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

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$233 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$233
per night
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,112 reviews)
"This property was positioned great! Excellent time. It was priced too high. The accommodations worked out."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Oceaneer

Oceaneer

2 out of 5
1621 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is AU$227 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$227
per night
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)
"La comodidad, hospitalidad y ubicación. Excelente lugar para vacacionar."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Oceaneer
The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is AU$142 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$142
per night
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (712 reviews)
"This was our second time staying at The Sand Dunes and we loved it!!! You can’t beat the view!!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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$274 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$274
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,010 reviews)
"We loved the breakfast, kid-friendly pool, and proximity to the ocean and boardwalk. Unfortunately, the housekeeping experience fell short. We specifically requested housekeeping, were told we were on the list, and waited all day—only for no one to come. We needed the bathroom cleaned and fresh linens, ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn

3 out of 5
300 S. Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is AU$198 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$198
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
"Just the internet for the TV wasn’t good but as far as staff, peacefulness and close to everything on the board walk and restaurants… great"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Dry Dock Inn
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is AU$242 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$242
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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.

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 Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cape Fear Station

Cape Fear Station might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Middle Island Plantation

Middle Island Plantation might not have many top sights, but Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach 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 Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach.

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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