Dry Dock Inn

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star motel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
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Reception
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
300 S. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach Boardwalk10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach State Park20 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach Fishing Pier6 min drive
  • AirportWilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)30 min drive

Room options

Traditional Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Honeymoon Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Carolina Beach

In entertainment district.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Carolina Beach State Park with a stay here. Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Freeman Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 20 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive
  • Freeman Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Nollie's Taco Joint - 10 min walk
  • Crush and Grind - 7 min walk
  • Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 10 min walk
  • Britt's Donut Shop - 7 min walk

About this property

Dry Dock Inn

Family-friendly 3-star motel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Dry Dock Inn offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 8 beach bars. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Dry Dock Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Dry Dock Inn was completed in May 2023.

This 3-star Carolina Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 8 bars on the beach
  • Built in 1970
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Dry Dock Inn offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

This Carolina Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2023.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fence around the pool
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • 8 beach bars

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bike parking
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Dry Dock Inn.

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Dry Dock Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 871 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 871 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

TAMMY

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying. Off season. It is a non-smoking property. It is not posted very well. So heads up. They do not take AAA or AARP. Rate was very reasonable. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it!!
Best spot in Carolina Beach! Clean, well managed, and the staff is professional and so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute motel. You can tell its been recently remodeled and was done really nicely. Even though it was the off season so they didnt have anyone at the front office, the staff we did encounter was extremely nice and seemed very proud of their work in remodelng (as they should be). I was nervous about there not being an office person for clock in and out but it was seamless and easy through their text system.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dixie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overalls great stay. Literally one block from the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Henry, Wheeling

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property seemed to be safe. Small room and not much furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023