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Our top choices for North Carolina hotels with an ocean view

A hotel room with a large balcony, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

1. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
Shell Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,800 reviews)
"Beautiful ocean views and access, helpful staff."
United States
Sandra
$133 nightly
The price is $151
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

2. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO
2.0 star property
Bryson City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (487 reviews)
"Amazing place"
United States
Fabian
$73 nightly
The price is $81
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront

DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront
4.0 star property
New Bern Historic District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful view and everything was clean and comfortable."
United States
Lori
$152 nightly
The price is $172
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront
A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

4. The Islander Inn

The Islander Inn
2.5 star property
Ocean Isle Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and the property is perfect on the beach. We had an ocean front room and loved it"
United States
Emma
$113 nightly
The price is $127
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Islander Inn
Terrace/patio

5. River Hotel of Southport

River Hotel of Southport
2.5 star property
Southport
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Place was great, plan to go back next year."
United States
Kirk
River Hotel of Southport
A seaside bar with three stools, a counter, and striped umbrellas.

6. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
3.0 star property
Atlantic Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,684 reviews)
"Always a joy to stay here"
United States
Victor
$101 nightly
The price is $114
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a pier and the ocean.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3.0 star property
Kitty Hawk
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place. Standard experience, great for families and those that don’t want to stay in the middle of the “commercial” beach."
United States
JOHANNA
$104 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
A balcony with white railings overlooking a beach with waves. There are two blue lounge chairs and a white chair.

8. Sea Ranch Resort

Sea Ranch Resort
3.0 star property
Kill Devil Hills
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Timothy
$84 nightly
The price is $95
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Sea Ranch Resort
A wooden deck with a view of the beach and ocean.

9. Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging
3.5 star property
Buxton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (610 reviews)
"The whole vibe of the place and area was just fantastic!"
United States
John
$110 nightly
The price is $124
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging
A lifeguard tower with the number 12 on a beach with the ocean in the background.

10. Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
South End
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (683 reviews)
"Second stay here and would come back again for the beach views, spacious suites, and great coffee shop/cafe across the street!"
United States
Megan
$134 nightly
The price is $151
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Surf Suites
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and Casino. Non smoking in the casino is very nice. They do have a smoking section of the casino however. Food places close very early around 10pm."
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

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