Swansboro, NC

Travel Guide

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 Salty Pirate Water Park.

Swansboro Historic District
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
511 Salter Path Rd Atlantic Beach NC
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)
Other than one of the front entrance doors and one of the elevators being broken it was a good stay. The staff on the restaurant and bar are amazing. We had lots of laughs with them

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC
The price is ₩128,644 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
₩128,644
₩153,189 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & 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! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff - great access to the beach!

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Islander Hotel & Resort
Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

3 out of 5
118 Salter Path Road Pine Knoll Shores NC
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,317 reviews)
Room was good n hotel personnel were fantastic. I have no problem returning or recommending the location to others

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hotel Alice At Atlantic 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.
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
The size and accommodations of this stay exceeded my expectations!

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

The Highlands at Sugar
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Sugar Mountain Resort and Grandfather Mountain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (270 reviews)
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, cozy lodge atmosphere with the game room, heated pool, and hot tub. We had a great weekend!

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Smoketree Lodge
stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

2.5 out of 5
1009 Lower Shiloh Way Morrisville NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Topgolf Durham and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (149 reviews)
“Everything was excellent. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the staff were very helpful.”

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP
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%
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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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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