Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach

What Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach does

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is a privately held, 183-room luxury resort hotel located within the 2,200-acre Grande Dunes master-planned community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Opened in November 2006, the property operates Mediterranean-inspired accommodations ranging from 435 sq ft Grande Guest Rooms to a 3,300 sq ft four-bedroom Penthouse Suite, with 15,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor meeting/event space capable of hosting up to 400 guests. The resort is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway adjacent to a 126-slip marina and offers private beach access, the Roger Rulewich-designed Grande Dunes Resort Course, a full-service tennis club, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, and in-room spa services. The property has held the AAA Four Diamond designation for 15 consecutive years.

The business operates across six primary revenue streams: nightly guest room accommodations (with 13% room sales tax and a 15% resort fee), multi-outlet food and beverage (WaterScapes Restaurant, Reflections Kitchen & Bar, 357 RAW, Reflections Coffee, in-room dining, pool/beach bar), meeting and event venue rentals with catering and AV, golf packages and tee times, spa services, and watersports/marina activities. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the official website, phone, and email, supplemented by third-party platforms (Expedia +VIP Access, Orbitz, Priceline/Agoda, TripAdvisor) and the Stash Hotel Rewards loyalty program. A dedicated corporate/group sales team handles meeting RFPs and wedding bookings.

The target customer base is diversified across five primary segments: families and groups, couples and romance (including honeymooners), corporate meetings and events, weddings and celebrations, and golf enthusiasts. B2C pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Operating geographies are domestic (Southeast United States). The company employs 69 staff and is led by General Manager Patrick Martin (promoted from Controller in 2024), Director of Sales & Marketing Pam Shelley, and Executive Chef Danielle Szarek (joined April 2024). The resort is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, funding activity, or M&A activity.

Name

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach

Legal name

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

Website

https://marinainnatgrandedunes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is a privately held, 183-room AAA Four Diamond luxury resort in Myrtle Beach, SC, serving leisure families, couples, corporate events, weddings, and golfers with on-site dining, meeting space, golf, marina, and spa amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hotel

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Luxury resort hotel
• Hospitality accommodations
• Meeting and event venues
• Destination wedding services
• Golf and beach resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Myrtle Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Guest Room Accommodations: Nightly room rentals across diverse accommodation types from standard guest rooms to 4-bedroom penthouse suite. Revenue generated from 183+ luxurious guest rooms and suites including nightly rates, resort fees, and taxes.
2. Food & Beverage Operations: Multiple dining venues including WaterScapes Restaurant (upscale), Reflections Kitchen & Bar (casual), Reflections Coffee (Starbucks), 357 RAW (locally owned waterside), pool bar, beach cabana, and in-room dining. Revenue from food and beverage sales.
3. Meeting & Event Space Rental: 15,000 sq ft of combined meeting and event space including 5,100 sq ft ballroom, multiple breakout rooms, outdoor venues (Grande Lawn, Loggia, Compass Pad). Revenue from venue rentals, catering services, and AV equipment rental for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings.
4. Golf Packages & Tee Times: Partnership with Grande Dunes Resort Course offering golf packages and tee time bookings. Revenue from green fees and packaged golf experiences.
5. Spa Services: In-room massage therapy and spa services offered to hotel guests. Revenue from spa treatment bookings.
6. Watersports & Marina Activities: Watersports rentals including jet skis and pontoon boats, marina dock space rentals, beach access services. Revenue from activity rentals and marina slip fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes operates a 183-room luxury resort hotel providing guest accommodations, multiple dining venues, 15,000 sq.ft. of meeting and event space, wedding services, golf packages at the Grande Dunes Resort Course, private beach access, marina and watersports, spa services, and recreational amenities. The resort targets leisure travelers, couples, families, wedding parties, and corporate meeting groups within the 2,200-acre Grande Dunes master-planned community in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Product overview

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is a four-diamond luxury resort hotel offering a comprehensive portfolio of hospitality services centered around its 183-room accommodation inventory (Guest Rooms, Mini-Suites, Full Suites, and Penthouse). The resort features multiple dining venues including Waterscapes Restaurant, Reflections Kitchen & Bar, 357 Raw, Reflections Coffee, plus In-Room and Private Dining options. Event services encompass 15,000 sq.ft. of meeting space and wedding venues. Recreational amenities include golf at the Grande Dunes Resort Course, private beach access, watersports, tennis, bike/run trails, outdoor/indoor pools, fitness facilities, and spa services. The resort also offers curated vacation packages and is part of the 2,200-acre Grande Dunes master-planned resort community on the Intracoastal Waterway in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 consecutive AAA Four Diamond Awards demonstrates consistent excellence
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 357 RAWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocally owned & operated restaurant adjacent to Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. Located beside the Marina Inn and short walk down scenic Grande Dunes Marina. Commitment to quality and sustainability. Local favorite offering modern coastal elegance overlooking waterway sunset view. Provides fresh seafood, gourmet burgers, innovative cocktails, and small plates for resort guests.
• Ruth's Chris SteakhouseminorOthersUpscale steakhouse located beside Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. One of the more revered steakhouses in the country. Open daily offering exquisite dinner options and cocktails. Complementary dining option for resort guests seeking fine dining experiences.
• Anchor CaféminorOthersLocals' favorite casual dining located on the marina. Open seasonally from April to October. Serves casual dining fare and signature cocktails, beer and wine overlooking Grande Dunes Marina. Additional dining option for resort guests.
• Grande Dunes MarinacoreOthersState-of-the-art 126-slip marina located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Mile Marker 357. Part of 2,200-acre Grande Dunes Resort master-planned community. Offers pontoon & jet ski watersport rentals. Boaters can book dock space directly. Connected to Marina Inn as integrated resort amenity.
• Stash Hotel RewardscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLoyalty program partnership allowing guests to earn Stash Hotel Rewards points when staying at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. Promotes repeat bookings and customer retention through points-based rewards system.
• Grande Dunes Resort CoursecoreOthers18-hole Grande Dunes Resort Course designed by Roger Rulewich. Seven holes set atop bluffs overlooking Intracoastal Waterway. Considered 'one of the great golf clubs in the world' by PGA magazine. Marina Inn offers golf packages and tee time coordination for resort guests. Part of integrated Grande Dunes Resort experience.
• Grande Dunes Tennis ClubminorOthersFull-service tennis club within Grande Dunes Resort. Offers variety of programs for new and current players of all ages. Recognized as Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center by Tennis Industry Association & USTA. Resort shuttle provides transportation to Tennis Center for Marina Inn guests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Cloister at Sea Island: Five Diamond luxury resort on the Georgia coast with multiple lodging configurations, championship golf, beach club, spa, and meeting facilities — directly comparable integrated luxury-resort product.
• The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort: AAA Five Diamond luxury beachfront golf resort in coastal South Carolina with multiple dining venues, expansive meeting space, and a destination-wedding focus — a step-above aspirational comparable for Marina Inn's group/leisure model.
• Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa: Luxury beachfront resort in Northeast Florida with extensive meeting space, multiple restaurants, spa, golf, and a robust wedding business — closely mirrors Marina Inn's integrated resort and group/wedding revenue mix.
• Sea Pines Resort (Hilton Head): Coastal Carolina luxury resort destination anchored by championship golf, beach access, tennis, and villa-style accommodations — comparable mix of leisure, group, and golf-driven demand.
• Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes: Located within the same Grande Dunes master-planned community, this Marriott-branded full-service beachfront resort competes directly for leisure, group, and wedding business in Myrtle Beach with similar views of the Intracoastal Waterway.
• Montage Palmetto Bluff: Luxury Lowcountry resort with multiple dining venues, spa, golf, and wedding/event venues — competing for the same affluent Southeast leisure and destination-wedding guest.
• The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa: Full-service beachfront resort on Hilton Head Island, SC with comparable meeting/event space, multiple F&B outlets, family and couple programming, and championship golf partnerships — same Southeast coastal luxury positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort: Branded all-suite oceanfront property in Myrtle Beach targeting families and groups — competes in the same market with a suite-style product that overlaps Marina Inn's 2- and 3-Bedroom Condo Suites.
• Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort: Larger branded full-service resort in the Myrtle Beach market with broader meeting and convention footprint — competes for the same leisure and group demand as part of a national loyalty/distribution platform.

Regional players

• Sanderling Resort (Outer Banks, NC): Independent luxury beachfront resort in the Carolinas with similar four-diamond positioning, F&B venues, and event/wedding programming — competing for the same coastal-Carolinas luxury traveler in a different geographic submarket.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/waterscapesrest
• Facebookfacebook.com/waterscapes
• Pinterestpinterest.com/waterscapes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marina-inn-at-grande-dunes

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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