The Best Hotels Closest to Fort Fisher State Recreation Area in Kure Beach for 2026

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A Hampton Inn & Suites with a stone facade, large entrance, and a well-lit exterior.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a "Welcome to the First in Flight State" sign, a seating area with chairs, and a large window with a view.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

10.7 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Karen

￥16,007

￥17,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of a grassy area and trees.

A modern restaurant with a central island, wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

9.7 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Rollymar

￥14,824

￥15,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious hotel lobby with a large bed, a red ottoman, and a vending machine.

A reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, snack shelves, and a small freezer.

A hotel with a prominent "Comfort Suites" sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a built-in fireplace with a purple light, a sofa, two green armchairs, and a wooden coffee table with baskets.

3. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

10.5 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Wanda

￥13,819

￥14,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and picnic tables.

A motel with a row of rooms featuring a blue exterior and orange doors, numbered sequentially.

A building with two doors, one orange and one blue, and a surfboard leaning against a brick wall.

4. Anchor Inn Motel

16.5 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Bryant

￥18,611

￥20,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A wooden gate with a metal handle and a metal pipe, likely for a shower or water feature.

A covered porch with green chairs and potted plants, a teal door with the number 18, and white walls with wooden slats.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A living room with a blue sofa, orange chairs, a round coffee table, and a surfboard.

5. The Starlite Inn

9 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Stephen

￥11,264

￥12,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area with palm trees.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

17.4 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Catherine

￥13,749

￥14,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with a view of the beach and a pool.

A balcony with white chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beach, a pier extending into the water, and residential buildings along the shore.

7. The Sand Dunes

5 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Kaira

￥12,356

￥14,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating it is a Wyndham hotel.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a lamp.

A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by dining tables and chairs.

8. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

8.5 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Ricky

￥11,884

￥13,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a TV, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a refrigerator, a stove, and cabinets.

A living room with a beige sofa, a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.

9. Seven Seas Oceanfront

5.2 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

SAMUEL

￥20,623

￥23,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A kitchen with a view to a backyard, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a wooden stool.

A covered porch with white rocking chairs, a small table, and a stone wall.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, a wall-mounted sanitation rating sign, and a woven basket decoration.

10. Carolina Beach Inn

9.2 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Gonzalo

￥18,844

￥21,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean during sunset.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating options, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A pathway leading to a beach with umbrellas and a pier.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

9.3 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Claudia

￥24,491

￥27,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A wooden pier with tables and chairs, leading to a beach area with a view of the ocean.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck leading to the beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

A hotel corridor with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through the windows.

A wooden deck with tables and stools, a small green structure with a sign, and the ocean in the background.

12. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

7.7 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Thomas

￥21,277

￥24,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious room with a large chandelier, a wooden staircase, and a view through an arched window.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A building with a grand entrance, large columns, and a double door with a number above it.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

13. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

17.4 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Curt

￥16,334

￥18,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A blue door with a number sign, a potted plant, wicker chairs, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, a small seating area with a rattan table, and a beach-themed painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a blue door marked "No 8", a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Carolina Beach Motel

9.1 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Leigh

￥15,636

￥17,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

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

15. Admiral's Quarter

5 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Keith

￥10,554

￥12,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A nighttime scene with a large crowd gathered to watch fireworks.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with various bottles, and a large screen.

A restaurant with a 'Welcome to Lazy Pirate' sign, outdoor seating, and a bar area.

An outdoor restaurant with wooden beams, bar area, and outdoor seating.

16. Pirates Cove

9.7 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Tracy

￥13,629

￥15,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two yellow chairs, and a colorful abstract painting above the desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and green pendant lighting.

17. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

19.9 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Dan

￥14,071

￥15,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A wooden deck with white chairs and green umbrellas overlooking a beach.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

A beach with sand and sparse vegetation.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.

18. The Beach House

9.8 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Heidi

￥13,953

￥16,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A coastal hotel with a boardwalk, beach access, and a gazebo.

A balcony with a view of a pool and ocean.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and a boardwalk.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

9 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Hortense

￥21,277

￥24,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A sandy beach with a fence and a sign that reads "TAY OFF DUNES."

A room with a glass-top table, black chairs, a teal-colored reception desk, a ceiling fan, and a sign on the wall.

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a pier, houses, and a swimming pool.

A beach view with houses, picnic tables, and a mailbox.

20. Ocean Crest Motel

20 km from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Jessica

￥18,350

￥20,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport	9.4 Exceptional 813 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport	9.4 Exceptional 836 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Anchor Inn Motel	9.8 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
The Starlite Inn	9.0 Wonderful 322 reviews	View

Top Fort Fisher State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

The Sand Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for my short stay! Loved how close I was to the beach!!"

BEACHFRONT-180° Ocean View-Ground Floor-Pool-Check your worries at the door.

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property. Just enough for two. No frills. Perfect price, location and host. So I recommend going somewhere else because we plan to stay here often."

Admiral's Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and decorated cute. Very cozy for one person. The room could use some blackout curtains. Staff was very friendly and pool was clean."

Oceanfront Condo with Fantastic Views

10/10 Excellent

"Great Spot!"

Seven Seas Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay!!! Only wish we had booked a better view!"

Seaside Vista, Luxury Oceanfront, Top "2nd" Floor, Amazing Views!!

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a great location, views are amazing, lots of room, very homey"

Ocean Dunes 1603 Oceanfront Views, Private Deck, Resort Amenities

10/10 Excellent

"Feet from the beach, open, airy floor plan, convenient parking."

Beach Front Property with Stunning Ocean Front View in the Ocean Dunes Resort

10/10 Excellent

"So many extra kitchen things!We had one small issue yet the host jumped on it immediately, so that rates a five by itself.What a perfect beach view and access"

Welcome to Oceanside Oasis, a Kure Beachfront Condo with a view you will love!

10/10 Excellent

"Perfection!! Quiet ocean front with extra large deck and a swing chair you can relax in. All immentities in kitchen and through out in bathrooms. Newly renovated with comfortable sitting and comfy beds. Easy access to beach with this second floor condo. Easy to communicate with owners Will definitely rent again. Thanks you Sarah."

Other attractions near Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

9.2/10 (353 reviews)

Make time to visit the sea animals who live in North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher during your trip to Kure Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A sunset over a body of water with a stone pathway leading to the water's edge.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

9.2/10 (303 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Fort Fisher State Historic Site during your trip to Kure Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.

Kure Beach

9.6/10 (68 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kure Beach during your trip to Kure Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.

Kure Beach Pier

9.0/10 (530 reviews)

After visiting Kure Beach Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kure Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Coquina Outcrop

8.6/10 (13 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Coquina Outcrop during your travels in Kure Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Ocean Front Park

9.6/10 (58 reviews)

Ocean Front Park is just one of the places to see in Kure Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Mike Chappell Park

After visiting Mike Chappell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Fisher State Recreation Area?

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area is located in a walkable area of Kure Beach known for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 1161 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Fort Fisher State Recreation Area?

The Sand Dunes is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located 3.1 mi (5 km) from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Other good choices within a few miles include Ocean Dunes by Carolina Retreats and Admiral's Quarter.

How many hotels are there near Fort Fisher State Recreation Area?

Expedia has 1161 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Fort Fisher State Recreation Area?

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What can I see and do near Fort Fisher State Recreation Area?

Attractions like Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Ocean Front Park highlight the local culture. Explore nature at Kure Beach and Coquina Outcrop. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Kure Beach Pier are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Fort Fisher State Recreation Area hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

3. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

4. Anchor Inn Motel

5. The Starlite Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

7. The Sand Dunes

8. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

9. Seven Seas Oceanfront

10. Carolina Beach Inn

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

12. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

13. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

14. Carolina Beach Motel

15. Admiral's Quarter

16. Pirates Cove

17. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

18. The Beach House

19. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

20. Ocean Crest Motel

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Top Fort Fisher State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

The Sand Dunes

BEACHFRONT-180° Ocean View-Ground Floor-Pool-Check your worries at the door.

Admiral's Quarter

Oceanfront Condo with Fantastic Views

Seven Seas Oceanfront

Seaside Vista, Luxury Oceanfront, Top "2nd" Floor, Amazing Views!!

Ocean Dunes 1603 Oceanfront Views, Private Deck, Resort Amenities

Beach Front Property with Stunning Ocean Front View in the Ocean Dunes Resort

Welcome to Oceanside Oasis, a Kure Beachfront Condo with a view you will love!

Other attractions near Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Kure Beach

Kure Beach Pier

Coquina Outcrop

Ocean Front Park

Mike Chappell Park

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