Very clean! We stayed and drove to Emerald Isle. The hotel was spotless, the staff is friendly and…read morethe bar is great. The free breakfast is unmatched for hotel breakfasts. It was by far the best "free" breakfast I have had. Tip: the closest beach is Radio Island, it is ridiculously crowded and there isn't enough parking. We drove to Emerald Isle Beach and loved it. Definitely would stay here again. It's one of the nicest hotels in the area.

We like the compass hotel, it is well located, about 10 mn from Beaufort's restaurants. Right in…read morefront of the Marina. The personal are really friendly and helpful. The rooms are well maintained and well cleaned. Cons - 5 o'clock restaurant have nice salades but we found that any dish with meat is not very flavorful.

If you are looking for the highest of quality when it comes to motels within minutes of beautiful…read moreAtlantic Beach, then look no further. The Buccaneer Motor Lodge has everything from plenty of parking to perfectly acceptable sleeping quarters. Whether you are staying for 1 night or 14, you will never get tired of consuming enough alcohol to kill a small horse at the Buccaneer Motor Lodge.

Great location. No sand dunes to cross. Most rooms like a small apartment, including washer and…read moredryer. It's an old building but they are always working on it. They seem to be systematically updating furnishings as well. They seem to be balancing need and costs to keep prices down as much as possible. We go at least 2x a year.

Hidden jewel- beautiful beach Waterfront rooms…read moreFriendly staff - timeshare option if you love it like we do.

We stayed at the Beacon Hotel in Salter Path and had a great experience overall. Christina, our…read moremain point of contact, was incredibly friendly and helpful from start to finish, which really set the tone for a relaxing stay. The price was very reasonable considering the location, just a short walk (about 400 feet) to the beach. That said, be aware that the stairs down to the beach are pretty steep, so it might be a bit tricky if you're carrying a lot of gear or have mobility concerns. Our double queen room was the perfect size for two people. I could see it working for two adults and maybe two small kids, but I wouldn't recommend it for a larger group. The room stayed wonderfully cool thanks to a quiet and efficient AC, which was much appreciated during the heat wave this part of the country was experiencing during our trip. It was clean, comfortable, and had just about everything we needed. A couple small improvements like more outlets between the beds, blackout curtains, and maybe a desk or vanity in the little nook near the bathroom would've made it even better. One thing to note is that sound travels easily through the walls, so you'll likely hear folks walking by or chatting outside. It didn't ruin our stay, but it's something to be aware of. Outside, the hotel really shines. There's a patio area with a shower to rinse off after the beach, plus an outdoor lounge area with games, beach toys, umbrellas, even an outdoor kitchen setup. They also offer two bikes with gear storage for guest use, which was a nice bonus. Some of the more amazing room photos online appear to be from units renovated as part of a TV restoration series, so just be sure to check which type of room you're booking. Overall, we were really happy with our stay. For the price, location, and all the thoughtful extras, it's a great value and we'd absolutely recommend it.

We stayed one night at the Beacon and had a wonderful time. The room was clean and so was the…read morebathroom. Very nicely decorated too. We chatted with the owner and his daughter separate times and they were so nice and friendly! He recommended we go to the crab shack for dinner (a 5 minute walk) and it was such a good choice. All the food was fresh caught and brought directly in from the boats. The beach is a short walk connected directly through a boardwalk, we were able to leave the room barefoot and go directly to the water. There is an outdoor cooking area along with a foot wash station/shower connected to the board walk. The hotel is also a very short ride to the aquarium, super fun! Will definitely be back again!

We tent camped at White Oak River Campground this past weekend. The places has its pros and cons…read morebut for me the cons outweighed the pros so we won't be going back. Cons first so I can end on a good note: CONS - The campground is REALLY close to the highway and an overpass. You will hear the cars all night long if you are tent camping. All.Night.Long. We didn't sleep very well; I would say not at all but we doze off a few times. (5 people in our group, 1 person said they slept ok. That same person drank more than anyone else - pack a pint of Beam and you may sleep too!). - There are 1, maybe two full time campers with what appears to be full time residents. They PARTIED hard, loud music until 3-4 am. Totally unacceptable for the campground manager to allow this, and to be a part of it. Yep, he partied with them; we think he lives right behind the office in a camper too. PROS - Now for the good stuff: - There's a wonderful stream/river that runs along the campground; we got a spot on the turn which we really liked. - There are several lakes that are awesome! I taught my wife to cast a fly and there are no/few trees around so she was able to not get snagged up and she really enjoyed it. My daughter lost a nice bass in the lake nearest the camping area. We saw 4 other nice bass caught on worms. Bait can be bought south of the campground a mile or so on the left. - It is pet friendly; we bought our dogs and enjoyed walking the grounds with them. - Bathrooms are pretty clean and have showers. If you are looking for a quiet spot to chill and sleep well, this may not be the best choice. They'll never be able to fix the road noise, but if they can get the mgmt under control and address the noise at night it would be a 4 star place.

Stayed weekend at this campground. Mike is a great person and was extremely helpful to us…read morenewbie's. We arrived after dark and Mike lit up the site with his four Wheeler and helped us get backed in. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return someday. Nice walking trail. Thanks Mike for a pleasant stay.

SMOKER FRIENDLY!!! Quaint old-style motel, clean and well maintained. Breakfast diner next door,…read morewithin walking distance to the beach and beachfront restaurants. They actually have smoking rooms, I was shocked and thrilled!!! Reasonable prices with kitchenettes in the rooms. Friendly staff. No ice machine at this time, but should be added soon, Circle K nearby has ice. Nice swimming pool, you will need your own beach towels. If you like a quiet, pleasant place to stay this is the place. If you're a smoker, rejoice in the rare comfort of indoor smoking!

I made a reservation over the phone as I was told this is a family run business and I wanted to…read moresupport that. We paid $600 for four nights. Upon arrival to our room and opening the door we got hit with a really bad smell of mildew and mold. It was very musty and gross. Everything was dusty and the carpet was nasty. I don't even wanna walk around in my socks kind of dirty. I called the office But apparently they're closed after 9 o'clock. I left several messages in the middle of the night with no response to the following day in the afternoon. Heard back from Mr. Michael Laurence who is very condescending And told me that there was no smell in the room and he had three other people confirm that. He said he was not going to issue a refund and that it's not his fault that I had to sleep in my car because the room doesn't smell and that it must be me. I mention the fact that there was someone smoking crystal math in front of one of the rooms and he told me to mind my business. Do not stay at this place if you enjoy cleanliness and any shred of class. This place is not worth 150 a night and the service is not worth a single dollar. I generally don't leave bad reviews Especially when it's a family owned business but when the owner does nothing to make things right and just kind of blame things on you, it makes me feel that I need to bring awareness to this so it doesn't happen to you too. Pay the extra $50 a night and go stay at the Palms suites. it's literally a minute away. And as for Michael, shame on you sir ! Shame on you! I've attached pics of the filth and the micro shower that I didn't even fit in. If only smells could come thru pics, your phone would melt.

Absolutely the best hidden gem in Morehead City. The owner is the most delightful person you'd ever…read morewant to meet. The rooms are very clean and priced just right. It's somewhat secluded next to the ocean. It has a quaint banquet room and huge patio with a view of the ocean. Come check it out. You won't be disappointed.

The staff was excellent. They were very helpful and housekeeping showed every day. The location was…read moreperfect, next to the commissary and MEX. Breakfast was provided every morning in the lobby area.

I know this a targeted review because of the fact the Inns is only available to those with official…read morebusiness or family members, but I still want to plug it as a nice option. I stayed 4 nights for work. Check in is at 3 and checkout 11am. There is hot breakfast included each morning. Options equivalent to Hampton Inn. There is an elevator to get to the second level if you have heavy bags. Cleaning services came in daily and refreshed the coffee pods and towels. They had available shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a hair dryer. The desk space was comfortable enough to set up my laptop and do some work in the room. For $99/night, it was hard to beat for the price!