Location: Carolina Beach
Top Hotels in Carolina Beach
Top Things to do in Carolina Beach
- 1. Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
- 2. Carolina Beach State Park
- 3. Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson State Historic Site
- 4. Kure Beach Pier
- 5. The Veggie Wagon
- 6. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- 7. Fort Fisher State Historic Site
- 8. Ocean Front Park
- 9. Carolina Beach Boardwalk
- 10. Coquina Outcrop
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6 hotels in Carolina Beach: Best hotel deals for 2023
Carolina Beach’s old-fashioned seaside fun is centered on the vintage boardwalk dotted with pizza, doughnut and ice cream stands. Nearby, summer amusements abound, including miniature golf, batting cages, rides and an arcade. Enjoy live music venues, tiki bars and fresh seafood served with views of the Atlantic Ocean. You can surf or paddleboard, hike the white sand trails of Carolina Beach State Park or just take in the sea, sun and sights.
Things to do in Carolina Beach
1. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 752 reviews
Discover an ideal beach retreat at our Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront hotel. Enjoy a prime location at the northern end of Pleasure Island, next to Carolina Beach Boardwalk and just minutes from downtown Wilmington. Start each day with a free hot breakfast before heading out to catch some rays. If you're in a hurry to hit the beach, grab a free Hampton's On the Run Breakfast Bag, available Monday through Friday. After a busy day, retire to one of our bright, spacious beachfront guest rooms featuring a mini-refrigerator and sofa bed, or upgrade your stay for a private balcony and beautiful ocean view. Catch up on your favorite shows on the 42-inch HDTV and stay connected to work and family with free WiFi in every room. Work from the comfort of your room at the large desk with ergonomic chair or set up shop in our 24-hour business center with free printing services. Relax by our oceanfront pool while sipping on a cool drink from the poolside Tiki Bar.
Great Hampton Inn
Reviewed By lionbuzz72Great location. Clean rooms. Friendly and efficient employees. Carolina Beach is a nice relaxing place for a quick getaway. Clean beaches and very inviting pool was exactly what I needed. Take a trip and see for yourself.
2. Golden Sands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 494 reviews
See why so many travelers make Golden Sands their hotel of choice when visiting Carolina Beach. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. While staying at Golden Sands, visitors can check out Carolina Beach Fishing Pier (2.6 mi), which is a popular Carolina Beach attraction. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Golden Sands Hotel features a 24 hour front desk, a sun terrace, and a gift shop. In addition, as a valued Golden Sands guest, you can enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Ida Thai Cuisine, which is a Thai restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular history museums such as Federal Point History Center. At Golden Sands, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Carolina Beach.
Perfect Weekend
Reviewed By eal24601This was a last minute one night trip to just get out of town and relax. Golden Sands was the perfect place to do this! Finding the office was a little tricky but check in was smooth and the staff was very friendly. The buildings are older but are maintained well and the room was spotless. Being right on the beach and having a balcony was amazing! We can't wait to come back and relax some more.
3. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1153 reviews
Welcome to Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach, your Carolina Beach “home away from home.” Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. While staying at Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach Hotel, visitors can check out Carolina Beach Fishing Pier (1.9 mi), which is a popular Carolina Beach attraction. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and you can stay connected during your stay as Carolina Beach Courtyard offers guests free wifi. The hotel features a 24 hour front desk and room service. Plus, Carolina Beach Courtyard offers a pool and a lounge, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. If you’re looking for a seafood restaurant, consider a visit to Shuckin Shack, Michael's Seafood Restaurant, or Cape Fear Boil Company, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach Hotel. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Carolina Beach Boardwalk (0.2 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach puts the best of Carolina Beach at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
The people experience
Reviewed By gdmbackhomePeople make the trip and that starts at the front desk with Leslie. I came in to register wearing a covid mask. She took one look at me and asked if I wanted her to put on a mask. She understood me and I really appreciated that. Never happened before. Margie, in house keeping, was also great. When I needed something she was right there to help. She made me feel at home. Thanks to both of them for making my stay a good one.
4. Drifters Reef Hotel
Overall Ratings
3 based on 155 reviews
Drifter's Reef Hotel is located in the heart of Carolina Beach, North Carolina and offers you great accommodations at a reasonable price. We offer microwaves, mini frigs, air conditioning, cable, free Wi-Fi, large outdoor pool, charcoal grills, volleyball courts, laundry facilities, onsite restaurant and bar. The Lazy Pirate is our famous award winning restaurant boasting legendary wings and crab shack! All quests will receive a 10% discount on food purchases! Carolina Beach's charter fishing fleet, top of the line cruise boats, excellent shopping at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, fine restaurants and our beautiful beaches are all within a few short blocks and easy walking distance. Drifter's Reef Hotel has 57 rooms consisting of King rooms, Double rooms, Double Deluxe, Double Suites and a 2 Bedroom Full Apartment. We hope you will choose Drifter's Reef Hotel for your next vacation!!
Not What One Would Expect!!!
Reviewed By Explore664746So disappointed In room. We were put in a building that is not pictured on the website. It was an old, metal building that was turned into 8 rooms. No windows to look out. Air Co ditioning was a small WI dow unit, ugh. Upon arrival there was a notice that there was a linen shortage and were asked to reuse towels. In the room we found only 2 bath towels, 2 wash clothes, 1 hand towel, and one bath mat. Totally unacceptable for a 2 night stay where the cost was $429.00 total. I will not use this hotel again since there are plenty more options of hotels and condos in Carolina Beach.
5. SeaWitch Motel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 89 reviews
Quaint 16 room oceanfront hotel with swimming pool. All rooms are non smoking and no pets allowed. Our buildings run perpendicular to the beach but our top floor rooms have a great view of the ocean from the balcony's. We also have a private beach access on site. Close to the boardwalk, convenient stores, restaurant, and the carnival when it is in town. Great location to watch the Thursday night fireworks. Located across the street from the SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar.
Cant keep a reservation! Charged me way more than quoted
Reviewed By billm0066Booked a trip in early April for Memorial Weekend. I called them directly, I did NOT use any 3rd party sites. Booked two nights for $607.94 Received a confirmation email 12 days later confirming the reservation. May 22nd rolls around (6 days prior to the trip)and I receive an email for $1047.41. I called and Brittany the general manager said the person who took my reservation was new and messed up. It's a 3 day minimum so the new total was it. We cannot stay for three nights, or else we wouldn't have booked. She was incredibly rude, but gave my number to the owner who called me with *67. He offered me a very small discount and said the rules are a 3 day minimum, and it wouldn't be fair to the several other guests this happened to as well. I guess it's fair for them to take a reservation and not honor it. They cancelled my vacation 6 days prior to me going. They lost me as a customer for life over a few hundred bucks. On Facebook they posted under new management this month, and it doesn't seem to be any good. We stayed there about 4 years ago. Location is good, but it was a cheap motel which we were fine with. We didn't need anything fancy. But when you start charging the prices you do with this awful customer service. Yeah good luck with that. I would strongly avoid them at all costs. Even if you book a trip with them you run the chance of them changing your price and/or terms. Why risk it? There are so many other hotels and motels in the area. Thankfully I found someone else with availability for almost the same price. Steer very far away from them. Lastly they charged my card for way more money without my consent. If you book your trip with this place this is what you risk. Not worth it.
6. The Windstar Hotel at Carolina Beach
Overall Ratings
2 based on 4 reviews
BY far some of the most rude staff i have ever encountered
Reviewed By 329ravenmDont even try going here not worth the headache. I had one of my employees stay here and we had to change a room (less than a half an hour after booking) and not only did we get charged two rooms, we got charged a cancelation fee as well, when we never canceled we just changed rooms. manager when on the phone completely unprofessional (the only "professional" word that could come out her mouth is maam)otherwise completely unhelpful,and wanted to get us off the phone it was very apperant. so we are out money,they refuse to give that money back, so guess whos getting disputed. just don't waste your time
