Emerald Isle, NC

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Colorful Sunset at ocean coast with silhouette of pier and photographer
Panoramic aerial view of the beautiful Jolly Beach at the Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda
High aerial view of Emerald Isle.
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Emerald Isle

Where to stay in Emerald Isle

Boardwalk along the Cedar Point

The Point

The Point might not have many top sights, but Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Point
Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC
$164 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$185 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Staff was excellent and kept us updated. Room was clean and beach access was excellent."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Islander Hotel & Resort
Oceanview Inn

Oceanview Inn

2 out of 5
122 Fairview Drive Emerald Isle NC
$115 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from May 27 to May 28
$130 total
May 27 - May 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (497 reviews)
"I liked the closeness to restaurants and the Bogue Inlet Pier. This was the main reason for the stay was for fishing. Only negative was the 1 hour delay to get in my room for check-in. The stated time was 3pm and I didn't get in until a little after 4pm."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Oceanview Inn
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

2.5 out of 5
216 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle NC Emerald Isle NC
$174 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$197 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (356 reviews)
"Our room was clean, the breakfast area wasn't maintained as far as cleaning the tables for the next person and coffee was out. Breakfast was ok. They tried to charge me for a reservation I didn't make"

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
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.
"SweetWater" ~ 1302 Queens Court ~ 1Bd/1Ba Top Floor Oceanfront Condo ~ Elevator

"SweetWater" ~ 1302 Queens Court ~ 1Bd/1Ba Top Floor Oceanfront Condo ~ Elevator

Emerald Isle NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
10/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The unit was in excellent condition - there wasn't anything we thought needed fixing or improving. We enjoyed the view of the beach from the unit and super easy beach access. The host provided detailed instructions on how to get to the unit within the building and ..."

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

"SweetWater" ~ 1302 Queens Court ~ 1Bd/1Ba Top Floor Oceanfront Condo ~ Elevator
Oceanfront Updated 5BR Duplex. Dog friendly!

Oceanfront Updated 5BR Duplex. Dog friendly!

Emerald Isle NC
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Emerald Isle. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"This was a lovely property with Direct beach access. It does have five bedrooms, but three of the bedrooms share one bathroom. There are two king size beds, but the other two rooms are double beds. The twin bunkbeds were normal bunk beds. I gave it a four star instead of five because seven people ..."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Oceanfront Updated 5BR Duplex. Dog friendly!
Oceanside Studio Condo. Walking Distance to Beach!

Oceanside Studio Condo. Walking Distance to Beach!

Emerald Isle NC
Stay at this condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Woods ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Adorably decorated and a perfect location. Great views and we had the beach almost to ourselves. The bed was so comfy and the entire unit was just what we needed for a relaxing few days away. The beach and restaurants and stores were within walking distance. We also had our bikes and the bike trail ..."

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Oceanside Studio Condo. Walking Distance to Beach!
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.

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