Carolina Beach, NC

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Where to stay in Carolina Beach

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Wilmington Beach

While Wilmington Beach isn't home to many top sights, Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Kure Beach Pier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wilmington Beach
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC
The price is AED 584 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
AED 584
AED 660 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,265 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 5 April 2025

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 578 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 578
AED 653 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Everyone was friendly and hospitable."

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
The Beach House
The Beach House
2 out of 5
412 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC
The price is AED 570 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
AED 570
AED 655 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)
"Convenient, quiet, nice surroundings..."

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

The Beach House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
OCEAN FRONT!  SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!
OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!
Carolina Beach
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (362 reviews)
Perfect getaway
"We enjoyed our stay! We stayed in the bottom 2 bedroom unit. It was neat and tidy with all of the amenities. 2 notes would be , bring your own ground coffee for a traditional coffee maker, which we did because the host lwt us know; if there are renters in the unit above you, you can hear all of the ..."

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!
Prime Location 1 Bedroom 1 Bath!
Prime Location 1 Bedroom 1 Bath!
Carolina Beach
Stay at this apartment in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
Great little getaway
"The area was close to everything and we were able to hear the ocean from the porch. It was a great place to stay and would do it again!"

Reviewed on 18 March 2025

Prime Location 1 Bedroom 1 Bath!
Spacious Beachy Bungalo One Block From Ocean
Spacious Beachy Bungalo One Block From Ocean
Carolina Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Family friendly property
"Kitchen was well equipped Location was greatWe had a nice long weekend"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Spacious Beachy Bungalo One Block From Ocean
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Carolina Beach

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
166
5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
94
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
9
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The restaurants were very careful in observing the Covid regulations. Overall a great time was had by all.

5/5 - Excellent

Donna

No everything most improved over The last few years. My family has lived here for over 30 years.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beach was gorgeous - nice white sand, clean, well kept. We ended up coming to this beach because Wrightsville beach had restrictions. We are SO THANKFUL we made the switch!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The beach and location was fine. I travel here several times a year to see family. It was the hotel that was an issue.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very clean and updated

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We love Carolina Beach! We go several times a year!