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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

14.6 km from Bay Beach

KARINE

₩130,240

₩140,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

14.2 km from Bay Beach

Luke

₩145,124

₩156,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

3. River Hotel of Southport

10 km from Bay Beach

Emery Cornell

₩220,347

₩244,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel with a blue and white exterior, a parking lot with handicapped accessible spaces, and a sign reading "Comfort Suites".

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, palm trees, and a hotel building.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance with a blue awning, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a microwave in the background.

4. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

14.8 km from Bay Beach

Mike

₩132,929

₩143,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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.

5. Anchor Inn Motel

15.6 km from Bay Beach

Sabine

₩250,621

₩282,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A sunlit patio with a round table, metal chairs, and potted plants.

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.

6. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

10 km from Bay Beach

Stefan

₩434,042

₩480,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a kitchen area with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a framed picture on the wall.

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.

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

20.9 km from Bay Beach

Mayra

₩137,197

₩147,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A balcony with white chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the beach and ocean.

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

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

8. The Sand Dunes

17.8 km from Bay Beach

Trefton

₩130,213

₩151,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

9. Seven Seas Oceanfront

17.8 km from Bay Beach

Josephine

₩192,076

₩217,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A beach with waves, umbrellas, and people.

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

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

10. Oceaneer

19.8 km from Bay Beach

Mohamed

₩182,473

₩240,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

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

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

11. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

12.2 km from Bay Beach

Ricky

₩123,477

₩136,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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.

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

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

12. The Beach House Motel & Suites

12.9 km from Bay Beach

Amy

₩196,289

₩251,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

13. The Starlite Inn

22 km from Bay Beach

Thomas

₩133,580

₩150,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

A wooden deck with tables and stools, a small green structure with a sign, and the ocean in the background.

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

14. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

20.6 km from Bay Beach

Zachary

₩203,412

₩229,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

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

15. Dry Dock Inn

21.8 km from Bay Beach

Jennifer

₩172,952

₩195,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

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

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

16. Admiral's Quarter

17.8 km from Bay Beach

Tabitha

₩134,287

₩155,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 wooden boardwalk leading to a multi-story hotel with balconies and a pool area.

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

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

22.2 km from Bay Beach

John

₩267,756

₩302,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

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

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

18. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

33.1 km from Bay Beach

Dan

₩123,865

₩139,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A wooden deck with a view of a pier extending into the ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a pier, houses, and a swimming pool.

A room with a glass-top table, black chairs, a teal-colored reception desk, a ceiling fan, and a sign on the wall.

A beach view with a wooden pier extending into the ocean, a sandy beach with sparse vegetation, and a clear blue sky.

19. Ocean Crest Motel

18.9 km from Bay Beach

Tony

₩263,418

₩297,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, wicker chairs, a dining table, and a baby crib.

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

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

20. Carolina Beach Inn

22.2 km from Bay Beach

Navye

₩198,312

₩224,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport	9.4 Exceptional 790 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport	9.4 Exceptional 818 reviews	View
River Hotel of Southport	9.6 Exceptional 1,012 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island	8.8 Excellent 1,043 reviews	View
Anchor Inn Motel	9.8 Exceptional 43 reviews	View

Top Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk staff were fantastic!"

The Sand Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay here!! I liked that it was so close to the beach!! Also very close to the fishing pier and restaurants!!!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

8/10 Good

"The property was clean. Breakfast was good . My room was clean however I did find an old receipt within the bedsheets. We're the sheets ever changed? Maybe it fell while the cleaning attendant put on new sheets? I didn't find the receipt until the next day after I checked into the room."

Oceaneer

8/10 Good

"I love this little place. My only suggestion would be to place a microwave in each room instead of having to go to lobby to use that one. The bathroom door was loose from the bottom roller but no big deal. I enjoyed my stay and would def stay again!!! Beautiful place!!! Really no complaints , the lady that checked me in was wonderful!"

River Hotel of Southport

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful! The rooms are very Modern. All rooms face the river which gives a nice view! I highly recommend this hotel. The river beach is that great that I thought it was an ocean beach. My only observations are that the front desk is not 24 hours so you better check in before they close or make sure you reach out to them ahead so they can give you instructions how to check in after they close and that the parking lot is not too big and you might find difficulty parking if you arrive late at night."

Wingate By Wyndham Southport

8/10 Good

"HOTEL WAS NICE AND CLEAN THE STAFF WAS FRIENDLY,BREAKFAST WAS OK COULD HAVE HAD MORE FOOD CHOICES,OVERALL WOULD COME BACK"

The Beach House Motel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The room was nice and clean. The bed was comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was great. Close walk to the beach, and a nice pool area."

The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"The Carriage House Inn was a perfect place to stay while in Southport. It was in an excellent location, and the owners thought of everything you could possibly need. I highly recommend staying there!"

Other attractions near Bay Beach

A tall, weathered lighthouse with a domed top, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Bald Head Island Lighthouse

8.4/10 (30 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bald Head Island when you spend time at Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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A coastal town with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.

Oak Island Lighthouse

8.6/10 (110 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Oak Island with a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Bald Head Island Conservancy

9.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bald Head Island Conservancy, a lovely green space in Bald Head Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Kent Mitchell Nature Trail

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Kent Mitchell Nature Trail during your travels to Bald Head Island. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Smith Island Museum of History

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Smith Island Museum of History during your travels in Bald Head Island. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Bald Head Island Visitors Center

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Bald Head Island Visitors Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bald Head Island. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park is just one of the places to see in Southport, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center during your travels in Southport. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bay Beach?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Bay Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 90 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Bay Beach?

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. You'll find it 6.2 mi (10 km) from Bay Beach. Other good options in the area include Wingate By Wyndham Southport and Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Bay Beach?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Bay Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Bay Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Bay Beach?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Bay Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Bay Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Smith Island Museum of History. Explore nature at Bald Head Island Conservancy and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Bay Beach hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

3. River Hotel of Southport

4. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

5. Anchor Inn Motel

6. The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

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

8. The Sand Dunes

9. Seven Seas Oceanfront

10. Oceaneer

11. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

12. The Beach House Motel & Suites

13. The Starlite Inn

14. Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

15. Dry Dock Inn

16. Admiral's Quarter

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

18. Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

19. Ocean Crest Motel

20. Carolina Beach Inn

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Top Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

The Sand Dunes

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Oceaneer

River Hotel of Southport

Wingate By Wyndham Southport

The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Carriage House Inn Bed and Breakfast

Other attractions near Bay Beach

Bald Head Island Lighthouse

Oak Island Lighthouse

Bald Head Island Conservancy

Kent Mitchell Nature Trail

Smith Island Museum of History

Bald Head Island Visitors Center

Waterfront Park

Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center

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