Hotels in Carolina Beach

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Where to stay in Carolina Beach?

Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Carolina Beach on Hotels.com. These Carolina Beach hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 1 October 2026.

1. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
HK$1,152
HK$1,301 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
HK$1,216
HK$1,374 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3. Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
HK$979
HK$1,106 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Dry Dock Inn

4. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
HK$1,194
HK$1,349 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

5. Oceaneer

Oceaneer
Wilmington Beach
HK$944
HK$1,067 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Oceaneer

6. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island
HK$1,110
HK$1,465 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

7. The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
Downtown
HK$559
HK$632 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Starlite Inn

8. The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
HK$693
HK$806 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Beach House

9. The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes
Kure Beach
HK$581
HK$680 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
The Sand Dunes

10. Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
HK$677
HK$765 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Pirates Cove

11. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Wilmington
HK$1,151
HK$1,301 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

12. Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter
Kure Beach
HK$611
HK$714 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Admiral's Quarter

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Wilmington
HK$876
HK$989 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Wilmington
HK$766
HK$865 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Downtown Wilmington
HK$1,094
HK$1,236 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

16. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Westfall Park
HK$852
HK$963 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

17. Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
HK$744
HK$841 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Carolina Beach Motel

18. Boardwalk Inn

Boardwalk Inn
Downtown
Boardwalk Inn

19. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
North Kerr
HK$766
HK$865 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

20. Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University
New Market Center
HK$663
HK$750 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Comfort Inn University
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The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
Downtown
HK$168 off
HK$672
per night
HK$760 total
includes taxes & fees
The Starlite Inn

Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
Downtown
We have 1 left at
HK$939
per night
HK$1,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Carolina Beach Inn

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
We have 4 left at
HK$677
per night
HK$765 total
includes taxes & fees
Pirates Cove

Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
HK$175 off
HK$962
per night
HK$1,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Carolina Beach Motel

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
We have 5 left at
HK$1,026
per night
HK$1,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Dry Dock Inn

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
HK$1,347
per night
HK$1,546 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$1,475
per night
HK$1,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
Wilmington Beach
We have 2 left at
HK$1,134
per night
HK$1,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Oceaneer

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
We have 2 left at
HK$2,111
per night
HK$2,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
We have 3 left at
HK$2,111
per night
HK$2,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Savannah Inn

Savannah Inn
Carolina Beach
HK$1,091
per night
HK$1,232 total
includes taxes & fees
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Savannah Inn

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!
Carolina Beach
We have 1 left at
HK$800
per night
HK$2,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

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Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
Downtown
HK$744
HK$841 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Carolina Beach Motel

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
HK$677
HK$765 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Pirates Cove

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
HK$693
HK$806 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Beach House

Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
Downtown
HK$939
HK$1,061 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Carolina Beach Inn

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
Carolina Beach
Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
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Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
HK$1,216
HK$1,374 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
Carolina Beach
HK$979
HK$1,106 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Dry Dock Inn

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wilmington Beach
HK$1,152
HK$1,301 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Downtown
HK$1,194
HK$1,349 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Carolina Beach
HK$677
HK$765 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Pirates Cove

The Beach House

The Beach House
Carolina Beach
HK$693
HK$806 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Beach House

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
Wilmington Beach
HK$944
HK$1,067 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Oceaneer

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!
Carolina Beach
HK$800
HK$2,531 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!

Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
Carolina Beach
Condo w/ Pool Access - Walk to Beach!
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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 full of friendly people 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 walkable 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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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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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 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 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 wooden boardwalk with a Ferris wheel, palm trees, and a beach in the background.