The Best Hotels in Downtown, Carolina Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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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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Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing! Clean rooms and service was good. Did have to call after our first day to get clean towels as they didn't come to our room. Needed some body wash as well but they brought it up after we called. Breakfast was awesome!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"Maybe it's because the beach was perfect and the weather was great, but this was a wonderful stay. We had a seventh floor balcony.The only thing we could see was the pool, the boardwalk and the ocean.very private. I guess I expected a beach hotel to have some sand or some dampness.But this place was as clean as could be. There was what you would usually expect for a free breakfast... Bonus of having three waffle makers and different hot item every day.Which is fine by me. They have a little tiki bar outside with wonderful sea breezes and a beautiful pool that was never too busy. I think what I enjoy the most is that everything shuts down at eleven p m.So there's just the ocean and the breeze and not a lot of chaos and noise."

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

8/10 Good

"We arrived late in the evening and check in was a little disorganized as the front desk rep had to go and check on a room to make sure it was clean before they would let us to the room. A = Odd that this single room wouldn't have been cleaned already and B = Why not just provide a room you KNOW is cleaned instead of the customer having to stand and wait at the front desk for the rep to go and check? The hallways were extremley warm and humid. I understand it's not a space that needs to be fridgid, but it is a common space and a cofortable temp would be nice for guests. Room was alright. AC was cold, which is welcoming for a hot summer visit. The bathroom was average and the shower was poor with signs of "black" around the edges of the shower basin and corners of the basin. Seems like a little scrubbing and bleach would resolve this. Right across street was a homeless camp. Didn't feel unsafe, but still a little scetchy when leaving your car parked in the lot. Breakfast buffet was decent. Those stupid conveyor pancake maker machine are so problematic (not the hotel/facility fault)... just replace with those waffles makers. the machine was having issues 2 out of the 4 mornings we were there. Selection was good for hot food. Biscuits & Gravy, Cheese Omelets, Potato, Bacon/Sausage, Oatmeal, Cereal, Breads, Juices. Would we stay again, potentially. No EV Chargers on site. Would be great if the hotel would add two Level 2 chargers for guests...huge perk and draw with those."

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 Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront and The Starlite Inn.

How many hotels are there in Downtown?

Expedia has 97 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.

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Carolina Beach Motel

2. Carolina Beach Inn

3. The Starlite Inn

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

5. Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

6. Dry Dock Inn

7. The Beach House

8. Pirates Cove

9. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

10. Oceaneer

11. Carolina Beach Vacation Home Near Boardwalk

12. Admiral's Quarter

13. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

14. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

15. The Sand Dunes

16. Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

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

19. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

20. Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Where to stay in Downtown

Wilmington Beach

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

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