando, NYC, Waikoloa and Oahu all have at least 4 properties. Myrtle Beach needs to catch up.

This might be a litmus test to see if new resorts will need Max enrollment to be able to book. I don't think corporate HGV will be developing any new products outside of Japan anytime soon.

 

[iftravel]

HGV loves Myrtle Beach and MVC loves Hilton head. Anyone has a preference of Myrtle Beach over Hilton Head?

 

[Hoodwink]

HGV loves Myrtle Beach and MVC loves Hilton head. Anyone has a preference of Myrtle Beach over Hilton Head?

Been to both and honestly don't think I'll ever go back to either. Just not my idea of a good time. I prefer nature, exploration and the history of the area over the tourist trap (Myrtle Beach) or the golf courses (Hilton Head). For me, going to the pool happens at the end of the day to cool off after a day of exploring and hiking. The South Carolina resorts just don't fit my personality. Forced to choose one, I'd say MB. It had a lot more going on so nearby so I'm sure I could find things to do. HH felt like "go golfing or go to the pool".

 

[dayooper]

HH felt like "go golfing or go to the pool".

Disagree with this completely. There are many historical places on and around HH. We walked the the Coastal Discovery Museum and learned about the many cultures, including the Gullah. The biking is fantastic. So many places to go. Then there's the elephant in the room, Savanah (1 hour away). You can spend days going through the city. The history and beauty is incredible. The Museum of the Mighty 8th Air Force is one of the best military air museums besides the US Air Force Museum in Dayton Ohio. I have a family that flew with the 8th and know a fair amount of history and this place is interactive and shows what the airmen went through. Then there's the food. It's one of the top places for foodies in the country. So many great restaurants of all types and price ranges. There's a thread over on the Marriott forum that reviews them.

 

[GTLINZ]

MB is overbuilt and overcrowded as not as relaxing to me as a more remote location. The beach is nice but nuts during peak seasons. The buildings are much taller than HH hence part of the crowding.

Hilton Head is less crowded with that great low country feel and food. The beach water being near the release of the Savannah river is murky so not my favorite beach but any beach is good. We actually stay on the marsh side which is awesome to me.

My favorite beaches in the US are south FL atlantic. The surf is very active and the water is beautiful.

 

[ljmiii]

HGV loves Myrtle Beach and MVC loves Hilton head. Anyone has a preference of Myrtle Beach over Hilton Head?

I would imagine almost everyone significantly prefers one or the other. Hilton Head is somewhat sleepy with lots of nature activities and Myrtle Beach is quite developed with amusements and nightlife. We think the restaurants on HHI are much better...but I suppose the bars on Myrtle might be considered more 'happening'. Really the only things they have in common are golf, South Carolina, and lots of timeshares.

 

[ljmiii]

HH felt like "go golfing or go to the pool".

We love HHI and neither golf nor go to the pool. Lots of wonderful places for nature activities (hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching, etc.). And of course amazingly beautiful beaches for swimming. I do admit the history is a little low key compared to Savannah or Charleston...but if you look for it you can find it.

As for Myrtle Beach it was a once and done for us. My daughter said it was kind of like Disney World without the fun. And my son pleaded not to be forced to return. But I understand that many others feel differently.

 

[GT75]

Been to both and honestly don't think I'll ever go back to either.

Yes, please pass onto all of your friends especially about HHI.

 

[iftravel]

I own Sheraton Broadway and HGVC now but never been to Mytle Beach. For a summer week say Auguest, is it hard to book HGVC without a home resort? Or just stay in my Sheraton?

 

[dayooper]

I own Sheraton Broadway and HGVC now but never been to Mytle Beach. For a summer week say Auguest, is it hard to book HGVC without a home resort? Or just stay in my Sheraton?

You should be able to book at 9 months at Enclave. Anderson and Ocean 22 should be easier, but Enclave is a nicer resort.

 

[jp10558]

I personally prefer HHI I think, especially off season, it's still a bit warmer in Feb, but no major traffic or lines etc. Then again, I was in MB in April, so of course crowds would be different. But HHI seemed to have more stuff I like to do, easy drive up dining, easy parking at 2 nature preserves, an hour or so from Savanna. That said, MB was "fine" but I didn't love Ocean Enclave - I mean, sitting on the balcony looking at the ocean was nice, but getting in and out and the waits for valet and the waits for the elevators along with not much at the resort itself wasn't my speed. I think I actually enjoyed Surfside beach more at the Worldmark/Wyndham there. That ended up closer to better dining IMO, and I did find a neat museum and gardens about an hour away from there.

So - Ocean Enclave is nice in the units, and fine if you're going to just hang out on the balcony looking at the ocean IMO. Otherwise I'd try and get the more available and cheaper Surfside locations which is closer to Murrels Inlet. I do plan to go back because there are a lot of deals if I don't need to be ON THE BEACH, and to check out more of the nature parks this time. I might try for May though.

HHI is nice if the weather cooperates. That's a bit of a crapshoot off season, but I don't know how late into the year I want to try and book a deal, nor do I know how quickly the traffic gets real bad. I might try pushing into March some year, but right now that is probably 2028 based on my planned trips earlier in the year already set up in 2026 and planned for 2027. Though 2027 is kinda shooting for April in New Orleans so maybe I could try something like HHI end of march to Destin or something like that to New Orleans mid April. Or maybe I'll try and fit in the second half of 2026 in October or something.

Digression on trip musing over, I do also think HGVC doesn't really need another tower in MB - it's already eminently bookable - I guess "it's new" would be the pitch. But if the point costs are over Ocean Enclave I don't see it being that appealing to anyone paying attention.

 

[BingoBangoBongo]

I personally prefer HHI I think, especially off season, it's still a bit warmer in Feb, but no major traffic or lines etc. Then again, I was in MB in April, so of course crowds would be different. But HHI seemed to have more stuff I like to do, easy drive up dining, easy parking at 2 nature preserves, an hour or so from Savanna. That said, MB was "fine" but I didn't love Ocean Enclave - I mean, sitting on the balcony looking at the ocean was nice, but getting in and out and the waits for valet and the waits for the elevators along with not much at the resort itself wasn't my speed. I think I actually enjoyed Surfside beach more at the Worldmark/Wyndham there. That ended up closer to better dining IMO, and I did find a neat museum and gardens about an hour away from there.

So - Ocean Enclave is nice in the units, and fine if you're going to just hang out on the balcony looking at the ocean IMO. Otherwise I'd try and get the more available and cheaper Surfside locations which is closer to Murrels Inlet. I do plan to go back because there are a lot of deals if I don't need to be ON THE BEACH, and to check out more of the nature parks this time. I might try for May though.

HHI is nice if the weather cooperates. That's a bit of a crapshoot off season, but I don't know how late into the year I want to try and book a deal, nor do I know how quickly the traffic gets real bad. I might try pushing into March some year, but right now that is probably 2028 based on my planned trips earlier in the year already set up in 2026 and planned for 2027. Though 2027 is kinda shooting for April in New Orleans so maybe I could try something like HHI end of march to Destin or something like that to New Orleans mid April. Or maybe I'll try and fit in the second half of 2026 in October or something.

Digression on trip musing over, I do also think HGVC doesn't really need another tower in MB - it's already eminently bookable - I guess "it's new" would be the pitch. But if the point costs are over Ocean Enclave I don't see it being that appealing to anyone paying attention.

Have never been to HHI, which is kind of surprising because we love to golf. Just haven't made the effort to get there, but full disclosure I have probably been to Myrtle Beach about 25 times. Twenty or so of those were with a large golf group and MB is a perfect spot for that. The other 5 or so have been with my wife, who also golfs. We tend to travel in shoulder season and like the variety of shopping, dining and golf courses. I also find it very easy to navigate around, although with the influx of people moving there the traffic has become noticeably heavier.

The one thing that I will bring up re Ocean Enclave is that it is right at the north end of the beach boardwalk. It provides a nice walking option if you want to enjoy a view of the ocean and not walk on the beach. Some of the areas to the south are slightly sketchy, but we have never had an issue there. I always self park at the garage, so don't have to wait for a valet.

Someday, I know we'll end up in HHI and probably say, "why didn't we come here sooner'

 

[chosshaul]

I guess more resorts is good. Hilton head and Myrtle beach are too long for me to get to from the Northwest. I’d rather just go international or Carribean if I’m going to go that far.

Would love to see HGVC continue to add in places that have no representation yet like Kyoto.

 

[Talent312]

Been to both. Interesting, once. But my home state...
Florida has better and more white sand beaches.
Florida has better and more natural and cultural attractions.
Not including mouse-town. <jus' sayin'>

 

[dayooper]

I personally prefer HHI I think, especially off season, it's still a bit warmer in Feb, but no major traffic or lines etc. Then again, I was in MB in April, so of course crowds would be different. But HHI seemed to have more stuff I like to do, easy drive up dining, easy parking at 2 nature preserves, an hour or so from Savanna. That said, MB was "fine" but I didn't love Ocean Enclave - I mean, sitting on the balcony looking at the ocean was nice, but getting in and out and the waits for valet and the waits for the elevators along with not much at the resort itself wasn't my speed. I think I actually enjoyed Surfside beach more at the Worldmark/Wyndham there. That ended up closer to better dining IMO, and I did find a neat museum and gardens about an hour away from there.

So - Ocean Enclave is nice in the units, and fine if you're going to just hang out on the balcony looking at the ocean IMO. Otherwise I'd try and get the more available and cheaper Surfside locations which is closer to Murrels Inlet. I do plan to go back because there are a lot of deals if I don't need to be ON THE BEACH, and to check out more of the nature parks this time. I might try for May though.

HHI is nice if the weather cooperates. That's a bit of a crapshoot off season, but I don't know how late into the year I want to try and book a deal, nor do I know how quickly the traffic gets real bad. I might try pushing into March some year, but right now that is probably 2028 based on my planned trips earlier in the year already set up in 2026 and planned for 2027. Though 2027 is kinda shooting for April in New Orleans so maybe I could try something like HHI end of march to Destin or something like that to New Orleans mid April. Or maybe I'll try and fit in the second half of 2026 in October or something.

Digression on trip musing over, I do also think HGVC doesn't really need another tower in MB - it's already eminently bookable - I guess "it's new" would be the pitch. But if the point costs are over Ocean Enclave I don't see it being that appealing to anyone paying attention.

There doesn’t need to be another resort in MB. But if everything is selling and I guess this will be a luxury resort, especially the units at or above the rooftop pool. Strand sells the hell out of their properties and I think these are going to be very expensive with sky high points. Very lucrative.

Strand, HGVC, MVC, Wyndham and the like don’t care if there needs to be another resort in MB (or anywhere), if it can make them money, they will build it.

 

[jp10558]

Been to both. Interesting, once. But my home state...
Florida has better and more white sand beaches.
Florida has better and more natural and cultural attractions.
Not including mouse-town. <jus' sayin'>

It's a tricky thing for me - MB is about 1 day driving closer than Florida, but if I'm driving for 2 days to get there anyway, what's one more day? So yea, I tend to think FL has warmer weather in the winter, and better beaches. And FL has more TS than anywhere so might as well go there if looking for low low prices. However, MB/HHI is closer and less extra hotel nights. 2 for both ways. And I do think there's different nature stuff there so...