Pawleys Island Historic District Travel Guide

Pawleys Island

The Sandy Island school ferry, which has been ferrying children from this remote island to public nearby schools for years.
The Sandy Island school ferry, which has been ferrying children from this remote island to public nearby schools for years.
Taken July 2015. This structure is the ruins of an old African-American hotel and night club dating back to the 1940’s.  Unfortunately it was not preserved and has since been torn down for “development”. #PawleysIsland #GreenBook #Abandoned #SouthernHistory
Milky Way.
Beach time!


Top hotels in Pawleys Island Historic District

Grand Palms Resort

Grand Palms Resort

3 out of 5
1251 Grand Palms Resort Drive Surfside Beach SC
Stay at this spa hotel in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Might want to let people know pool was closed

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Grand Palms Resort
Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
15 S Ocean Blvd Surfside Beach SC
Stay at this beach hotel in Surfside Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,317 reviews)
This was a great hotel! We were there only one night, however the place was well taken care of and modern. There were plenty of things to do in walking distance. Our room included a balcony with a partial ocean view.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel
The George Hotel

The George Hotel

3.5 out of 5
615 Front Street Georgetown SC
Stay at this hotel in Georgetown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Rice Museum and South Carolina Maritime Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (410 reviews)
Very nice property in downtown Georgetown…( great food and Bev ) You would definitely stay there again

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The George Hotel
Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
1601 N Ocean Blvd Surfside Beach SC
The price is ฿3,283 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿3,283
฿4,212 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Surfside Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (291 reviews)
The beach view was stunning. Very peaceful and relaxing. The staff and maids were wonderful.. very friendly and pleasant. The food was very good, all be it, just a little expensive. But very good.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront at Surfside Beach by IHG
The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn

The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn

3 out of 5
1 Norris Drive Pawleys Island SC
Stay at this beach hotel in Pawleys Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
older property but rooms were clean and appliances & bathrooms were updated. couldn't see the ocean, was resort view (of neighboring complex) and unfortunately window did not open to get some air movement. overall, decent stay and would stay there again.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn
Garden City Inn

Garden City Inn

2 out of 5
1120 N Waccamaw Dr Murrells Inlet SC
The price is ฿2,295 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿2,295
฿2,889 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Murrells Inlet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (920 reviews)
Though the hotel is dated. The room was very clean, staff excellent, and balcony on the beach no matter what room you had.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Garden City Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Pawleys Island Historic District

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Downtown Pawleys Island

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Pawleys Island, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Litchfield Beach and True Blue Golf Club.

Downtown Pawleys Island
Litchfield Beach showing general coastal views and a beach

North Litchfield Beach

If you're spending some time in North Litchfield Beach, North Litchfield Beach and Huntington Beach State Park are top sights worth seeing.

North Litchfield Beach


Pawleys Island Historic District Travel Guide