The Best Hotels Closest to Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and doors leading to a bedroom and a kitchen area.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, wicker chairs, a dining table, and a baby crib.

A kitchen with a view to a backyard, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a wooden stool.

A covered porch with white rocking chairs, a small table, and a stone wall.

1. Carolina Beach Inn

Downtown, 1.2 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Gonzalo

£102

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating options, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A pathway leading to a beach with umbrellas and a pier.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean during sunset.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown, 1.3 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Deborah

£132

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden gate with a metal handle and a metal pipe, likely for a shower or water feature.

A living room with a blue sofa, orange chairs, a round coffee table, and a surfboard.

A covered porch with green chairs and potted plants, a teal door with the number 18, and white walls with wooden slats.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a large rug.

3. The Starlite Inn

Downtown, 1.3 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Stephen

£61

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden pier with tables and chairs, leading to a beach area with a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a parking lot and beach view.

A hotel corridor with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through the windows.

A wooden deck with tables and stools, a small green structure with a sign, and the ocean in the background.

4. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Wilmington Beach, 1.9 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Thomas

£115

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wooden seating, a fire pit, hanging plants, and string lights.

A covered corridor with white brick walls, wooden beams, and a metal railing.

A covered balcony with a pool, overlooking a residential area with houses and a clear sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a blue accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a small desk with a lamp.

5. Dry Dock Inn

1.4 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Aliyah

£91

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden deck with white chairs and green umbrellas overlooking a beach.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

6. The Beach House

1.2 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Heidi

£78

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A porch with two wicker chairs, a door labeled "No 3", and a blue railing.

A modern living room with a blue door marked "No 8", a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, a small seating area with a rattan table, and a beach-themed painting on the wall.

A blue door with a number sign, a potted plant, wicker chairs, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

7. Carolina Beach Motel

Downtown, 1.2 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Jessica

£90

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A coastal hotel with a boardwalk, beach access, and a gazebo.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and a boardwalk.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a hanging light fixture.

A balcony with a view of a pool and ocean.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown, 1.4 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Ismael

£101

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A nighttime scene with a large crowd gathered to watch fireworks.

A restaurant with a 'Welcome to Lazy Pirate' sign, outdoor seating, and a bar area.

A colorful building with a sign reading "The Drummer's Retreat."

An outdoor restaurant with wooden beams, bar area, and outdoor seating.

9. Pirates Cove

0.9 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

merlinda

£98

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A covered deck with a pool, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted picture, and a small desk with a computer.

10. Savannah Inn

1.2 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Brenda

£107

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a chessboard, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A covered patio with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of a backyard.

A sunlit patio with a round table, metal chairs, and potted plants.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a red brick pathway, and a black iron fence.

11. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

10.8 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Rudolph

£235

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern restaurant with a central island, wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of a grassy area and trees.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

10.2 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Rollymar

£71

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a stone facade, large entrance, and a well-lit exterior.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

10.8 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Karen

£78

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern office space with a large window, green and yellow chairs, a wooden table, and a yellow cabinet.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a fire pit, and a view of a building in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered area with chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, multiple tables, and comfortable seating.

14. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

9.1 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Amy

£83

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with seating, palm trees, and a brick building with a pool area in the background.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a decorative tree trunk.

A Hampton Inn hotel entrance with a brick facade and a neon sign.

15. Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

10.5 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Sara

£90

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a TV, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, overlooking a pier and the ocean.

A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a refrigerator, a stove, and cabinets.

16. Seven Seas Oceanfront

3.3 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

SAMUEL

£111

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious room with a large chandelier, a wooden staircase, and a view through an arched window.

A building with a grand entrance, large columns, and a double door with a number above it.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and a reception area with two chairs and a lamp.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

17. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

4.6 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Curt

£87

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a view of the beach and a pool.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A balcony with white chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the beach and ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beach, a pier extending into the water, and residential buildings along the shore.

18. The Sand Dunes

3.5 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Kaira

£69

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with illuminated signage and a covered walkway.

A vending machine area with various beverage options, including sodas and snacks.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a lifeguard tower.

A water park with a large slide, a pool, and a hot tub area.

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

10.4 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

maurice

£80

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a pool, and a potted plant.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A beach with a wooden boardwalk leading to a wooden structure, surrounded by dunes and a clear sky.

20. Admiral's Quarter

3.5 mi from Carolina Beach State Park

Stan

£61

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Carolina Beach State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carolina Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 445 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
The Starlite Inn	9.0 Wonderful 326 reviews	View
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton	9.0 Wonderful 1,117 reviews	View
Dry Dock Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Carolina Beach State Park Hotel Reviews

Pirates Cove

8/10 Good

"i enjoyed it there would stay again very close to the beach staff was friendly and room was clean"

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!

10/10 Excellent

"This was a really cute place. It was perfect!!"

The Starlite Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The motel is so cute! It was featured in a movie MERV and it is just a cute as in the movie! Super clean and great location to everything near boardwalk!"

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"This place is great, traveled with the family and it’s right next to the boardwalk and right on the beach."

Carolina Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was the first time I stayed here and it was for my birthday. It's definitely a nice and cozy spot for the weekend"

Paris Suite @Carolina Beach, Walk to Carolina Beach State Park

10/10 Excellent

"Loved staying in The Paris Suite. It was perfect for my time there. It has a small refrigerator, microwave and table - handy for morning coffee or a work space. I loved the big shower with the rainfall shower head! Thank you for sharing your home with me!"

Tradewinds Private Room 1 of 2

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet! Which was great!"

Charming 2-bedroom in Carolina Beach walking distance to beach

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and quiet. Nice neighborhood close to beach and down town, businesses. Communication with host was always prompt.."

The Sandcastle is four blocks to the beach or the boardwalk!

10/10 Excellent

"We had such a great stay when we were at this beach house last year that we came back for a second time! The host was incredibly welcoming and always quick to respond whenever we had a question. The property was well taken care of and it was especially nice having a private fenced in yard for our dog."

Other attractions near Carolina Beach State Park

Good Hops Brewing

You can take time to visit Good Hops Brewing during your travels to Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Snow’s Cut Park

After visiting Snow’s Cut Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sea Breeze.

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Federal Point History Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Federal Point History Center during your travels in Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Four Hounds Distilling

You can take time to visit Four Hounds Distilling during your travels to Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School

8.0/10 (94 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School during your trip to Carolina Beach. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

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Mike Chappell Park

After visiting Mike Chappell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar

After visiting SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carolina Beach.

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Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina

Explore the waterfront in Carolina Beach with a trip to Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carolina Beach State Park?

Carolina Beach State Park is located in a walkable area of Carolina Beach known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 82 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Carolina Beach State Park?

Pirates Cove is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Carolina Beach State Park. Other good choices within a few miles include The Beach House and Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Carolina Beach State Park?

Expedia has 82 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carolina Beach State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carolina Beach State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Carolina Beach State Park.

What can I see and do near Carolina Beach State Park?

Sights like Brunswick Town Historic District and Brunswick Town State Historic Site highlight some of the local culture. Carolina Beach, Freeman Park and Kure Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Be sure to get some family photos at Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School, Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Boardwalk while you're out sightseeing near Carolina Beach State Park.

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Our top choices for Carolina Beach State Park hotels

1. Carolina Beach Inn

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3. The Starlite Inn

4. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

5. Dry Dock Inn

6. The Beach House

7. Carolina Beach Motel

8. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

9. Pirates Cove

10. Savannah Inn

11. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

14. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

15. Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

16. Seven Seas Oceanfront

17. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

18. The Sand Dunes

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

20. Admiral's Quarter

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Top Carolina Beach State Park Hotel Reviews

Pirates Cove

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!

The Starlite Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Carolina Beach Inn

Paris Suite @Carolina Beach, Walk to Carolina Beach State Park

Tradewinds Private Room 1 of 2

Charming 2-bedroom in Carolina Beach walking distance to beach

The Sandcastle is four blocks to the beach or the boardwalk!

Other attractions near Carolina Beach State Park

Good Hops Brewing

Snow’s Cut Park

Federal Point History Center

Four Hounds Distilling

Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School

Mike Chappell Park

SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar

Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina

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