South Beach Travel Guide

Bald Head Island

A beach at sunset with a row of houses along the shore.
A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a reflection of the sky on the wet sand.

Stay near popular South Beach attractions


Top hotels in South Beach

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn

3 out of 5
300 S. Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is 4.467.197 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
4.467.197 ₫
5.047.943 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"The rooms are somewhat small, this is definitely a budget property, I don't think you'd get much more for the same price in that area but I do think there could be some changes and updates. I also didn't like that the pool closes at 8pm which feels early for most hotel pools. Other than that, it ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Dry Dock Inn
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is 7.473.721 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
7.473.721 ₫
8.445.399 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is 5.442.030 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
5.442.030 ₫
6.228.363 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (610 reviews)
"Great room, good location next to the pier. Only stayed 2 nights but I would definitely come back!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

The Sand Dunes
The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn

2 out of 5
201 Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is 3.996.080 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
3.996.080 ₫
4.515.570 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews)
"Had room 19. 2 queen beds. Clean room, tiny bathroom close to the boardwalk decent beach access unless you overpack. No ice machine on site which made a trip necessary in the morning to stock the cooler. It took some adjusting to no staff present and all communications done via text. I found that ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

The Starlite Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is 9.968.079 ₫ per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
9.968.079 ₫
11.263.928 ₫ total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Love everything about our stay. From the room with a view of the beach and Ferris wheel, to the staff. Everything was perfect."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Oceaneer

Oceaneer

2 out of 5
1621 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is 5.654.979 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
5.654.979 ₫
7.047.376 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Kure Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews)
"Very clean and close to everything. I wish there were more than 2 umbrellas at the pool. The property is small but very lovely and well kept. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Oceaneer
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Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Cape Fear Station

Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Middle Island Plantation

Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Flora's Bluff

Though Flora's Bluff may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach.

Lighthouse Landing

While there might not be top attractions in Lighthouse Landing, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center.

East Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach.



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