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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carolina Beach Inn	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 432 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,020 reviews	View
The Starlite Inn	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 273 reviews	View
Carolina Beach Motel	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 287 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,006 reviews	View

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Wilmington Beach

A wooden boardwalk with a Ferris wheel, palm trees, and a beach in the background.

Wilmington Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Lake Park.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

8/10 Good

"Overall the hotel was a great experience. The only ding I had was the elevator. We were there for 6 days and only one elevator worked. For the last two days the working elevator would violently shake while moving and at one point the doors didn’t open fully at first for us. Others said that the broken elevator had been down since January. So the wait to ride it was long and the obvious safety issue was a real concern. They kept making excuses but they had multiple days to fix it with no real plan to do so. Again, the rest of the stay was great, just FIX THE ELEVATOR for safety’s sake!"

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean. The bathrooms were clean. There was no water pressure though in the shower. The carpet in the spiraling staircase downstairs was worn. The drinks at the bar were great. The food at breakfast was excellent. And the location can’t be beat."

The Starlite Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The location of our room (#10) was absolutely perfect. Our car was right outside our room & we felt safe there. Staff answered all of our questions quick & they were beyond helpful. Air conditioning was on full blast & extremely cold!! It was perfect. You cannot beat the location of the Starlite & we will be back!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Carolina Beach's Downtown neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown? Consider a visit to Carolina Beach Boardwalk while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller 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 Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront and The Starlite Inn.

How many hotels are there in Downtown?

Expedia has 97 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "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 neighbourhood?

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.

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

2. The Starlite Inn

3. Carolina Beach Inn

4. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

5. Carolina Beach Motel

6. Dry Dock Inn

7. The Beach House

8. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

9. Pirates Cove

10. Oceaneer

11. Carolina Beach Vacation Home Near Boardwalk

12. The Sand Dunes

13. Admiral's Quarter

14. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

16. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

17. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

19. Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

20. River Hotel of Southport