East Beach Travel Guide

Bald Head Island

A coastal town at sunset with a river, waterfront buildings, and a lighthouse.


Top hotels in East Beach

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn

3 out of 5
300 S. Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿5,357 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿5,357
฿6,053 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"It was a very nice hotel, only thing I would have like was a ice machine on the property"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Dry Dock Inn
The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿6,041 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿6,041
฿6,927 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (629 reviews)
"Room was clean had everything we needed and AC works well which is a necessity in this heat. Great access to the beach and pier. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Sand Dunes
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

2.5 out of 5
4963 Southport Supply Rd. Southport NC
The price is ฿3,650 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,650
฿3,932 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"We had a nice stay here. The hotel is located on the highway but only 10 minutes from the beach. The breakfast was OK, but they ran out of coffee the second day we were there. (Are you really offering breakfast if you don't have coffee?) We had a large room with two queen beds. The door to the bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island
The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn

2 out of 5
201 Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,040 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,040
฿5,695 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (252 reviews)
"Cute remodeled hotel with great parking right next to the Boardwalk. Nice cold A/C, comfortable bed. Very clean room and bathroom. Small but cozy for a couple. We made a quick three day trip for July 4th weekend. Convenient to the beach, restaurants, shops and day trip to Wilmington. We will stay ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

The Starlite Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿10,921 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿10,921
฿12,340 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Wonderful staff?"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter

2 out of 5
129 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿6,609 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,609
฿7,568 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (506 reviews)
"Absolutely perfect, Awesome helpful staff. We will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Admiral's Quarter
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Where to stay in East Beach

Find the best East Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

South Beach

South Beach might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cape Fear Station

Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Middle Island Plantation

Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Flora's Bluff

Though Flora's Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach.

Lighthouse Landing

While there might not be top attractions in Lighthouse Landing, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center.



East Beach Travel Guide