Oak Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canal lined with waterfront homes, a bridge, and a clear blue sky.
A wooden pier structure over a beach with a sunset in the background.
A sunset over a body of water with a pier and a street lamp.
A coastal residential area with houses along the beach and a clear view of the ocean.
A beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean during sunset.

Where to stay in Oak Island

Find the best Oak Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

Yaupon Beach

While Yaupon Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse.

Caswell Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Caswell Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse or Caswell Beach.

Tranquil Harbour

When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to Oak Island Golf Club and The Clubs at St. James, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is ฿6,218 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿6,218
฿7,011 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
"Room was clean. Staff was nice."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Ocean Crest Motel
The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites

2 out of 5
500 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC
The price is ฿4,634 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,634
฿5,925 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean. The bed was comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was great. Close walk to the beach, and a nice pool area."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

The Beach House Motel & Suites
Anchor Inn Motel

Anchor Inn Motel

2 out of 5
5611 E Oak Island Dr Oak Island NC
The price is ฿5,916 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿5,916
฿6,671 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"Whe had a great stay at the hotel just a few issues. Walls are paper thin and the noise level at midnite was aggravating. My grandson got stung by a huge wasp in the room 3 times but we worked it out. Location and cleanliness was very refreshing and I calked and they let us check in early which was ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Anchor Inn Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
StudioRes by Marriott Leland

StudioRes by Marriott Leland

3 out of 5
1500 Brunswick Village Boulevard Winnabow NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Winnabow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Battleship North Carolina ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)
"New clean hotel in a nice area near several restaurants and stores"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

StudioRes by Marriott Leland
StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport

StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport

3 out of 5
605 Guilford College Road Greensboro NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Greensboro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions First Horizon Coliseum and Wet 'n Wild Emerald ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
"The property was right off the highway, which was very convenient. The room came with a kitchen (sink, stove top, and full fridge). Most importantly the room was clean, looked new."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport
Atlantic Beach Resort

Atlantic Beach Resort

3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd. Atlantic Beach NC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,309 reviews)
"The property was what I expected as I have stayed at that location many times."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Atlantic Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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