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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown

John

CA $268 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

2. The Starlite Inn

Downtown

Stephen

CA $122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

3. The Beach House

Carolina Beach

Stephen

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

4. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Wilmington Beach

Zachary

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

5. Dry Dock Inn

Carolina Beach

Makayla

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

6. Pirates Cove

Carolina Beach

Shaylyn

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

7. Oceaneer

Wilmington Beach

Mohamed

CA $191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

8. Carolina Beach Motel

Downtown

Leigh

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Top Carolina Beach Hotel Reviews

Oceaneer

10/10 Excellent

"The Oceaneer was actually nicer than we expected. The room was nicely updated and clean, just steps away from the beach and the pool was awesome. Great value for the price. We’ll definitely return"

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean beach front stay. Every thing we needed to have a great time at Carolina Beach. Comfortable bed kitchen well equipped and just steps to the beach. Rockers on the porch to enjoy lessening to the waves The beach was so nice and not crowded. We will definitely be back."

Cutest Cottage on the Beach- FREE WIFI and Laundry Included sleeps 5

10/10 Excellent

"The home was great. Everything was clean. The shower, the counters, the sheets, the dishes, the floors. Couch was comfortable to sit and watch tv. Love the touches of pink decor inside. The chairs on the porch were comfortable to sit, watch the cars & people go by. And watch volleyball being played across the street. Nice, short walk to the boardwalk and beach. End if August it was not busy or noisy. The market diagonally across the street was nice. A little pricey but was expected. Great house and host. Would rent again."

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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Lowest Price	CA $122
Highest Price	CA $596

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Carolina Beach?

Wondering where other guests have stayed in Carolina Beach? Here are some popular options that may have more budget-friendly prices: Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton - Located within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront - Located within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this hotel. The Beach House - Located within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking at this hotel. Oceaneer - Located within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi and free parking. The Starlite Inn - Located within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Carolina Beach?

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: 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 is there to see and do in Carolina Beach?

Overall, Carolina Beach is known for its beaches, surfing, and many birds. Get out into nature with places like Carolina Beach, Freeman Park, and Kure Beach. Cultural attractions include Ocean Front Park, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Locals like to shop at Mayfaire Town Center and The Cotton Exchange.

What's the best way to get to and around Carolina Beach while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Carolina Beach on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), located 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from the city center.

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