Top 10 Hotels in Cape Carteret, NC from ￥7,060 - Competitive Prices

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1. Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle

Peletier

Carolyn

￥13,911

￥17,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A swimming pool with a fence, lounge chairs, and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, a covered entrance, and a flag.

A hotel lobby with patterned armchairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

2. The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

Cedar Point

Aundria

￥12,662

￥14,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious room with a large window, a pool view, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with two framed paintings of birds, a white counter, and a door to the right.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a small table, a lamp, a television, and a microwave.

3. Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

Emerald Isle

James

￥18,867

￥23,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A deck with Adirondack chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

4. Islander Hotel & Resort

Emerald Isle

Cheyenne

￥15,508

￥18,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a round wooden table, a sofa, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A laundry room with a Whirlpool washer and dryer, a door with a keycard lock, and a wall with a blue wave pattern.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

Swansboro

Robert

￥17,333

￥19,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A beach with waves, people, and buildings in the background.

A motel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a nautical-themed bedspread. There is a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

A building with a light blue exterior, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn with two palm trees.

6. Oceanview Inn

Emerald Isle

Lugene

￥13,943

￥15,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A seaside bar with three stools, a counter, and striped umbrellas.

A beachside pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach chairs, and umbrellas.

A beach with rows of beach chairs and umbrellas, a clear sky, and the ocean in the background.

7. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Atlantic Beach

Victor

￥15,947

￥17,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a counter with illuminated blue panels, a wooden panel wall, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a prominent entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and a fenced courtyard.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

Morehead City

Greg

￥16,284

￥18,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a flag warning system and a lifebuoy.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern outdoor seating area with striped sofas and tables, surrounded by a white pergola structure.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, marble flooring, and a large wall mural.

9. Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

Pine Knoll Shores

Steve

￥10,519

￥14,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach with a wooden staircase leading down to the shore.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a ramp.

A two-story building with a balcony and a sign reading "The Beacon."

A modern kitchen with a wooden wall, a pink cabinet, and a blue chair.

10. The Beacon

Salter Path

Kala

￥11,066

￥14,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a tray with fruit and wine glasses, and a bottle of wine.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with multiple chairs.

A beachside resort with a pier, a swimming pool, and beach chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

Atlantic Beach

Bobby

￥17,111

￥19,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A garden with hydrangea bushes, wooden chairs, and a pergola structure.

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a lamp, and various kitchen items.

A pathway leading to a white house surrounded by lush gardens and trees.

12. The White House on Freedom Way

Hubert

Steve

￥18,179

￥19,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a green armchair, and a dark headboard.

A motel with a parking lot, a blue awning, and a building with multiple windows.

A building with a blue awning labeled "OFFICE" and a parking lot in front.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a towel rack.

13. Havelock Inn & Suites

Havelock

Brent

￥8,111

￥9,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A beachfront hotel with a wooden boardwalk leading to the buildings, which have balconies and a white fence.

A waterfront pier with wooden posts and a metal walkway leading to docked boats.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence.

14. Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Atlantic Beach

Kimberly Furr

￥14,369

￥16,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A buffet setup with various food items, a coffee station, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

15. Hampton Inn Morehead City

Morehead City

Ashley

￥15,425

￥17,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A breakfast buffet area with labeled coffee pots, a toaster, and a variety of pastries.

A white building with a red door and columns, numbered 3410, under a clear sky.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a fire extinguisher, a clock, and a wall-mounted map display.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

16. Econo Lodge Crystal Coast

Morehead City

William

￥10,512

￥11,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a small side table. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a door to another room.

A brick building with a red roof, a grassy lawn, and a dog waste station sign.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, a staircase, and two red chairs.

17. Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville

Jules

￥9,309

￥10,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bench, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned sofa, a glass coffee table, and three green armchairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows and red chairs.

A coffee station with multiple coffee dispensers, a hot water dispenser, and a sign that reads 'MUST. HAVE. COFFEE.'

18. Holiday Inn Express Havelock NW- New Bern by IHG

Havelock

Vicki

￥16,917

￥19,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a palm tree in the front yard, and a sign with the number 200.

A four-poster bed with a white and green bedspread, a black metal frame, and a bedside table with a lamp.

19. Bali Hai Resort, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham

Atlantic Beach

"We had a great stay! The room was newly renovated, and I believe we were either the first guests to stay in it or very close to it. Everything was extremely clean and looked just like the pictures. The location was great with easy, close access to the beach. 🌊 The hotel is still under construction, so not all of the hotel or amenities are available yet. Right now, it’s basically just the room, but that didn’t bother us for our stay. Once everything is finished, I think this is going to be an...

Ashley

￥15,784

￥17,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, seating areas, and a large vase with sticks.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a microwave.

A modern lounge area with teal armchairs, a round wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, and a wall painting.

20. Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

Morehead City

Monica

￥11,396

￥14,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Stay near popular Cape Carteret attractions

Star Hill Golf Club

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

This historic 27-hole championship course winds through pine forests with three distinct layouts: The Lakes, The Pines, and The Sands. Enjoy a serene round followed by refreshments at the Champions Club and Grill Room.

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Fishing boats dot the harbor where you can charter a day trip for offshore angling or visit the nearby aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. Families splash in calm waters at the town beach, while kayakers paddle through peaceful marshes teeming with coastal birds.

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A calm pond surrounded by tall grasses and trees under a cloudy sky.

Top Cape Carteret Hotel Reviews

Islander Hotel & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Stopped in for the night and had a wonderful stay! Staff was polite and helpful, the room was large and clean and the ocean was just a few steps away!"

The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

10/10 Excellent

"The room was nice and big, bed was very comfortable. Room was clean. Never heard any road noise. Will stay again."

Atlantic Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay with direct access to the beach. The rooms are large enough to comfortably give space to my family of five"

Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"The wetlands view and the room were great. Unfortunately we weren’t there long enough to enjoy the amenities or judge the staff."

Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

10/10 Excellent

"Earlier I expressed some issues with the bathroom. These were beautifully addressed by Cathy who called me to share her appreciation of my feedback and to make things right! She and all the staff we had the opportunity to meet were professional, friendly, and very helpful! We will definitely enjoy another visit to this hotel when we travel in that area again. Thank you!!!"

Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

10/10 Excellent

"Close to your marine."

Hampton Inn Morehead City

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly. Clean room. We brought our boat down and they were able to accommodate us with parking!"

Holiday Inn Express Havelock NW- New Bern by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were very clean. The day staff was outstanding. Breakfast was good. Plenty of choices. Quiet there."

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast menu or could enjoy the buffet"

More cheap stays in Cape Carteret

Sherwood Motel

318 W Main St Havelock NC

￥6,260

￥7,060 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

includes taxes & fees

6.2/10 (464 reviews)

Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

1723 Lejeune Blvd Jacksonville NC

￥9,309

￥10,519 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

3100 Arendell St Morehead City NC

￥11,396

￥14,112 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

includes taxes & fees

The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

801 Cedar Point Blvd Cedar Point NC

￥12,662

￥14,276 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (216 reviews)

Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

1013 E Main St Havelock NC

￥13,329

￥15,029 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

includes taxes & fees

Hampton Inn Morehead City

4035 Arendell St Morehead City NC

￥15,425

￥17,392 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Cape Carteret?

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach, located 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from the heart of Cape Carteret, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your stay in the area are Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel and DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cape Carteret.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Cape Carteret?

Oceanfront 10 bdrm w/Pool/Elevator on The Point. Best Views on the Island!: This vacation home rental near Cape Carteret is located on the beach and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 10 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a selection of games. See all vacation rentals in Cape Carteret.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cape Carteret, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cape Carteret.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Cape Carteret?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Cape Carteret, head over to our customer service page.

Where is the best hotel to stay near Star Hill Golf Club?

Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this property offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Star Hill Golf Club. Other good choices within a few miles include Islander Hotel & Resort and Beach Getaway.

What about the best place to stay close to The Golfin Dolphin?

One of the top choices for your stay is Islander Hotel & Resort, located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from The Golfin Dolphin, and this 3-star hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Best Western Plus Silver Creek Inn and Light House Suites are a couple of other good options within 5 miles.

What are some accommodations with pools in Cape Carteret?

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach: Features free self parking, an outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel and DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront are a couple of other choices with an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Cape Carteret.

What's it like staying in Cape Carteret?

Visitors can enjoy all that Cape Carteret has to offer including the golf courses and bars. Tourists to the city can also enjoy its relaxing setting. In Cape Carteret, there are 6 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Cape Carteret.

What should I do while I'm visiting Cape Carteret?

Favorite places to visit include Croatan National Forest, MacDaddy's Entertainment Center, and Star Hill Golf Club. You'll also find Emerald Isle Woods Park and Emerald Plantation in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Cape Carteret guide.

What's the weather like in Cape Carteret?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 78°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for Cape Carteret is 59 inches.

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Our top choices for Cape Carteret hotels

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle

2. The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

3. Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

4. Islander Hotel & Resort

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

6. Oceanview Inn

7. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

9. Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

10. The Beacon

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

12. The White House on Freedom Way

13. Havelock Inn & Suites

14. Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

15. Hampton Inn Morehead City

16. Econo Lodge Crystal Coast

17. Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

18. Holiday Inn Express Havelock NW- New Bern by IHG

19. Bali Hai Resort, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham

20. Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

Stay near popular Cape Carteret attractions

Star Hill Golf Club

Learn more about Cape Carteret

Top Cape Carteret Hotel Reviews

Islander Hotel & Resort

The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

Atlantic Beach Resort

Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

Hampton Inn Morehead City

Holiday Inn Express Havelock NW- New Bern by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

More cheap stays in Cape Carteret

Sherwood Motel

Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

Hampton Inn Morehead City

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