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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 832 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 852 reviews	View
Anchor Inn Motel	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

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Caswell Beach

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

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

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Top Oak Island Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

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

The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

Southport

10/10 Excellent

We've been coming to Southport to visit family for 20 years and the Carriage House has always intrigued us but we've never stayed until now. It was absolutely wonderful. Amy was very friendly and knowledgeable and the facilities were amazing. I travel a lot and spend 30-45 days a year in hotels and this was one of my best experiences. I just wished we had more time to just stay at the Carriage House and enjoy it more, but we spent most of our time visiting family.

Frank

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.

The Beach House Motel & Suites

Yaupon Beach

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Southport

10/10 Excellent

First off, the staff here is lovely. They are attentive, knowledgeable, and pleasant. The rooms have a microwave and a fridge that actually keeps things cold (you know what I'm talking about) in each room. Downstairs, they sell microwave meals and snacks at a reasonable price. The sheets were extremely soft, the mattress didn't hurt my back, and there were various types of pillows. I found the perfect pillow to meet my preference. They had Neutrogena products! The thermostat worked perfectly!...

Wendy

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

Southport

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and three wall-mounted paintings depicting coastal scenes.

The Inn at Southport

Southport

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

Southport

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

A sandy beach with a fence and a sign that reads "TAY OFF DUNES."

Ocean Crest Motel

Long Beach

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Downtown

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, overlooking a pier and the ocean.

Seven Seas Oceanfront

Kure Beach

10/10 Excellent

The room was very clean and it fit our family of five well. The pullout couch was not as convenient because then there was no room to walk in the room, so my son just opted to sleep on the couch. But it was large enough for him to be able to do that just fine. It was very close to the beach and although we did not partake in the pool, it looked clean and well-maintained. We would definitely stay here again. The only thing I would change is that there was no microwave in the room. There was a...

Kelsey

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

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Wilmington Beach

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

The Starlite Inn

Downtown

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Carolina Beach Inn

Downtown

10/10 Excellent

I did not know what to expect from this this place. The rating said a 2 star so I wasn’t expecting a lot. When I check in Ms. Debi showed me the room and I was really surprised. This place was clean and well kept up. I really felt comfortable in this room and it felt a lot like being home. Ms. Debi was very nice and knowledgeable about the area, She told me about the island, the area, places to eat and things to do. Almost everything is in walking distance, The beach, the board walk, places to...

Joseph

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

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

Bolivia

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

The Sand Dunes

Kure Beach

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and bar stools.

ARRIVE Wilmington, a Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

A hammock chair in a room with a wooden floor, a small trash bin, and a view of a house through an arched window.

Dreamers BNB

Wilmington Historic District

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Leland

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Oak Island Lighthouse?

Oak Island Lighthouse is located in a family-friendly area of Oak Island known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 36 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Oak Island Lighthouse?

River Hotel of Southport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a private beach and free parking. It's located 2.5 mi (4 km) from Oak Island Lighthouse. Other good choices within a few miles include Wingate By Wyndham Southport and The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast.

How many hotels will I find near Oak Island Lighthouse?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Oak Island Lighthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oak Island Lighthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Oak Island Lighthouse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Oak Island Lighthouse?

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What can I see and do near Oak Island Lighthouse?

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, Old Brunswick County Jail Museum, and Smith Island Museum of History feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Southport Marina, Oak Island Golf Club, and The Clubs at St. James are worth a stop while you're in the area. Bald Head Island Visitors Center and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Oak Island Lighthouse hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

3. Anchor Inn Motel

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

5. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

6. The Sand Dunes

7. The Beach House Motel & Suites

8. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

9. Admiral's Quarter

10. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

11. Ocean Crest Motel

12. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

13. Seven Seas Oceanfront

14. Oceaneer

15. Captain's Cove Motel

16. Carolina Beach Condo w/ Balcony & Ocean Access!

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Other attractions near Oak Island Lighthouse

Caswell Beach

Top Oak Island Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

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