South Beach Travel Guide

Bald Head Island

A beach at sunset with a row of houses along the shore.
A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a reflection of the sky on the wet sand.

Stay near popular South Beach attractions


Top hotels in South Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,105 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,105
฿4,639 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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)
"Everyone was very nice and friendly. The breakfast was good; however, could have been better if there were pastries and actual scrambled eggs."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿1,960 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿1,960
฿2,315 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (856 reviews)
"Overall great place. Comfy beds, great pillows, clean and great view."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

The Sand Dunes
The Beach House

The Beach House

2 out of 5
412 Carolina Beach Ave N Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿3,321 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿3,321
฿3,853 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Beach House
Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter

2 out of 5
129 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿2,150 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,150
฿2,531 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (666 reviews)
"The staff were happy, polite, and helpful. The building is older but well maintained. We had an amazing view from our balcony. The pier, restaurants, arcade, beach access are all within a 1 minute or less walk."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Admiral's Quarter
Wingate By Wyndham Southport

Wingate By Wyndham Southport

3 out of 5
1511 N Howe Street Southport NC
The price is ฿2,542 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,542
฿2,815 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southport. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"it was clean, great location. However the breakfast wasn't good. No eggs, or bacon, no danish or other pastries. You could microwave a biscuit, or make a waffle, get an orange, juice, 2 types of cereal, coffee."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Wingate By Wyndham Southport
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,970 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,970
฿4,486 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
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Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Cape Fear Station

Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Flora's Bluff

Though Flora's Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse.

Middle Island Plantation

Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse.

West Beach

Though West Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center.



South Beach Travel Guide