West Beach Travel Guide

Bald Head Island

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by greenery and buildings.


Top hotels in West Beach

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn

3 out of 5
300 S. Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,186 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿5,186
per night
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,019 reviews)
"Our room was clean and inviting. I liked that you didn't need to keep up with a key card. It was convenient to use the key pad. We enjoyed our location..close to restaurants,shops and the beach"

Reviewed on 10 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 ฿5,826 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿5,826
per night
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (639 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

The Sand Dunes
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 ฿12,149 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿12,149
per night
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,017 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn

2 out of 5
201 Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿4,894 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿4,894
per night
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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
Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter

2 out of 5
129 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿6,659 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿6,659
per night
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (514 reviews)
"I stayed here in 2024, I was so happy and pleased with my stay. This time in 2026, was VERY disappointed, and do not plan on coming back. Closed the pool at 8pm!!!! Why??? Laundry closed at 8pm, also!!!! Why??? Location is fantastic, beautiful beach view, walking distance to the pier."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Admiral's Quarter
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

2.5 out of 5
4963 Southport Supply Rd. Southport NC
The price is ฿3,633 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,633
per night
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Arrived Friday afternoon to find the outdoor pool water was cloudy and green. Was told by front office staff member Scott it was my choice to swim in it or not. My 6 year old granddaughter was very unhappy with this result. The road construction in front of the hotel with orange cones. Made it difficult ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island
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Where to stay in West Beach

Find the best West 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.



West Beach Travel Guide