Courtyard Carolina Beach
Courtyard Carolina Beach is Marriott's only North Carolina oceanfront hotel. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, a heated indoor swimming pool, a whirlpool spa, room service, a fitness center, 24-hour front desk, and free parking. Courtyard Carolina Beach is less than six miles from the Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
The 144 non-smoking rooms feature free high-speed wireless Internet access, cable televisions with in-room movies and video games, coffee makers, refrigerators, hair dryers, clock radios, and ironing supplies. Rooms with whirlpool tubs are available. All rooms have private balconies with an oceanfront view. The SeaSide Grille Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and specializes in American cuisine and fresh seafood.
Courtyard Carolina Beach
100 Charlotte Ave.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-2030
marriott.com
Microtel Inn and Suites
This Microtel Inn is located in the center of Carolina Beach. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, free parking, and complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. The 59 rooms are equipped with free high-speed wireless Internet access, cordless telephones, clock radios, cable televisions, and in-room safes. Some rooms have sofa beds, coffee makers, hair dryers, and ironing supplies. Microwave ovens and refrigerators are available in the suites. Non-smoking rooms may be requested. A seafood restaurant is located next door to the hotel, and local fishing charters are less than two miles away.
Microtel Inn and Suites
907 North Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-1300
microtelinn.com
Golden Sands Motel
The Golden Sands Motel is located directly on the beach. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a fitness room, and free parking. The 113 guest rooms offer cable television, dining tables and chairs, refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee makers, and ironing supplies. Every room features a private balcony that overlooks the Atlantic ocean, and smoking is permitted in select rooms.
The Ocean Grill Restaurant serves American cuisine and fresh seafood during dinner hours. Walk out on the Golden Sands Motel's private pier to grab a drink at their Tiki Bar and watch the sunset. The Fort Fisher Ferry is less than five miles from the hotel.
Golden Sands Motel
1211 S. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-8334
goldensandscarolinabeach.com
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