East Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town at sunset with a river, waterfront buildings, and a lighthouse.


Our pick of the best East Beach Hotel Deals

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is AU$132 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$132
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (834 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. It had been over 20 years since I'd stayed here. I had a great reunion with Kure beach! Sand dunes is not a large expensive resort... it's a small, quiet, perfectly placed room at the beach that offers everything I needed. My only suggestion would be provide an ice machine! Thr ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

The Sand Dunes
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 AU$239 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$239
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast buffet was better than Hampton Inn, Myrtle Beach, comfortable pillows. And on a rainy day, they offered menu items for purchase so you didn’t have to go out in the torrential downpour. The tiki bar was very nice."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove

2 out of 5
701 North Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is AU$187 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$187
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
Pirates Cove
The Beach House

The Beach House

2 out of 5
412 Carolina Beach Ave N Carolina Beach NC
The price is AU$148 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$148
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (737 reviews)
"Room was immaculate with a wonderful ocean view and balcony. Will definately be staying there again."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

The Beach House
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 AU$206 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$206
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,127 reviews)
"The WIFI isn't really free like every other hotel in the USA. Hilton makes you set up an account to get it or they will bill the room if you try to use it. Pretty crappy. For the amount they charge you for the room it should be free without strings attached."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter

2 out of 5
129 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is AU$100 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$100
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Admiral's Quarter
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Our guide on where to stay in East Beach

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

South Beach

South Beach might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cape Fear Station

Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse 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 Bay Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse.

Middle Island Plantation

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

West Beach

Though West Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center.



East Beach Travel Guide

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