Dry Dock Inn

Property class: 3

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Located close to Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach State Park, Dry Dock Inn provides 8 beach bars, a firepit, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and an outdoor entertainment area are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Comfort Suite with Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and wall art.

Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a refrigerator, a wooden accent wall, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, a gray wall, and a wooden floor.

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a microwave, and a nightstand.

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted artwork, and a radiator.

Premium Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room with Kitchenette

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, and a wall adorned with framed artwork.

Double Room with Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a red patterned rug, a dining area with stools, and a small side table.

2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A balcony with two tables and chairs, a fire extinguisher, and hanging flower baskets.

2 Bed Apartment with Balcony

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Carolina Beach, Dry Dock Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach State Park and Freeman Park, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Tregembo Animal Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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300 S. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

What's nearby

  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A colorful street with a blue building labeled 'Krazy Kones' and a sign for 'Fried Dough Cakes'.
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with tall trees and undergrowth.
    Carolina Beach State Park
    2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    8 min walk
  • The Sandspur
    2 min walk
  • Crush & Grind
    7 min walk
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    9 min walk

About this property

Dry Dock Inn

  • Family-friendly motel remodeled in 2023 and located near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
  • Located close to Carolina Beach State Park and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier, Dry Dock Inn provides 8 beach bars, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
    • Table tennis, barbecue grills, and games
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathtubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 32-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
    • Mini fridges, microwaves, and freezers

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dry Dock Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 9 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Dry Dock Inn?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dry Dock Inn on Oct 27, 2026 start from $103, 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.

Is Dry Dock Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dry Dock Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dry Dock Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Dry Dock Inn located?

This family-friendly Carolina Beach motel is located in the entertainment district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach State Park. Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Freeman Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dry Dock Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and walking distance to the beach/restaurants around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was exceptionally clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really neat boutique motel - wonderful pools and community areas, games for kiddos and helpful staff. Great deal! Great location in CB!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Hotel was nice and clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, love the few pool floats that were left for guests to use, can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and close to the beach and lots of attractions and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great little place we enjoyed it for a quick fun stay. It was older but clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I really like this place clean rooms, clean bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place. Clean and nice pools and three streets off the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great, updated place to stay with easy access to the beach!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff, clean room. Comfortable stay and the location was perfect to walk to the beach, boardwalk and restaurants / shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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So much better than I expected. Efficiency with 2 bedrooms was perfect and the location is hard to beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, spacious for 4 people. Family friendly. It was my first time but I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, and love the location especially for a family with children. They had a outside game area for kids, it was great! The pools needed vacuum a little but nothing too major. Great location and walking distance to so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying and will definitely be back to stay again! Comfortable rooms and beds ans plenty of space to spread out with multiple people!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean. The staff were very helpful and nice. Only a couple of blocks from the beach. It was quiet and peaceful at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and welcoming inn with two pools and two different game areas. We took advantage of all of it and appreciated the short walk to the lakeside park (with local art market the Saturday we were there) and the boardwalk area. Easy beach access too. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great staff, kitchen fully equipped
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well run and clean property. Very close to the beach and short walk to the boardwalk. Walking distance to many great restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With Walking distance Of Businesses on Carolina beach And the main road featuring Restaurants and bars. Enjoyed our Room which was pleasant and Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Property was clean, but very old and rusty. The location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026