What is Downtown like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Carolina Beach's Downtown neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown travel tips? Make sure that you visit Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade 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 by Marriott 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.

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View | View from room

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown

John

₹21,453 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

2. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown

Gerardo

₹18,237 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Innkeepers Suite) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, streaming services

3. Carolina Beach Inn

Downtown

Jennifer

₹13,312 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

4. The Starlite Inn

Downtown

Alicia

₹9,976 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

5. Carolina Beach Motel

Downtown

Myra

₹12,032 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Traditional Single Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

6. Dry Dock Inn

0.4 km from Downtown

Jennifer

₹13,456 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

7. The Beach House

0.6 km from Downtown

Stephen

₹14,895 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

8. Pirates Cove

0.6 km from Downtown

Shaylyn

₹12,398 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

9. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Wilmington Beach, 1.5 km from Downtown

Zachary

₹15,847 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

10. Oceaneer

Wilmington Beach, 2.3 km from Downtown

Mohamed

₹14,087 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

11. The Sand Dunes

4.3 km from Downtown

₹9,724 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

18.5 km from Downtown

Kyle

₹10,640 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

13. Admiral's Quarter

4.3 km from Downtown

Noah

₹10,613 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Pool View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

14. Seven Seas Oceanfront

4.3 km from Downtown

Josephine

₹14,430 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

17.5 km from Downtown

KARINE

₹9,624 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

16. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

9 km from Downtown

Ali

₹15,153 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

17. Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

1.2 km from Downtown

₹30,826 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

18. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

11.4 km from Downtown

Dan

₹9,632 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

19. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

17.2 km from Downtown

Sandi

₹9,861 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

16.2 km from Downtown

Ricky

₹8,381 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carolina Beach Inn	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 436 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
The Starlite Inn	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 287 reviews	View
Carolina Beach Motel	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 294 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,013 reviews	View

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Wilmington Beach

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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 Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean and adequate in size for 2. Rooms were dated and needed upgrading. Plumbing and shower facilities needed attention. Outside hot tub did not work at all and the front desk told us they hadnt worked for over 2 years but it is still advertised on the website. Kitchen cleaning facilities were very poor. No dish washer, no scrubbies to clean pots. Told to use paper towels to clean pots. No departing instructions about what to do when leaving. Nice pool - limited shade. Easy access to beach. Tiki bar closed. Limited hours on restaurant - no breakfast. Good location for town restaurants. Gorgeous views. A bit pricey for what we got."

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We had a balcony floor 5 room facing the ocean. It was a well-designed room for the beach. The balcony was a delightful place to sit, but the air temperature during our stay was in the 90s and hot air from the room was being exhausted into the area of the balcony. We also had the temperature of the room set at 78 and the door to the balcony closed, but during the night water condensation made the floor and other surfaces very wet and slippery, necessitating a call for an attendant to mop the water up. Aside from these problems, we were delighted with our stay and the service was very friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed a breakfast and dinner at the Ocean Grill restaurant associated with the hotel."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

2. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3. Carolina Beach Inn

4. The Starlite Inn

5. Carolina Beach Motel

6. Dry Dock Inn

7. The Beach House

8. Pirates Cove

9. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

10. Oceaneer

11. The Sand Dunes

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

13. Admiral's Quarter

14. Seven Seas Oceanfront

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

16. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

17. Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

18. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

19. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

20. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

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