10 Best Motels in Carolina Beach: Find Cheap Motels in Carolina Beach, NC 2026

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Dry Dock Inn : Stay within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the 2 outdoor pools, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Carolina Beach Motel : Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a private balcony. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Inn : Enjoy access to the free parking and terrace, as well as room amenities like pillowtop beds. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

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An outdoor patio area with wooden seating, a fire pit, hanging plants, and string lights.

1. Dry Dock Inn

Carolina Beach

Jennifer

￥22,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A porch with two wicker chairs, a door labeled "No 3", and a blue railing.

2. Carolina Beach Motel

Downtown

Jim

￥20,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and doors leading to a bedroom and a kitchen area.

3. Carolina Beach Inn

Downtown

Jennifer

￥22,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A room with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a pool, and a potted plant.

4. Admiral's Quarter

Kure Beach

Noah

￥19,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small drawer.

5. Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Wilmington

Mary Grace

￥13,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A lifeguard tower with the number 12 on a beach with the ocean in the background.

6. Surf Suites

South End

charles

￥37,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small fountain, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

7. Captain's Cove Motel

Long Beach

Adam

￥14,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A beach with a clear sky, waves, and beachgoers. There are houses along the shore.

8. Anchor Inn Motel

Long Beach

Sabine

￥36,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Top Carolina Beach Hotel Reviews

The Starlite Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great and the room was cute!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a great location. Our room was clean. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is awesome! Something different each morning along with fresh fruit, oatmeal, grits & yogurt & nice variety of cereals. Walking distance to restaurants and right on broadwalk. Tiki bar was really nice too! Great drinks & food."

Sol de Mar Beach, Sleeps 29, Pool! Contemporary Oceanfront, both duplex units

10/10 Excellent

"My family of 16 stayed mid August 2026, renting the entire home. No doubt it was a new, clean, modern home. Over all great experience. The things I would have wanted would have been a way to get back and forth from levels without going outside and /or the elevator went to the 2nd level, not just the 3rd. (my bad for not seeing this in all the literature)When one of our young kids needed something on another floor at night then walking up and down stairs in the dark was a concern. Not enough shade on 3rd floor deck. And lastly, when I asked that the pool be cleaned 1 time during our stay the response was it would be an additional 75. You can imagine with 8 kids we would need the pool cleaned. I thought a small ask for such a pricey home. Way more positives then negatives. Owner/Host very response. Ask far as check in, we checked in on a Tuesday and months prior to our stay I asked if we could check in a few hours early. We ended up being able to check in at 4:05 and workers were still there. Owner did communicate this but it was the day of the check in. Be ware- you can hear every time someone walks no matter up or down stairs-may have been our loud kids :) Again, over-all very beautiful. If we rented here again I would do a smaller group and stay on 2nd floor where the shade is great along with and all the other great features. Again- over all really nice property."

Comfort Suite Hotel- 2 Pools, Near Beach/Boardwalk, No Pets Allowed

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location! Host communication was wonderful, really like that we could extend our check-out time so we could spend the AM at the beach and then shower and dress before we left. Our suite was clean, bedding was comfortable."

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Carolina Beach Motels information

Number of reviews	2,418
Accommodation	2 Motels
Lowest Price	￥13,043
Highest Price	￥37,646

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Carolina Beach?

If you can't find a motel in Carolina Beach, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find a similar property from over 1866 hotels and other lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

What is a motel?

At many motels, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. The word "motel" was conceived in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

What are the best motels in Carolina Beach?

Dry Dock Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the 2 outdoor pools, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Carolina Beach Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a private balcony. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Inn: Enjoy access to the free parking and terrace, as well as room amenities like pillowtop beds. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

What things can I to do in Carolina Beach?

Those who've visited Carolina Beach love the beaches. Take time for sightseeing and enjoy all there is to do in this walkable area. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Carolina Beach, Freeman Park, and Kure Beach. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Carolina Beach State Park, Carolina Beach Arcade, and SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar.

What's the seasonal weather like in Carolina Beach?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Carolina Beach to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Carolina Beach is 57 inches.

What are my options for getting around Carolina Beach when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Carolina Beach to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is located 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away from the heart of the city. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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