The Beacon

2.0 star property
Beach motel in Salter Path with free parking

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December 2024

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Beach nearby, beach umbrellas
Front of property
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Property grounds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AED 239
Price available on 03/11/2024

Room options

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 278 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1305 Salter Path Rd, Salter Path, NC, 28575

What's nearby

  • Beach Wheels Bike Rental - 3 min walk
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 8 min drive
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 13 min drive
  • The Sweet Spot - 13 min drive
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pita Plate - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬23 min drive

About this property

The Beacon

Property highlights
The Beacon provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Beach umbrellas, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Beacon feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and microwaves
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Oak Grove Motel
Salter Path Inn
The Beacon Motel
The Beacon Salter Path
The Beacon Motel Salter Path

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beacon pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beacon?

As of 31 October 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beacon on 3 November 2024 start from $73.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Beacon?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Beacon?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Beacon?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Beacon located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Salter Path motel is within a 15-minute walk of Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. 3rd Street Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

The Beacon Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 253 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is going through a name change and they just updated all of their appliances. We were assigned to a room which had terrible saging in the floor. Husband requested another room and we were quickly reassigned to a better one. The picnic area is top notch. Gotta see it to believe it. The boardwalk, proximity to the beach and sunrise/sunsets are amazing, quick and breathtaking. If I had gotten angry with the condition of the floor and left that night, I would have never known the beauty all around me. So glad we stayed and thank you for being so hospitable. Just a gut feeling, once they work out all of the little repairs - this will easily be a very expensive room on the beach. Can't say for certain, but it sure seems that way -especially with all the sweat and tears going into the place. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cute, quiet, and had everything we needed. My only suggest is to spray for spiders and clean the mirrors in the bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming motel with so many lovely features. I grill, gas fire pit, beach umbrellas, swings, sooooo cute. You can walk to to eat and beach is just a quick walk down the path. The beach is in a quiet area. Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lee, san francisco

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we opened the door to the room, we were blasted with a strong smell of mold and mildew. The room had not been cleaned from the last guest. We went down to the lobby and received another room that had been cleaned, but still had the awful mildew smell. Luckily we only stayed one night because I can’t imagine dealing with that smell any longer. The bed was very springy and uncomfortable. The sheets were extremely thin. The shower was very old and dirty feeling. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else. You deserve better than this.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has been our secret spot the past 3 years. Easy beach access from our door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pricy for what it is. Rooms are clean, but painfully basic. Two beds- that’s it. Very small bathroom with no outlet. One small mirror that was coming unlaminated- very old. Insufficient linens for a two night stay. Rickety walk way over the dunes to the beach, which is a hike. There has been an attempt to update the property, but it’s a work in progress and that progress seems to have bypassed our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the outdoor area and late check in availability but one of the beds had cigarette burns in the bedsheets
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Great location, small simple hotel, very clean and has everything you need to enjoy the beach, which is of course why you are there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tamil

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Edwin, Middletown

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prices are a little high but the location is great, there is a path straight to the beach. Room #6 was renovated, 2 ACs, very clean and comfortable. There was no staff for check in or check out but we did not need it during our 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Holly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room spelled, the bathroom was dirty, old fixtures, dirty washcloth. Used dry wall screws to install mirrors. The windows in the back of the room had no curtains, they were frosted but let the morning sun shine through. Cheap pillows and bed linens. Just not worth the money we spent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Milton, Rougemont

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No complaints due to price, but I was trying to book for this coming weekend and the prices went up
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the beachy/boho vibe. The family hang out area was a cool little spot to just relax at the end of the day. The best thing about this property is the beach access. It's a short walk down the trail and the beach itself was not crowded. It seems the place was recently remodeled, so there were a few things that were outdated or broke in our room or around the common areas, but that may also be on their list to get too. We'll definitely look into this place again for our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute spot with lots of room to grow
We visit the Crystal Coast regularly and have been staying at a wide variety of housing in the last year. Though there wasn’t anything major wrong with this cute lil motel, there were quite a few small issues that could benefit some attention: our room didn’t look like any of the rooms on the hotels.com website, the name has changed, (while all of the communications I got said “Salter Path Inn” all of the signage said “The Beacon”.) We ended up passing the spot several times and I questioned my sanity because I thought I knew where the SP Inn was. We arrived well before the office was listed as closing, but ended up doing a version of contactless check in -never having met any staff person during our stay. Our bathroom sink was clogged and we didn’t have anyone to tell. (Having a communication box similar to the check-in box might help if staff are away from the front office during open office times.) The coffee maker didn’t work, the bathroom door was difficult to fully close, and there was a gaping hole exposing mold in the bathroom. Aside from those minor issues, it was a cute spot, the back patio was cool, access to the beach was easy to find, and there are good food spots nearby. We loved the larger fridge and kitchenette (even left some spoons as the room was wanting). We may visit again, but will wait for more renovations to be completed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Less than desirable
Poor front desk service. No one was there when we arrived there were notes left in mailbox which we didn't realize till we had waited 30 plus minutes. No staff even knew where the front desk staff were but she did try to help. eventually she checked the mailbox and we realized the keys were in there.I was charged for having a pet and didn't have one, and never received a refund despite asking for it 3 times. Dishes were dirty with dirt and hair on them and very little silverware was available. Outdoor area and private beach was nice. Wifi was terrible and wasn't given a password anyway. Probably because I made no contact with an actual person when I arrived. I never asked for it at a later time because the data on my phone was faster than the 2g they offered so just used that. I would not stay here again unless a lot of improvement was made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David, Dumfries

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax with your family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Cute inn. The name is different now and needs to be updated to the beacon online asap. Bed was comfy but their pillows are not for king size bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little place to stay
Great little place that with a little more renovation will be an excellent place to stay. Quiet room and ac kept it nice and cold
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estefani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute
The place was renamed to The Beacon so it was a little confusing. But the rooms were clean and looks like they did a few upgrades. They were so close to the beach and the outside area was so cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
July 2024
The couple who were managing were extremely nice and helpful! The building itself, I understand has gone through some updates, but not the best quality of workmanship on that in my opinion. Not what we expected. Room was small, bed was hard, very small bath & vanity. The walkway to the beach I don’t consider senior friendly as it was too narrow & long walk…we chose to drive to the public beach access. On our last day before check out, we did notice two roaches in the room, but I know that can be common with beachfront properties. We personally won’t be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeniffer

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying after the remodel and once again the place did not disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024