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Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.0 star property
Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
8.4/10
Very good
(1003)
"Nice clen room friendly staff "
"Nice clen room friendly staff "
Amy
The price is ฿3,000
฿3,000
฿3,390 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1000)
"Room was clean, staff was excellent. The bed was comfortable. "
"Room was clean, staff was excellent. The bed was comfortable. "Joseph
The price is ฿3,601
฿3,601
฿4,069 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Carolina Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (387)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(387)
"Great room for a one night stay. The self check-in and out was new but great too."
"Great room for a one night stay. The self check-in and out was new but great too."Mark
The price is ฿2,670
฿2,670
฿3,017 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Boardwalk Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (112)
8.8/10
Excellent
(112)
"Beautiful stay right near the beach "
"Beautiful stay right near the beach "Isabel
The price is ฿3,724
฿3,724
฿5,489 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Carolina Beach Motel
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (196)
8.6/10
Excellent
(196)
"Very clean and attentive to your needs. Close to the beach, shopping, and eatery. "
"Very clean and attentive to your needs. Close to the beach, shopping, and eatery. "Lenora
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
24.7 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1560)
8.4/10
Very good
(1560)
"beautiful beach view, very clean helpful staff"
"beautiful beach view, very clean helpful staff"vytautas
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1000)
"Clean, great staff, and really good breakfast!!!"
"Clean, great staff, and really good breakfast!!!"Alexis
The price is ฿3,860
฿3,860
฿4,362 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
2.5 star property
23.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
"Everything was perfect, very clean and spacious room, staff very attentive and friendly, breakfast was good enough to start your day. Ms. Fabiola, the lady at the breakfast restaurant is great.
"
"Everything was perfect, very clean and spacious room, staff very attentive and friendly, breakfast was good enough to start your day. Ms. Fabiola, the lady at the breakfast restaurant is great.
"Juana
The price is ฿2,835
฿2,835
฿3,204 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
3.5 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (139)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(139)
"Overall very godd experience! Great staff, clean rooms, nice amenities. "
"Overall very godd experience! Great staff, clean rooms, nice amenities. "Shawn
The price is ฿3,160
฿3,160
฿3,571 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
23 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1000)
"Everything was perfect! "
"Everything was perfect! "LUZ
The price is ฿3,400
฿3,400
฿4,391 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
2.5 star property
18.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1005)
"Room was nice and clean, staff was friendly "
"Room was nice and clean, staff was friendly "David
The price is ฿3,345
฿3,345
฿3,780 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island
2.5 star property
17.2 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1004)
"Staff was very pleasant, the room was clean and comfortable "
"Staff was very pleasant, the room was clean and comfortable "Robin
The price is ฿2,885
฿2,885
฿3,109 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (800)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(800)
"Everything was great during this stay! "
"Everything was great during this stay! "Mariah
The price is ฿4,695
฿4,695
฿5,855 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Admiral's Quarter
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (369)
8.8/10
Excellent
(369)
"Just a simple hotel with a great staff and fantastic location! Would stay there again for sure!"
"Just a simple hotel with a great staff and fantastic location! Would stay there again for sure!"keith t
The price is ฿4,417
฿4,417
฿5,088 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
2.5 star property
23 km from Downtown
7.2 out of 10, Good, (862)
7.2/10
Good
(862)
"Clean , convenient to all connections. I will stay again "
"Clean , convenient to all connections. I will stay again "Marina
The price is ฿2,077
฿2,077
฿2,346 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Dry Dock Inn
3.0 star property
0.4 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
8.4/10
Very good
(1001)
"Clean, quiet, a perfect location"
"Clean, quiet, a perfect location"Kathleen
The price is ฿2,866
฿2,866
฿3,238 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
2.5 star property
Wilmington Beach, 1.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1194)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1194)
"Excellent "
"Excellent "Andrew
The price is ฿3,000
฿3,000
฿3,390 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Tru by Hilton Wilmington
2.5 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (384)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(384)
"Clean room and friendly staff. "
"Clean room and friendly staff. "RONALD
The price is ฿3,138
฿3,138
฿3,546 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1390)
8.2/10
Very good
(1390)
"Great location "
"Great location "Alex
The price is ฿3,702
฿3,702
฿4,183 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (437)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(437)
"Rooms are very nice, the staff are very friendly and helpful. Location is great. "
"Rooms are very nice, the staff are very friendly and helpful. Location is great. "Anne
The price is ฿3,040
฿3,040
฿3,435 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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.
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.
Hotels in Downtown with free breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 star property
Downtown
- Breakfast included
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1000)
The price is ฿3,601
฿3,601
฿4,069 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.0 star property
Downtown
- Breakfast included
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
8.4/10
Very good
(1003)
The price is ฿3,000
฿3,000
฿3,390 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
3.0 star property
23.3 km from Downtown
- Breakfast included
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (109)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(109)
The price is ฿2,762
฿2,762
฿3,121 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
2.5 star property
23.5 km from Downtown
- Breakfast included
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
The price is ฿2,835
฿2,835
฿3,204 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
23 km from Downtown
- Breakfast included
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is ฿3,400
฿3,400
฿4,391 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
- Breakfast included
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1390)
8.2/10
Very good
(1390)
The price is ฿3,702
฿3,702
฿4,183 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown
- Breakfast included
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1005)
The price is ฿3,000
฿3,000
฿3,390 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
23.3 km from Downtown
- Breakfast included
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (877)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(877)
The price is ฿3,342
฿3,342
฿3,776 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
- Breakfast included
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1000)
The price is ฿3,860
฿3,860
฿4,362 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
2.5 star property
23.1 km from Downtown
- Breakfast included
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.8/10
Good
(1003)
The price is ฿2,850
฿2,850
฿3,220 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Top guest rated hotels in Downtown
Carolina Beach Inn
Carolina Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (387)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(387)
The price is ฿2,670
฿2,670
฿3,017 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Boardwalk Inn
Boardwalk Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (112)
8.8/10
Excellent
(112)
The price is ฿3,724
฿3,724
฿5,489 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Carolina Beach Motel
Carolina Beach Motel
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (196)
8.6/10
Excellent
(196)
Island Time is the Best Time! 1BR, 1BA, Full Kitchen, Balcony, Pool, etc.
Island Time is the Best Time! 1BR, 1BA, Full Kitchen, Balcony, Pool, etc.
2.0 star property
Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(14)
Beachfront Boardwalk Escape
Beachfront Boardwalk Escape
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(20)
Stunning ocean front condo with an extraordinary view of the Fabulous Boardwalk!
Stunning ocean front condo with an extraordinary view of the Fabulous Boardwalk!
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(151)
Dry Dock Inn
Dry Dock Inn
3.0 star property
0.4 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
8.4/10
Very good
(1001)
The price is ฿2,866
฿2,866
฿3,238 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
2.5 star property
23.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1000)
The price is ฿2,720
฿2,720
฿3,074 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
The price is ฿2,914
฿2,914
฿3,293 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (234)
8.6/10
Excellent
(234)
The price is ฿4,372
฿4,372
฿6,330 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Where to stay in Downtown
Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
Top Downtown Hotel Reviews
Dry Dock Inn
10/10 Excellent
"The room generally very clean ,down to toiletries and beddings.. smells good without any trace of cigarette smoke
Thank you ! For the coffee … "
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
10/10 Excellent
"Staff is nice and room was clean and well equipped. Only down side is you have to pay $12 parking regardless of reservation. "
Carolina Beach Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Adorable, quaint, beach feel hotel in perfect walking distance to the boardwalk and Carolina Beach. Lots of great places to eat and shop without having to drive. Very convenient, well kept, felt safe, and had a great vibe. Communication from the hotel was excellent and instructions easy to folllow!"
Boardwalk Inn
10/10 Excellent
"The cutest little place literally a one minute walk from the beach. Near cofffee shops, bars, boardwalk and excellent communication."
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Frequently asked questions
What is Downtown like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Carolina Beach's Downtown neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Make sure that you visit Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront is the highest ranked property in Downtown. This hotel is steps from Carolina Beach Boardwalk, and offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Carolina Beach Inn and Boardwalk Inn.
How many hotels are there in Downtown?
Expedia has 96 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Carolina Beach area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Downtown.
What can I see and do in this Carolina Beach neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carolina Beach.