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The Beacon

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Salter Path motel

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Beach nearby, beach umbrellas
Garden view
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Private kitchen
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1305 Salter Path Rd, Salter Path, NC, 28575
  • Place, Beach Wheels Bike Rental
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Salter Path

Steps from the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Emerald Isle Beach and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. Also, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is within half a mile (1 km) and 3rd Street Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Beach Wheels Bike Rental - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 56 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kabuto Japanese Steak House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza and Subs - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Frank's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Beacon

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Salter Path motel
As a guest of The Beacon, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Salter Path motel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Beacon offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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:

  • Service fee: USD 15 per accommodation, 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.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Oak Grove Motel
Salter Path Inn
The Beacon Motel
The Beacon Salter Path
The Beacon Motel Salter Path

The Beacon Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 320 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean with friendly staff. Loved the boardwalk path straight to the ocean. Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

We enjoyed staying here! The rooms were clean and nice, everyone there was super friendly and if we needed anything we didn’t have to wait long at all to get anything. The owner was there everyday and she made sure we enjoyed our stay. My kids loved it here! Will definitely go back and would recommend staying here to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was top-notch! Theres just a couple minute walk up the boardwalk to get your toes in the sand. We also utilized the large grill in the courtyard which was very convenient. If it wasn’t so hot, we would have utilized the courtyard more because it’s super cute!! Our room wasn’t one of the upgraded renovated rooms, which was fine - there is certainly some wear and tear, as this is an older motel however, it was perfect for a focus of spending time on the beach. The location is also great as there is a Dollar General and a couple restaurants across the street you can walk to. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The service was truly excellent — warm, welcoming, and personal. Christina, the owner, was absolutely lovely. She spoke to us like old friends, and her kindness really made our experience special. The room was clean and cozy, and overall we felt very comfortable during our stay. The only small suggestions we have would be to add a few more hooks in the bathroom for towels or clothes, a small table or shelf for toiletries, and maybe a couple more wall outlets for convenience. Otherwise, everything was perfect. We’d definitely come back and highly recommend this place to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a boardwalk away from the ocean! The rooms were better than we expected. Very family oriented with a little hangout and yard game section! 10/10 would recommend this place to stay and we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great last minute find!

Great place to stay! Easy boardwalk walk to beach. Lots of fun extras like cornhole, ping pong, bikes, and comfy seating. Owner even has towels, umbrellas, toys, sunscreen, and chairs you can borrow for beach. Very friendly environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was great would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA, Sissonville

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Canceled our room an hour after check in because the “AC” wasn’t working in the room I booked after calling them at 3 to see if I could do early check in. So I guess they didn’t know and hour or so before that the AC wasn’t working. Said they were going to help us find somewhere else to stay and said “do you hear the wind, I’m driving. I in fact heard no wind. Then they proceeded to block my phone number. Worst customer service I have ever received. Will never consider staying here and will never recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kiersten

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not get to stay as they did not have a room for us and called the morning we started traveling to tell us. The person on the phone was very rude and unhelpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but remodeled interior. We were specifically looking for the retro vibe and this property fit the bill. Short boardwalk to the uncrowded beach which was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Kearney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Beacon hotel is, for the buck, the best hotel on the beach. Clean, easy access to a beautiful beach. Check in was quick, Manager, Mrs. Christina, is very friendly and knows the area well. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for price!

We stayed at the Beacon Hotel in Salter Path and had a great experience overall. Christina, our main point of contact, was incredibly friendly and helpful from start to finish, which really set the tone for a relaxing stay. The price was very reasonable considering the location, just a short walk (about 400 feet) to the beach. That said, be aware that the stairs down to the beach are pretty steep, so it might be a bit tricky if you’re carrying a lot of gear or have mobility concerns. Our double queen room was the perfect size for two people. I could see it working for two adults and maybe two small kids, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a larger group. The room stayed wonderfully cool thanks to a quiet and efficient AC, which was much appreciated during the heat wave this part of the country was experiencing during our trip. It was clean, comfortable, and had just about everything we needed. A couple small improvements like more outlets between the beds, blackout curtains, and maybe a desk or vanity in the little nook near the bathroom would’ve made it even better. One thing to note is that sound travels easily through the walls, so you’ll likely hear folks walking by or chatting outside. It didn’t ruin our stay, but it’s something to be aware of. Outside, the hotel really shines. There’s a patio area with a shower to rinse off after the beach, plus an outdoor lounge area with games, beach toys, umbrellas, even an outdoor kitchen setup. They also offer two bikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel staff super friendly. Great set up with games and grill for everyone. Loved the complimentary beach chairs, bikes and umbrellas. Having its own lit private walkway to the beach was a plus. Great location just 12 min from restaurants and stores. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Latrisha, Sheridan

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Property owner/manager was fantastic and so welcoming! Would stay here again. Private boardwalk to the beach, free guest bikes, sitting areas, recreation/picnic/bb
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not bad. It's walking distance to the beach. The property is renovating a few rooms at a time. My room had not been updated yet but it was comfortable. The location is good. No complaints
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025