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The Best Beach Hotels in Carolina Beach

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Carolina Beach

Are you wondering where to stay near the beach in Carolina Beach, North Carolina? This area is a popular destination for beach-goers and vacationers alike. With the seashore and lively atmosphere, it's no wonder that it's a popular choice for travelers headed to the beach. When looking for the top beach hotels in Carolina Beach, travelers often consider several key factors such as the availablity of a pool, free parking, an oceanfront location near the water, a fitness center, spa, hot tubs, family-oriented amenities, a romantic atmosphere, ocean views, safety, and the ability to take a nice long walk on the beach. We have analyzed numerous hotels and resorts close to the beach in Carolina Beach, and this guide will highlight where to stay in Carolina Beach near the beach based on traveler ratings and these essential criteria. So, let's get to it: here are Carolina Beach's best beach hotels and resorts.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Carolina Beach Inn

Inn with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Carolina Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 205 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach Inn has great rooms from $215 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, and mini-golf at this beach hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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The Savannah Inn

Inn with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is The Savannah Inn which has nice rooms starting at $208. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchens, golf, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 316 Carolina Beach Avenue N. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers fishing, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Carolina Beach Oceanfront

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $246 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Carolina Beach
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Carolina Beach Oceanfront to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $246. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Harper Avenue. You'll also find a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.1 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $236 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Carolina Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $236, Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront, at 100 Charlotte Avenue provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 7.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers laundry services, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Golden Sands Motel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Carolina Beach
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Golden Sands Motel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $259 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1211 South Lake Park Boulevard. Furthermore, it also offers parking, rooms with kitchenettes, an indoor pool, family rooms, and a heated pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 1 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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SeaWitch Motel

Motel with prices starting at $270 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Carolina Beach
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of SeaWitch Motel is 9.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, parking, air-conditioning, and picnic areas. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $270, and it's located at 224 Carolina Beach Ave N. We also love the amenities which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Wrightsville Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Carolina Beach, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Carolina Beach.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Carolina Beach?

Carolina Beach Average Beach Hotel Price
$239

Travelers to Carolina Beach, North Carolina will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $239. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Carolina Beach.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $234
  • 2-star hotels: $244


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