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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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 ฿5,641 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿5,641
฿6,375 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is a great location. Our room was clean. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is awesome! Something different each morning along with fresh fruit, oatmeal, grits & yogurt & nice variety of cereals. Walking distance to restaurants and right on broadwalk. Tiki bar was really nice too! ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿5,288 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿5,288
฿5,976 total
29 Sept - 30 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good view of the beach from the balcony. Everything was clean and the staff was great but I didn’t like the one elevator and paying for parking."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn

2 out of 5
201 Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿2,640 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,640
฿2,983 total
14 Sept - 15 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! (298 reviews)
"A/C is dated, door was uncooperative and needed more maintenance than a sign. Bed not comfortable"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Starlite Inn
Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel

2 out of 5
213 Raleigh Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿3,674 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,674
฿4,151 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
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 ฿4,977 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,977
฿6,505 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,735 reviews)
"This was a return visit. However, doubtful that we will return. Guest next to our room in and out slamming doors during the night and early morning. We didn’t realize how thin the walls were. Couldn’t sleep. Limited amount of towels left in the room. The menu at the restaurant wasn’t very appealing. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 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 ฿2,560 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,560
฿2,893 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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. ...
Comfort Inn University
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Where to stay in Downtown

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Wilmington Beach

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



Downtown Travel Guide