Closest Casino to Myrtle Beach Review
Myrtle Beach sits between two major casino destinations. The nearest full-scale casino is just over the state line in North Carolina, while larger resorts lie three hours away in Cherokee. This review covers distance, game selection, and hotel value for each option.
1. Harrah’s Cherokee – 3 hours 10 minutes
"Look at payment speed and table limits, not only the headline bonus."
Harrah’s Cherokee offers 3,000 slots and 150 table games. The drive follows Highway 501 west, then I-26 and I-40. Rooms start at $129 on weekdays. The property includes a 24-hour buffet and a large poker room.
2. Catawba Two Kings Casino – 2 hours 45 minutes
Opened in 2025, Two Kings sits in Kings Mountain. It features 1,500 slots, 50 live tables, and a 500-seat event center. Hotel packages include breakfast and $20 free play for first-time guests.
3. Little River Shuttle Day Trips
| Some Myrtle Beach tour companies run |
| daily buses to Cherokee. The round-trip costs |
| 3. Little River Shuttle Day Trips |
Some Myrtle Beach tour companies run daily buses to Cherokee. The round-trip costs $45 and includes a $10 meal voucher. Buses leave at 8 a.m. and return by midnight.
Verdict
| Harrah’s Cherokee remains the best overall |
| choice for game variety and hotel comfort. |
| Verdict |
Harrah’s Cherokee remains the best overall choice for game variety and hotel comfort. Two Kings offers shorter drive time if players want a quick day trip. Both accept cash and credit cards with standard ATM limits.
Pros
| Wide slot floor, multiple restaurants, and |
| reliable shuttle service from Myrtle Beach hotels. |
| Pros |
Wide slot floor, multiple restaurants, and reliable shuttle service from Myrtle Beach hotels.
Cons
No casino directly on the Grand Strand; longest drive exceeds three hours during holiday weekends.