Title: Cape Carteret Travel Guide: Best of Cape Carteret, North Carolina Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cape Carteret](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Carteret-Hotels.d183743.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cape Carteret](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Carteret-Holiday-Rentals.d183743.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Cape Carteret Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cape-Carteret.d183743.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cape Carteret Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Carteret.d183743.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cape Carteret Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Early spring scene along the Cedar Point Tideland Trail, located near Emerald Isle, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183743/8acaa9b8-3e82-48fd-b213-c3e217b0a15d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Early spring scene along the Cedar Point Tideland Trail, located near Emerald Isle, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183743/8acaa9b8-3e82-48fd-b213-c3e217b0a15d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Lookout lighthouse on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183743/5cbb3086-23d4-448b-8194-aa3f342b9e4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Lookout lighthouse on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183743/932ff411-c28a-4ca7-888d-0483b04b242c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cape Carteret Things to do - Top hotels in Cape Carteret - Top Holiday Rentals in Cape Carteret ![Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15088900/15088823/fd95c852_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel 511 Salter Path Rd Atlantic Beach NC Stay at this beach hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,532 reviews) Other than one of the front entrance doors and one of the elevators being broken it was a good stay. The staff on the restaurant and bar are amazing. We had lots of laughs with them Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=15088823&PinnedHotelID=15088823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183743) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=15088823&PinnedHotelID=15088823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183743) ![Islander Hotel & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10650000/10646200/10646184/3b971c62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Islander Hotel & Resort 102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC £78 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) All around perfect Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=10646184&PinnedHotelID=10646184&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183743) ![Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200800/200703/1c4a17ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach 118 Salter Path Road Pine Knoll Shores NC Stay at this golf hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,315 reviews) wonderful staff, great location, clean and big rooms Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=200703&PinnedHotelID=200703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183743) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=200703&PinnedHotelID=200703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183743) [See all 2,410 properties in Cape Carteret](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=183743) 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. ![Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19093900/19093806/w1943h1125x29y0-7e046dab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1 Emerald Isle NC Stay at this beach condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and 3rd Street Park are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews) The condo was absolutely beautiful with a wonderful and clear view of the beach and ocean. Even saw a whale breech the waves one day- A first for me down here! The newly changed oceanfront windows were perfect when it was too cold, windy, or rainy to sit on the porch. And when I could, I wrapped ... Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morehead-City-Hotels-Spectacular-Direct-Oceanfront-2BR-Condo-In-Emerald-Isle-NC-Ocean-Reef-7B1.h19093806.Hotel-Information) ![Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91690000/91686100/91686097/d6bde0ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! Emerald Isle NC Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Flatwaters ... 8/10 Very Good! (34 reviews) We had a great time here! Great location close walk to the beach. Would love to stay again and hopefully come back. Tons of room for a big group of people like we had. Only wish the host was a bit more responsive and some better dusting. But overall amazing stay and would highly recommend Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle-Hotels-Family-Fun-In-The-Sun-Just-A-Short-Walk-From-The-Beach-With-Great-Amenities.h91686097.Hotel-Information) ![OCEANFRONT, Top Floor; Ocean Club, Pool, Hot tub; Cleaning & Linens Included](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45983900/45983834/63dcd4d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OCEANFRONT, Top Floor; Ocean Club, Pool, Hot tub; Cleaning & Linens Included Salter Path NC Stay at this beach condo in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Dog ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (114 reviews) Views are gorgeous and the unit spacious, clean and comfortable! This area has my heart making it difficult for us to go elsewhere. Would love to return. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cape Carteret hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=183743&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=183743&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=183743&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=183743&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=183743&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=183743&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=183743&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=183743&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Star Hill Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Cape Carteret at Star Hill Golf Club. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Star-Hill-Golf-Club-Cape-Carteret.d553248621532661192.Attraction) #### MacDaddy's Entertainment Center Take the family on an outing to MacDaddy's Entertainment Center during your trip to Cape Carteret. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/MacDaddys-Entertainment-Center-Cape-Carteret.d553248621532661191.Attraction) ## Cities near Cape Carteret ![Colorful Sunset at ocean coast with silhouette of pier and photographer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/cb819593-3530-4f35-a8b2-338f9825d65b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Emerald Isle - Cities near Cape Carteret - Places of interest [Emerald Isle](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle.dx183749) - [Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Camp-Lejeune-Main-Gate-And-Visitor-Center-Camp-Lejeune.d6181666.Attraction) - [North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Carolina-Aquarium-At-Pine-Knoll-Shores-Atlantic-Beach.d6171964.Attraction) - [Croatan National Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Croatan-National-Forest-North-Carolina.d553248635389645478.Attraction) - [Big Rock Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Rock-Stadium-Morehead-City.d553248621561872364.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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