Oak Island, NC

Travel Guide

A calm waterway with buildings on one side and a water tower in the distance.
A water tower, wooden structures, and a grassy area by a body of water.
A beach with people fishing, a pier in the background, and a clear sky.
A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by lush trees and two large houses with blue and white exteriors.
A beachfront house with a covered porch and a sandy beach in the foreground.

Where to stay in Oak Island

Find the best Oak Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Oak Island Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

Yaupon Beach

If you're spending some time in Yaupon Beach, Caswell Beach and Oak Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Caswell Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Caswell Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse or Caswell Beach.

Tranquil Harbour

When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to Oak Island Beach and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is ₩228,784 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
₩228,784
₩257,954 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Oak Island Beach and The Reserve Golf ...
9/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews)
"Awesome location, just right at the beach and got everything we needed for a quick weekend getaway. Staff is very helpful and friendly, we love everything about this property!"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Ocean Crest Motel
Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel

2.5 out of 5
6401 Oak Island Drive Oak Island NC
Fully refundable
The price is ₩108,326 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
₩108,326
₩122,137 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (316 reviews)
"Place is very outdated, stains on bedding& bathtub, bugs on ceiling, sticky floor, no table on room. Pool was good. Location was excellent, walking distance to the beach."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Captain's Cove Motel
The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites

2 out of 5
500 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC
The price is ₩152,446 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
₩152,446
₩200,985 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
"We enjoyed how close it was to the beach without being oceanfront"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

The Beach House Motel & Suites
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.
StudioRes by Marriott Leland

StudioRes by Marriott Leland

3 out of 5
1500 Brunswick Village Boulevard Winnabow NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Winnabow. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Magnolia Greens ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (80 reviews)
"Pros - clean, convenient location, comfortable bed, good shower spray Cons- no amenities (hair dryer, toiletries, in room coffee, kitchenware), very thin walls, weird lighting (like on a timer that cut the lights off after awhile)"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

StudioRes by Marriott Leland
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 Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (311 reviews)
"Older but very clean. Loved the room"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Smoketree Lodge
StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport

StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport

3 out of 5
605 Guilford College Road Greensboro NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Greensboro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions First Horizon Coliseum and Topgolf are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"Beds are super comfy, room is very clean. But it’s such a no-frills hotel that they don’t even provide you a box of tissues or an extra roll of toilet paper in the room. You have to ask for anything that you need and they only clean the rooms once every seven days. It’s reasonable given the lower ..."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

StudioRes by Marriott Greensboro Airport
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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