Where it is
Get directionsMarriott’s Grande Ocean, Oceanfront on South Forest Beach Drive
An oceanfront Marriott Vacation Club resort on South Forest Beach Drive, with several pools, a spa, tennis and dining on site.
- Setting: oceanfront, Forest Beach
- Units: two-bedroom, two-bath villas
- Pools: three outdoor pools and an indoor pool
- Extras: spa, tennis, Dolphin Grille
- Address: 51 South Forest Beach Drive
Marriott’s Grande Ocean is at 51 South Forest Beach Drive, on the ocean in the Forest Beach part of the south-central island.
The villas are two-bedroom, two-bath units with fully equipped kitchens, an oversized whirlpool tub in the primary bath and a furnished balcony looking over the ocean or the lagoons.
Pools and Beach Access
The resort has three outdoor pools, an indoor pool and a lazy river, so it works in every season. The beach is at the resort’s edge. It also has a spa and tennis courts, a fitness center, and a putting green and bocce and shuffleboard courts for downtime.
Dolphin Grille and Nearby
The Dolphin Grille serves American food on site. There is one restaurant on site, with limited hours. The Forest Beach area around it has restaurants, shops and the busy stretch of beach near Coligny Beach Park within a short drive, which the two north-end Marriott resorts do not have.
How It Differs From the Others
Versus Barony and SurfWatch: those sit on the quiet north end; Grande Ocean is close to the south-end restaurants and beach park.
Versus the Sea Pines resorts: Grande Ocean is outside Sea Pines, so there is no gate to pass through.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marriott’s Grande Ocean on the beach?
Yes. It is an oceanfront resort on South Forest Beach Drive.
How many pools does Marriott’s Grande Ocean have?
Three outdoor pools and an indoor pool.
What size are the villas at Grande Ocean?
Two-bedroom, two-bath villas with full kitchens and a furnished balcony.
Does Marriott’s Grande Ocean have a restaurant?
Yes. The Dolphin Grille serves American food on site.
Is Grande Ocean in Sea Pines?
No. It is on South Forest Beach Drive, outside the Sea Pines gate.
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