Downtown Travel Guide

Carolina Beach

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a clear blue ocean.
A sunset over the ocean with clouds and birds flying.
A sunset over the ocean with a visible sun and clouds.
A sunset over a grassy field with a wooden fence in the foreground.
A sunset over a calm sea with silhouettes of grass in the foreground.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown

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 ฿5,694 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,694
฿6,434 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great place for families! I would definitely come back. The location was perfect as well."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿5,048 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,048
฿5,705 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Only one elevator worked. We had to wait for elevator 3 times because it was full. It took us over an hour to checkout."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn

2 out of 5
201 Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿2,658 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿2,658
฿3,003 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (278 reviews)
"The ac worked well. The pictures made the space seem much larger than it actually was. No pool. Never had interactions with staff. It’s less than 5 minutes to walk to the beach. Some sort of fair was set up with a small Ferris wheel and merry go round. The noise never bothered us but we had to walk ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

The Starlite Inn
Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel

2 out of 5
213 Raleigh Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿3,699 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿3,699
฿4,180 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (288 reviews)
"A+ would definitely go back. I highly recommend this facility if you want to save money but get a good deal and a good experience."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Carolina Beach Motel
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿5,542 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿5,542
฿7,149 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,688 reviews)
"I really like the hotel location"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,750 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,750
฿3,107 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,511 reviews)
"The woman at the counter was very kind and professional. The check-in portion was fine. However, the room was musty, smelly, damp and uncomfortable. The mattress was old and the pillows, bedding and furniture were old and dingy. The drapes were dirty, as was the upholstered chair. Although the bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn University
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wilmington Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Lake Park.



Downtown Travel Guide