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Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Our room was just as described with an oceanfront view. The breakfast was delicious both mornings we were there. Staff were all pleasant and helpful. Would definitely stay again. "
United States
Tim
The price is ￥17,290
￥19,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Beach/ocean view
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.0 star property
Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Best Hotel On The Island!! "
United States
Bradley
The price is ￥13,106
￥14,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Innkeepers Suite) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, streaming services
Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (387)
"Great room for a one night stay. The self check-in and out was new but great too."
United States
Mark
The price is ￥14,328
￥16,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Carolina Beach Inn
Exterior
Boardwalk Inn

Boardwalk Inn

Boardwalk Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (113)
"Beautiful stay right near the beach "
United States
Isabel
The price is ￥16,093
￥24,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Boardwalk Inn
Terrace/patio
Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (200)
"Cute little location close to the beach and restaurant."
United States
Sinthia
Carolina Beach Motel
Traditional Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
3.0 star property
0.4 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Clean, quiet, a perfect location"
United States
Kathleen
The price is ￥13,761
￥15,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Dry Dock Inn
Exterior
The Verandas

The Verandas

The Verandas
3.5 star property
22.4 km from Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45)
"Wonderful breakfast and outstanding staff. "
United States
Suzanne
The Verandas
Exterior
ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (805)
"Super cute boutique hotel!"
United States
Jamie
The price is ￥22,546
￥28,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
ARRIVE Wilmington
Condo, 1 Bedroom | Living area
1010 Relax, Unwind, Enjoy by Atlantic Towers

1010 Relax, Unwind, Enjoy by Atlantic Towers

1010 Relax, Unwind, Enjoy by Atlantic Towers
3.0 star property
Wilmington Beach, 2.2 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Nice view of ocean "
United States
Robert
The price is ￥41,980
￥63,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
1010 Relax, Unwind, Enjoy by Atlantic Towers
Signature Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, River View (Condo 14) | Terrace/patio
Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
23.2 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (242)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
Water Street Retreats
Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (955)
"Was a very nice hotel and shopping location "
United States
Kim
The price is ￥14,406
￥16,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (243)
"Excellent stay and place to see the flotilla and Alex was great and all the staff "
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥20,214
￥29,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Meeting facility
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (515)
"Wonderful place and wonderful staff!!!! "
United States
Dana
The price is ￥18,348
￥20,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Exterior
Front Street Inn

Front Street Inn

Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (137)
"Great location, very clean, smooth entry transactions. Would definitely return."
United States
Joyce
Front Street Inn
Porch
Dreamers BNB

Dreamers BNB

Dreamers BNB
3.5 star property
22.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (342)
"Very cozy and friendly stacf"
United States
Sylvia
The price is ￥29,075
￥35,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Dreamers BNB
On the beach
Surf Suites

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
19.5 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (470)
"Kitchen was fully equipped and parking was convenient and easy. Very nice property!"
United States
DIANA
The price is ￥16,948
￥19,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Surf Suites
Exterior
The Inn at Southport

The Inn at Southport

The Inn at Southport
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (158)
"We loved our trip here everything was perfect "
United States
Jaime
The Inn at Southport
Exterior
Graystone Inn

Graystone Inn

Graystone Inn
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (182)
"Excellent place to stay, we’ll definitely be back!"
United States
Christopher
Graystone Inn
Terrace/patio
River Hotel of Southport

River Hotel of Southport

River Hotel of Southport
2.5 star property
16.5 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"great location fun town"
United States
Norm
River Hotel of Southport
Terrace/patio
Oceaneer

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
2.0 star property
Wilmington Beach, 2.3 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (59)
"Clean room, friendly staff and beautiful location with view. "
United States
Thao
The price is ￥20,851
￥23,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Oceaneer
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Wilmington Beach

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and cute room"
Rachel 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Dry Dock Inn

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Carolina Beach's Downtown neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Be sure to check out Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite place to stay in Downtown?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront is the highest ranked property in Downtown. This hotel is steps from Carolina Beach Boardwalk, and offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Carolina Beach Inn and Boardwalk Inn.
How many hotels will I find in the Downtown area?
Expedia has 95 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Carolina Beach area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Downtown.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown?
To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Carolina Beach neighborhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carolina Beach.