Members-only rates
4.8 / 5 Excellent

River Hotel of Southport

River Hotel of Southport
River Hotel of Southport – Southport, NC
River Hotel of Southport – Southport, NC
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About River Hotel of Southport

Located in Southport, 28 miles from USS North Carolina, River Hotel of Southport provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a private beach area. Located around 30 miles from Thalian Hall, the hotel with free WiFi is also 30 miles away from Bellamy Mansion Museum Of History And Design Arts. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a river view. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer a sea view. Wilmington International Airport is 35 miles away.

Amenities

  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 1007 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was super friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean. Location was perfect to downtown Southport, ferry and local beaches. I’m just not a fan of in the style of air conditioning but it wouldn’t prevent us from coming back.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Awesome place ! Really clean ! Friendly staff! And the best pillows and bed ! We will return in the future

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The balcony had a beautiful view of the river. The pool area nice and clean, we will stay again. The hotel was in a good location, close to everything that we wanted to do while there.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Always a pleasure to stay at the River. Great location, within walking distance to Southports center. In fact we ate at the Frying Pan and then walked back to the hotel. About .6 tenths of a mile.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great hotel. You can easily walk into town. I would definitely stay there again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We had a great stay! Will be back!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Area where cars park was filthy. Air conditioning was faulty and the room stayed damp out entire time there for 3 days. Bathroom stayed Hot due to water heater being there and turned up too high. Water flow Very weak at shower, windows and glass door very dirty. Told front office shortly after I checked in that the over sink/ cook top was burned out. Promised for 3 days to fix it but Never did. Won't go back ever

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location. Beautiful view of Cape Fear River. Outdoor pool. Very clean and spacious room. Beds comfortable. Easy parking.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I really enjoyed myself

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I do have two complaints. 1-Door to the balcony was broken. 2- Property next door should be cleaned out. Something that looked like an old couch and something that looked like an old trailer. We would definitely come again. Bob Morrison

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Blinds allow too much ambient light in at night, I could have read a book in the light from outside. Mattress way too soft. Shower shampoo was in a tiny little bottle and small face towel was very worn.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was a home away from home. Parking was great, kitchen had everything including a full size kitchen. The pool was right on the ocean, perfect place to stay

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Super cute room, clean. Property was nice - only comment is we had a waterfront room on the first floor and shrubbery was very high and only allowed a partial waterfront view. Needs to be cut back.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    2 night stay in beautiful Southport, this is the place to stay, Studio was spotless, modern, clean with a big bathroom and stand up shower , kichenette with a stand up refrigerator with ice maker , microwave and coffee maker , elevator accessible . The balcony was a nice addition to sit out on and relax after the days activities. Situated a 15 minute walk to the town center and restaurants and a 3 minute drive to the Bald Island Ferry Terminal. Pool and beach area were very nice to come .Ample parking at all times . Will stay again if returning .

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We could not have been more pleased with our stay at this hotel. The location was was excellent. Very close to downtown, but not in the heart of it so there was never an issue with noise or traffic or people on the sidewalk. Just a five minute drive from the ferry through a more residential area. Our room had a little balcony with a view of the Cape fear river off to the side and the view in front was treetops. Beautiful. Room was very clean and the beds were ultra comfortable. The staff in the office were very helpful. There is plenty of parking and the kitchen amenities were an absolute plus that we did not expect. I highly recommend this hotel.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The office was supposed to close at 8pm but Terry stayed a little extra to check in their last guest…me! Thank you for that!!! This Inn is lovely, the rooms surprisingly roomy and well appointed. Small balcony but it had 2 chairs and a water view. Wished I could have stayed longer.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Love the property we always have a blast when we come to Southport and stay at the river hotel. The new Pier was such a nice touch for fishing! Our go to every time never disappointed and staff is always welcoming and Friendly!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice place right on the river. Room was lovely with a view of the river. Short walk to downtown Southport

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Lovely place to stay!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful in making sure my late arrival went smoothly.

Frequently asked questions about River Hotel of Southport

Does River Hotel of Southport have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, River Hotel of Southport offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does River Hotel of Southport offer parking?
Yes, River Hotel of Southport offers free parking on-site.
Does River Hotel of Southport have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
River Hotel of Southport does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Southport, see business hotels in Southport.
Does River Hotel of Southport have a fitness center?
River Hotel of Southport does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is River Hotel of Southport located, and how walkable is the area?
River Hotel of Southport is located at 704 E Moore St, Southport, NC NC 28461. With a Walk Score of 30, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

Why no public rates?

Hotel partners contractually require business-email verification before showing the negotiated B2B rate. Hotel partners offer Engine exclusive business-traveler rates that aren't available to the public.

100% free and without commitment. Leave anytime.

Unlock exclusive rates