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 Ocean Front Park 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 400 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 400
AED 452 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (1,173 reviews)
"The ocean view was magnificent and the staff were very helpful and kind."

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel
The Beach House
The Beach House
2 out of 5
412 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC
The price is AED 426 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 426
AED 492 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (351 reviews)
Amazing! Highly recommend!
"Our stay here was amazing! The room was clean and had a very clean smell. We had plenty of towels and sufficient toiletries. The view of the beach from the balcony was breathtaking! We watched the dolphins while enjoying our morning coffee. The beach is very easily accessible. You can hear the ocean ..."

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

The Beach House
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
2.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC
The price is AED 465 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 465
AED 526 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (984 reviews)
"Beautiful ocean views, clean and friendly staff. Local bars are a little noisy and can be heard from some rooms"

Reviewed on 1 March 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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.
Playing Hooky! Oceanside Guest Suite - Steps to the beach
Playing Hooky! Oceanside Guest Suite - Steps to the beach
Carolina Beach
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Family time
"Perfect location house met all of our expectations and more ! Host extremely accommodating !"

Reviewed on 15 February 2025

Playing Hooky! Oceanside Guest Suite - Steps to the beach
OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!
OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/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! (474 reviews)
Fantastic Beach Getaway!
"My wife and I were looking for a few nights at the beach as part of our trip. Genevieve has the perfect place! She kindly met us at a late hour to give us a quick orientation of the suite. It had everything you could want! Very comfortable bed and furniture, fully equipped kitchen, books, puzzles ..."

Reviewed on 27 February 2025

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!
Ocean Front, Spacious, Dog Friendly End Unit, Best Views, Pools, near N End Pier
Ocean Front, Spacious, Dog Friendly End Unit, Best Views, Pools, near N End Pier
Carolina Beach
Book a stay at this beach condo in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Carolina ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
Condo
"Very clean comfortable condo. Beach access a little difficult"

Reviewed on 26 February 2025

Ocean Front, Spacious, Dog Friendly End Unit, Best Views, Pools, near N End Pier
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.

Popular places to visit

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!