Oak Island

Travel Guide

A canal lined with waterfront homes, a bridge, and a clear blue sky.
A wooden pier structure over a beach with a sunset in the background.
A sunset over a body of water with a pier and a street lamp.
A coastal residential area with houses along the beach and a clear view of the ocean.
A beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean during sunset.

Where to stay in Oak Island

Find the best Oak Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

Yaupon Beach

While Yaupon Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse.

Caswell Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Caswell Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse or Caswell Beach.

Tranquil Harbour

When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is RM868 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM868
RM978 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation ...
9/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"Awesome location right on the beach. Old place but well maintained, super clean, parking available, and very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Ocean Crest Motel
The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites

2 out of 5
500 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC
The price is RM722 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
RM722
RM902 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
"We love it here! It's our go to for our quick trips to OKI."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Beach House Motel & Suites
Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel

2.5 out of 5
6401 Oak Island Drive Oak Island NC
The price is RM550 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
RM550
RM620 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (308 reviews)
"Great place. The staff, location and family atmosphere makes Captains Cove the perfect location for an old fashioned family beach vacation. After 15 years of visiting it feels like staying with friends and not just a hotel. I’ll be back soon!"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Captain's Cove Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
StudioRes by Marriott Leland

StudioRes by Marriott Leland

3 out of 5
1500 Brunswick Village Boulevard Winnabow NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Winnabow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Battleship North Carolina and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (26 reviews)
"It's a new building property and everything looks new, except the bed seems like your sleeping in a wave, should have a a firm cushion bed..I slept like 3 hours, for people that don't mind that issue, I guess it's ok.."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

StudioRes by Marriott Leland
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd Charlotte NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and Huntersville ...
7.8/10 Good! (144 reviews)
"Nice, spacious suite. The only issues were primarily upkeep. The toilet paper holder had been ripped off and was dangling from the wall. Neither of the blinds' switch worked, so couldn't open the curtain for any natural light whatsoever. We had an accessible suite, and the roominess, height of the ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport

StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport

3 out of 5
605 Guilford College Road Greensboro NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Greensboro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions First Horizon Coliseum and Wet 'n Wild Emerald ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"This hotel was so nice! The rooms are very modern and clean. The location was great being next to a top golf and main event. You can also do laundry on site which was great! The front desk people were so kind and helpful. :) Definitely a safe place to stay for a family."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Things to do