The Hotel Francis on the Lake

Set off Route 61, this unassuming, low-rise hotel is 2 miles from the Myrtles Plantation museum and 5 miles from the Audubon State. The unfussy rooms offer traditional furnishing, free Wi-Fi and cable TV. They also include coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. Complimentary amenities include parking, a breakfast buffet, and dinner (Monday to Thursday). There's a patio overlooking a fishing lake, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Pets are welcome.