The Best Hotels in Downtown, Carolina Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carolina Beach Inn	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 431 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,016 reviews	View
The Starlite Inn	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 269 reviews	View
Carolina Beach Motel	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 284 reviews	View
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View

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Wilmington Beach

A wooden boardwalk with a Ferris wheel, palm trees, and a beach in the background.

Wilmington Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Lake Park.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"The easy access to beach and boardwalk."

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

8/10 Good

"Parking was nice and easy. Pretty clean except the fitted sheet felt like it had sand on it. I put the bedspread back and slept on a blanket I had brought down and under a blanket I took; fearing the sheets had not been truly changed. My check in was not great. Check in wasn’t until 4:00pm so we were told to wait two hours in the lobby. Another couple came in and were checked in in just a few minutes. I ask what was the problem with my room and they told me it had not been cleaned yet. A lady that appeared to be the manager walked up looked at the computer and told her it was ready and I got to check in. The front ck in lady was friendly just uninformed by cleaning staff. The fourth floor cleaning lady was very sharp and spoked to me very rudely when I needed clean towels. I had brought our ones we had used to her and my bagged trash in the hall because I didn’t want to have my room cleaned after just the first night. After that I cleaned my own room for the remainder of my five night stay. I didn’t trust her in my room after her anger display. All the other cleaning staff on first floor were very friendly when I passed through the lobby. The pool was not fresh and clean. I would not recommend this hotel! "

Comfort Inn University

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is friendly and check in process was very easy. I believe the front desk lady’s name is Trinity - she was very nice and helpful. She helped me check in an hour early at 2pm. I was very tired from traveling and she definitely helped me out and made the experience positive and great! I would definitely stay at this location again."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Carolina Beach's Downtown neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown? Consider a visit to Carolina Beach Boardwalk while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is steps from Carolina Beach Boardwalk, and offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront and The Starlite Inn.

How many hotels are there in Downtown?

Expedia has 98 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?

Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach Arcade and SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carolina Beach.

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

2. Carolina Beach Inn

3. The Starlite Inn

4. Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

5. Carolina Beach Motel

6. Dry Dock Inn

7. The Beach House

8. Seven Seas Oceanfront

9. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

10. Pirates Cove

11. Oceaneer

12. Steps to Ocean! Family-friendly Carolina Beach Gem

13. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

14. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

15. Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

16. The Sand Dunes

17. Admiral's Quarter

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

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

20. River Hotel of Southport