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A Hampton Inn & Suites with a stone facade, large entrance, and a well-lit exterior.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a "Welcome to the First in Flight State" sign, a seating area with chairs, and a large window with a view.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

11.7 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Matt

₩124,427

₩134,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern hotel with a curved entrance, a stone facade, and a landscaped driveway.

A modern restaurant with a central island, wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

10.7 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Rollymar

₩115,974

₩124,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious hotel lobby with a large bed, a red ottoman, and a vending machine.

A reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, snack shelves, and a small freezer.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a built-in fireplace with a purple light, a sofa, two green armchairs, and a wooden coffee table with baskets.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

3. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

11.5 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Joyce

₩115,961

₩124,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A room with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a pool, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

4. Admiral's Quarter

4.2 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Stan

₩89,380

₩104,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A bedroom with a bed, two windows with views of buildings and a beach, a clock on the wall, and a wooden door leading outside.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a small garden area.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, houses, and a road.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt, two pillows, and a blue patterned pillow. There is a painting of a beach scene above the bed.

5. The Beach House Motel & Suites

15.5 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Mandala

₩108,148

₩150,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A balcony with a view of the beach and a pool.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beach, a pier extending into the water, and residential buildings along the shore.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

6. The Sand Dunes

4.2 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Deborah

₩114,318

₩133,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A balcony with a view of the ocean, white railings, and a clear sky.

A building with a white exterior, red doors, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach with umbrellas and people, and a building with balconies.

A beach with waves, umbrellas, and people.

7. Oceaneer

6.2 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Tim

₩160,645

₩181,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area with palm trees.

A modern hotel reception area with two reception desks, a coffee station, and a visible sign for Holiday Inn Express.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

18.4 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Elizabeth

₩121,126

₩130,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A wooden gate with a metal handle and a metal pipe, likely for a shower or water feature.

A covered porch with green chairs and potted plants, a teal door with the number 18, and white walls with wooden slats.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a large rug.

A living room with a blue sofa, orange chairs, a round coffee table, and a surfboard.

9. The Starlite Inn

8.4 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Melissa

₩118,597

₩134,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A beach with a clear sky, waves, and beachgoers. There are houses along the shore.

A building with two doors, one orange and one blue, and a surfboard leaning against a brick wall.

A motel with a row of rooms featuring a blue exterior and orange doors, numbered sequentially.

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and picnic tables.

10. Anchor Inn Motel

17.5 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Bryant

₩171,036

₩192,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A pathway leading to a beach with umbrellas and a pier.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean during sunset.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating options, and large windows offering views of the outside.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

8.6 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Deborah

₩195,372

₩220,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A wooden pier with tables and chairs, leading to a beach area with a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a parking lot and beach view.

A hotel corridor with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through the windows.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck leading to the beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

12. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

7 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Thomas

₩168,577

₩190,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious room with a large chandelier, a wooden staircase, and a view through an arched window.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and a reception area with two chairs and a lamp.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A building with a grand entrance, large columns, and a double door with a number above it.

13. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

16.9 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Curt

₩142,316

₩160,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by dining tables and chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, several chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating it is a Wyndham hotel.

14. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

9.5 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Ricky

₩94,771

₩104,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a TV, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A living room with a beige sofa, a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.

A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a refrigerator, a stove, and cabinets.

15. Seven Seas Oceanfront

4.5 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

SAMUEL

₩136,566

₩154,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two yellow chairs, and a colorful abstract painting above the desk.

A modern lounge area with yellow chairs, a round table, and large windows with sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and green pendant lighting.

16. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

19.5 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Dan

₩118,850

₩134,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a chessboard, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A covered patio with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of a backyard.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a red brick pathway, and a black iron fence.

A bar area with a wooden bar, stools, and a wine rack.

17. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

9.6 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Rudolph

₩389,332

₩431,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio area with wooden seating, a fire pit, hanging plants, and string lights.

A covered corridor with white brick walls, wooden beams, and a metal railing.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small round table with magazines, a white chair, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

A covered balcony with a pool, overlooking a residential area with houses and a clear sky.

18. Dry Dock Inn

8.1 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Aliyah

₩141,198

₩159,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and doors leading to a bedroom and a kitchen area.

A kitchen with a view to a backyard, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and a wooden stool.

A covered porch with white rocking chairs, a small table, and a stone wall.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, a wall-mounted sanitation rating sign, and a woven basket decoration.

19. Carolina Beach Inn

8.6 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Gonzalo

₩159,327

₩180,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A wooden deck with white chairs and green umbrellas overlooking a beach.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

20. The Beach House

9.1 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

jim

₩116,919

₩136,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Compare popular hotels close to North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport	9.4 Exceptional 823 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport	9.4 Exceptional 846 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Admiral's Quarter	8.6 Excellent 655 reviews	View
The Beach House Motel & Suites	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View

Top North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Hotel Reviews

Oceaneer

10/10 Excellent

"Instantly greeted by a wonderful staff member upon arrival and we were able quickly and easily check-in (early in fact). The lobby was very neat and the room was perfect for our needs. Nicely furnished and well kept. Parking was also very easy. Couldn't be any more convenient to the beach. We definitely would come back here again!"

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel itself was great. Hotel staff, in particular, Camron, who checked us in & knew we had car issues on the trip to the hotel, went over & above to help us & we appreciated that so much!! All Staff was amazing."

Seven Seas Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"It was our first time staying in a room with the kitchen there and it had everything you could possibly need! It was like an apartment for sure! Highly recommend!"

Other attractions near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

A landscape with leafless trees and a grassy field.

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

9.2/10 (116 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Kure Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A sunset over a body of water with a stone pathway leading to the water's edge.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

9.2/10 (303 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Fort Fisher State Historic Site during your trip to Kure Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.

Kure Beach

9.6/10 (68 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kure Beach during your trip to Kure Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.

Kure Beach Pier

9.0/10 (530 reviews)

After visiting Kure Beach Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kure Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Coquina Outcrop

8.6/10 (13 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Coquina Outcrop during your travels in Kure Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Ocean Front Park

9.6/10 (58 reviews)

Ocean Front Park is just one of the places to see in Kure Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Mike Chappell Park

After visiting Mike Chappell Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carolina Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher?

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located in a family-friendly area of Kure Beach known for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 1376 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher?

The Sand Dunes is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Other good options within 5 miles include Ocean Dunes by Carolina Retreats and The Riggings #H2 by Carolina Retreats.

How many hotels can I expect to find near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher?

Expedia has 1376 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher?

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What can I see and do near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Ocean Front Park. You can enjoy nature at Kure Beach, Coquina Outcrop, or Carolina Beach Lake Park. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Kure Beach Pier.

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Our top choices for North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

3. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

4. Admiral's Quarter

5. The Beach House Motel & Suites

6. The Sand Dunes

7. Oceaneer

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

9. The Starlite Inn

10. Anchor Inn Motel

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

12. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

13. Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

14. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

15. Seven Seas Oceanfront

16. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

17. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

18. Dry Dock Inn

19. Carolina Beach Inn

20. The Beach House

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Top North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Hotel Reviews

Oceaneer

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Seven Seas Oceanfront

Other attractions near North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Kure Beach

Kure Beach Pier

Coquina Outcrop

Ocean Front Park

Mike Chappell Park

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