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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carolina Beach Inn	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 430 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
The Starlite Inn	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 266 reviews	View
Carolina Beach Motel	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 282 reviews	View
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown

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Wilmington Beach

A wooden boardwalk with a Ferris wheel, palm trees, and a beach in the background.

Wilmington Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Lake Park.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

10/10 Excellent

"extending breakfast hours would be more helpful."

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful beachfront location. Manicured grounds. Valet service. Complimentary confections at the desk in the evening. Poolside cabanas - game changer. A really friendly and helpful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Trailborn!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

10/10 Excellent

"the Staff at this Fairfield Inn was outstanding. From the woman who checked us in initially to the day staff desk lady to the evening stay gentlemen, all three were helpful, went beyond what was asked. I wish I knew their names so I could identify them personally. One thing which could identify them was that my daughter and I were moving her from NC to UT. WE had 2 containers of a great Grandmother's china which we were delivering to friends in NC to store until cousins from Richmond, VA came to retrieve the china. We had not been able to connect with our friends in a timely way. The young g man at night checked the meeting g schedule and helped us get the dishes stored for one day. He was so eager to help us and to make this work. WE also have to mention Val in the dining area. She knows how to cook eggs and bacon correctly! I told her I travel a LOT and she is a "first" to not serve runny scrambled eggs! She was also very pleasant and friendly. Out hotel stay was SUPERIOR!!!!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Carolina Beach's Downtown neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown? Consider a visit to Carolina Beach Boardwalk while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is steps from Carolina Beach Boardwalk, and offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront and The Starlite Inn.

How many hotels are there in Downtown?

Expedia has 98 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Carolina Beach area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Downtown.

What can I see and do in this Carolina Beach neighbourhood?

Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach Arcade and SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carolina Beach.

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

2. Carolina Beach Inn

3. The Starlite Inn

4. Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

5. Carolina Beach Motel

6. Dry Dock Inn

7. The Beach House

8. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

9. Pirates Cove

10. Oceaneer

11. Carolina Beach Vacation Home Near Boardwalk

12. Admiral's Quarter

13. The Sand Dunes

14. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

15. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

16. Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

19. River Hotel of Southport

20. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

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Where to stay in Downtown

Wilmington Beach

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

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