The small coastal community of Kure Beach is nestled between Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher on Pleasure Island, just south of Wilmington, North Carolina. Many golf courses are within a short drive of the town, like Echo Farms or Beau Rivage in Wilmington, and others, like the four at St. James Plantation and the Oak Island Golf and Country Club course, are a short ferry ride away. Kure Beach offers several oceanfront accommodation choices, and you'll find personal, friendly service throughout this small beach town.
Admiral's Quarters
Kure Beach has one stoplight, and the heart of the town surrounds this intersection. Here you'll find the Admiral's Quarters, which is just a stone's throw from restaurants, shops and the Kure Beach Fishing Pier. The rooms here are clean and comfortably furnished, and most are oceanfront with balconies or porches, some with rocking chairs that are perfect for relaxing away an afternoon. Watch the surf come in from the oceanfront gazebo or splash around in one of the two outdoor pools that are located adjacent to the beach.
Admiral's Quarters
129 N. Fort Fisher Blvd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-5050
admiralsquartersmotel.com
South Wind Motel
All the rooms of the South Wind Motel have views of the Atlantic, and most of them include private balconies overlooking the surf. Each of them has a TV, refrigerator and microwave, and the motor inn also offers some efficiencies with full kitchens and dining rooms. There is a gift shop located in the front of the hotel, and next door you'll find restaurants like Jack Mackerel's Island Grill and Freddie's Restaurant. The South Wind Motor Inn is a convenient location for a family vacation, romantic getaway or golf trip with friends.
South Wind Motel
109 S. Fort Fisher Blvd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-8573
southwindmotel.com
Darlings by the Sea Bed and Breakfast
For something a little more quaint and personal than a typical hotel room, head to Darlings by the Sea, a five-suite oceanfront bed and breakfast in the heart of Kure Beach. This inn caters to couples, with suites that include plush, king-size beds and whirlpools built for two in the mirrored en-suite bathrooms. Take a morning walk on the beach right outside the bed and breakfast, explore the shops and restaurants of Kure Beach, or head to one of the local golf courses for a day on the links.
Darlings by the Sea Bed and Breakfast
329 Atlantic Ave.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(800) 383-8111
darlingsbythesea.com
About The Author
Ashley Talley has been a professional writer for more than 10 years, specializing in travel and health. Her work has been published in "Coastal Living" magazine, "Wrightsville Beach Magazine" and "Choice," an anthology praised by "Vanity Fair" and the "LA Times." She graduated from Brown University with honors and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of North Carolina.
