Swansboro, NC

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Pretty pier and boats early in the morning
Pretty pier and boats early in the morning
Cool pier out behind the market

Where to stay in Swansboro

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Swansboro Historic District

While Swansboro Historic District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead and Hammocks Beach State Park.

Swansboro Historic District
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
511 Salter Path Rd Atlantic Beach NC
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$104 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,525 reviews)
Very nice but I was taken aback that I had to pay $10 a day to park there! Never heard of that before!

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$117 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was great.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Islander Hotel & Resort
Motel 6 Jacksonville, NC

Motel 6 Jacksonville, NC

2 out of 5
603 N Marine Blvd Jacksonville NC
$48 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$55 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
It so pretty good,good staff,no breakfast tho

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Motel 6 Jacksonville, NC
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.
   Luxurious Oceanside w/pool, elevator, 6 BR, steps from the sand and surf

Luxurious Oceanside w/pool, elevator, 6 BR, steps from the sand and surf

North Topsail Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in North Topsail Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Seaview Pier and North ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Kitchen and living area were very niceAll enjoyed the stay.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Luxurious Oceanside w/pool, elevator, 6 BR, steps from the sand and surf
Pool and private 1 bedroom apartment downstairs

Pool and private 1 bedroom apartment downstairs

Emerald Isle NC
Stay at this vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Plantation ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
The only real complaint I can think of is that there were no kitchen wash cloths or kitchen towels. Also wish would have supplied a few more toilet paper rolls for the bathrooms.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Pool and private 1 bedroom apartment downstairs
Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1

Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1

Emerald Isle NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and 3rd Street Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
The condo was absolutely beautiful with a wonderful and clear view of the beach and ocean. Even saw a whale breech the waves one day- A first for me down here! The newly changed oceanfront windows were perfect when it was too cold, windy, or rainy to sit on the porch. And when I could, I wrapped ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Spectacular Direct Oceanfront 2BR Condo in Emerald Isle NC Ocean Reef 7B1
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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Reviews of Swansboro

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 25%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We were in town for a family reunion. Most out of towm family members are repeat patrons of the Hampton Inn Swansboro

5/5 - Excellent

CB

Very beautiful area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice town.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We found a great restaurant the "Boro" a local mom and pop. The food was off the hook good. You can eat inside or out. There are several little shops up and down this street and they had a free outside concert the night we were visiting. Very nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Love the area but so sad to see all the damage from hurricane Florence

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