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Hotels in Carolina Beach

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Where to stay in Carolina Beach?

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Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
HK$1,151
HK$1,300 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
HK$1,344
HK$1,518 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
HK$978
HK$1,106 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Dry Dock Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
HK$1,260
HK$1,423 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
Wilmington Beach
HK$896
HK$1,209 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Oceaneer

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island
HK$1,198
HK$1,564 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
Downtown
HK$616
HK$696 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Starlite Inn

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
HK$894
HK$1,034 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Beach House

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes
Kure Beach
HK$661
HK$771 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Sand Dunes

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
HK$902
HK$1,019 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Pirates Cove

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Wilmington
HK$1,022
HK$1,155 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter
Kure Beach
HK$785
HK$910 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Admiral's Quarter

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Wilmington
HK$1,016
HK$1,148 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Wilmington
HK$771
HK$872 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Downtown Wilmington
HK$1,086
HK$1,228 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Westfall Park
HK$778
HK$879 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
HK$875
HK$989 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Carolina Beach Motel

Boardwalk Inn

Boardwalk Inn
Downtown
Boardwalk Inn

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
North Kerr
HK$784
HK$886 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University
New Market Center
HK$650
HK$734 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Comfort Inn University
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The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
Downtown
HK$794
per night
HK$897 total
includes taxes & fees
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The Starlite Inn

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
We have 8 left at
HK$1,026
per night
HK$1,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Dry Dock Inn

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
We have 6 left at
HK$902
per night
HK$1,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Pirates Cove

Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
We have 2 left at
HK$1,023
per night
HK$1,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
Downtown
We have 4 left at
HK$967
per night
HK$1,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Carolina Beach Inn

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
HK$1,327
per night
HK$1,523 total
includes taxes & fees
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The Beach House

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
We have 2 left at
HK$1,639
per night
HK$1,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
We have 3 left at
HK$1,952
per night
HK$2,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
HK$2,344
per night
HK$2,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
Wilmington Beach
HK$553 off
HK$1,321
per night
HK$1,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Oceaneer

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Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
HK$875
HK$989 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Carolina Beach Motel

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
HK$902
HK$1,019 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Pirates Cove

Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
Downtown
HK$967
HK$1,092 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Carolina Beach Inn

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
HK$894
HK$1,034 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Beach House

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
Carolina Beach
HK$894
HK$2,365 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
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Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
HK$978
HK$1,106 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Dry Dock Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
HK$1,344
HK$1,518 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
HK$894
HK$1,034 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Beach House

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
HK$902
HK$1,019 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Pirates Cove

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
HK$1,151
HK$1,300 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
Wilmington Beach
HK$896
HK$1,209 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Oceaneer

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
HK$1,260
HK$1,423 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!
Carolina Beach
HK$800
HK$2,529 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
Carolina Beach
HK$894
HK$2,365 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
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Price trends for hotels in Carolina Beach
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Typical weather for Carolina Beach
August
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Top neighbourhoods in Carolina Beach

Wilmington Beach

Carolina Beach's Wilmington Beach neighbourhood offers attractions, including Carolina Beach.

Downtown

The Downtown neighbourhood 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 travellers also say the area is walkable and that it 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 travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it 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 travellers also say the area is family-friendly and that it 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 Arcade

Downtown is home to Carolina Beach Arcade, so why not stop by during your stay in Carolina Beach? If you have fun at Carolina Beach Arcade, you'll love Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School, both a short walk away.
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Learn more about Carolina Beach

Beyond the family-friendly boardwalk with its carnival rides and candy floss, 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

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Everything with our stay was great. The only problem i have is at my age,I require a softer mattress. Everything was great. I was just a little sore when we got up"
Richard 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Dry Dock Inn
Oceaneer

Oceaneer

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely loves our stay! First vacation together and we loved our room! Parking was always available with our pass. Staff were so friendly and informative. Room was clean and smelt great."
Serenity 5-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Oceaneer
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

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."
Kristy 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Carolina Beach?
You can discover great hotels in Carolina Beach from HK$696 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. Dry Dock Inn is one low-cost option that's popular with our travellers. If you're after an affordable hotel in Carolina Beach that meets all of your requirements, set your filters and then sort the results by "Price: low to high".
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Carolina Beach hotels?
Discover great deals on Carolina Beach hotel stays with Hotels.com. Take a look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as to find those off-peak deals. If it's a spontaneous trip, check out our last-minute deals on Carolina Beach hotels.
Can I book Carolina Beach hotels with free cancellation?
In order to book a refundable Carolina Beach hotel, simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Many hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are some of the best Carolina Beach beach hotels?
For a beachy holiday in Carolina Beach, Carolina Beach and Freeman Park are some of the best places to visit. Stay at a top-rated Carolina Beach beach hotel and make the most of your holiday. Check out Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront in Downtown if you're after a hotel that's near the water. With a beach and guestrooms offering free WiFi, our travellers rate it highly at 9.2 out of 10. Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront is another great choice for a relaxing beach holiday in Downtown. Located on the beach, this hotel has an indoor pool and a beachfront restaurant along with a variety of other amenities to enjoy, and our travellers rate it 8.4.
What are some of the best hotels in Carolina Beach for couples?
Enjoy your couple's retreat with a stay at a top-rated Carolina Beach romantic hotel. Our travellers love Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront, a hotel in Downtown with a beach. Use the "Traveller experience" filter in your search and select "Adults only" or "Romantic" to find even more hotels in Carolina Beach for couples on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best Carolina Beach hotels with free parking?
If you're exploring by car, finding a great Carolina Beach hotel with free parking is a win. Our travellers' favourites include:
What are some popular hotels in central Carolina Beach?
For hotels in central Carolina Beach, check out Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront and Dry Dock Inn. Travellers love Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront for its location, as well as the beach, outdoor pool and poolside restaurant this hotel offers. Dry Dock Inn is another popular central motel with 2 outdoor pools, 8 beach bars and free parking. Stay at one of these hotels for easy access to top sights like Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach. Wilmington Beach and Downtown are some of the most central areas for your Carolina Beach holiday.
Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Carolina Beach?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Carolina Beach, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Carolina Beach if I want a holiday rental instead of a hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 624 holiday homes. In addition, there are 98 apartments and 658 condos.
What will the weather in Carolina Beach be like during my visit?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Carolina Beach, when the average temperature is 26°C. January and February are the coldest months, when the average temperature is 12°C. September and August are the months with the most rain.
Why should I book my Carolina Beach hotel with Hotels.com?
There are plenty of reasons to book your Carolina Beach travel with us: our free cancellations on selected hotels* gives you the flexibility you're looking for, our Price Guarantee ensures that you always get the lowest price, and you can earn rewards on every booking.

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