Downtown

Carolina Beach

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a clear blue ocean.
A sunset over the ocean with clouds and birds flying.
A sunset over the ocean with a visible sun and clouds.
A sunset over a grassy field with a wooden fence in the foreground.
A sunset over a calm sea with silhouettes of grass in the foreground.

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Downtown Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is CA $546 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
CA $546
CA $617 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was above and beyond what we expected. Best vacation we’ve been on as a family in years. We slept great, breakfast was phenomenal and my boys and I stayed in the pool every evening! We will definitely be back in the future!!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn

2 out of 5
201 Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is CA $237 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $237
CA $268 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (245 reviews)
"What a great place to stay! You can walk to anything dnd everything from this motel! Clean rooms, excellent location, steps from everything! Parking is a little tight but otherwise everything else is amazing!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

The Starlite Inn
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is CA $481 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
CA $481
CA $544 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Only one elevator worked therefore you would wait for 5 to 8 minutes. Today I walked the stairs because every time the elevator did stop there wasn’t room."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is CA $426 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
CA $426
CA $519 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,620 reviews)
"I checked in and was given my key and no other information. I get in the room and the large window that overlooks the ocean was covered in bird droppings. I call the front desk and the response is “We haven’t been able to get that cleaned-sorry “ When I checked out the next morning I asked why I ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is CA $221 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
CA $221
CA $249 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,596 reviews)
"Great pool side was untidy"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is CA $128 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
CA $128
CA $145 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very good! (1,142 reviews)
"The hotel is in very poor condition and highly dilapidated. It is not very clean, quite neglected, and lacks proper maintenance. The smoke detector in the room was covered with a plastic bag—possibly by a previous guest who smoked and wanted to prevent it from going off, or perhaps because it was ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
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Wilmington Beach

While Wilmington Beach isn't home to many top sights, Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Lake Park are some notable places to visit nearby.


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