Swansboro, NC

Travel Guide

Pretty pier and boats early in the morning
Pretty pier and boats early in the morning
Cool pier out behind the market

Where to stay in Swansboro

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Swansboro Historic District

While Swansboro Historic District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead and Emerald Isle Woods Park.

Swansboro Historic District
Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

2.5 out of 5
215 Old Hammock Road Swansboro NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥13,294 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
¥13,294
¥15,022 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
People were great. Hotel was being upgraded.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC
The price is ¥13,888 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
¥13,888
¥16,538 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
We checked out shortly after checking in due to the noisy people they put in the room next to us. We weren't going to get any sleep and for all the wrong reasons.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Islander Hotel & Resort
Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

3 out of 5
118 Salter Path Road Pine Knoll Shores NC
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,317 reviews)
Our flight home was canceled due to the big storm. We had to wait 4 1/2 days for a flight home. We decided to drive to Atlantic Beach from Charlotte, to visit my husband's home town. We booked a king bed at the Alice on Monday morning, to stay Tuesday and Wednesday night. We arrived and were told ...

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach
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.
Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound

Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound

North Topsail Beach NC
Stay at this vacation home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bayshore Marina and Raisin Rock are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
Nice, Cozy and quiet Retreat.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Cozy couples retreat, dog friendly, 1 block to ocean or sound
Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1

Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1

Emerald Isle NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and 3rd Street Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
The condo was absolutely beautiful with a wonderful and clear view of the beach and ocean. Even saw a whale breech the waves one day- A first for me down here! The newly changed oceanfront windows were perfect when it was too cold, windy, or rainy to sit on the porch. And when I could, I wrapped ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1
Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle NC
Stay at this vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and Bogue Inlet Fishing ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
We were a family of 10 staying here for a week for Thanksgiving. We had the best time ,it was so comfortable and you felt so welcomed. Amy was very accommodating for anything I asked for. The house was beautiful. The kitchen was stocked with anything you would need to cook a Thanksgiving meal. The ...

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle
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 Swansboro

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 25%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We were in town for a family reunion. Most out of towm family members are repeat patrons of the Hampton Inn Swansboro

5/5 - Excellent

CB

Very beautiful area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice town.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We found a great restaurant the "Boro" a local mom and pop. The food was off the hook good. You can eat inside or out. There are several little shops up and down this street and they had a free outside concert the night we were visiting. Very nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Love the area but so sad to see all the damage from hurricane Florence

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