What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Carolina Beach?

A motel is a good choice if you're planning to travel around Carolina Beach. These escapes are usually located near airports and highways, feature on-site parking and have basic services and amenities. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and more conveniences like a fitness centre, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Do any 3-star hotels in Carolina Beach have a pool?

Expedia has some fabulous 3-star options in Carolina Beach where you can take a relaxing dip, including Beau Rivage Golf & Resort and Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach . June, July and August, which are the summer months here, are ideal for checking in to a 3-star escape with a pool. If you're craving the warmest weather for your poolside adventure, come in July when temperatures average from 25ºC at night to 30ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Carolina Beach have an on-site restaurant?

Reserve a room in one of our Carolina Beach getaways with an on-site restaurant and there'll be no need to venture far from your accommodation when you're hungry. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach and Beau Rivage Golf & Resort are two 3-star properties that have this convenience on the menu. The first also features amenities such as an ocean view and a cafe, while the second includes a view of the golf course and a swimming pool.

Do any 3-star hotels in Carolina Beach have WiFi?

Whether you'd like to stay connected with family, stream TV shows or access information on the go, accessing the internet is a breeze at one of our 3-star hotels. You'll be able to hook up to the WiFi at Expedia's collection of properties such as Darlings by the Sea and Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach .

What 3-star hotels in Carolina Beach have parking?

Enjoy more time kicking back and less time searching for a spot for your wheels at a 3-star hotel with parking. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach and Darlings by the Sea are popular stays in Carolina Beach. Step away from the city for a day and explore new places farther afield. Broadway at the Beach and Myrtle Beach Boardwalk are two fabulous sights easily reachable by car from Carolina Beach.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown

Monica

3.300.858 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown

Anthony

2.751.580 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Traditional Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Dry Dock Inn

Carolina Beach

Clinton

2.626.901 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Sea Colony by Carolina Retreats

Wilmington Beach

Michelle

Walk to Ocean: Carolina Beach Condo w/ 2 Balconies

Carolina Beach

Myriah

0514 Double The Pleasure by Atlantic Towers

Wilmington Beach

18.800.995 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Feb - 7 Feb

0912 White Linen Room by Atlantic Towers

Wilmington Beach

0901 Salty Dayz Tower 1 Bedroom Condo

Wilmington Beach

Debra

14.166.457 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 Jan

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Stroll the vintage boardwalk for Carolina donuts before hitting waves that welcome surfers of all levels. Nearby Freeman Park lets you drive right onto the sand for fishing and bonfires when the summer crowds thin.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Carolina Beach?

Expedia travellers speak highly of Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach. It features an ocean view and pool sun loungers, and is around 0.48 km south of central Carolina Beach. Darlings by the Sea is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 6 km south of the downtown area, it offers a firepit and an ocean view.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Carolina Beach?

Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to comfortable and tidy rooms and conveniences such as complimentary WiFi, gyms and tea and coffee facilities. These lodgings may also include a restaurant and bar on-site. Upgrade your Carolina Beach getaway by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness centre, 24/7 room service and upscale toiletries, you'll experience an enhanced level of comfort and relaxation.

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