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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, (1,775 reviews)
"Beautiful property - very helpful staff - would definitely go back!!"
United States
Carrie
$137 nightly
The price is $155
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
A wooden room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

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, (476 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
$144 nightly
The price is $162
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the access to the beach. Could easily walk to the pier and restaurants."
United States
MICHAEL
$97 nightly
The price is $109
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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, (1,670 reviews)
"Clean Room, Balcony, Restaurant on site was wonderful and having that Ocean View! Definitely recommend staying there"
United States
Barbara
$110 nightly
The price is $124
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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)
"We liked how clean the property was, how nice the staff were, and the direct access to the beach and pier."
Canada
Ushmeet
$106 nightly
The price is $119
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great view, location, restaurant and beach."
United States
Michael
$84 nightly
The price is $94
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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, (601 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, (675 reviews)
"Excellent location, large clean rooms."
United States
Jennifer
$159 nightly
The price is $180
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Surf Suites
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Top North Carolina Hotel Reviews

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

8/10 Good
"The hotel is right on the beach and it was convenient to get to the shore. The hotel is a little dated, though, but the location was great. It was centrally located and an easy drive to Ocracoke to the south and Corolla to the north. We wished that the quality of the breakfast was a bit better. We stayed four nights and some variety would have been nice."
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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

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