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title: "Compass Cove vs Paradise Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Compass Cove or Paradise Resort in Myrtle Beach (SC)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Compass Cove vs Paradise Resort

Both are in Myrtle Beach (SC), 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Springmaid Beach
## [Compass Cove](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/compass-cove-myrtle-beach-sc/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1307200/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Springmaid Beach
## [Paradise Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/paradise-resort-myrtle-beach-sc/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1941029/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Compass Cove

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 250 m apart.

### Choose Compass Cove if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 531 / 194)

### Choose Paradise Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.9)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 194 / 531)

### Why is Compass Cove better than Paradise Resort?

1.  More guest reviews (833 vs 198), so the rating is more reliable (×4.2)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  4 more listed amenities (20 vs 16) (+4)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (531 vs 194 rooms) (×2.7)

### Why is Paradise Resort better than Compass Cove?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.9) (+1.2)
2.  Has an indoor pool
3.  Has an on-site restaurant
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (194 vs 531 rooms) (−337)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Compass Cove | Paradise Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.1  (+1.2) |
| Location | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | 9.2  (+3.4) | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+0.5) | 5.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.9  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.1  (+1.2) |
| Number of reviews | 833  (+635) | 198 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 312 | – |
| Rank in Myrtle Beach (SC) | bottom 44% | top 2%  (+54%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Distance to Springmaid Beach centre | 1.5 km  (−250 m) | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 100 m | 100 m |
| To the airport | 2.3 km | 2.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18 | 20 |
| To the nearest food shop | 880 m | 650 m  (−240 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 531 | 194 |
| Floors | 15 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+4) | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

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Nov

-   Compass Cove is cheaper in 5 of 8 months
-   Compass Cove: €95 a night on average · Paradise Resort: €97 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Myrtle Beach (SC) by month](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/myrtle-beach-sc/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## Location

250 m apart

Compass Cove: city centre: 5.5 km, Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR): 2.3 km, beach: 100 m, 18 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Paradise Resort: city centre: 5.2 km, Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR): 2.3 km, beach: 100 m, 20 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Compass Cove or Paradise Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Compass Cove or Paradise Resort?

Compass Cove leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Paradise Resort is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Compass Cove or Paradise Resort?

Over the year they cost about the same: €95 a night on average at Compass Cove, €97 at Paradise Resort. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Compass Cove is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Paradise Resort.

### How far apart are Compass Cove and Paradise Resort?

The two hotels are 250 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Compass Cove vs Sun N Sand Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/compass-cove-myrtle-beach-sc-vs-sun-n-sand-resort-myrtle-beach-sc/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/compass-cove-myrtle-beach-sc-vs-paradise-resort-myrtle-beach-sc/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/