Carolina Beach, NC

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Where to stay in Carolina Beach

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Wilmington Beach

While Wilmington Beach isn't home to many top sights, Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Kure Beach Pier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wilmington Beach
Carolina Beach showing rides

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is AED 408 per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
AED 408
AED 462 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
All the staff were friendly, helpful, and just plain awesome!

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is AED 340 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
AED 340
AED 385 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
The staff was very friendly. Loved the views from the balcony. Love that everything is in walking distance and the boardwalk with access to the beach. The only thing disappointing about this stay was the cloudy weather blocking that beautiful sunrise.

Reviewed on 24 November 2025

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn

3 out of 5
300 S. Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is AED 325 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
AED 325
AED 367 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Cute beachy place

Reviewed on 23 November 2025

Dry Dock Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!

Carolina Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (509 reviews)
Loved how welcoming she was! Great location!

Reviewed on 28 November 2025

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!
OCEAN FRONT!  SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!

Carolina Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (392 reviews)
This property was great for a short trip to the beach, affordable and with beach access. Amenities were fine, although wi-fi was a bit frustrating. Otherwise we appreciated our time there.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!
OCEAN FRONT-  Luxury Furnishings- Unbelievable Views Ocean Views from every room

OCEAN FRONT- Luxury Furnishings- Unbelievable Views Ocean Views from every room

Carolina Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)
Great experience with beautiful view! The place was very clean with plenty of space - especially on the deck which made for the best spot for coffee in the morning. Also the direct beach access was incredibly convenient for our family.

Reviewed on 29 November 2025

OCEAN FRONT- Luxury Furnishings- Unbelievable Views Ocean Views from every room
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Carolina Beach

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
166
5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
94
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
9
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The restaurants were very careful in observing the Covid regulations. Overall a great time was had by all.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

No everything most improved over The last few years. My family has lived here for over 30 years.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beach was gorgeous - nice white sand, clean, well kept. We ended up coming to this beach because Wrightsville beach had restrictions. We are SO THANKFUL we made the switch!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The beach and location was fine. I travel here several times a year to see family. It was the hotel that was an issue.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very clean and updated

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We love Carolina Beach! We go several times a year!