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Viking Ocean Front Motel

2.0 of 5
1811 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Viking Ocean Front Motel
Ranked #207 of 230 hotels in Myrtle Beach
1.5 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
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Piedmont, South Carolina
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

i have stayed at this motel for 3 years in a row and u can not beat the price its nol the claeniness motel in the world but its at the beach the best room ive had is the ocean view with three beds .housekeeping could use some upgrades front desk people where very friendly and helpful pool was a... More

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Reidsville, North Carolina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Please Please do not stay at this hotel. I just recently booked here for only one night after being here for only 30 mins my friend got ate up by some bug all over her feet and she only sat on the bed. Not only were there bugs the bathroom was terrible there was blood stains on the comforter it... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile

I planned a last minute trip to Myrtle Beach. I had to find a cheap hotel quickly, and didn't look at the reviews. I understand the whole get what you pay for thought process. We checked in and told them we wanted to look at the room before finalizing our check in. We booked the two bedroom ocean front room.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012 via mobile
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Unsafe room door, the room stinks, stove didn't look safe, the refrig was noisy, the pool was dirty, the motel made me and my fam sick as soon we open the door, the staff was very mean, they need to knock it down and rebuild, we stayed from april 23 -28 nightmare everyday it seem haunted... Never again... Somebody call... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Very terrible place to stay rude staff smelly rooms smlled like ciggerettes and mildew one of the worst hotels ever n u had yo pay for icr

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povmgmt, Manager at Viking Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
20 April 2012

Thank you for submitting your review of The Viking Motel. I would like to apologize if any member of our staff was less than helpful during your stay. We do strive for all members to always be as courteous and friendly as possible. I am also sorry if there were any reported issues with your room that were not taken... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

I go there looking at the pictures and having a confident attitude torwards it. Instead the people there seem to hate their jobs and look deppresed. There are a bunch of hispanics there (not that I have a problem with it), but they look at me like I dont belong to the motel. (glaring, staring, things that make you unconfortable)... More

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povmgmt, Manager at Viking Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
20 April 2012

Thank you for voicing your concerns with your recent stay at The Viking Motel. I am sorry if any member of our staff made you feel uncomfortable in any way. If there were any housekeeping or maintenance problems with your room we are happy to take care of the issues, move you to another room, or even possibly move you... More

Rock Hill, New York
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I def don't recommend this place to anyone unless you're completely desperate to find lodgings. I would stay again if I had absolutely had to and had no other options. Of course, as most people have pointed out, the rooms are dirty and smell. My sheets had blood on them which really made me unhappy. The thing that bothered me... More

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povmgmt, Manager at Viking Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
20 April 2012

Thank you for taking time to review our property regarding your stay last year. I would like to apologize for any housekeeping issues that you had in your room, and I hope they were resolved quickly. I'm also sorry to hear that the booking agency you used to make your reservation did not explain all of our policies to you... More

Dillon, South Carolina
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

stayed in room 218 side veiw for spring break and experinced many bites from bed bugs. Went to the doctor and He say I was bitten by bedbugs. Stayed on 04-07-2012. I am up set because i cant find a number any where to talk to a GM.

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povmgmt, Manager at Viking Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Thank you for your comments about your recent stay with us at The Viking Motel. After reviewing the reservation details for room 218 on 4/7/12, I do not see any reports to the front desk or maintenance tickets regarding bed bugs in the room during your stay, nor do I have anything recorded from guests that have stayed in the... More

Orange, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

I order on-line under book it.com Pics that show online looks nice and beautiful (maybe when they open the place) place was duty, when you walk to your room you will find beers that people throw - no one clean the area- our room smell nasty but for real nasty (like someone cook shrimps or fish) I called to the... More

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povmgmt, Manager at Viking Ocean Front Motel, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns about your recent stay at The Viking Motel. I'd like to apologize for any troubles you may have been caused during your visit with us. We are a property that offers lower rates for budget travelers, and we do try to accommodate all of our guests to the best of... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

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Address: 1811 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Price range (per night):* 64 AUD - 185 AUD

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