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Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
Carolina Beach Inn – Carolina Beach, NC
Carolina Beach Inn – Carolina Beach, NC
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Carolina Beach Inn

Located in Carolina Beach, within a 4-minute walk of Carolina Beach and 16 miles of USS North Carolina, Carolina Beach Inn provides accommodations with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a garden, the 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a garden view. At the inn, each room is equipped with a closet. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Guest rooms at Carolina Beach Inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Carolina Beach, like hiking, fishing and cycling. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a 4-minute walk from Carolina Beach Inn, while Thalian Hall is 15 miles away. Wilmington International Airport is 17 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 433 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They provide street parking but with everyone trying to park along the street going to the beach it was hard to find parking. The room only had one set of outlets to plug in phones and stuff which were hard to reach.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    After walking around the room in bare feet (after showering), we found our feet to be filthy. Apparently the floor had not been mopped between guests. Housekeeping came and mopped when we contacted them about it. We were also planning to use the sofa bed but it was literally just fabric over springs and thus unusable. It was also clear that it hadn’t been cleaned in awhile as it had hairs and food crumbs on the bedding that had probably fallen down through the couch cushions. On a positive note, it’s conveniently located and they provide beach chairs, towels and umbrellas.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Clean and cozy. Great communication and free parking too!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    For the porch queen room we stayed in, when you opened the door it hit the bed, so you had to walk thru to the side of the bed then close the door. The fan was very very noisy, which was needed because you don’t have access to adjust the temperature in your room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Place was well kept and staff were excellent. Although they didn't have a check in office, they responded in a timely manner. Parking in front of the building is not guaranteed.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    My daughter and I loved everything about this inn! Can't wait to go back!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Property was good for the two nights we stayed. It could use a little maintenance, and it was mostly very clean, except for a dirty washcloth left in the shower and a little hair around the drain. The sink was very slow to drain, but it was a nice little room for just a couple of nights. The Keurig coffee maker in the common area was great- and they provide the coffee, sugar/sweetner, creamer (we did bring our own cream), and there are dog treats and bins with lots of personal items that someone might need- razors, etc. The room had a little refrigerator and microwave. The main entrance has a lock that you enter a code to unlock, and the battery died one of the evenings we stayed, but I texted the number that we received with our check-in instructions, and they got right on it and had it working again within a relatively short time. Communication was very good and we had a nice stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice place right at the boardwalk

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was nice. Facility was very clean. Porches were nice. The room was nice. The main issue was the air conditioner which was placed in between our heads in the bed. Couldn’t turn it off as it was too hot and humid. Changing the vents didn’t help. It ran off and on all night and blew directly on our heads. I developed a sinus headache and we had to leave.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was very clean and decorated with beach vibe! We enjoyed our stay and we will be back!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    A coffee maker and coffee/creamer would have been a nice touch and the ability to open the room door all of the way…the bed was in the way of the door. I’d rather be able to open the door to the room with no trouble and the bed turned the other way so it was slightly blocking the doors to the shared porch instead.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location is perfect for the area! Walking distance from the beach, boardwalk, restaurants and bars. Room is small but has everything you need. Everything was clean and contactless. A code for the room was sent to my phone making check in and out easy.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was very clean !

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Felt like home N/a

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I like that you didn’t have to talk to anybody to check in. I liked the coffee bar area and it was stocked with everything you would need for your stay, including feminine products, razors, things for your fur babies, etc.. Parking was awful. No balcony. No pool on property. The yard wasn’t fenced in for dogs.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The location was amazing! We walked everywhere we needed to go. I can’t think of anything we didn’t like.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    What a fun and unique little place to stay. Great location. Only complaint was the pull out sofa. You could feel the springs in the mattress. I felt bad having my kids sleep there. It would have been a really issue if it were adults.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Property was very clean and conveniently located. has the feel of a bed and breakfast. The bed was not comfortable at all

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The queen rooms shower head was dirty and coming out the wall. We had to keep pushing it back in so it didn’t fall on us. It definitely needs to be replaced the nozzle has crust all around from hard water and being rusted and old. The toilet paper was very hard and cheap. The AC was going in and out. We stayed here before but in a bigger room, but this time was terrible we ended up leaving early. The showers are extremely small hard to move around and get really clean. The location is convenient but I wouldn’t stay here again. Definitely needs to be remodeled and up to date. It’s clean, just old and outdated needs to be updated.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great location! Very comfortable beds and pillows. Very clean room. Easy speeches in!

Frequently asked questions about Carolina Beach Inn

Does Carolina Beach Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Carolina Beach Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Carolina Beach Inn offer parking?
Yes, Carolina Beach Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Carolina Beach Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Carolina Beach Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Carolina Beach, see business hotels in Carolina Beach.
Does Carolina Beach Inn have a fitness center?
Carolina Beach Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Carolina Beach Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Carolina Beach Inn is located at 205 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. With a Walk Score of 76, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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