Name: Carolina Beach Inn
Address: 205 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, 28428, US

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2026

Coleen

After walking around the room in bare feet (after showering), we found our feet to be filthy. Apparently the floor had not been mopped between guests. Housekeeping came and mopped when we contacted them about it. We were also planning to use the sofa bed but it was literally just fabric over springs and thus unusable. It was also clear that it hadn’t been cleaned in awhile as it had hairs and food crumbs on the bedding that had probably fallen down through the couch cushions. On a positive note, it’s conveniently located and they provide beach chairs, towels and umbrellas.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

paul

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Clean and cozy. Great communication and free parking too!

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Victoria

For the porch queen room we stayed in, when you opened the door it hit the bed, so you had to walk thru to the side of the bed then close the door. The fan was very very noisy, which was needed because you don’t have access to adjust the temperature in your room.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Karin

Place was well kept and staff were excellent. Although they didn't have a check in office, they responded in a timely manner. Parking in front of the building is not guaranteed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

My daughter and I loved everything about this inn! Can't wait to go back!

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Marlena And Steve

Property was good for the two nights we stayed. It could use a little maintenance, and it was mostly very clean, except for a dirty washcloth left in the shower and a little hair around the drain. The sink was very slow to drain, but it was a nice little room for just a couple of nights. The Keurig coffee maker in the common area was great- and they provide the coffee, sugar/sweetner, creamer (we did bring our own cream), and there are dog treats and bins with lots of personal items that someone might need- razors, etc. The room had a little refrigerator and microwave. The main entrance has a lock that you enter a code to unlock, and the battery died one of the evenings we stayed, but I texted the number that we received with our check-in instructions, and they got right on it and had it working again within a relatively short time. Communication was very good and we had a nice stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Dustin

Nice place right at the boardwalk

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Sarah

The location is perfect for the area! Walking distance from the beach, boardwalk, restaurants and bars. Room is small but has everything you need. Everything was clean and contactless. A code for the room was sent to my phone making check in and out easy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Jennifer

What a fun and unique little place to stay. Great location. Only complaint was the pull out sofa. You could feel the springs in the mattress. I felt bad having my kids sleep there. It would have been a really issue if it were adults.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Zachary

The queen rooms shower head was dirty and coming out the wall. We had to keep pushing it back in so it didn’t fall on us. It definitely needs to be replaced the nozzle has crust all around from hard water and being rusted and old. The toilet paper was very hard and cheap. The AC was going in and out. We stayed here before but in a bigger room, but this time was terrible we ended up leaving early. The showers are extremely small hard to move around and get really clean. The location is convenient but I wouldn’t stay here again. Definitely needs to be remodeled and up to date. It’s clean, just old and outdated needs to be updated.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Patricia

We loved the Carolina Beach Inn. The suite we had was just the right size with our two dogs, and the back patio was nice for relaxing after our daily adventures. The property was clean and well maintained with easy parking right in front of the building. Love being just 2 blocks off of the beach and able to walk to all of the shops and restaurants. We will definitely stay here again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Susanna

The rooms were clean and comfortable . The a/c unit in bedroom was old and loud .
Parking was limited but we got lucky.
The text we were supposed to receive on the day of our trip with our room info and door code never happened and it took us an hour to get hold of someone to get our room info .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Shakira

The perfect spot to stay when visiting Carolina Beach. It’s self check-in which my introverted self loves. It’s two blocks from the beach and next to the boardwalk as well. Great price for the location and space.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Dorothy

Staff is very friendly. Enjoyed being close to the beach and boardwalk. Perfect for 2.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Juanita

Clean & friendly staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Bradley

Very easy and convenient check in/check out process. The rental was as expected. Great location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Kathryn

This was a nice little place to stay for a night!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Kirstin

I had a great time staying here and would definitely stay again. Great location. My only issue was the room size, but I booked same day as our trip so there were limited rooms available and I did not do as much research as I should have, so definitely my own fault. The single room was very compact and did not have a porch. If you're staying for more than a night, a suite is definitely the wiser choice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Amanda

I wish there was dedicated parking

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

Kristchiana

Carolina Beach Inn was so beautiful nice and clean, but the only thing that I didn’t like is that if your dog barks, you cannot have a later checkout

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Lauren

You park right at the motel entrance. There is no onsite staff, but apparently you are monitored by video cameras. One guest had a giant rotweiller dog that made me feel uneasy when I was in the hallway with my much smaller senior dog. TV choices are what’s on Roku. You are encouraged to sign in with your own paid subscription apps if you want something to watch. Central air without a thermostat and limited air flow . But you can turn on the loud window unit all night to stay cool. It is what it is.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Hope

Clean room, friendly, good area

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Blair

Such a great and easy stay, worth the price

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Tamara

Love the rocking chair porch. It was a great place to read and enjoy the the end of the day.
Keep in mind that this is a pet friendly hotel so you can hear dogs barking if they are bothered by noise of people coming up and down the stairs, opening doors, etc.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Nathalie

It was great! What a cute, homie little place! Lived my stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Shaniqua

Place was clean and spacious!!! Would definitely book again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Jeffrey

Very clean, pet friendly, excellent staff, close to everything. A+++

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Mary

Everything was so cozy! Enjoyed our stay! Loved being so close to beach!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Mark

Great room for a one night stay. The self check-in and out was new but great too.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2025

William

The place was actually pretty well run for not having a front desk. I'm old school and prefer people on site to receive you, but as online check-ins go, they were first-rate, and communicated well. It's a nice sort of BnB feel, and nicely kept up, renovated, and generous with items you may need. I would return here despite online check-in, check-out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Deborah

I am 73 years old and have stayed in hotels, motels, VRBO's including prestigious resorts. When I walked into our room (#3) I immediately noted personal attention to many items that made the room more comfortable. I am sure a woman and a well traveled woman who was keenly aware of little things that make a huge difference. Too many to list all, but don't you hate those tiny waste baskets in hotel rooms? There was a big trash can lined with a draw string bag, the bottom of the shower curtain was in a laundry basket! Perfect to help keep water off the floor. Cord covers helped protect cables from damage but prevented trip hazards. There was a wood deck out the room that accessed the back yard which was perfectly manicured and fenced. This was one of the warmest stays I can remember though my many years of travel.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Kelly

The beach was across the street, easy walk. we brought our dog. there was a pet relief area out our back door with bags to dispose of the waste.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Shannon

Comfortable, Clean, and Conveniently close to beach! Everything needed was provided.

I stayed in Jr room. A little small but comfy. I would only recommend one thing…..A full length mirror! As a lady I like to have one while getting dressed to go out. Just a small one on back of closet door would do!

Thanks for the great hospitality!

Shannon Price

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Jerry

The inn is located in an ideal location that is walkable to the beach, restaurants and entertainment. The inn and rooms are very clean and provide amenities needed. Great experience and will definitely return!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Sep 2025

Daphne

Fine

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Nicolas

Great pet friendly place, has an unfenced area in the back for the dogs to run and do their business. Everything in the room was very comfortable only thing is the showers are small but as a tall guy you’re already used to that. We will definitely stay here again.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Roderick

Everything was nice and quiet the location was good

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Camryn

Amazing area. Safe, walkable, responsive, they even have beach accessories for guests. Would stay here again.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2025

Eddie

It was a nice stay. Don’t expect the royal treatment because there is none. The room was really small but nice for just sleeping. The noise can be really annoying because the walls are not soundproof. Needs a lot of updating.

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Aug 2025

Daniel

First, the good: cute place and near the beach. The unit itself is great for what it is. It’s just an old building. So if you are ok w loud noises, this place is great just be sure you get an upstairs unit.

The bad: we were on the first floor and the people above us both nights were stomping and super loud and we slept terribly both nights. I feel bad writing this cause it’s not the properties fault but we did submit a complaint, and the people above us were still super loud. You can hear every step and they were stomping till 2 AM. It was pretty annoying.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

John

Great stay will be back

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Nolasco

Great place ! Cant wait to go back.

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2025

Robin

No sheets for the pull out couch bed. No one to ask about this. I will never use this property again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Donna

Some things older but super clean and well taken care of. Friendly staff - we loved it. Prefect location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2025

Barbara

Carolina Beach Inn

My only concern is the lack of comfortable mattress. For me, it was like sleeping on concrete. I woke up every couple of hours in pain.
The room was the perfect size for a short stay for two people and was very clean and quiet.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2025

Laurie

Overall, I have to give the Carolina Beach Inn a Terrible rating. With the exception of the Pet Area, which was actually quite attractive and convenint, my wife and I were extremely disappointed. 1) The Coffee Bar had a Keurig, creamers and Sweeteners... unfortunately, No Cups. (Minor inconvenience) 2) With no time to have maintenence fix the broken Hairdryer and make our dinner reservations in time, my wife was forced to dine with wet hair. (Again... minor inconvenience) The Carolina Beach Chop House -- EXCELLENT, btw).
The reason, however, for my \"Terrible Review\" is two-fold. First, the toilet didnt flush. I learned that late that night adter midnight. My wife... moments later. We had to search for a place to relieve herself. (Major Inconvenience!) Later, shortly after we woke up, we decided to cut our stay short, and we left for home. I called CBI to let them know that we left a day early, and why. Hoping for a Refund for the 2nd day, CBI refused, saying that we should've called to have a maintenance worker fix the problem. I explained that there was no time for a Hair Dryer repair. As far as the Coffee Cups, McDs was nearby. HOWEVER, the Toilet that Wouldn't Flush at about 1:00 a.m. was HUGE! Soil her pants while waiting for maintenance to arrive WAS NOT AN OPTION.
Had Carolina Beach Inn management done the right thing, I suppose I'd have given my stay an Average rating. Unfortunately, they did not.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2025

Erica

The room was nice and clean. a few things were not completely correct. there was no pool on the property and was advertised when i booked as having a pool and around 6am one morning in one of the rooms by us sounded as if they were moving furniture around. which was very loud.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2025

Alex

States there is a pool, but there is not one.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Antonio

Good place for the price

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2025

Wanda

Whoever answers the phones was not very nice.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2025

Cassandra

I like the property but if you’re someone who needs quiet to sleep you may have some trouble. I loved the convenience and it’s very quaint and thoughtful. The water pressure is incredible to get sand and shells off.
I love an ice cold window unit just be aware it’s at the top of your head so you want to keep a decorative pillow on the bed to block a bit of air on your head. It feels great.
Cute vintage microwave and fridge/freezer.
The bed is a 6/10 and needs a new mattress but for what I paid it’s no big deal.
Entry with a code is so easy. Everywhere should do this.
They also have a cute Keurig setup and cold water dispenser.
It’s a quick two blocks walking to the beach and boardwalk and the free parking can’t be beat. Go to Celtic for ice cream and Crush and Grind for coffee and the speakeasy vibe upstairs for a craft cocktail.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

Penny S

Very quiet and clean… 😊

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2025

Teresa

Sand on the floors. Had to sweep it up myself just so I could go without my shoes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Joe

Room was small, but very clean! Our dog loved the patio as did my wife & I. We had coffee every morning (provided by hotel staff). Beach was literally 5 min walk from hotel.
Loved our stay and will come again!!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Richard

Great stay at the inn. We love how close it was to eating establishments and the beach/ boardwalk. Really liked that this place allows pets. Will definitely stay here again. Loved it!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Jon

Small room but great price

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Andrea

Very quaint and cozy, like home

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2025

Mary

I like that it had a balcony. I didn't like that lights and internet went out twice.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2025

Jawai

Our stay was just okay. The rooms need a deep cleaning. The bedding sheets were old so I wasn’t comfortable sleeping at all. And I wasn’t happy with the 10pm noise curfew. We paid too much money not to be able talk past 10pm. I wouldn’t stay here again.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2025

Sherika

The amenities and property left.m a lot to be desired. Although a historic property it still needed to be renovated for space and amenities. The self serve rooms were a nice touch but our room was not as advertised.

Business_and_leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2025

Tamarcus

Great place to stay. The rooms are a bit small, but love the short walk to the boardwalk and the beach.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Juanita

Love this place! Really nice and clean can literally see boardwalk from the front porch. Going back in two weeks staying in same apartment.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Debbie

Carolina Beach Inn YES!

A perfect location to enjoy a few days at Carolina Beach. The room was exactly as described, communication great.
Dog friendly.
Everything you need to enjoy!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Great stay .
Holly was super nice with a \" old age\" person trying to learn how to use TV . Lol
Definitely stay here again

Self

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2024

Alisha

Avoid room 3 if possible

Carolina Beach Inn is adorable with great aesthetics. The communication is great from the time you make the reservation to the time you check out. Housekeeping is wonderful - I think her name was Neha and she was the sweetest and accommodating.
We stayed in room 3 on the bottom level, which I would advise to avoid if possible. It’s under the stairs and shares walls with 2 other rooms that have zero insulation or noise protection. The people next door partied all night and their dogs barked incessantly. The walls were so thin I could hear every word of their conversations. This room also is under 2 different hotel rooms upstairs and there is no noise protection under the hard wood. Between the relationships and walking around all hours of the night, we got no sleep and decided to leave the hotel early. It’s a bummer because the hotel is adorable and close to the beach.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Mirna

It was great

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Marsha

Nice rooms located in the perfect location close to everything. Very responsive staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2024

Richard

Great location. We had a family emergency at the beginning of our stay and the Carolina Beach Inn was very nice and worked with us to minimize the impact to our finances. They were able to refund us some of our stay. I will definitely come back this season and stay at the Carolina Beach Inn again. Thank you for what you did Carolina Beach Inn!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2024

Cindy

Great place for a getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay. From making the reservation to checking out it was great. close to some great eating places and a wonderful creamery within walking distance.
The place was so clean and comfy. Highly recommend!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2024

Jasmine

Liked how everything is walkable, you’ve got restaurants around you; britts donut shop right there that you can walk to and an ice cream place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2024

Nancy

While there is no real interaction with staff, this inn was immaculate and very easy to navigate. With parking directly outside and the beach acces within 2 blocks, it was perfect for us. The kitchen was well equipped and with a separate bedroom it was easy to watch tv while my husband slept. The property is also dog friendly!

This place is not fancy at all but suited us much better than a hotel room. We would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Samuel

Owners and staff are incredibly nice and accommodating. Very responsive. Excellent stay.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2023

Suzanne

Girls get away

It was a great place to stay..pup enjoyed too

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2023

Gilbert

This is a hotel without a front desk, so everything is handled online. Very simplistic and efficient. Our room was located next to the coffee service area, so it was noisy in the morning. Finally, it’s pet friendly, and our neighbor’s dogs started yapping at 6:15 AM. I thought that was rude, but so be it. The room and bathroom was small but totally adequate. The shower was very small - I’m 6’4”, so beware tall folks.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2023

Melissa

Loved everything about this place ! It was my first trip to the beach with my dog and he and I enjoyed every minute of our stay!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2023

Gail

It was a cute, clean, very convenient Inn. Coffee and water always available. Parking was easy and you could walk everywhere so you could keep your car parked. Highly recommend it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2023

Teresa

Sweet staff and owner!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2023

steve

With the family and dog
Everything was over the top!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

11 Aug 2023

Randy

Disappointed overall

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2023

Debbie

I love the room. Comfortable, clean and close to everything would definitely recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2023

Rick

Mattresses were really hard.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Tom

The staff most of all. Everyone of them that I met went out of their way to make our visit fun and laid back.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2023

Barbara

Very quaint place, artfully decorated;)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2023

Nicki

Super great place to stay

We were just traveling through and able to book this it's a very nice getaway between seeing our daughters. Even though no one is there they are Johnny on the spot and very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Kimberly

The manager was very friendly and personable. She gave suggestions of places to eat in the area and made sure we didn't need anything. The room was clean and bed was very comfortable. Coffee and water are available as well. Communication was great too! We hope to stay here again in our future vacations!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2023

Stephen

Nicely equipped, great people. Dog friendly, and encouraged

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2023

Keela

Just enough for a couple

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2023

Angela

Way to hot

Very warm in the room. One vent and you don’t control the temperature. The ceiling fan would not speed up to provide extra air and the small fan provided did not help much either.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2023

Sherrie

Rooms are small, but cute and very clean. Very nice coffee bar area. It was in a perfect location! Absolutely loved it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2023

Stay

This place was great for our family to do an impromptu trip to the beach for one night. The staff that helped with the issue with our booking was beyond helpful. Expedia had the info wrong and the hotel staff made it right! Thank you Bridgett!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2023

Joseph

Nice stay and friendly service.

Bridget helped with a couple of initial snafus and my trip most pleasant and would recommend this Inn because of its uniqueness and customer service.

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2023

Tameka

The front door entrance to property did not lock with code. It was broke, which concerned me a bit. Other than that it was a great place to stay for a very short stay. Every thing we needed was in close proximity such as several beaches, restaurants and other places to visit.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2023

Kimberly

Great place!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2023

Michael

Super cute hotel with a touch of home

Great little hotel with a homey atmosphere, super friendly service and really cute decor. Our room was just big enough for a short stay. The bed was comfortable and they have a bunch of little extras available for no charge...tooth brush, tooth paste, coffee, tea, water, mints, etc. The first floor rooms have are suites with a kitchen. Easy walking distance to the boardwalk. Overall, this is a great place for a quick stay in Carolina Beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2022

Daniel

Carolina Beach Inn is located a block from the heart of the town. It is like a throw back to an earlier era. The beach is broad and clean, a 2 block walk from the Inn.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2022

Laurence

great property have stayed here before and will again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2022

Sarah

We loved this property so much!! The lady who helped us to our room was so kind. They had coffee and water and reusable cups that were a life saver. We stayed with our 1 year old and she loved it. Easy walk to the boardwalk and the beach. We would highly recommend!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2022

Verified traveler

Nice homey place near the beach

The owners were great! We even got to check in early. The room was clean; water pressure good; they even offered a few free items like a steel drink canister. Very nice people!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2022

Edward A

Owners are the best!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2022

Thomas

Great weekend getaway

Excellent stay, check in was a breeze, quiet, comfortable and clean room. Great amenities.