Top 10 Hotels Near Carolina Beach in Carolina Beach for 2026

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A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean during sunset.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a multi-story hotel with balconies and a pool area.

A pathway leading to a beach with umbrellas and a pier.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown, 3 km from Carolina Beach

John

RM693

RM783 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A wooden deck with white chairs and green umbrellas overlooking a beach.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

A beach with sand and sparse vegetation.

2. The Beach House

2.5 km from Carolina Beach

Stephen

RM472

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A porch with two wicker chairs, a door labeled "No 3", and a blue railing.

A blue door with a number sign, a potted plant, wicker chairs, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, a small seating area with a rattan table, and a beach-themed painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. A door with a sign reading "No 4" is visible.

3. Carolina Beach Motel

Downtown, 3.1 km from Carolina Beach

Leigh

RM451

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A nighttime scene with a large crowd gathered to watch fireworks.

A restaurant with a 'Welcome to Lazy Pirate' sign, outdoor seating, and a bar area.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with various bottles, and a large screen.

A colorful building with a sign reading "The Drummer's Retreat."

4. Pirates Cove

2.6 km from Carolina Beach

Shaylyn

RM349

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a chessboard, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A sunlit patio with a round table, metal chairs, and potted plants.

A covered patio with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of a backyard.

A bar area with a wooden bar, stools, and a wine rack.

5. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

20.1 km from Carolina Beach

Stefan

RM1,320

RM1,461 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

20.8 km from Carolina Beach

LaRhonda

RM457

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hammock chair in a room with a wooden floor, a small trash bin, and a view of a house through an arched window.

A modern interior with a plush velvet armchair, a large mirror, and a potted plant.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by various types of vegetation.

A room with a large window, a door leading to another room, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

7. Dreamers BNB

20.2 km from Carolina Beach

Amy

RM827

RM1,018 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two tables, and ottomans.

A snack kiosk with a variety of packaged snacks and a refrigerated display.

A modern cafe with a central seating area, a snack display, and a coffee machine.

8. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

20.7 km from Carolina Beach

James

RM461

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a balcony, and several pieces of furniture including sofas and a coffee table.

A modern hotel lobby with a large open space, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a beach area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a staircase leading to the beach.

A hotel with a large pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

9. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

19.8 km from Carolina Beach

Ferdinand

RM752

RM987 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A balcony with a view of the ocean, white railings, and a clear sky.

A room with a white sofa, a round table with a book, a woven pendant light, and a painting on the wall.

A beach with waves, umbrellas, and people.

A building with a white exterior, red doors, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

10. Oceaneer

Wilmington Beach, 5.4 km from Carolina Beach

Mohamed

RM533

RM602 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, a refrigerator, and an air conditioning unit.

A wooden sign with a sailboat and palm tree, labeled 'Seven Seas Inn.'

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and oven.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, overlooking a pier and the ocean.

11. Seven Seas Oceanfront

7.4 km from Carolina Beach

Hannah

RM546

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern office space with a large window, green and yellow chairs, a wooden table, and a yellow cabinet.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a fire pit, and a view of a building in the background.

A vending machine with snacks, hot beverages, and bottled water.

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, multiple tables, and comfortable seating.

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

13.7 km from Carolina Beach

Amy

RM411

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel lobby with a large wooden conference table surrounded by green and blue patterned chairs, a chandelier, and a green-themed backdrop with a television.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern lobby with a circular seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A reception area with a green wall, a reception desk, a sofa, and a TV.

13. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

20.7 km from Carolina Beach

Jami

RM512

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a reception area.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and free weights.

14. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

20.7 km from Carolina Beach

Lia Kristina

RM405

RM457 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, grey chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a brick wall, shelves with bottles, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a large window.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, hanging pendant lights, and a display of framed items.

15. Element by Marriott Wilmington

20.6 km from Carolina Beach

Michael

RM688

RM777 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A wooden gate with a metal handle and a metal pipe, likely for a shower or water feature.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a large rug.

A covered porch with green chairs and potted plants, a teal door with the number 18, and white walls with wooden slats.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

16. The Starlite Inn

Downtown, 3.2 km from Carolina Beach

Stephen

RM324

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A wooden pier with tables and chairs, leading to a beach area with a view of the ocean.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck leading to the beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with tables and stools, a small green structure with a sign, and the ocean in the background.

A hotel corridor with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through the windows.

17. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Wilmington Beach, 4.6 km from Carolina Beach

Zachary

RM594

RM671 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.

A hotel lobby with round tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a counter with various amenities.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a forest through the window.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

20.6 km from Carolina Beach

Deidra

RM401

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious room with a large chandelier, a wooden staircase, and a view through an arched window.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A building with a grand entrance, large columns, and a double door with a number above it.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

19. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

6.4 km from Carolina Beach

Ali

RM477

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A large hotel with a prominent Wingate sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A pier extending into the sea with waves crashing against it.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to another room.

20. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

20.5 km from Carolina Beach

Tommy

RM395

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Carolina Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Beach House	8.8 Excellent 677 reviews	View
Carolina Beach Motel	8.6 Excellent 299 reviews	View
Pirates Cove	7.6 Good 592 reviews	View
The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 21 reviews	View

Top Carolina Beach Hotel Reviews

The Beach House

8/10 Good

"X"

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"Overall great"

The Starlite Inn

10/10 Excellent

"cute place, shower was a little dirty but not bad"

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a great location. Our room was clean. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is awesome! Something different each morning along with fresh fruit, oatmeal, grits & yogurt & nice variety of cereals. Walking distance to restaurants and right on broadwalk. Tiki bar was really nice too! Great drinks & food."

Other attractions near Carolina Beach

A sandy beach with footprints, a pier in the background, and a dog walking with a person.

Freeman Park

8.6/10 (232 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Freeman Park during your travels in Carolina Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with tall trees and undergrowth.

Carolina Beach State Park

8.8/10 (399 reviews)

You can take time to visit Carolina Beach State Park during your travels to Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Carolina Beach Fishing Pier

8.6/10 (470 reviews)

Carolina Beach Fishing Pier is just one of the places to see in Carolina Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina

Explore the waterfront in Carolina Beach with a trip to Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Four Hounds Distilling

You can take time to visit Four Hounds Distilling during your travels to Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Snow’s Cut Park

After visiting Snow’s Cut Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sea Breeze.

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Federal Point History Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Federal Point History Center during your travels in Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School

8.0/10 (94 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School during your trip to Carolina Beach. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carolina Beach?

Carolina Beach is located in Carolina Beach. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 449 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Carolina Beach?

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.9 mi (3 km) from Carolina Beach. Another good option is The Beach House, located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Carolina Beach?

Expedia has 449 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carolina Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carolina Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Carolina Beach.

What can I see and do near Carolina Beach?

Sights like Brunswick Town Historic District and Brunswick Town State Historic Site highlight some of the local culture. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School, Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Freeman Park, Ocean Front Park and Carolina Beach Lake Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Carolina Beach hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

2. The Beach House

3. Carolina Beach Motel

4. Pirates Cove

5. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

7. Dreamers BNB

8. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

9. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

10. Oceaneer

11. Seven Seas Oceanfront

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

13. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

14. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

15. Element by Marriott Wilmington

16. The Starlite Inn

17. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

19. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

20. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

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Top Carolina Beach Hotel Reviews

The Beach House

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

The Starlite Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Other attractions near Carolina Beach

Freeman Park

Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach Fishing Pier

Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina

Four Hounds Distilling

Snow’s Cut Park

Federal Point History Center

Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School

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