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Waterway Inn

Cedar Point - 2.2 miles from beach

Located in Cedar Point, Waterway Inn features a garden, BBQ facilities and free WiFi.

Guests at the motel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cedar Point, like fishing.

The nearest airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport, 54 km from Waterway Inn. Everything! Location is right on the water, great view, and close to everything! Staff was courteous and very communicative! Will most certainly return for a longer stay and vacation in this area. Thank you!

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9.1
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

Holiday Inn Express - Wilmington - Porters Neck, an IHG Hotel 3 stars

Wilmington - 4 miles from beach

Located in Wilmington, 21 km from USS North Carolina, Holiday Inn Express - Wilmington - Porters Neck, an IHG Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 12 km from Arlie Gardens, 17 km from Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts and 17 km from Thalian Hall. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 35 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Wilmington International Airport, 11 km from Holiday Inn Express - Wilmington - Porters Neck, an IHG Hotel. Friendly staff. Incredibly comfortable bed and bedding. Large room. Great breakfast options.

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9.2
Superb
392 reviews
Price from
£126
per night

River Hotel of Southport

Southport - 2.3 miles from beach

Located in Southport, within 46 km of USS North Carolina and 47 km of Thalian Hall, River Hotel of Southport provides accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is set 48 km from Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts. Great location. Modern and fresh

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9.4
Superb
491 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry Topsail Beach 3 stars

Sneads Ferry - 2.7 miles from beach

Located in Sneads Ferry, Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry Topsail Beach features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, shared lounge, and free WiFi.

Fishing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry Topsail Beach. The hotel and staff were great. The location is not so great-- not much to do.

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9
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

Grafton Lodge

Lake Lure - 800 yards from beach

A recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lake Lure, Grafton Lodge offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. The property features mountain and garden views, and is less than 1 km from Lake Lure Beach. The bed and breakfast has facilities for disabled guests. Kim and Rich have a beautiful place and it was like staying with family! Everything was perfect from the room and breakfast to the little walk down to the lake. Cindy and I will be back. Thank you Kim and Rich

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9.6
Exceptional
252 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Topsail Shores Inn 3 stars

Sneads Ferry - 2.4 miles from beach

Offering an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, this Sneads Ferry, North Carolina hotel is 4 minutes’ drive from North Topsail Beach Park. The property provides free parking.

North Shore Country Club is 1.7 km from the property. Topsail Island is 5 minutes’ drive from the Topsail Shores Inn, and Alligator Bay is 8.2 km from the hotel. USMC Base Camp Lejeune is 14.8 km from the property. We truly appreciated Elizabeth's help checking us in early. It was done quickly and she prepared our room and keys in advance so we could simply walk into our room and go to sleep as we had a very long drive and flight. Her kindness made our stay that much more fabulous!

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9.3
Superb
713 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

Portabella Paradise

Carolina Beach - 150 yards from beach

Portabella Paradise, a property with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a terrace, is located in Carolina Beach, 28 km from USS North Carolina, 2.6 km from Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, as well as 26 km from Thalian Hall. The air-conditioned accommodation is 200 metres from Carolina Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Freeman Park Beach. Everything was great. Cozy space, great decor. Super clean. Just fantastic.

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£144
per night

Oceanview Resort*Hot tub*North Topsail Beach

North Topsail Beach - 100 yards from beach

Situated in North Topsail Beach in the North Carolina region, Oceanview Resort*Hot tub*North Topsail Beach provides accommodation with access to a hot tub. This apartment features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The apartment features a restaurant serving American cuisine, as well as free WiFi throughout the property.

For guests with children, the apartment offers kids pool. Fishing is possible within the area and Oceanview Resort*Hot tub*North Topsail Beach offers a private beach area. Loved that the kitchen had everything we could possibly need: ice maker in the freezer, cookie sheets, wine opener. It was all so organized. The beach was conveniently a quick walk through the pool areas. Lots of amenities including a restaurant, pools, hot tubs. We walked a little in a circle the first day trying to figure things out but our little walk was still enjoyable. Needed a table for 8 one night, I got to walk down to the restaurant, add my name to the waitlist, and wait for the table to be ready in the comforts of “home”.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£239
per night

Puttin Around

Kitty Hawk - 800 yards from beach

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Puttin Around is situated in Kitty Hawk. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the villa's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

Kitty Hawk Beach is 2 km from the villa, while Southern Shores Beach is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norfolk International Airport, 119 km from Puttin Around. Very clean, in a great location. Plus it had a hot tub.

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£289
per night

Maison by The Sea at Kure Beach

Kure Beach - 300 yards from beach

Situated in Kure Beach in the North Carolina region, Maison by The Sea at Kure Beach features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Location is great and convenient to restaurants and beach. Home is gorgeous and everyone enjoyed playing in the game room. The amenities provided were over the top. I especially liked that the kitchen was well equipped with whatever you may need to prepare meals and still had ample storage area for guests to store their groceries and snacks. Host was responsive to our questions and the personal note and chocolates were welcoming.

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£397
per night

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