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A wooden deck with a view of the beach and ocean.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and clear glass windows.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky and calm sea.

A stone-walled indoor hot tub with a wooden ceiling and a large window.

1. Beach Blanket - Spacious Condo With Private Beach Access And Resort Amenities! 3 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

1.1 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

£812

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

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

A modern hotel with a curved entrance, a stone facade, and a landscaped driveway.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

6.6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Luke

£83

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a "Welcome to the First in Flight State" sign, a seating area with chairs, and a large window with a view.

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

7.3 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

KARINE

£75

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

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

4. The Sand Dunes

2.6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Tammy

£80

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

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

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

5. Admiral's Quarter

2.6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Lorrie

£82

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

6. River Hotel of Southport

5.6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Emery Cornell

£129

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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

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

7. The Starlite Inn

5.2 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Alicia

£78

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

8. Seven Seas Oceanfront

2.6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Josephine

£111

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A balcony with a view of the ocean, white railings, and a clear sky.

A building with a white exterior, red doors, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A beach with waves, umbrellas, and people.

A room with a white sofa, a round table with a book, a woven pendant light, and a painting on the wall.

9. Oceaneer

3.9 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Mohamed

£120

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck leading to the beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

A hotel with a parking lot and beach view.

10. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

4.4 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Zachary

£122

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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.

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small round table with magazines, a white chair, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

11. Dry Dock Inn

5 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Jennifer

£103

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A spacious hotel lobby with a large bed, a red ottoman, and a vending machine.

A hotel with a prominent "Comfort Suites" sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, snack shelves, and a small freezer.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

12. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

7.2 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Mike

£76

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

5.3 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

John

£171

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, a wall-mounted sanitation rating sign, and a woven basket decoration.

14. Carolina Beach Inn

5.3 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Navye

£119

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

A beach with sand and sparse vegetation.

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

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

15. The Beach House

5.7 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Stephen

£114

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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

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.

16. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Stefan

£254

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A beach with a clear sky, waves, and beachgoers. There are houses along the shore.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A building with two doors, one orange and one blue, and a surfboard leaning against a brick wall.

A motel with a row of rooms featuring a blue exterior and orange doors, numbered sequentially.

17. Anchor Inn Motel

10.9 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Sabine

£140

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

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.

18. Carolina Beach Motel

5.3 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Myra

£92

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area with palm trees.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A modern hotel reception area with two reception desks, a coffee station, and a visible sign for Holiday Inn Express.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

11.4 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Mayra

£78

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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

A balcony with a view of a pool and ocean.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

5.2 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Gerardo

£140

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Top North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Hotel Reviews

The Sand Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"Nice older Motel right on the beach. Good dealfor ocean front room. Had a small efficiency room. Kitchen was fully stocked. The front desk staff was great. All of the staff was friendly. Would stay again. The beach access and the pool was also a nice amenity."

Admiral's Quarter

8/10 Good

"Access to the beach was great! Location so close to the pier was great too. The room was clean with a great view! The bathroom gets really steamy with no exhaust fan but the air in the main room was nice and cool. Wish there were mere power outlets to plug in chargers and such. Overall it was nice and I would stay again."

Newly Renovated Beach Front Condo with indoor pool and hot tub! Winter rates!!

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful property and vacation. We would come back again in a heartbeat. Very comfortable and great location!"

Oceanfront End-Unit Condo in Kure Beach w/ Dual Decks & Resort Pools

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location, well stocked kitchen and very clean!"

BEACHFRONT-180° Ocean View-Ground Floor-Pool-Check your worries at the door.

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect weekend. The place has Everything. If you forget something , don't worry they probably have thought about it."

The Cure in Kure Beach, OCEAN FRONT,1 bedroom,1st floor sleeps 6

10/10 Excellent

"Loved being so close to the ocean and pool."

Welcome to Oceanside Oasis, a Kure Beachfront Condo with a view you will love!

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful condo and great location. Loved waking up to see the ocean and sunrise. Everything in the unit was top quality. Nice linens and comfy mattresses. Appreciate being able to check in a few hours earlier. Hope to be back!"

Pelican View A2 The Riggings

8/10 Good

"The view from the balcony was amazing!"

Private Pool, Near Beach, Ocean Views, Outdoor Kitchen, Arcade Games, Dog Friendly w/Fence

10/10 Excellent

"My family had a wonderful time at Kure Beach. We come every year as a family and always enjoy our time together. We enjoyed the house, it had plenty of room and the beds were very comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. The pool was a great plus. My grandchildren love the beach, but also love having a pool."

Other attractions near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

A landscape with a grassy field and a cluster of trees with twisted trunks.

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

9.2/10 (116 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Kure Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Fort Fisher State Historic Site

9.2/10 (303 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.

Kure Beach

9.6/10 (68 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kure Beach during your trip to Kure Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.

Kure Beach Pier

9.0/10 (530 reviews)

After visiting Kure Beach Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kure Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Coquina Outcrop

8.6/10 (13 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Coquina Outcrop during your travels in Kure Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Ocean Front Park

9.6/10 (58 reviews)

Ocean Front Park is just one of the places to see in Kure Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher?

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located in a family-friendly area of Kure Beach known for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 1395 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher?

The Sand Dunes is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Other good options within 5 miles include Ocean Dunes by Carolina Retreats and Admiral's Quarter.

How many hotels will I be able to find near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher?

Expedia has 1395 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

What can I see and do near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Ocean Front Park. You can enjoy nature at Kure Beach, Coquina Outcrop or Carolina Beach Lake Park. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Kure Beach Pier.

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Our top choices for North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher hotels

1. Beach Blanket - Spacious Condo With Private Beach Access And Resort Amenities! 3 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

4. The Sand Dunes

5. Admiral's Quarter

6. River Hotel of Southport

7. The Starlite Inn

8. Seven Seas Oceanfront

9. Oceaneer

10. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

11. Dry Dock Inn

12. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

14. Carolina Beach Inn

15. The Beach House

16. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

17. Anchor Inn Motel

18. Carolina Beach Motel

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

20. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Top North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Hotel Reviews

The Sand Dunes

Admiral's Quarter

Newly Renovated Beach Front Condo with indoor pool and hot tub! Winter rates!!

Oceanfront End-Unit Condo in Kure Beach w/ Dual Decks & Resort Pools

BEACHFRONT-180° Ocean View-Ground Floor-Pool-Check your worries at the door.

The Cure in Kure Beach, OCEAN FRONT,1 bedroom,1st floor sleeps 6

Welcome to Oceanside Oasis, a Kure Beachfront Condo with a view you will love!

Pelican View A2 The Riggings

Private Pool, Near Beach, Ocean Views, Outdoor Kitchen, Arcade Games, Dog Friendly w/Fence

Other attractions near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Kure Beach

Kure Beach Pier

Coquina Outcrop

Ocean Front Park

Mike Chappell Park

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