Oak Island

Travel Guide

Pier on beach at sunrise, Oak Island, North Carolina
Pier on beach at sunrise, Oak Island, North Carolina
Sun set
North Carolina in the winter is actually pretty nice
Amazing sunset

Where to stay in Oak Island

Silhoutted Ocean Pier at Sunrise

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.

Long Beach
Oak Island Lighthouse Beams into the Seafoam at Fort Caswell

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.

Caswell Beach
Oak Island Lighthouse North Carolina

Tranquil Harbour

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

Tranquil Harbour
Casewell Beach line with Oak Island in the distance

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.

Yaupon Beach
Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is RM405 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
RM405
RM457 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ocean Crest Pier and The Reserve Golf Club at ...
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
Rooms clean, staff friendly and helpful! Great location to everything! Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Ocean Crest Motel
The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites

2 out of 5
500 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC
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! (83 reviews)
Absolutely wonderful place to stay!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 RM311 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
RM311
RM351 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (301 reviews)
Clean room, walking distance to ice cream and grocery stores

Reviewed on 22 Jan 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.
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (797 reviews)
Pros: Price!, Condo was clean, washer and dryer, beautiful view, convenient location, shuttle to Sugar Mt, fireplace, small pool and game room. Cons; Bed was not comfortable and you could hear people walking on the floor above you late a night.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Highlands at Sugar
stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

2.5 out of 5
1009 Lower Shiloh Way Morrisville NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Topgolf Durham and Wake Competition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
The Good....large room, great price, friendly staff and comfy bed. The BAD....Virtual key app wasn't working, room was or is still undergoing renovation because there was a 1/4 inch of drywall dust (took picture to document), hairs in the sink and shower, toilet wasn't flushed by worker or cleaner, ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

4 out of 5
2109 Morton St Charlotte NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (632 reviews)
Very nice and clean

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
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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