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 ฿5,687 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,687
฿6,426 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! (1,018 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice and clean. The room was clean as well and the view was amazing! Breakfast at the hotel was very good with lots of variety including hot items. The staff kept things stocked and were helpful if anything was needed. The hotel was a bit pricey overall but I guess it's worth the ..."

Reviewed on 6 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 ฿4,760 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,760
฿5,378 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice property"

Reviewed on 6 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 ฿3,190 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,190
฿3,604 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (270 reviews)
"The Starlite was great."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Starlite Inn
Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel

2 out of 5
213 Raleigh Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿3,698 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,698
฿4,178 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (285 reviews)
"Very good location"

Reviewed on 6 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 ฿5,805 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,805
฿7,446 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,683 reviews)
"Purchased the deluxe suite - it was filthy! Shower was nasty and bathroom had mold everywhere. Doors to the bathroom wouldn’t close or lock so if somebody walked into the bedroom they could see you using the toilet. They moved us to a room that seemed downgraded that again, FILTH! Still had the last ..."

Reviewed on 7 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 ฿2,661 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,661
฿3,007 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,488 reviews)
"Great hotel nice staff. Good breakfast and loved the pool."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

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 Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Lake Park.



Downtown Travel Guide