One of the most popular requests by tourists is an oceanfront room. This is probably because of the relaxing quality of the waves of the ocean. As a matter of fact, there are several hotels that cater to beach bums who want to wake up and immediately look at the ocean.



The Sand Dunes Resort is located in the 74th Avenue North area of Myrtle Beach. The hotel has 400 rooms and suites that are spread on an 18 storey tower. It has several facilities that cater to families, businessmen, golfers or pleasure seekers.

Each room in the Sand Dunes Resort is equipped with a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, separate climate control, safe cable TV, hair dryers and private balconies that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. On the grounds of the Sand Dunes Resort are other facilities, which the guests can use like indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpools; a kids playground and water play area, lazy rivers, conference facilities and an Internet workroom. Guests can also avail of the high speed Internet access, same day laundry and valet services, and shuttle service to and from the airport and guests privileges at the nearby golfing facility.

The Sands Dune Resort also offers tie ups with other Sands facilities to bring special activities for guests. The Sands Kids Club is a combined evening babysitting service and activity program for the children of guests who stay at the hotel from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Sands Health Club has complete fitness facilities that will allow guests to do strength training and cardiovascular exercises. It also has a steam room, a sauna and trained masseuse to pamper the guests after a work out.

Another premiere oceanfront hotel is the Costa del Sol. It is a luxurious resort situated right in front of the ocean on Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The resort is right in the midst of the popular spring break vacation spot: Fort Lauderdale beach, Florida. Each room in Costa del Sol has a private balcony attached, making sure each guest has instant access to the breath taking view of the ocean. The resort has received the RCI Gold Crown status several times, proof that it is one of the best oceanfront hotels in the state of Florida.

Bedrooms include a living room with a sofa, a hide-a-bed, a dining room and a king-size bed. There is also a full kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher, as well as a spacious bath; a safe and two color TVs.

Located near the resort is Fort Lauderdale's popular fishing pier. The complex is also surrounded by lush greenery which first floor guests have direct access to. Aside from immediate access to the beach, Costa del Sol also has its own heated private pool for the use of its guests. The hotel premises include 300 feet of sandy beach, a manicured sundeck, Jacuzzi and sauna and sufficient parking. Guests can also take advantage of the laundry facilities, an outdoor gas grill and complimentary tea and coffee in the activity room.

Set in the midst of Florida's Gold Coast, the Costa del Sol resort is at the hub of Florida's bustling beaches in West Palm Beach, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. It is also very close to shopping outlets and malls such as the Galleria and the Sawgrass Outlet. The location of the resort in El Mar Drive is actually a private beach which attracts very few passers by, lending a peaceful quality to the area and giving visitors to this South Florida hideaway the perfect chance to watch the waves as seagulls and pelicans fly overhead.