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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A modern hotel reception area with two reception desks, a coffee station, and a visible sign for Holiday Inn Express.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

Bolivia

Catherine

฿3,065

฿3,302 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a stone facade, large entrance, and a well-lit exterior.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a "Welcome to the First in Flight State" sign, a seating area with chairs, and a large window with a view.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Southport

Karen

฿3,329

฿3,587 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern hotel with a curved entrance, a stone facade, and a landscaped driveway.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of a grassy area and trees.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

Southport

Rollymar

฿3,171

฿3,417 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a large bed, a red ottoman, and a vending machine.

A reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, snack shelves, and a small freezer.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel with a prominent "Comfort Suites" sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

4. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

Southport

Joyce

฿2,934

฿3,162 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with a clear sky, waves, and beachgoers. There are houses along the shore.

A building with two doors, one orange and one blue, and a surfboard leaning against a brick wall.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a row of rooms featuring a blue exterior and orange doors, numbered sequentially.

5. Anchor Inn Motel

Long Beach

Bryant

฿4,312

฿4,862 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A sandy beach with a fence and a sign that reads "TAY OFF DUNES."

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a pier, houses, and a swimming pool.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a bathroom with a shower, and a phone on the nightstand.

A room with a glass-top table, black chairs, a teal-colored reception desk, a ceiling fan, and a sign on the wall.

6. Ocean Crest Motel

Long Beach

Jessica

฿4,074

฿4,593 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, two windows with views of buildings and a beach, a clock on the wall, and a wooden door leading outside.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a small garden area.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, houses, and a road.

7. The Beach House Motel & Suites

Yaupon Beach

Mandala

฿3,994

฿5,225 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a lamp.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, several chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating it is a Wyndham hotel.

8. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

Southport

Ricky

฿2,560

฿2,835 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small fountain, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

A building with a red door, a blue railing, and a barbecue area with potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

9. Captain's Cove Motel

Long Beach

james

฿2,685

฿3,027 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A spacious hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and tables, and a kitchen area visible in the background.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a large entrance, a covered patio, and a stone building adjacent to it.

A bar area with a stone wall, multiple bar stools, a flat-screen TV, and a bar stocked with bottles.

10. Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Leland

Jed

฿3,658

฿4,051 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A coastal hotel with a boardwalk, beach access, and a gazebo.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a hanging light fixture.

A balcony with a view of a pool and ocean.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown

Hortense

฿5,124

฿5,791 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a multi-story hotel with balconies and a pool area.

A pathway leading to a beach with umbrellas and a pier.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean during sunset.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown

Claudia

฿5,220

฿5,898 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with illuminated signage and a covered walkway.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a lifeguard tower.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and a chair.

A water park with a large slide, a pool, and a hot tub area.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Wilmington

maurice

฿3,896

฿4,403 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern cafe with green chairs and tables, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

A hotel with a 'Quality Inn' sign, a parking lot with several cars, and a well-maintained lawn area.

A modern living room with a green sofa set, a small round table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, green and white walls, and a view of the outside.

14. Quality Inn Shallotte near Ocean Isle Beach

Shallotte

Vanessa

฿2,550

฿2,899 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A breakfast area with a counter, stools, and a variety of food items.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, red chairs, and a blue booth. There are hanging red and white lights, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel reception area with a curved counter, seating area, and modern lighting.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a safety sign, and a seating area with chairs.

15. Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Leland

Peter

฿3,275

฿3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden seating, a fire pit, hanging plants, and string lights.

A covered corridor with white brick walls, wooden beams, and a metal railing.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small round table with magazines, a white chair, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a blue accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a small desk with a lamp.

16. Dry Dock Inn

Carolina Beach

Aliyah

฿4,188

฿4,733 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a pool, and a potted plant.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

17. Admiral's Quarter

Kure Beach

Keith

฿2,342

฿2,747 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a podium.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Best Western' sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area with a handicap-accessible sign.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, a small table with a palm tree, and artwork on the walls.

18. Best Western Shallotte / Ocean Isle Beach Hotel

Shallotte

Matthew

฿3,691

฿4,088 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden pier structure with a clear view of the ocean and sandy beach.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

A room with a wooden wall, a sofa with striped cushions, a mounted TV, and a view of a house through a large window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

19. Harbor Lights Resort Waterfront Pool Dock

Long Beach

฿14,250

฿45,193 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A wooden pier with tables and chairs, leading to a beach area with a view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with tables and stools, a small green structure with a sign, and the ocean in the background.

A hotel with a parking lot and beach view.

A hotel corridor with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through the windows.

20. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Wilmington Beach

Thomas

฿4,536

฿5,125 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Stay near popular St. James attractions

The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation

Enjoy a round of golf in St. James at The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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The Clubs at St. James

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in St. James at The Clubs at St. James. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Founders Club at St. James Plantation

Enjoy a round of golf in St. James at Founders Club at St. James Plantation. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Learn more about St. James

Golfers flock to St. James for its four championship courses and the nearby beaches of Oak Island. Explore the town's waterfront parks or take a day trip to historic Southport for maritime museums and fresh seafood restaurants.

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A marina with boats docked, surrounded by houses and a sunset sky.

Top St. James Hotel Reviews

River Hotel of Southport

10/10 Excellent

"The room was surprisingly spacious and well appointed. Loved the balcony with water view and the pool area. Close to waterfront activities in downtown Southport."

Admiral's Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoy out stay."

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean friendly excellent breakfast and staff. Will recommend."

Wingate By Wyndham Southport

8/10 Good

"Nice to have large room, nice furnishings. Window A/C has more noise. Glad to not have traffic nearby, peaceful grassy view on back side. No fun to have sausage biscuit in wrapper instead of the expected hot eggs/bacon/sausage on the first day, but it was back after that day. Nice dining area, 2 choices with most items for breakfast. Elevator was creepy with the shuddering and noise as it came to a stop. Shampoo squirt container in shower was empty (found out after already in shower). Taller fridge than I usually see in hotels (no freezer). Loved having four lamps in the room - and they all had “real” light, and not just a 15watt bulb like most! Room was updated and comfortable. Bathroom had roomy countertop. Responsive front desk personnel. Great central location! Will stay there when I come to Southport again!"

The Beach House

10/10 Excellent

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The Sand Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"We Love sand dunes and admiral quarts usually stay 4 to 5 times a year"

Pirates Cove

8/10 Good

"Didn't come ready to use the pool but looked clean and inviting. Didn't see others using it either."

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

8/10 Good

"Great location, very clean, a little dated"

More cheap stays in St. James

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

4963 Southport Supply Rd. Southport NC

฿2,934

฿3,162 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

The Islander Inn

57 West 1st St. Ocean Isle Beach NC

฿2,753

฿3,256 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

The Sand Dunes

133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC

฿2,963

฿3,449 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (807 reviews)

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

1120 Town Lake Dr Leland NC

฿3,658

฿4,051 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC

฿3,896

฿4,403 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC

฿4,536

฿5,125 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in St. James?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG, located 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from the heart of St. James, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are The Sand Dunes and Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in St. James.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in St. James, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in St. James.

What are some hotels with pools in St. James?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG: Hotel located near Riverwalk. Features buffet, an indoor pool and free self parking. The Sand Dunes and Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront are two additional hotels that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in St. James.

What's it like staying in St. James?

Visitors can enjoy all that St. James has to offer, including its golf courses. In St. James, there are 62 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about St. James.

What should I do while I'm visiting St. James?

Favourite places to visit include The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation, Founders Club at St. James Plantation and The Clubs at St. James. You'll also find Oak Island Beach and Oak Island Golf Club in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's St. James guide.

What's the seasonal weather in St. James?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for St. James is 1519 mm.

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Our top choices for St. James hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

4. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

5. Anchor Inn Motel

6. Ocean Crest Motel

7. The Beach House Motel & Suites

8. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

9. Captain's Cove Motel

10. Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

11. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

14. Quality Inn Shallotte near Ocean Isle Beach

15. Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

16. Dry Dock Inn

17. Admiral's Quarter

18. Best Western Shallotte / Ocean Isle Beach Hotel

19. Harbor Lights Resort Waterfront Pool Dock

20. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Stay near popular St. James attractions

The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation

The Clubs at St. James

Founders Club at St. James Plantation

Learn more about St. James

Top St. James Hotel Reviews

River Hotel of Southport

Admiral's Quarter

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Wingate By Wyndham Southport

The Beach House

The Sand Dunes

Pirates Cove

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

More cheap stays in St. James

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

The Islander Inn

The Sand Dunes

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

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