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Beachfront hotels in North Carolina

A curated list of beach hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in December 2022.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in North Carolina. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Carolina Beach Oceanfront Carolina Beach, United States

    Beach: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Carolina Beach Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Situated in Carolina Beach, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Carolina Beach Oceanfront offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Carolina Beach and features various facilities, such as a fitness centre, a bar and a shared lounge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $121.

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  • 2 Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel Wrightsville Beach, United States

    Beach: Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel

    *** Resort. This Holiday Inn has views of the ocean and is less than 20 minutes from downtown Wilmington. It has 3 pools, 2 hot tubs, and 2 on-site restaurants and a bar. Guests can enjoy southern cuisine and sea food at the on-site Oceans Restaurant. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $109.

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  • 3 Courtyard Carolina Beach Carolina Beach, United States

    Beach: Courtyard Carolina Beach

    *** Hotel. Courtyard Carolina Beach is located on the shores of Carolina Beach and provides guests with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Guest can take a refreshing plunge in the indoor or outdoor pools. Convenient direct beach access is provided. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $116.

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  • 4 DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Atlantic Beach, United States

    Beach: DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. This Atlantic Beach hotel is 3.2 km from Atlantic Beach city centre and 6.4 km from Fort Macon Coast Guard Station. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around $95.

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  • 5 Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel

    *** Resort. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront is located on the white sand shores of Nags Head. Guests can start their day with a complimentary hot buffet breakfast, and then take a plunge in the indoor heated pool. Complimentary WiFi is available to all guests. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $132.

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  • 6 Surf Side Hotel Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Surf Side Hotel

    ** Hotel. Located in Nags Head, a few steps from Nags Head Beach, Surf Side Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and barbecue facilities. With a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Whalebone. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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  • 7 Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/Corolla Corolla, United States

    Beach: Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/Corolla

    *** Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, this beachfront hotel is located in Corolla, North Carolina. Free WiFi access and a daily continental breakfast are provided. Each room at Hampton Inn and Suites Outer Banks Corolla will provide guests with a patio or balcony. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $102.

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  • 8 Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk Kitty Hawk, United States

    Beach: Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

    *** Hotel. Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk is nestled on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can take a refreshing plunge in the pool or get a workout in the on-site fitness centre. The hotel offers on-site dining options and a fishing pier. The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a 15 minutes' drive away. Room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A small refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave are provided as well. A private balcony or patio is included. Suites feature a separate seating area. Beach access is available from the property. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the games room. Guests can grab a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Great American Grill restaurant. Jockey's Ridge State Park is 17.5 km from the property. Nature tours at the Nags Head Nature Conservancy are a 17 minutes' drive away. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $101.

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  • 9 Islander Hotel & Resort Emerald Isle, United States

    Beach: Islander Hotel & Resort

    *** Hotel. Boasting a beachfront location, Islander Hotel & Resort is just 8 km from Star Hill Golf Club. Guests can take a refreshing plunge in the pool. Complimentary WiFi is provided for all guests. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $81.

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  • 10 Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Wrightsville Beach, United States

    Beach: Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

    *** Resort. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites features indoor and outdoor pools, an on-site restaurant, and non-smoking suites with a kitchenette. The resort is 16 km from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Guests will enjoy the convenience of direct beach access. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $109.

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  • 11 The Sea Ranch Resort Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: The Sea Ranch Resort

    **** Hotel. Located on the Outer Banks in North Carolina, this hotel has beach access and an indoor swimming pool. A full-service restaurant with ocean views is provided onsite. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is 15 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $56.

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  • 12 Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront is nestled on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Guest can take a refreshing plunge in the pool or unwind in the hot tub. Beach access and free WiFi are provided. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around $75.

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  • 13 Blue Heron Motel Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Blue Heron Motel

    *** Hotel. Located in Nags Head, 600 metres from Little Penguin Island, Blue Heron Motel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a private beach area. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool and a hot tub. Certain rooms at the property include a patio with a sea view. Show full description Guest review score 7.3

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  • 14 Sanderling Resort Outer Banks Duck, United States

    Beach: Sanderling Resort Outer Banks

    **** Resort. Offering 2 seasonal outdoor swimming pools and 1 indoor pool, this Duck Resort is located on the outer banks of North Carolina. Features at this beachfront property include 2 year-round bars and rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. Each room offers a private balcony or terrace with views of ocean, pool, sunset, or sand dunes. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $152.

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  • 15 Comfort Inn on the Ocean Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Comfort Inn on the Ocean

    *** Hotel. Comfort Inn on the Ocean is located in Kill Devil Hills and provides access to the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features an outdoor pool. Rooms at the Comfort Inn on the Ocean are equipped with free WiFi and a cable TV. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around $62.

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  • 16 Barrier Island Station, a VRI resort Duck, United States

    Beach: Barrier Island Station, a VRI resort

    *** Hotel. The Barrier Island Station, a VRI resort of Duck, North Carolina, is located on the beach just 1 mile from the Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Guests will have access to an indoor pool and hot tub. A kitchen and free Wi-Fi are available in all rentals. Show full description Guest review score 6.4

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  • 17 Shutters on the Banks Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Shutters on the Banks

    *** Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and views of the pool, Shutters on the Banks is situated in Kill Devil Hills, 7 km from Nags Head. Free private parking and a complimentary continental breakfast are available on site. The rooms come with a TV with cable channels. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $80.

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  • 18 John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

    *** Hotel. The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. This hotel serves a daily continental breakfast and has an outdoor pool on site. A microwave and small refrigerator are provided in every room of this oceanfront hotel. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $53.

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  • 19 Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur

    ** Hotel. Located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, this oceanfront hotel features an outdoor pool and a daily continental breakfast. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi access. A microwave and refrigerator are available in each room at the Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $53.

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  • 20 Comfort Inn South Oceanfront Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront is just steps away from the white sands shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can start their day with a complimentary hot breakfast, and then take a refreshing plunge in the seasonal outdoor pool. Complimentary WiFi is available to all guests. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $67.

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  • 21 A Place at the Beach 253 Atlantic Beach, United States

    A Place at the Beach 253

    Hotel. Set in Atlantic Beach and within less than 1 km of Fort Macon Beach, A Place at the Beach 253 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a children's playground, this property is situated a short distance from Goat Island and Money Island Beach. The rooms have a balcony. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 22 Beach Haven Carolina Beach, United States

    Beach Haven

    Hotel. Located in Carolina Beach and within 400 metres of Carolina Beach, Beach Haven features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2.6 km from Freeman Park Beach, 2. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 23 Totally Topsail! North Topsail Beach, United States

    Totally Topsail!

    Hotel. Totally Topsail! is set on the beachfront in North Topsail Beach, a few steps from North Topsail Beach and 12 km from Ashe Island. The property is around 18 km from Sneads Ferry, 19 km from Chadwick Acres and 21 km from Fulcher Landing. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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  • 24 Shore Am Happy Kure Beach, United States

    Shore Am Happy

    Hotel. Shore Am Happy is located on the beachfront in Kure Beach, a few steps from Kure Beach and 34 km from USS North Carolina. The property is around 7 km from Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, 32 km from Thalian Hall and 32 km from Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts. Each room is fitted with a patio with sea views and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 25 Topsail Reef 178 North Topsail Beach, United States

    Topsail Reef 178

    Hotel. Topsail Reef 178 features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in North Topsail Beach. The property is around 12 km from Ashe Island, 18 km from Sneads Ferry and 19 km from Chadwick Acres. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from North Topsail Beach. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 26 Reef Therapy Carolina Beach, United States

    Reef Therapy

    Hotel. Reef Therapy features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Carolina Beach. The property is set 1.4 km from Freeman Park Beach, 27 km from USS North Carolina and 1. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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  • 27 The Islander Inn Ocean Isle Beach, United States

    The Islander Inn

    *** Hotel. Located in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, this hotel features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. A continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi is offered. A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities come standard in each room at The Islander Inn. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $119.

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  • 28 What A View Carolina Beach, United States

    What A View

    Hotel. What A View features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Carolina Beach. The property is set 1.8 km from Freeman Park Beach, 27 km from USS North Carolina and 1. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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  • 29 275 W First St #22F Ocean Isle Beach, United States

    275 W First St #22F

    Hotel. Set in Ocean Isle Beach, a few steps from Ocean Isle Beach, 275 W First St #22F features views of the sea. The property is around 39 km from Aberdeen Country Club, 39 km from Alabama Theater and 40 km from Barefoot Resort Norman Golf Course. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 7.5

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  • 30 Villa Capriani North Topsail Beach, United States

    Villa Capriani

    Hotel. Villa Capriani is situated on the beachfront in North Topsail Beach, 6.9 km from Ashe Island and 7.7 km from Topsail Island. Show full description Guest review score 7.0

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  • 31 Avon Cottages Avon, United States

    Avon Cottages

    **** Hotel. Situated in Avon, 100 metres from Avon Beach, Avon Cottages features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 2.1 km from Big Island, 3. Show full description Guest review score 6.7, rooms from around $159.

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  • 32 Southwinds C8 Atlantic Beach, United States

    Southwinds C8

    Hotel. Southwinds C8 features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Atlantic Beach. The property is around 500 metres from Goat Island, 2.6 km from Money Island Beach and 3. Show full description Guest review score 6.5

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  • 33 Ocean Sands 150 Atlantic Beach, United States

    Ocean Sands 150

    Hotel. A few steps from Atlantic Beach, Ocean Sands 150 is set in Atlantic Beach and offers air-conditioned rooms. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Indian Beach. Show full description Guest review score 6.0

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  • 34 Riverside Retreat Hendersonville, United States

    Beach: Riverside Retreat

    Guest house. Located in Hendersonville, within 40 km of Biltmore Estate and 36 km of Folk Art Center, Riverside Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. 37 km from US Cellular Center and 38 km from Botanical Gardens at Asheville, the guest house offers a private beach area. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the barbecue, or enjoy views of the river and garden. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 35 Cape Hatteras Motel Buxton, United States

    Beach: Cape Hatteras Motel

    **** Motel. Offering a private beach, this Buxton motel is only 1.6 km from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Guests can take a refreshing plunge in the pool or unwind in the hot tub. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $202.

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  • 36 Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Carolina Beach, United States

    Beach: Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

    *** Motel. Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers resort-style amenities, like an indoor and an outdoor saltwater pool, in the ideal Carolina Beach location. Guests are steps away from the sun, sand and surf of beautiful beachfront and near many exciting, family-friendly attractions, shopping destinations and dining options. Experience our Carolina Beach hotel near the Boardwalk. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $89.

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  • 37 Outer Banks Motor Lodge Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Outer Banks Motor Lodge

    ** Motel. Located along Kill Devil Hills Beach, this North Carolina motel features a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet. Some units include kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators and coffee-making facilities. Flat-screen TVs are also included. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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  • 38 Qualla Cabins and Motel Whittier, United States

    Beach: Qualla Cabins and Motel

    * Motel. Set in Whittier, 2.1 km from Harrah's Casino, Qualla Cabins and Motel offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and barbecue facilities. With a garden, the 1-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a river view. All guest rooms in the motel are fitted with a TV with cable channels. Selected rooms also offer a kitchen with an oven, a dishwasher and a stovetop. At Qualla Cabins and Motel all rooms include bed linen and towels. Activities such as hiking, skiing, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 19 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional, 92 km from Qualla Cabins and Motel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $59.

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  • 39 Outer Banks Motel Buxton, United States

    Beach: Outer Banks Motel

    *** Motel. Set in Buxton, 1.4 km from Cape Point, Outer Banks Motel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. The property is located 2. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $84.

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  • 40 Ocean Pines Resort by Capital Vacations Duck, United States

    Beach: Ocean Pines Resort by Capital Vacations

    Aparthotel. Located in Duck, less than 1 km from Duck Beach and a 6-minute walk from Sandy Ridge, Ocean Pines Resort by Capital Vacations provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden with a children's playground, and access to an indoor swimming pool and a fitness room. Providing a balcony, some units are air conditioned and include a dining area and a seating area with a cable flat-screen TV. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a fridge. Show full description Guest review score 7.6

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  • 41 Colonial Inn Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Colonial Inn

    ** Motel. Located next to the Nags Head Pier, this oceanfront property features an outdoor pool and direct beach access. The Nags Head Golf Links is less than 6 km from the property, while the Wright Brothers Memorial is 7.6 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.0

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  • 42 Salter Path Inn Salter Path, United States

    Beach: Salter Path Inn

    ** Motel. Salter Path Inn is set in Salter Path, 21 km from Havelock. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this motel is air conditioned and features a TV with cable channels. Show full description Guest review score 6.5, rooms from around $65.

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  • 43 Sea Gull Buxton, United States

    Beach: Sea Gull

    *** Motel. Sea Gull is set in Wanchese, 21 km from Nags Head. Rooms include a TV with cable channels. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. Duck is 47 km from Sea Gull, while Kitty Hawk is 35 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $68.

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  • 44 Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations

    Aparthotel. Set in Nags Head in the North Carolina region, with Nags Head Island and Penguins Islands nearby, Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a well-fitted kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Little Penguin Island is 1. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around $90.

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  • 45 Cavalier by the Sea Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Cavalier by the Sea

    Motel. Located in Kill Devil Hills, 90 metres from Kill Devil Hills Beach, Cavalier by the Sea provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property is situated 2.5 km from Nags Head Beach, 1. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $56.

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  • 46 Coastal Memories North Topsail Beach, United States

    Beach: Coastal Memories

    Holiday home. Featuring sea views, Coastal Memories provides accommodation with a terrace and a patio, around a few steps from North Topsail Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 5 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 5 bathrooms with a shower and a hot tub. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 47 Ocean Isle Inn Ocean Isle Beach, United States

    Beach: Ocean Isle Inn

    *** Inn. This beachfront Ocean Isle Beach motel offers a daily continental breakfast with waffles, a heated indoor pool with a hot tub, and an outdoor pool. The Bird Island State Reserve is 8 miles away. A small refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, and free WiFi are included in all rooms. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $109.

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  • 48 The Savannah Inn Carolina Beach, United States

    Beach: The Savannah Inn

    Inn. The Savannah Inn is an oceanfront hotel complete with a private walkway to the beach and an outdoor pool. Select rooms feature a private balcony and a kitchenette. Each room includes a cable TV, coffee machine, and microwave. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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  • 49 Atlantic Beach Resort Condo with Ocean Views! Atlantic Beach, United States

    Atlantic Beach Resort Condo with Ocean Views!

    Apartment. Set in Atlantic Beach in the North Carolina region, Atlantic Beach Resort Condo with Ocean Views! features a patio and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 50 Beachfront Nags Head Condo with Private Balcony! Nags Head, United States

    Beachfront Nags Head Condo with Private Balcony!

    Apartment. Offering sea views, Beachfront Nags Head Condo with Private Balcony! is an accommodation located in Nags Head, a few steps from Nags Head Beach and 1.3 km from Whalebone. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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