Bar (on property)

Reviews of Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
511 Salter Path Rd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 1162 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1162 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was surprised by the hotel stating it is a Luxery site, before they do renovations. My room was dirty in areas, bathroom and balcony. AC had a flashing blue light that continued all night. AC blew straight over my head so I had to keep it off. Surprised to find that the restaurant and bar was not open. Check out states 11am. I had to go out for breakfast approx 8:30 and came back an hour later to find that I was locked out of my room. I had taken my bags to the car, but had my keeps and was going to try to rest before leaving out to drive 4 hours home. Not one free according to some people that stayed at the hotel so they stood out on the balcony smoking. I know this is hard to control, but it sure is hard on a person likee that has never smoked and has allergies, which includes cigg smoke. After not being able to sleep on an unusually hard bed with hard pillows - not Luxery at all, I did not sleep well and especially with this blue light on the ac unit flashing constantly. Over priced for sure for no more that what I got. Not a comfortable stay at all for trying to do a quick get away. I stayed here in the past and loved it. The owners may be working on a change, but you can't honestly jack up prices on promises for what you have promised in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Crawford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was nice. All rooms were oceanfront. There was a wall that was clearly visible that was under construction. It detracts from the overall appearance and aesthetic of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 13 May 2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Please accept our apologies for the construction but we are so excited to announce the grand opening of the new restaurant, Rising Tide, on May 22, 2024. It will be worth the wait and ugly wall!

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Oak Ridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Just 1 night, but nice location and helpful, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 13 May 2024
Thanks for the great review, Erik! We hope you are able to come back soon.

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with family
I was very disappointed in the phone and internet connections. We couldn’t even make a call out. I want be staying here again because of this. The place itself is beautiful but without that connection it’s not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 13 May 2024
Hi Terry, we are very disappointed to hear you had trouble connecting to the internet. Please note, we've just upgraded to highs speed Wi-Fi and don't anticipate a problem connecting in the future. We hope you'll give us another try. Best regards!

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 13 May 2024
Hi Charles, thanks for your kind words. We stive to make every stay the best. Please come back soon!

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 10 May 2024
Hi Jamie, thanks for staying with us and taking the time to leave a review. We are very disappointed with the low rating and would have loved the opportunity to see what problem you encountered and how we can improve. Have a great day!

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view of the beach. Disappointed that the restaurant was closed for renovation. Bathroom area was very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 6 May 2024
Martha, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We hope to have the restaurant open within the next 2 weeks!

10/10 Excellent

Kassem

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so amazing! They make sure to keep you up to date on maintenance, snd when things will be bsck in order.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 3 May 2024
Thank you Kassem for the kind words! We are thrilled you had an amazing experience. We look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Right on ocean. Many restaurants nearby. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 1 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again!

8/10 Good

rakesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the beach. Quiet and serene surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating!

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ocean front views and access
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities
This is a great place to stay!!!! Clean, great staff, loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel on 26 Apr 2024
Hi Kathleen! Thank you for choosing Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel, we're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and are excited to have you visit again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Stafford

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the ocean from the room was great. Check in was easy. Very nice facility. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfrony Hotel on 25 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! Please come back soon.

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Staff on 24 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a good review. Please come back and stay with us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Dorsey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 13 May 2024
Thanks for the great review, Dorsey! Hope you can come back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 22 Apr 2024
Thanks for the excellent review, Kara. Please visit again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every person I met was very nice and personable! I loved the quietness of the area. My one concern was the shower didn’t seem like it was fully scrubbed as I would hope, but I do understand they have plenty of rooms to clean in a certain time frame. I loved my stay and will hopefully come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Staff on 22 Apr 2024
Hi Krystal, thanks for taking the time to give us a review. We are happy to hear to loved your stay, but disappointed to see your concern about the shower. Thank you for letting us know. It will be looked into. Please come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 13 May 2024
Glad to hear you had a great stay, Katie! Please come again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very relaxing and the staff was very friendly me and my family will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 15 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Mike. Come back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 6 May 2024
Wendi, Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Great view and nice accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Staff on 15 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us and leaving a great review, Amanda. Come again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room had a beautiful, wide view of the ocean. The sunrise was beautiful in the morning though I wasn’t ready to chase it outside of my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Staff on 15 Apr 2024
Hi Christina, thanks for taking the time to leave a great review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience and hope you return soon!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. All rooms are beachfront
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 15 Apr 2024
Yes! We couldn't agree more. This is the best place to stay on the island (in our unbiased opinion). Come again soon.

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 15 Apr 2024
Thanks Greg! We enjoyed having you stay with us and hope you return again soon.

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second visit, and I love the location. The rooms are great and I love the ocean views as well as the location right on the beach. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 12 Apr 2024
Hi Monica! Thanks for much for staying with us and leaving a nice review. We hope you can come back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel was very clean upon walking into the lobby to check-in I noticed the clean smell. The service was also very good. I used to always want to go to other beaches when I thought about going to the beach but from now on I will be coming to this beach and staying at Crystal Coast Oceanfront hotel. I also want to tell how nice and clean that entire area is too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 12 Apr 2024
Dear Micheal,Thank you for your great review! We strive to provide excellent customer service. Please come back and stay with us soon!

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a excellent place to stay with in a very short walk to the beach. I would recommend to all my friends to stay at the c Crystal Coast hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 11 Apr 2024
Thanks for the great review, Craig! Please come again soon.

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property! I want to go back when all the amenities are open.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 11 Apr 2024
Thanks for taking the time to give us a review. We are excited to reveal the new and improved restaurant and bar soon!

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Manager on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating!!

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 9 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us, Calvin. We hope you enjoyed your stay and come back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service at front desk was extremely wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 8 Apr 2024
Thanks for the compliment, Gail! We hope you come back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 8 Apr 2024
Thanks for taking the time out of your day to give us an outstanding review. We appreciate it and hope you come back again soon!

8/10 Good

Becky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view from the balcony. The hot tub was broken - we couldn’t use it for our whole stay. We didn’t know the restaurant onsite was closed for renovations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from The Hotel on 5 Apr 2024
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property. We do apologize for the inconvenience. We are excited for the renovations to be complete and the new restaurant to open next month. We look forward to seeing you again.

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at this hotel several times. I like that every room has an ocean view and that the rooms are spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from The Hotel on 5 Apr 2024
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility. Friendly staff & clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from The Hotel on 5 Apr 2024
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jillian, Johnstown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from The Hotel on 5 Apr 2024
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 1 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Aaron. We hope you come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view os beautiful. Lovely beach. Nice place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 30 Mar 2024
Thanks for the great review, Jamie! Glad you had a relaxing time. Come back and stay with us again soon.

6/10 Okay

Rhianna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 28 Mar 2024
Thanks for staying with us Rhianna! We hope to see you again this summer. When you're here check out the new restaurant, Rising Tide Seafood Company, opening this May.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Pleasant experience and really relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 27 Mar 2024
Hi Eric,We are thrilled to hear you had a pleasant and relaxing experience. That's exactly what we want for our guests. Please come back and check out the new and improved restaurant this summer!

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Liked the view. Restaurant not open- did not offer bag lunch or dinner etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 27 Mar 2024
Good morning, Jan,Thank you for your feedback. Our apologies for the restaurant being closed for renovations. We hope you'll return in the summer to check out the new and improved restaurant!

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 27 Mar 2024
Hi Linda,Thank you for the above average rating. We strive to provide every guest with an excellent experience. Please come back and see us again!

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the beach being by the hotel , the friendly atmosphere and staff . Nice clean pleasant , comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Staff on 27 Mar 2024
Good morning, Eric,Thanks for the 5 out of 5 rating! We take pride in being friendly and offering a clean, comfortable place to stay right on the sand. Come back and see us again soon.

8/10 Good

Bridgett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is off season and a lot of shops and restaurants are closed but a beautiful place and close to everything. Enjoyed our short stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from KB on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you, Bridgett for your review.

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from KB on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you, Patty.

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views and decent rooms, but... while I understand during the winter months there is an interruption in services, but to charge a "resort fee" when no services except the outdoor hot tub are open seems like a money grab. No where did the expedia listing mention either the resort fee or the fact that the restaurant and bar were closed for the season.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from kb on 25 Feb 2024
Thank you, Scott for the valuable feedback you provided. We apologize for the lack of information provided regarding our amenities. We hope to have you as our guest in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Thurman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend a night or weekend. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from KB on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you, Thurman.

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I have mixed reviews on the staff. The young girl at the front desk was very helpful when we needed to extend our stay an extra day. However, the cleaning crew played VERY loud music as they cleaned the rooms near ours. We’d had a very long drive the day before, and were not happy with the loud music and loud talk. Very inconsiderate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from KB on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you, Carol. Rest assured the valuable information you provided regarding the loud music being played has been addressed. Thank you for the kind words regarding the front desk associate you encountered. We hope to have you as our guest in the future.

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from KB on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you, Ashley.