Top 10 South Beach Hotels of 2026

Q: What is South Beach like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Bald Head Island's South Beach neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Bay Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.

Q: How many hotels will I be able to find in the South Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Bald Head Island, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 82 South Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

Q: If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in South Beach.

Q: What is there to do in this Bald Head Island neighbourhood?

Bay Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in South Beach. While you're out sightseeing, Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Conservancy are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bald Head Island.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for South Beach hotels

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

12.9 km from South Beach

Karen

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

10.7 km from South Beach

Ricky

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

12.6 km from South Beach

Rollymar

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

4. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

13.2 km from South Beach

Wanda

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

5. Anchor Inn Motel

13.6 km from South Beach

Bryant

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, two windows with views of buildings and a beach, a clock on the wall, and a wooden door leading outside.

6. The Beach House Motel & Suites

10.9 km from South Beach

Martin

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

19.1 km from South Beach

Catherine

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

8. Seven Seas Oceanfront

18.1 km from South Beach

SAMUEL

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small fountain, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

9. Captain's Cove Motel

12.9 km from South Beach

james

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

10. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

8.5 km from South Beach

Rudolph

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A sandy beach with a fence and a sign that reads "TAY OFF DUNES."

11. Ocean Crest Motel

16.9 km from South Beach

Therese

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

12. The Sand Dunes

17.8 km from South Beach

Lisa

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

13. Admiral's Quarter

17.8 km from South Beach

Keith

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

14. Oceaneer

19.8 km from South Beach

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

15. Dry Dock Inn

21.7 km from South Beach

Janie

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A house with a covered porch, sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating.

16. Cozy Oak Island House < 1 Mi to Beaches!

10.9 km from South Beach

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

17. Pirates Cove

22.6 km from South Beach

Tracy

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

18. The Beach House

22.7 km from South Beach

Dana

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

19. Carolina Beach Motel

22.1 km from South Beach

Leigh

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

20. The Starlite Inn

22 km from South Beach

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

View all properties

Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A brick pathway lined with greenery and a pergola structure.

Cape Fear Station

Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

See properties

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, houses, and a road.

Flora's Bluff

Though Flora's Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse.

See properties

A beach with sand dunes and tall grasses under a partly cloudy sky.

Middle Island Plantation

Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

See properties

A coastal town at sunset with a river, waterfront buildings, and a lighthouse.

East Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse.

See properties

Lighthouse Landing

While there might not be top attractions in Lighthouse Landing, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center.

See properties

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

River Hotel of Southport

10/10 Excellent

"Such an awesome place to stay."

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Overall, we enjoyed our stay. We found the staff very friendly and helpful; they responded quickly to requests. Room was clean but in need of upgrades, especially the bathroom which was small for 2 people and the air conditioner unit which was very loud. Pool area was large and well maintained. While a nice property, it did not meet the standards of a Hilton."

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

10/10 Excellent

"The staff, from front desk to housekeeping were very polite and respectful. The front desk clerk on 3-11 shift was an eldery gentleman, whom I regret not asking his name, was in my opinion the best example of a hospitality employee that we've met in our 45 yrs. as a couple traveling. Grat place, great staff. Probably the best Hampton Inn we've stay in."

Frequently asked questions

What is South Beach like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Bald Head Island's South Beach neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Bay Beach as part of your South Beach travel plans.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the South Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Bald Head Island, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 82 South Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in South Beach.

What is there to do in this Bald Head Island neighbourhood?

Bay Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in South Beach. While you're out sightseeing, Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Conservancy are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bald Head Island.

Hotels in South Beach

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for South Beach hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

2. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

4. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

5. Anchor Inn Motel

6. The Beach House Motel & Suites

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

8. Seven Seas Oceanfront

9. Captain's Cove Motel

10. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

11. Ocean Crest Motel

12. The Sand Dunes

13. Admiral's Quarter

14. Oceaneer

15. Dry Dock Inn

16. Cozy Oak Island House < 1 Mi to Beaches!

17. Pirates Cove

18. The Beach House

19. Carolina Beach Motel

20. The Starlite Inn

Where to stay in South Beach

Cape Fear Station

Flora's Bluff

Middle Island Plantation

East Beach

Lighthouse Landing

Top South Beach Hotel Reviews

River Hotel of Southport

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia