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Sand Dollar Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy 4 beach bars at this Atlantic Beach motel

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Private kitchen
Exterior
Front of property
Beach nearby, 4 beach bars
Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512
  • Place, Triple S Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Anchorage Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

  • 84 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Atlantic Beach

Oceanside stay.At this motel, you'll be steps from Triple S Marina and within a 15-minute walk of Fort Macon State Park. Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access and Anchorage Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Triple S Marina - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anchorage Marina - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 11 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 29 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oceanana Grill & Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Sanitary Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bite at the Box - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sand Dollar Motel

Enjoy 4 beach bars at this Atlantic Beach motel
Sand Dollar Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 beach bars. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Atlantic Beach motel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 4 bars on the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sand Dollar Motel offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Atlantic Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in April 2025.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • 4 beach bars

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel
Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel Atlantic Beach

Sand Dollar Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 419 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect of our stay was positive. Have no negative response to anything. The on-site manager was extremely friendly,courteous and very helpful in upgrading our accommodations once we arrived. I will definitely recommend this motel and plan on using it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

DANIEL

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy but clean and comfortable and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denh

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is not too bad, for that price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, clean, spacious, kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it. Staff was very friendly. It was very nice spacious and accommodating. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, and clean place. Comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

KATHRYN

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

8/10 Good

Trenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place simple and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Only negative was no comfortable chair in room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It wás clean and there was access to the beach. Fort Macon wasn't far.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marvin, Blairsville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and a quiet area. Easy parking and access. I’m very happy here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

marvin, Blairsville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location and great price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First this place is clean!! I am a housekeeper and very picky. It’s an older motel so yes it’s not perfect but..it’s clean! The entire staff was so nice as well. Convenient location real close to the Fort and ocean We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There are 8 rooms, and on Saturday night all 8 rooms were on their front porch chatting and getting to know each other. It was amazing and fun! Close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

5 star experience

Very nice hotel and staff. Very accommodating and friendly. Great rates very affordable. Close to the beach we walked down multiple times during our stay. Door dash is available and many restaurants are within driving distance. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WESTLEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price. Really nice and super close to the beach. You can just walk to the beach. Great restaurants near by within 5 minutes as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute ,and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025