Myrtle Beach motel declared a nuisance after years of drug activity, disturbances
By Stephanie Moore
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WYFF) — A Horry County judge declared a Myrtle Beach motel a nuisance after hundreds of police and fire calls tied to drug activity and growing safety concerns, according to police.
The Myrtle Beach Police Department said the judge signed an order declaring the Twilight Surf Hotel a nuisance as of Nov. 17.
Police said the nuisance action was filed by the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, which worked in conjunction with the police department, to stop and correct dangerous and illegal activity happening at the property.
State law says a place is considered a nuisance when it is used for repeated drug activity or ongoing breaches of the peace. Police say the Twilight Surf has been a location for both and therefore meets the definition of a nuisance.
According to police, for several years, there has been very little management or oversight at the hotel. Because of that, drug activity and disturbances have grown out of control, creating serious safety concerns for the community.
From May 18, 2025, to Nov. 17, 2025, the Myrtle Beach Police Department responded to 284 calls for service at the Twilight Surf Hotel. The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded to 22 additional calls.
These calls included keep checks, disturbances, drug-related reports, and other safety issues. This high number of calls shows that the property has become unsafe for neighbors, visitors, and first responders, according to police.
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