Downtown Travel Guide
Carolina Beach
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do
Cape Fear River Leisure Kayak Family-Friendly Adventure
£44
per traveller
Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach
£898
per traveller
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
£18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
£59
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is £143 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£143
per night
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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)
"This hotel is a great location. Our room was clean. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is awesome! Something different each morning along with fresh fruit, oatmeal, grits & yogurt & nice variety of cereals. Walking distance to restaurants and right on broadwalk. Tiki bar was really nice too! ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is £134 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£134
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good view of the beach from the balcony. Everything was clean and the staff was great but I didn’t like the one elevator and paying for parking."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
The Starlite Inn
201 Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is £66 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£66
per night
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (297 reviews)
"We loved the location. We walked everywhere. The place was clean and questions were answered promptly."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
Fully refundable
The price is £142 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£142
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,730 reviews)
"Enjoyed entire property. Would stay here again. Staff welcoming and helpful."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is £74 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£74
per night
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is £71 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£71
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,183 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 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 Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
