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 ฿5,946 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿5,946
฿6,718 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)
"The staff was very professional and supportive. My stay was amazing and I will be coming back and recommending this location to all of my friends."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 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 ฿5,368 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿5,368
฿6,066 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Only good thing about this Marriott is the location."

Reviewed on 17 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 ฿2,382 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,382
฿2,691 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (309 reviews)
"Nice and clean room and good location !"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

The Starlite Inn
Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel

2 out of 5
213 Raleigh Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿3,729 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,729
฿4,214 total
21 Sept - 22 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! (302 reviews)
"Location was the best rooms were nice but Wi-Fi and the TV reception really sucked"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 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 ฿4,651 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,651
฿6,150 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,747 reviews)
"The hotel does not appear to be cleaned very often. Elevators were dirty, balcony was dirty,. Place handheld showerhead on the shower floor because it was dripping and placed a washcloth underneath it and in the morning the cloth was black. The hot tub was not working because the switch was completely ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,556 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,556
฿2,888 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,192 reviews)
"The bed very dairy the bathroom very very"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near 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