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A spacious room with a large window, a pool view, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a small table, a lamp, a television, and a microwave.
A hotel with a sign reading "Lighthouse Suites" and a covered entrance.

1. Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
Emerald Isle
United States
Michael
RM562
RM702 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
A deck with Adirondack chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the outside.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

2. Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort
Emerald Isle
United States
Brenda
RM688
RM798 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Islander Hotel & Resort
A beach with waves, people, and buildings in the background.
A hotel room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser, two chairs, a table, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A building with a light blue exterior, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn with two palm trees.
A motel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

3. Oceanview Inn

Oceanview Inn
Emerald Isle
United States
Holly
RM466
RM525 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Oceanview Inn
A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with a white railing, a covered porch, and a view of neighboring houses.
A two-story building with a covered front porch and a garage.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area set for four with placemats and red napkins.

4. Emerald Isle Getaway w/ Decks & Beach Views!

Emerald Isle Getaway w/ Decks & Beach Views!
Emerald Isle
RM857
RM2,361 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Emerald Isle Getaway w/ Decks & Beach Views!
A residential building with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a sign reading "Emerald Isle".
A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a light blue color scheme.

5. Luxury Beach Condo 5 Min Walk to Beach Shops

Luxury Beach Condo 5 Min Walk to Beach Shops
Emerald Isle
RM1,037
RM2,784 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Luxury Beach Condo 5 Min Walk to Beach Shops
A swimming pool with a fence, lounge chairs, and string lights.
A hotel lobby with patterned armchairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
Two white chairs with turtle designs, a potted plant, and a building in the background.

6. The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro
Cedar Point
United States
Rodney
RM360
RM406 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A coffee station with three coffee dispensers labeled 'HOT WATER,' 'DECAF ROAST,' and 'LIGHT ROAST.'

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
Swansboro
United States
Steven
RM527
RM596 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
A Days Inn restaurant with a counter, multiple tables, and chairs.
A reception area with a counter, chairs, and a sign for Days Inn.
A Days Inn with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a signboard.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle

Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle
Peletier
United States
Jason
RM356
RM442 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle
A seaside bar with three stools, a counter, and striped umbrellas.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach chairs, and umbrellas.
A beachside pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
Atlantic Beach
United States
Valerie
RM430
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
A beach with a wooden staircase leading down to the shore.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a plant, and artwork on the wall.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a ramp.
A modern kitchen with a wooden wall, a pink cabinet, and a blue chair.

10. The Beacon

The Beacon
Salter Path
United States
Kristina
RM323
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Beacon
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a counter with illuminated blue panels, a wooden panel wall, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a prominent entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and a fenced courtyard.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a dining table with chairs.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG
Morehead City
United States
Shawn
RM477
RM538 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a flag warning system and a lifebuoy.
A modern bar area with a marble countertop, black bar stools, and a green accent wall.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, marble flooring, and a large wall mural.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach
Pine Knoll Shores
United States
Antonio
RM442
RM559 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach
A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a tray with fruit and wine glasses, and a bottle of wine.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with multiple chairs.
A beachside resort with a pier, a swimming pool, and beach chairs.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront
Atlantic Beach
United States
Sandra
RM685
RM773 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of houses.
A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and boats in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a compass floor design, a meeting room, and potted plants.

14. Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort

Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort
Beaufort
United States
Tammy
RM579
RM653 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort
A park with a wooden bench, gazebos, and a clear view of a lake.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door.
A multi-story hotel building with balconies, a parking area, and a sign reading "bask Hotel".

15. Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing

Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing
Morehead City
United States
Erin
RM422
RM475 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing
A garden with hydrangea bushes, wooden chairs, and a pergola structure.
A pathway leading to a white house surrounded by lush gardens and trees.
A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a lamp, and various kitchen items.

16. The White House on Freedom Way

The White House on Freedom Way
Hubert
United States
Steve
RM465
RM512 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The White House on Freedom Way
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.
A buffet setup with various food items, a coffee station, and a refrigerator.
A wedding ceremony by a lake with guests seated on white chairs facing the couple.
A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

17. Hampton Inn Morehead City

Hampton Inn Morehead City
Morehead City
United States
Ashley
RM494
RM557 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hampton Inn Morehead City
Two beach chairs under a green umbrella, a beach bag, and a basket on the sand.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a built-in microwave.
A residential building with a balcony and a tree in the foreground.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a covered pavilion with a simple, open design.

18. Atlantic Beach Resort

Atlantic Beach Resort
Atlantic Beach
United States
Deborah
RM515
RM635 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Atlantic Beach Resort
A breakfast buffet area with labeled coffee pots, a toaster, and a variety of pastries.
A white building with a red door and columns, numbered 3410, under a clear sky.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a fire extinguisher, a clock, and a wall-mounted map display.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

19. Econo Lodge Crystal Coast

Econo Lodge Crystal Coast
Morehead City
United States
Joseph
RM303
RM342 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Econo Lodge Crystal Coast
A covered porch with wooden beams and a white exterior wall.
A kitchen with light green cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with white chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, light green cabinetry, and a built-in oven.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a small trash bin.

20. Coastal Retreat Near Camp Lejeune, Dogs Welcome!

Coastal Retreat Near Camp Lejeune, Dogs Welcome!
Stella
RM881
RM1,568 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Coastal Retreat Near Camp Lejeune, Dogs Welcome!
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Where to stay in Emerald Isle

Find the best Emerald Isle areas for the activities you enjoy most.Learn more about Emerald Isle
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A wooden boardwalk over a marshy area with tall trees and a cloudy sky.

The Point

While The Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park.

Stay near popular Emerald Isle attractions

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Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

9.0/10 (523 reviews)
Stretching 1,000 feet into the Atlantic, Bogue Inlet Pier offers prime fishing for king mackerel and speckled trout. Enjoy ocean panoramas while casting a line or dining at the adjacent Surf's Up Grill & Bar.
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A beach with clear turquoise water and gentle waves.

Emerald Plantation

9.0/10 (46 reviews)
The largest shopping hub on Emerald Isle offers diverse retail, dining, and entertainment options in one convenient location. Explore local boutiques, enjoy coastal cuisine at Rucker Johns, or catch a film.
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A person walking on a sandy beach with houses in the background.

Emerald Isle Adventures

9.2/10 (73 reviews)
Captain Roy's local expertise guides personalised fishing charters in Emerald Isle's pristine waters. Enjoy hands-on angling aboard a fully-equipped Parker boat or scenic Bogue Sound pontoon cruises.
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A swampy area with tall trees and a small stream.

Emerald Isle Woods Park

8.6/10 (109 reviews)
This 41-acre maritime forest offers tranquil trails and exceptional birding amid towering oaks and pines. Launch your kayak into Bogue Sound or try the disc golf course for a peaceful coastal retreat.
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A surfer walking on the beach at sunset.

The Sweet Spot

9.0/10 (45 reviews)
This coastal sweets haven offers the Crystal Coast's largest selection of ice cream and saltwater taffy. Stop by after a beach day to sample local favourite flavours or browse unique coastal gifts and artwork.
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Emerald Isle Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Emerald Isle Beach during your trip to Emerald Isle? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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Salty Pirate Water Park

8.4/10 (21 reviews)
This family-owned water park features six thrilling slides and a three-level Kid Zone with pirate theming. Enjoy a day of aquatic fun, then refuel with pizza at the on-site snack bar.
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Flatwaters Paddling

8.6/10 (14 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Flatwaters Paddling during your stay in Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Learn more about Emerald Isle

Crystal-clear waters invite you to kayak through salt marshes or fish from the 1,000-foot Bogue Inlet Pier. Rent bikes to explore 11 miles of pristine beaches, then visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores nearby.

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

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More cheap stays in Emerald Isle

Oceanview Inn

Oceanview Inn

122 Fairview Drive Emerald Isle NC
RM466
RM525 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Oceanview Inn
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

216 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle NC Emerald Isle NC
RM562
RM702 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
Luxury Beach Condo 5 Min Walk to Beach Shops

Luxury Beach Condo 5 Min Walk to Beach Shops

Emerald Isle NC
RM1,037
RM2,784 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Luxury Beach Condo 5 Min Walk to Beach Shops
Azure 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

Azure 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

100 Alex Court Emerald Isle NC
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Emerald Isle?
Islander Hotel & Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices for your visit include Oceanview Inn and Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Emerald Isle.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Emerald Isle, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Emerald Isle.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Emerald Isle?
Islander Hotel & Resort: Features free self parking, an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Another choice with an on-site pool is Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection. View all hotels with pools in Emerald Isle.
What's the most popular hotel in Emerald Isle with a water park on site or close by?
Islander Hotel & Resort is a popular 3-star hotel featuring free WiFi and free parkingIt's located only steps from Salty Pirate Water Park. Another top water park hotel you might want to consider is Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection. Take a look at all hotels with or near waterparks in Emerald Isle.
What's it like staying in Emerald Isle?
Families will find child-friendly activities in Emerald Isle, and visitors give high marks for the beaches. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its seafood restaurants. In Emerald Isle, there are 1178 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Emerald Isle.
What should I do while I'm visiting Emerald Isle?
Families come for attractions such as Emerald Isle Adventures, Salty Pirate Water Park and The Sweet Spot. The natural setting is picturesque, namely the beaches, and places to see include: Emerald Isle Beach, Emerald Isle Woods Park and 3rd Street Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Emerald Plantation and Emerald Forest Golf. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Emerald Isle guide.
What's the weather like in Emerald Isle?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 26ยฐC, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11ยฐC. Average annual precipitation for Emerald Isle is 1509 mm.

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