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Set in Oak Island, 500 metres from Long Beach, Anchor Inn Motel features views of the pool. There is a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The units at Anchor Inn Motel feature air conditioning and a desk. The rooms are clean and nicely decorated. Loved eating breakfast at The Break across the street. Walking distance to other conveniences. Wouldn’t change anything.

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9.1
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
US$141.74
per night

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.

Albert J. Ellis Airport is 54 km away. Loved the location, the ability to fish off the docks, watch the sunset, sit by the fire pits at night! The owners were very helpful and kind!

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9.3
Superb
186 reviews
Price from
US$89.10
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Loggerhead Inn and Suites is set in Surf City, 200 metres from Surf City Beach and 45 km from Arlie Gardens. The motel has an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. The close beach access right across the street.

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9.2
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
US$96.38
per night

Located in Southport, 46 km from USS North Carolina, River Hotel of Southport provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a private beach area. Located around 49 km from Thalian Hall, the hotel with free WiFi is also 50 km away from Bellamy Mansion Museum Of History And Design Arts. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a river view. The room was exceptional. The bed was amazingly comfortable. As a matter of fact we would love to know the brand of mattress that it is.

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9.2
Superb
662 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

Located in Buxton, 1.4 km from Cape Point, Swell Motel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Old Lighthouse Beach. Location. Being able to sit outside. Being able to walk to restaurant across the street.

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9
Superb
183 reviews

Located in Nags Head, a few steps from Nags Head Beach, Surf Side Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a business centre. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Fantastic service, location, amenities including amazing amazing breakfast buffet. Private beach access is wonderful

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9
Superb
947 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

Grafton Lodge in Lake Lure provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the bed and breakfast's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

Lake Lure Beach is 1.1 km from Grafton Lodge. Asheville Regional Airport is 44 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Location was perfect for what we needed Room was very clean and comfortable Excellent three days

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9.8
Exceptional
111 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Set in Wrightsville Beach, within 100 metres of Wrightsville Beach and 22 km of USS North Carolina, Sandpeddler Inn and Suites offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 17 km from Bellamy Mansion Museum Of History And Design Arts, 18 km from Thalian Hall and 32 km from Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.7 km from Arlie Gardens. We loved the view. Steps from the beach and wonderful restaurants close by.

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9.2
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

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. Staff was very friendly, i loved my room, close to the beaches and yet close to teh highway

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9.1
Superb
523 reviews
Price from
US$91.96
per night

Situated a few steps from Kill Devil Hills Beach, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills offers 3-star accommodation in Kill Devil Hills and has a fitness centre, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Absolutely love this hotel. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, nice buffet breakfast, polite and friendly staff. In a great location with many shops and restaurants nearby.

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9
Superb
369 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

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