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Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms, super friendly staff! "
United States
Cobie
The price is S$513
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.0 star property
Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful!"
United States
Marva
The price is S$421
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (247 reviews)
"I love that is is so close to everything you need for a solo traveler."
United States
Jennifer
The price is S$189
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Starlite Inn

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
24.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,623 reviews)
"Best beach view, clean good spacious rooms!"
United States
Seshi
The price is S$454
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Wingate By Wyndham Southport

Wingate By Wyndham Southport
3.0 star property
16.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was clean & staff was curious."
United States
Michelle
The price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Wingate By Wyndham Southport

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
3.0 star property
9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Always stay here!!! Comfortable quiet and an excellent bar!!!"
United States
Beverly
The price is S$288
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
3.0 star property
16.3 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (664 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Tasha Mhae
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (752 reviews)
"Clean hotel, delicious breakfast and the staff was amazing."
United States
Christy
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington
2.5 star property
23.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (461 reviews)
"Cant say enough about the staff , the hotel, and accomodations everything was spot on, we will definitely be back and will highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Cathleen
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
23 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here and the entire experience was delightful."
United States
Tom
The price is S$539
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay there"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG
2.5 star property
22.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (985 reviews)
"Great service. Convenient location. Great breakfast. Wonderful staf!"
United States
Janice
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
20.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (318 reviews)
"Great beach location!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is S$617
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
23.1 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay."
United States
Kevin
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
22 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Alison
The price is S$227
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
3.0 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Have stayed here several times, good location, clean rooms, breakfast is adequate."
United States
susan
The price is S$197
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel
2.5 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (308 reviews)
"Older motel, but clean and well maintained. Reasonable walk to the beach."
United States
jacolyn
The price is S$197
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Captain's Cove Motel

Anchor Inn Motel

Anchor Inn Motel
2.0 star property
23.9 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"Clean and pet friendly. We will book again."
United States
Sabine
The price is S$286
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Anchor Inn Motel

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Our room was clean, staff was polite& helpful. Great budget friendly stay."
United States
Taylor
The price is S$99
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
19.5 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (586 reviews)
"Nice location, clean and comfortable"
United States
John
The price is S$474
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Surf Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Carolina Beach's Downtown neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown? Consider a visit to Carolina Beach Boardwalk while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
Based on our traveller data, Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is steps from Carolina Beach Boardwalk, and offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include The Starlite Inn and Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront.
How many hotels are there in Downtown?
Expedia has 96 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Carolina Beach area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Downtown.
What can I see and do in this Carolina Beach neighbourhood?
Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach Arcade and SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carolina Beach.