Catch some sun in Myrtle Beach at a festive oceanfront resort where current rates have dropped 40%.

Stay in an oceanfront room at the Hotel Blue Sundays-Thursdays in October for $49 per night. September midweeks are $59 per night. Weekends throughout are $5-$10 more per night.

Guests also receive one free game of bowling per day at the nearby Captain's Quarters resort.

Hotel Blue is a one-stop destination where the beach is just the beginning. Make a splash at the on-site water park or take a dip in the indoor and outdoor pools, lazy rivers, hot tubs or whirlpool. The resort also hosts a weekly pool party and Hawaiian fire and luau show.

The hotel is three blocks from the Family Kingdom Amusement Park and a 10-minute drive from the shops at The Market Common.