Downtown Travel Guide
Carolina Beach
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do
Cape Fear River Leisure Kayak Family-Friendly Adventure
£45
per traveller
Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach
£924
per traveller
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
£18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is £276 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£276
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Property is in the middle of everything. We didn’t have to drive anywhere"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
The Starlite Inn
201 Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £127 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£127
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (252 reviews)
"Cute remodeled hotel with great parking right next to the Boardwalk. Nice cold A/C, comfortable bed. Very clean room and bathroom. Small but cozy for a couple. We made a quick three day trip for July 4th weekend. Convenient to the beach, restaurants, shops and day trip to Wilmington. We will stay ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is £250 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£250
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
"An honest take on our week at the Marriott courtyard Carolina Beach. We checked in and had to sit and wait for somebody to come mop the floor because the room was still dirty barely got into the room a little after 4pm. One of the two elevators was broke down the entire week creating long lines and ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is £267 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£267
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,635 reviews)
"I loved the balcony. I paid for a discount room so I got one that looked out over the bar and the pool. Not best for quiet stay but other than that all was great."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is £131 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£131
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,613 reviews)
"This place is amazing. Victoria was very kind and helpful at all times. We had a great stay. Location is also perfect. Definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is £93 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£93
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"A"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
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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 Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Lake Park.
