Emerald Isle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Emerald Isle
Photo by Savannah Fersner
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Where to stay in Emerald Isle

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The Point

While The Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park.

The Point
Islander Hotel & Resort
Islander Hotel & Resort
3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC
The price is NZ$404 per night from 24 June to 25 June
NZ$404
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and service! I mistakenly booked one night instead of two (thanks to hotels.com being confusing), and they worked to get me another night in the same room, even though someone else was booked for that room that day. Comfort was 3/5 because our room had just a door between an adjacent ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Islander Hotel & Resort
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
2.5 out of 5
216 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle NC, Emerald Isle, NC
The price is NZ$404 per night from 24 June to 25 June
NZ$404
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (244 reviews)
"Friendly staff and high quality of installations and services"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
Oceanview Inn
Oceanview Inn
2 out of 5
122 Fairview Drive, Emerald Isle, NC
The price is NZ$275 per night from 24 June to 25 June
NZ$275
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (452 reviews)
"Great staff, clean rooms and excellent location"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Oceanview Inn
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Sandlot- OCEANFRONT House w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Amazing views. Beach access.
The Sandlot- OCEANFRONT House w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Amazing views. Beach access.
Emerald Isle
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
What is missing...
"There needs to be more glasses in both areas. There definitely needs to be wine glasses...there were absolutely no glasses appropriate for wine. Clearly, people rent both sides: one side had all the plates, the other side had more than its share of pots. Very frustrating. (We did try to leave with ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

The Sandlot- OCEANFRONT House w/ Pool & Hot Tub, Amazing views. Beach access.
2 Step - Beachside 3BR/3BA - Dog Friendly
2 Step - Beachside 3BR/3BA - Dog Friendly
Emerald Isle
Stay at this vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Nice place, close to beach
"Clean, roomy, and all around good place to stay."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

2 Step - Beachside 3BR/3BA - Dog Friendly
Emerald Isle Condo w/ Direct Access to Ocean!
Emerald Isle Condo w/ Direct Access to Ocean!
Emerald Isle
Stay at this condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy laundry facilities, tennis courts, and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Great play to stay
"I have stayed at a lot of beach hotels but this was my first VRBO. I was pleasantly surprised. It was well kept and just as described on the site. Beds were not that comfortable but the linens were clean and I did not go to the beach to sleep. Towels were actually adult sized and not for tiny people. ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Emerald Isle Condo w/ Direct Access to Ocean!
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Popular places to visit

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Explore the waterfront in Emerald Isle with a trip to Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Salty Pirate Water Park

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Salty Pirate Water Park as part of your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Salty Pirate Water Park

Emerald Isle Adventures

Take the family on an outing to Emerald Isle Adventures during your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Emerald Isle Adventures

Emerald Plantation

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Emerald Plantation during your visit to Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Emerald Plantation

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Explore the great outdoors at Emerald Isle Woods Park, a lovely green space in Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Emerald Isle Woods Park

The Sweet Spot

Take the family on an outing to The Sweet Spot during your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

The Sweet Spot

Activities

Sand dollars, the darker ones are alive and we typically don’t keep them.... Just the whiter colored ones which aren’t living.

Private Island Eco Tours on a Private Boat from Shackleford Banks

NZ$992
per traveller
Private Island Eco Tours on a Private Boat from Shackleford Banks
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