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The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (245 reviews)
"I love that is is so close to everything you need for a solo traveler."
United States
Jennifer
The price is P10,216
P11,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
The Starlite Inn
View from room

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Clean rooms, super friendly staff! "
United States
Cobie
The price is P20,517
P23,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Beach/ocean view

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.0 star property
Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful!"
United States
Marva
The price is P18,148
P20,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Business center

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
3.0 star property
16.3 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (663 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Tasha Mhae
The price is P7,976
P9,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
Outdoor pool

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (553 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay there"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is P7,339
P8,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Tru by Hilton Wilmington
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Our room was clean, staff was polite& helpful. Great budget friendly stay."
United States
Taylor
The price is P4,410
P4,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
Property entrance

StudioRes by Marriott Leland

StudioRes by Marriott Leland
3.0 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (24 reviews)
"The employees were very friendly and helpful. Definitely will book there agin."
United States
Fahima
The price is P6,179
P6,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
StudioRes by Marriott Leland
Seasonal outdoor pool

Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel
2.5 star property
23.4 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (308 reviews)
"Older motel, but clean and well maintained. Reasonable walk to the beach."
United States
jacolyn
The price is P8,259
P9,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Captain's Cove Motel
Lobby

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
23.1 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,013 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay."
United States
Kevin
The price is P6,313
P6,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
2.0 star property
Wilmington Beach, 2.3 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (148 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff!"
United States
Daniel
The price is P12,058
P15,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Oceaneer
Beach nearby, white sand

Anchor Inn Motel

Anchor Inn Motel
2.0 star property
23.9 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Clean and pet friendly. We will book again."
United States
Sabine
The price is P15,128
P17,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Anchor Inn Motel
Beach/ocean view

Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel
2.0 star property
26.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (97 reviews)
"Great location sweet little honey hole to stay at"
United States
Bryan
The price is P13,742
P15,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Ocean Crest Motel
Indoor pool

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd
3.0 star property
11.4 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (130 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The staff were super helpful and the room was clean and the pool as well."
United States
Kristen
The price is P7,775
P8,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd
Individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Boiling Spring Lakes Motel

Boiling Spring Lakes Motel
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Clean room and great owners! Wonderful stay each time. We will continue to keep coming back!"
United States
Desiree
Boiling Spring Lakes Motel
Exterior

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (750 reviews)
"Clean hotel, delicious breakfast and the staff was amazing."
United States
Christy
The price is P6,762
P7,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport
Terrace/patio

River Hotel of Southport

River Hotel of Southport
2.5 star property
16.5 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean rooms & nice views."
United States
Pam
The price is P11,562
P12,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
River Hotel of Southport
Lobby

Wingate By Wyndham Southport

Wingate By Wyndham Southport
3.0 star property
16.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was clean & staff was curious."
United States
Michelle
The price is P6,277
P6,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Wingate By Wyndham Southport
Terrace/patio

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (608 reviews)
"It was right by the pier had its own beach access everything was easily accessible nice hotel with a little bit cheaper price well worth the stay"
United States
Justin
The price is P13,091
P14,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
The Sand Dunes
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
3.0 star property
0.4 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great, updated place to stay with easy access to the beach!!"
United States
Abby
The price is P10,467
P11,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Dry Dock Inn
Interior

Oak Island Condo w/ Ocean View: Steps to Beach!

Oak Island Condo w/ Ocean View: Steps to Beach!
3.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations, clean & comfortable! There were No signs of pets or smoking. I'm allergic to both animals & smoke. Sometimes these rentals state pet free/smoke free but then are clearly Not!! But as I said No signs of either here! All the essentials was there. Very nice clean rental. Highly recommend!! Thank You for an Awesome stay. : )"
United States
David
The price is P6,729
P28,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Oak Island Condo w/ Ocean View: Steps to Beach!
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A wooden boardwalk with a Ferris wheel, palm trees, and a beach in the background.

Wilmington Beach

While Wilmington Beach isn't home to many top sights, Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Lake Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

8/10 Good
"Perfect for our 2 day stay."
David 2-night trip
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Carolina Beach's Downtown neighborhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown? Consider a visit to Carolina Beach Boardwalk while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite place to stay in Downtown?
Based on our traveler data, Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is steps from Carolina Beach Boardwalk, and offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include The Starlite Inn and Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront.
How many hotels will I find in the Downtown area?
Expedia has 98 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Carolina Beach area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Downtown.
What can I see and do in this Carolina Beach neighborhood?
Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach Arcade, and SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carolina Beach.