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Sand Dollar Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Atlantic Beach with free parking

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Private kitchen
Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Terrace/patio
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Front of property
Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Renovated in 2025
4 bedrooms
  • 84 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Shower

Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512

What's nearby

  • Triple S Marina - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Anchorage Marina - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Morehead City Port - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 29 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AB Bottle Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mug Shot - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sand Dollar Motel

Motel by the ocean with rooms refurbished in 2025
Sand Dollar Motel provides 4 beach bars and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Sand Dollar Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • 4 beach bars

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - April 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel
Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel Atlantic Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Dollar Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Dollar Motel?

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Dollar Motel on 3 Aug 2025 start from NZ$238.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sand Dollar Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Dollar Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sand Dollar Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Sand Dollar Motel located?

Situated on the Strip, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Triple S Marina and Fort Macon State Park. Anchorage Marina and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Sand Dollar Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 371 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Good location for the price, Friendly staff, nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Easy access to beach ⛱️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The owners were so delightful and friendly. The place as in an amazing location and the rooms were spacious and updated. Thank you to the establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Efficient. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It was an enjoyable stay! The room was clean and management responded quickly to my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Room is very basic, and very small, but I like the fact that it’s got no smelly carpet! Room is clean and desk persons were nice enough, when they are there. There is a number posted at the office to call after hours, but that goes to a machine and they will call you back when they open the office again, so hopefully it’s not important. If you let the shower run long enough, the water does eventually get luke warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

Got yelled at by owner for things I should already had in room that I requested. Will never stay there again & will tell everyone I know to bever stay there
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

If you plan to spend most of your time on the beach, fishing, exploring nearby attractions, and/or enjoying restaurants and taverns, and you’re looking for budget friendly motel to sleep and bathe, this is a fantastic choice! Has all the essentials (clean linens, comfortable beds/pillows, hot shower, A/C, microwave, coffee maker, free parking) without the extras that cost you more and hold you back from experiencing the area. The people who run this motel are incredibly nice and friendly! After crossing the bridge, it’s left/east of the Downtown Atlantic Beach Boardwalk, making it a wonderful location; it’s opposite direction from the bigger resorts/hotels (meaning less traffic, less crowds and competition for good beach/fishing spots, and more relaxed surroundings). It’s literal actual walking distance to the Beach (I carried a chair, bag, and cooler from my room to the beach multiple times per day). Additional information: I visited for the 2025 4th of July weekend (when the actual 4th fell on a Friday), so I expect my experience was about as busy as the general area ever gets. I was able to sit on the beach and watch both Atlantic Beach & Morehead City Fireworks at the same time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Perfect stay for beach trip,cheap,clean and simple. Just steps from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

How well they are at getting to your needs
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

NA
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Close to the ocean excellent price
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

Good stay at the motel for a nite and staff did a good job.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10

Convenient location near beach but facilities are dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Was an old Motel and small rooms but clean Motel.. I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10

Room was OK, but the property needs to be updated. The rugs in the room are dated and stained. Shower had plenty of pressure but the shower head was all clogged and desperately needed to be replaced. Good property for single guy or young adult on a budget. Your wife will definitely not like it there. I was there on the off season so it probably improves when they have more staff and customers. I would give it another chance if I went down again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10

Staff was nice, however the rooms are not very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

It was a good place because it was close to the beach. It does need som maintenance and up grades. There is no cleaning services during my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great front desk email update me and freindly smiling lady. Place quiet homelike don't feel like motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Very fair prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

We were late coming in, but the keys were left for us which was nice. Rooms had plenty of coffee which most places I have to ask for, very nice! Only drawback was not having shower curtains in either room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Safe and quiet. No parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

It’s clean and affordable which can be hard to find. The shower is Hot hot! Which is no complaint from my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10

Run down old motel. It looked better in pictures. The beds were incredibly hard. No one was on the property if you had a problem
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024