The Best Hotels Closest to Bay Beach in Bald Head Island - 2026 Updated Prices

A sandy beach with clear turquoise water and gentle waves.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Bay Beach hotels

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a stone facade, large entrance, and a well-lit exterior.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a "Welcome to the First in Flight State" sign, a seating area with chairs, and a large window with a view.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

14.6 km from Bay Beach

Karen

2.640.630 ₫

2.845.279 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern hotel with a curved entrance, a stone facade, and a landscaped driveway.

A modern restaurant with a central island, wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

14.2 km from Bay Beach

Rollymar

2.445.335 ₫

2.634.848 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A beach with a clear sky, waves, and beachgoers. There are houses along the shore.

A building with two doors, one orange and one blue, and a surfboard leaning against a brick wall.

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and picnic tables.

A motel with a row of rooms featuring a blue exterior and orange doors, numbered sequentially.

3. Anchor Inn Motel

15.6 km from Bay Beach

Bryant

3.337.059 ₫

3.762.534 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a large bed, a red ottoman, and a vending machine.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a built-in fireplace with a purple light, a sofa, two green armchairs, and a wooden coffee table with baskets.

A hotel with a prominent "Comfort Suites" sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, snack shelves, and a small freezer.

4. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

14.8 km from Bay Beach

Wanda

2.491.042 ₫

2.684.097 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a chessboard, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a red brick pathway, and a black iron fence.

A bar area with a wooden bar, stools, and a wine rack.

A covered patio with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of a backyard.

5. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

10 km from Bay Beach

Rudolph

8.472.712 ₫

9.383.529 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and a pool.

A balcony with white chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the beach and ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beach, a pier extending into the water, and residential buildings along the shore.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

6. The Sand Dunes

17.8 km from Bay Beach

Kaira

2.038.125 ₫

2.380.991 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, two windows with views of buildings and a beach, a clock on the wall, and a wooden door leading outside.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, houses, and a road.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a small garden area.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt, two pillows, and a blue patterned pillow. There is a painting of a beach scene above the bed.

7. The Beach House Motel & Suites

12.9 km from Bay Beach

Mandala

2.914.594 ₫

3.842.633 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A wooden gate with a metal handle and a metal pipe, likely for a shower or water feature.

A covered porch with green chairs and potted plants, a teal door with the number 18, and white walls with wooden slats.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a large rug.

8. The Starlite Inn

22 km from Bay Beach

Stephen

1.851.427 ₫

2.092.112 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A room with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a pool, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A beach with a wooden boardwalk leading to a wooden structure, surrounded by dunes and a clear sky.

9. Admiral's Quarter

17.8 km from Bay Beach

Keith

2.318.179 ₫

2.697.463 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a refrigerator, a stove, and cabinets.

A living room with a beige sofa, a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a TV, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

10. Seven Seas Oceanfront

18.1 km from Bay Beach

SAMUEL

3.389.085 ₫

3.829.667 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A balcony with a view of the ocean, white railings, and a clear sky.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach with umbrellas and people, and a building with balconies.

A room with a white sofa, a round table with a book, a woven pendant light, and a painting on the wall.

A beach with waves, umbrellas, and people.

11. Oceaneer

19.8 km from Bay Beach

Kevin

3.255.859 ₫

3.679.121 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area with palm trees.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

20.9 km from Bay Beach

Catherine

2.415.582 ₫

2.602.789 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating it is a Wyndham hotel.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, several chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a lamp.

13. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

12.2 km from Bay Beach

Ricky

2.057.141 ₫

2.278.285 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden deck with white chairs and green umbrellas overlooking a beach.

A beach with sand and sparse vegetation.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

14. The Beach House

22.7 km from Bay Beach

Dana

2.293.244 ₫

2.669.288 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A pathway leading to a beach with umbrellas and a pier.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating options, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a multi-story hotel with balconies and a pool area.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

22.2 km from Bay Beach

Nolan

4.024.831 ₫

4.548.060 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden pier with tables and chairs, leading to a beach area with a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a parking lot and beach view.

A wooden deck with tables and stools, a small green structure with a sign, and the ocean in the background.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck leading to the beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

16. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

20.6 km from Bay Beach

Thomas

3.811.877 ₫

4.307.420 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious room with a large chandelier, a wooden staircase, and a view through an arched window.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A building with a grand entrance, large columns, and a double door with a number above it.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and a reception area with two chairs and a lamp.

17. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

30.6 km from Bay Beach

Curt

3.065.953 ₫

3.464.527 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and doors leading to a bedroom and a kitchen area.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, a wall-mounted sanitation rating sign, and a woven basket decoration.

A covered porch with white rocking chairs, a small table, and a stone wall.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, wicker chairs, a dining table, and a baby crib.

18. Carolina Beach Inn

22.2 km from Bay Beach

Gonzalo

3.109.088 ₫

3.513.270 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A sandy beach with a fence and a sign that reads "TAY OFF DUNES."

A beach view with houses, picnic tables, and a mailbox.

A room with a glass-top table, black chairs, a teal-colored reception desk, a ceiling fan, and a sign on the wall.

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a pier, houses, and a swimming pool.

19. Ocean Crest Motel

18.9 km from Bay Beach

Jessica

4.387.891 ₫

4.947.346 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden seating, a fire pit, hanging plants, and string lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a blue accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a small desk with a lamp.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small round table with magazines, a white chair, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

A covered balcony with a pool, overlooking a residential area with houses and a clear sky.

20. Dry Dock Inn

21.8 km from Bay Beach

Janie

3.241.056 ₫

3.662.549 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport	9.4 Exceptional 809 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport	9.4 Exceptional 835 reviews	View
Anchor Inn Motel	9.8 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island	8.8 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View

Top Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"This property was great. The property was very clean. There were outdoor games and a great outdoor pool. The property also came with beautiful ocean views. The staff was very friendly and they helpful and asked if you needed anything via text which I loved. There was also a nice area to relax indoors and a gift and snack area."

Wingate By Wyndham Southport

8/10 Good

"It was good"

Seven Seas Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

The Sand Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Staff were amazing and very helpful and responded in a timely manner! Will definitely stay here again!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed the Pool in the evening after being on the Beach."

Captain's Cove Motel

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I needed a quick trip away for the Labor Day weekend. The property was neat and tidy and just what we wanted. The pool was relaxing and the office staff prompt and helpful. It is also close to many restaurants, stores and the beach. We will be staying here again."

Other attractions near Bay Beach

A tall, weathered lighthouse with a domed top, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Bald Head Island Lighthouse

8.4/10 (30 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bald Head Island when you spend time at Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

See properties

A coastal town with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.

Oak Island Lighthouse

8.6/10 (110 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Oak Island with a visit to Oak Island Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Bald Head Island Conservancy

9.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bald Head Island Conservancy, a lovely green space in Bald Head Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

See properties

Kent Mitchell Nature Trail

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Kent Mitchell Nature Trail during your travels to Bald Head Island. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Smith Island Museum of History

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Smith Island Museum of History during your trip to Bald Head Island. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Bald Head Island Visitors Center

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Bald Head Island Visitors Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bald Head Island. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park is just one of the places to see in Southport, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center during your trip to Southport. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bay Beach?

Bay Beach is located in Bald Head Island. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 86 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Bay Beach?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Bay Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that 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 reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Bay Beach.

What can I see and do near Bay Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Smith Island Museum of History. Explore nature at Bald Head Island Conservancy and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

Search Hotels Near Bay Beach, Bald Head Island

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Bay Beach hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

3. Anchor Inn Motel

4. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

5. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

6. The Sand Dunes

7. The Beach House Motel & Suites

8. The Starlite Inn

9. Admiral's Quarter

10. Seven Seas Oceanfront

11. Oceaneer

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

13. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

14. The Beach House

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

16. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

17. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

18. Carolina Beach Inn

19. Ocean Crest Motel

20. Dry Dock Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Bay Beach

Top Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Wingate By Wyndham Southport

Seven Seas Oceanfront

The Sand Dunes

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

Captain's Cove Motel

Other attractions near Bay Beach

Bald Head Island Lighthouse

Oak Island Lighthouse

Bald Head Island Conservancy

Kent Mitchell Nature Trail

Smith Island Museum of History

Bald Head Island Visitors Center

Waterfront Park

Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center

Frequently asked questions