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A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, and a built-in shelving unit.
A view from a balcony overlooking a golf course with a pond, trees, and a clear sky.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with white barstools.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and seating arrangements.

1. Golfer's Oasis 1 Mi to Ocean: River Creek II Condo

Golfer's Oasis 1 Mi to Ocean: River Creek II Condo
Sea Trail
Golfer's Oasis 1 Mi to Ocean: River Creek II Condo
A cozy wooden cabin with a loft bed, a dining area, and a small kitchen.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a red table, a wicker chair, a small dresser, a lamp, and a shelf with kitchen items.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a wicker chair, a small white dresser, a lamp, a shelf with kitchen items, and a framed picture on the wall.
A small wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and two blue chairs outside.

2. Cozy Calabash Studio ~ 4 Mi to Sunset Beach!

Cozy Calabash Studio ~ 4 Mi to Sunset Beach!
Sunset Beach
United States
Rhonda
Cozy Calabash Studio ~ 4 Mi to Sunset Beach!
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.
A dining area with a glass table, four chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chair and table.
A swimming pool with a 3 ft depth marker, surrounded by palm trees and a tennis court.

3. Pool & Hot Tub Access! Waterfront Sunset Beach Gem

Pool & Hot Tub Access! Waterfront Sunset Beach Gem
Sunset Beach
Pool & Hot Tub Access! Waterfront Sunset Beach Gem
A living room with a grey sofa, a patterned rug, a white coffee table, and a TV on the wall.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher.
A house entrance with a gray door, a welcome mat, and a window to the left.

4. 9 Mi to Shore: Family-friendly Sunset Beach Home

9 Mi to Shore: Family-friendly Sunset Beach Home
Sunset Beach
United States
Danielle
9 Mi to Shore: Family-friendly Sunset Beach Home
A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a central entrance with steps.
A dining area with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a large bed with a patterned bedspread.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view through a sliding glass door to an outdoor balcony.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring balconies and a central entrance.

5. The Sunset Inn

The Sunset Inn
Sunset Beach
United States
Joseph
The Sunset Inn
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and wooden entertainment center.
A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A building with large windows, a door with a metal handle, and a staircase leading to a landing.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

6. Golf Villa Near Sunset Beach & Intracoastal!

Golf Villa Near Sunset Beach & Intracoastal!
Sea Trail
Golf Villa Near Sunset Beach & Intracoastal!
A modern kitchen with a white countertop and wooden chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window overlooking a garden.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A dining area with a round table, white chairs, and a window with frosted glass.

7. Sunset Beach Retreat - Monthly Rentals Welcome!

Sunset Beach Retreat - Monthly Rentals Welcome!
Sea Trail
United States
Laura
Sunset Beach Retreat - Monthly Rentals Welcome!
A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, wooden ceiling, and a ladder leading to an upper loft.
A room with a loft bed, a sofa, and a ladder.
A wooden deck with a bench and a door leading to a building.

8. Calabash Studio Cabin, 4 Mi to Sunset Beach!

Calabash Studio Cabin, 4 Mi to Sunset Beach!
Sunset Beach
United States
Lisa
Calabash Studio Cabin, 4 Mi to Sunset Beach!
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a television, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A backyard with a hammock, a patio table, and a brick house.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white wall with framed artwork, and a wooden floor.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

9. Cozy Home w/ Fenced Backyard in Sunset Beach!

Cozy Home w/ Fenced Backyard in Sunset Beach!
Sunset Beach
United States
Justin
Cozy Home w/ Fenced Backyard in Sunset Beach!
A wooden deck with white chairs and a table, overlooking a beach.
A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A two-story building with a gravel driveway and a well-maintained garden.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, ottomans, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.

10. Family-friendly Vacation Home: Steps to Beach!

Family-friendly Vacation Home: Steps to Beach!
Sunset Beach
Family-friendly Vacation Home: Steps to Beach!
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a cloudy sky.
A covered porch with white railings, a ceiling fan, and wicker chairs.
A beachfront property with a wooden staircase leading to a building with a balcony. A sign indicates beach access.
A dining area with a table set for four, a kitchen in the background, and a blue curtain on the window.

11. Freshly Remodeled Beach House, Steps to Shore

Freshly Remodeled Beach House, Steps to Shore
Sunset Beach
Freshly Remodeled Beach House, Steps to Shore
A pier extending into the water with lights along its length.

12. 3405 Champions Sunset Beach

3405 Champions Sunset Beach
Sea Trail
3405 Champions Sunset Beach
A multi-story residential building with a well-maintained lawn, a picnic table, and a barbecue grill.
A sign for 'The Colony II at Oyster Bay' with a decorative top and a clear, legible font.
A spacious living room with a large glass dining table, white chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A white door with a decorative hanging, a mailbox, and a doorbell.

13. Stunning Sunset Beach Condo: 3 Mi to Beach!

Stunning Sunset Beach Condo: 3 Mi to Beach!
Sunset Beach
Stunning Sunset Beach Condo: 3 Mi to Beach!

14. Colony II Condos by Sloane Realty Vacations

Colony II Condos by Sloane Realty Vacations
Sunset Beach
United States
Monica
Colony II Condos by Sloane Realty Vacations
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, docks, and a calm water body.
A spacious living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small side table with a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a pathway leading to the water.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a cloudy sky.

15. Steps to Sunset Beach: Canal-front Home w/ Dock!

Steps to Sunset Beach: Canal-front Home w/ Dock!
Sunset Beach
Steps to Sunset Beach: Canal-front Home w/ Dock!

16. Oceanfront Sunset Beach

Oceanfront Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach
Oceanfront Sunset Beach
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a wooden fence.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a refrigerator.
A swimming pool with a ladder, surrounded by outdoor furniture and a wooden deck.
A sunlit room with a large window overlooking a residential area, a teal sofa with floral cushions, and a wooden table.

17. Steps to Sand! Home w/ 3 Decks in Sunset Beach

Steps to Sand! Home w/ 3 Decks in Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach
Steps to Sand! Home w/ 3 Decks in Sunset Beach

18. Sandpiper Villa's by Sloane Realty Vacations

Sandpiper Villa's by Sloane Realty Vacations
Sunset Beach
United States
Shanere
Sandpiper Villa's by Sloane Realty Vacations
A covered patio with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a park with trees and a building in the background.
A living room with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a white coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are large windows with blinds and a view of the outdoors.
A large, multi-story building with extensive windows and a symmetrical facade.
A covered outdoor area with two green plastic chairs and a window overlooking a garden and a building.

19. 201 River Creek Sea Trail

201 River Creek Sea Trail
Sea Trail
United States
Howard
201 River Creek Sea Trail

20. Club Villas at Sea Trail- Pet Friendly- by Sloane Realty Vacations

Club Villas at Sea Trail- Pet Friendly- by Sloane Realty Vacations
Sea Trail
United States
Adelman
Club Villas at Sea Trail- Pet Friendly- by Sloane Realty Vacations
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Pristine shorelines welcome shell collectors at low tide, while the nearby Bird Island Reserve offers peaceful coastal hikes. Rent bikes to explore the quiet beach town, or paddle the calm Intracoastal Waterway when afternoon winds pick up.

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with two birds on the wet sand.
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Sunset Beach

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Sunset Beach, North Carolina are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Sunset Beach, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Sunset Beach for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Sunset Beach near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Sunset Beach 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Sunset Beach?
The big difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Sunset Beach will be the level of service and access to creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally lower priced and include the amenities and services required for your comfort, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can look forward to a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, premium bathroom products and extras like spa centers.
What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Sunset Beach?
Motels typically offer more economical rates compared to hotels, which makes them excellent if you're traveling around Sunset Beach on a set budget. A popular option for overnight trips, these roadside getaways come with simply furnished rooms, limited services and ample parking. Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay more for additional privacy, space and conveniences. Travelers can take advantage of things like free WiFi, a lobby and conference rooms at this style of property.

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