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Carolina Beach Inn

Property class: 2
Colonial motel near Carolina Beach

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A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and doors leading to a bedroom and a kitchen area.
A kitchen with a view to a backyard, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a wooden stool.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, wicker chairs, a dining table, and a baby crib.
A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, a wall-mounted sanitation rating sign, and a woven basket decoration.
A covered porch with white rocking chairs, a small table, and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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205 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Place, Carolina Beach Arcade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted decorative item, and a door with a sign.

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A spacious loft with a high ceiling, a dining area with wicker chairs, a white sofa, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed (Queen Room)

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and wall decorations.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed (Queen Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a nightstand.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Suite with Full Kitchen)

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Suite with Full Kitchen)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Innkeepers Suite)

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and wicker chairs. There is a ceiling fan, a lamp, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Innkeepers Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, wicker chairs, a dining table, and a baby crib.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Carolina Beach

Downtown stay.At this Downtown motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach State Park and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carolina Beach Inn

Colonial motel near Carolina Beach
As a guest of Carolina Beach Inn, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Carolina Beach Inn also features coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Carolina Beach motel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1949
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Carolina Beach Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets 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 some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 4 percent
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Carolina Beach Inn
Carolina Beach Inn Motel
Carolina Beach Inn Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach Inn Motel Carolina Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Carolina Beach Inn to the airport?

Carolina Beach Inn is 18.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carolina Beach Inn?

As of Oct 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carolina Beach Inn on Oct 4, 2026 start from CA $170, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carolina Beach Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carolina Beach Inn.

How close is Carolina Beach Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 4-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from Freeman Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carolina Beach Inn offer free breakfast?

Carolina Beach Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carolina Beach Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Carolina Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 35 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Carolina Beach Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Carolina Beach Inn have a pool?

Carolina Beach Inn does not have a pool.

Does Carolina Beach Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Carolina Beach Inn to downtown Carolina Beach?

Carolina Beach Inn is 0.1 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Carolina Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 444 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I loved everything about this inn! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice little place to stay for a night!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great and easy stay, worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. Enjoyed being close to the beach and boardwalk. Perfect for 2.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Carolina Beach Inn. The suite we had was just the right size with our two dogs, and the back patio was nice for relaxing after our daily adventures. The property was clean and well maintained with easy parking right in front of the building. Love being just 2 blocks off of the beach and able to walk to all of the shops and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect spot to stay when visiting Carolina Beach. It’s self check-in which my introverted self loves. It’s two blocks from the beach and next to the boardwalk as well. Great price for the location and space.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for the area! Walking distance from the beach, boardwalk, restaurants and bars. Room is small but has everything you need. Everything was clean and contactless. A code for the room was sent to my phone making check in and out easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and convenient check in/check out process. The rental was as expected. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly, good area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun and unique little place to stay. Great location. Only complaint was the pull out sofa. You could feel the springs in the mattress. I felt bad having my kids sleep there. It would have been a really issue if it were adults.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was so cozy! Enjoyed our stay! Loved being so close to beach!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! What a cute, homie little place! Lived my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish there was dedicated parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place was clean and spacious!!! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Carolina Beach Inn was so beautiful nice and clean, but the only thing that I didn’t like is that if your dog barks, you cannot have a later checkout
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms were clean and comfortable . The a/c unit in bedroom was old and loud . Parking was limited but we got lucky. The text we were supposed to receive on the day of our trip with our room info and door code never happened and it took us an hour to get hold of someone to get our room info .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the rocking chair porch. It was a great place to read and enjoy the the end of the day. Keep in mind that this is a pet friendly hotel so you can hear dogs barking if they are bothered by noise of people coming up and down the stairs, opening doors, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was nice and quiet the location was good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place ! Cant wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing area. Safe, walkable, responsive, they even have beach accessories for guests. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for a one night stay. The self check-in and out was new but great too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time staying here and would definitely stay again. Great location. My only issue was the room size, but I booked same day as our trip so there were limited rooms available and I did not do as much research as I should have, so definitely my own fault. The single room was very compact and did not have a porch. If you're staying for more than a night, a suite is definitely the wiser choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The rooms are a bit small, but love the short walk to the boardwalk and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025