Hotels in Carolina Beach

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1. Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
$125
$141 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Dry Dock Inn

2. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
$147
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

3. The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
$84
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Beach House

4. The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
Downtown
$71
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Starlite Inn

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
$177
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

6. Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
$98
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Pirates Cove

7. Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
$124
$140 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Carolina Beach Motel

8. Oceaneer

Oceaneer
Wilmington Beach
$125
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Oceaneer

9. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
$161
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10. Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
Downtown
$133
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Carolina Beach Inn

11. Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!
Carolina Beach
$102
$323 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

12. Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
Carolina Beach
$114
$302 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

13. Sun, Surf & Group Fun in Carolina Beach! Luxe Home

Sun, Surf & Group Fun in Carolina Beach! Luxe Home
Wilmington Beach
Sun, Surf & Group Fun in Carolina Beach! Luxe Home

14. Seven Seas Oceanfront

Seven Seas Oceanfront
Kure Beach
$139
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Seven Seas Oceanfront

15. The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes
Kure Beach
$82
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Sand Dunes

16. Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter
Kure Beach
$87
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Admiral's Quarter

17. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
Wilmington
$118
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

18. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
Wilmington
$98
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport
Southport
$97
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

20. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington
$89
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd
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Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
$195
per night
$221 total
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Pirates Cove

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
$64 off
$256
per night
$292 total
includes taxes & fees
The Beach House

Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
$225
per night
$254 total
includes taxes & fees
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Carolina Beach Motel

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
$429
per night
$485 total
includes taxes & fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
$398
per night
$450 total
includes taxes & fees
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
Dry Dock Inn

Check out pet-friendly hotels in Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
Downtown
$133
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Carolina Beach Inn

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
$84
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Beach House

Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
$124
$140 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Carolina Beach Motel

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
$98
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Pirates Cove

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
Carolina Beach
$114
$302 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
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Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
$177
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
$125
$141 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Dry Dock Inn

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
$84
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Beach House

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
$147
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
$161
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
Wilmington Beach
$125
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Oceaneer

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
$98
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Pirates Cove

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!
Carolina Beach
$102
$323 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
Carolina Beach
$114
$302 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
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Top neighborhoods in Carolina Beach

Wilmington Beach

Carolina Beach's Wilmington Beach neighborhood offers attractions including Carolina Beach.

Downtown

The Downtown neighborhood has lots to see including Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade.

Top landmarks in Carolina Beach

A colorful street with a blue building labeled 'Krazy Kones' and a sign for 'Fried Dough Cakes'.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

9.0/10 (1,273 reviews)
Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Carolina Beach Boardwalk, just one of the family attractions in central Carolina Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Carolina Beach Boardwalk, you'll love Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School, both a short walk away.
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Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.

Carolina Beach

9.2/10 (1,800 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Carolina Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Carolina Beach. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Freeman Park located nearby.
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A sandy beach with footprints, a pier in the background, and a dog walking with a person.

Freeman Park

8.6/10 (232 reviews)
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Freeman Park is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from central Carolina Beach. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Carolina Beach located nearby.
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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)
Carolina Beach State Park is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Carolina Beach, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.
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Carolina Beach Fishing Pier

8.6/10 (470 reviews)
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central Carolina Beach, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar

If you find yourself in Downtown, you can stop off for a few drinks or snacks at SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar.
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Carolina Beach Lake Park

Carolina Beach Lake Park is worth a visit, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Carolina Beach.
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Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina

Imagine strolling along Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina for some great waterfront pics. It's located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central Carolina Beach. If you carry on walking you'll get to Carolina Beach and Freeman Park for some more water views.
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Learn more about Carolina Beach

Beyond the family-friendly boardwalk with its carnival rides and cotton candy, Carolina Beach offers a perfect blend of nostalgic seaside fun and natural wonders. Catch waves at dawn when locals claim the surf is sweetest, or cast a line from the fishing pier where regulars share tales taller than their catches. The state park hides a botanical marvel – wild Venus flytraps that snap at insects with prehistoric precision. Freeman Park's less crowded shores provide respite from boardwalk energy, while summer evenings bring beach music that turns strangers into dance partners. Fort Fisher in nearby Kure Beach offers Civil War history with ocean views. Don't miss the fresh seafood shacks where hushpuppies arrive hot enough to juggle.

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A beach with a pier, lounge chairs, and a boardwalk.

Check out reviews of Carolina Beach hotels guests love

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Aaron
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
Downtown

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Joseph
Carolina Beach Inn

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
Wilmington Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Mari
Oceaneer

The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
Downtown

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Beth
The Starlite Inn

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Elizabeth
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Sabra
Dry Dock Inn

Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jacqueline
Carolina Beach Motel

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Celeste
The Beach House

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gena
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Amanda
Pirates Cove

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
Carolina Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Willie
Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast
Southport

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Brittany
The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

River Hotel of Southport

River Hotel of Southport
Southport

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Sarah
River Hotel of Southport

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
South End

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Judy
Surf Suites

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
Wilmington

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Tracy
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes
Kure Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gregory
The Sand Dunes

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
Wilmington

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Vanessa
Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport
Southport

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Wendy
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Anchor Inn Motel

Anchor Inn Motel
Long Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Trent
Anchor Inn Motel

Frequently Asked Questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Carolina Beach?

Can I book a refundable accommodation in Carolina Beach?

If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Carolina Beach, most properties provide refundable* bookable rates. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where should I stay in Carolina Beach if I'm looking for a reasonably priced accommodation?

A few inexpensive options worth considering are Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton, The Beach House and Pirates Cove.

Where can I stay in Carolina Beach if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 615 vacation homes. In addition, there are 98 apartments and 649 condos.

What will the weather in Carolina Beach be like during my vacation?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Carolina Beach when the average temp is 79°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 53°F. September and August are the months with the most rain.

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