We loved this B&B! Kate, the owner, was really hospitable. Her dog, Brody, was also adorable! They…read morehave pet friendly rooms so our dog loved her dog too. The rooms were nice and clean. The common areas are cozy and charming. They have games you can play in the sunroom too. The B&B is walking distance to a lot - brewery next door, wine bar, restaurants, and the waterfront. We loved our breakfast and the woman who made our breakfast was really nice too and the food was delicious! Highly recommend! We would stay here again if we were in Oriental again.

The Inn at Oriental has been our home away from home since 2015. Conveniently located within…read morewalking distance to the brewery, Old Theater, waterfront, shops, and restaurants. Kudos to the new owners for the recent uprades and continuing a tradition of friendly service and hospitality. Good folk! We always enjoy our stay at the Inn. In short, we will be going back!

I can definitely say that I would never stay at a 2 star hotel, but I would stay at a "5 star", 2…read morestar hotel and that is why I ended up at the River Neuse Suites Hotel. They may not have the typical amenities of a 5 star hotel, but they do check all of the necessary boxes. This hotel is clean, comfortable, and well-maintained and It offers exceptional customer service. The rooms are spacious, well-equipped, and provide a range of thoughtful amenities like quality bedding, pillows, and towels, and a coffee maker. Although oriental NC is small and a town that is all about the water, it is not the most walkable town in NC, which is why location is key. Not only is this hotel closer to everything that matters, they have the best view right off the water than any other hotel in town. This is the most comfortable stay in town. Cheers!

It was ok, kind of like a Motel 6. What you need, but just…read more First, some things that were unusually nice: - The location right next to the water and a nice park - An easy and pleasant walk to many businesses and the main marina - Generally clean and tidy - Good water pressure from a nice showerhead and well marked soap containers in the shower - Full-sized coffee maker and microwave Here are some things that weren't so nice: - upon entry, there was a strong chemical smell - Importantly, there were very few outlets near the nightstands for chargers and other accessories - The bed made a fair bit of noise as you got in and out - The TV was small and would not connect to the network, and there was nobody available to help - Fridge was up against a wall to the right, but the door hinges were on the left so it was difficult to get into - There is one sink that shares kitchen and bathroom duty - The water got barely hot enough for a shower and took quite a while to get there - The floor was quite slippery when it was wet - The blinds would not raise and lower correctly - The toilet room door was very awkward; it was in the way as you went in, and if you tried to leave it open, it would swing into your legs - The heater was quite noisy - The heat was turned off when we arrived so it was chilly in the room - There was a barking dog at 3 AM on our first night - There is an instruction manual for the room, but it was clearly out of date - No windows in the bathroom or kitchen area - A fair bit of dirt on the door from hands - Coffee tasted stale - a kitchen, but no table despite being a large room

This hotel fits the town perfectly - clean, friendly, relaxed, attractive, great value, even better…read morelocation and totally worth coming back to. The Tiki bar was quiet when we arrived in the afternoon, and had a lively crowd by the time we left. Everyone on staff was welcoming and worked to keep the place nicely maintained; the 2nd floor rooms with the upstairs loft and 2nd bathroom are comfortable and have a great view of the marina and harbor. Glad we came back for another stay.

We rent in town and our water heater busted through our wall with an extreme leak. Once they…read morestarted to remove the floors to dry underneath, a mold outbreak was discovered and they put us in a hotel for the time being. Tom was super nice upon arrival and seemed genuinely happy to have us. He was even worried we had an upstairs unit because we have dogs with us. (Which felt so great after the two days we've had). This is the second time we've stayed here and both times the rooms have exceeded our expectations. Super clean & smells wonderful. The layout of the rooms are great & very spacious. Every time we have family members in town, we recommend they stay here! It's the perfect location for vacationers, multiple restaurants walking distance & the view of all the boats is always a treat. I highly recommend booking here

Please beware of the 5 star reviews as I think they are fake. This sadly is one of the worst hotels…read moreI have stepped foot in. The area itself is extremely worn down and the hotel is no different. The front desk clerk made a slur about Muslims which should have tipped me off, but the room made me realize this was a bad choice. Carpets are disgusting, everything is so dirty, drawers were open in my room and it looks like termites are present. Please beware.

Staff was very friendly it was before check in the manager came and helped us and let us check in…read moreearly building is clean air. AC is extra cold. Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was good and hot. They have an inside pool, which was clean and very nice. overall, we will be back we enjoyed.

We've stayed here many times when we head south for the winter and back up in the Spring, the…read moremarina has fixed docks which is a challenge to get on and off the yacht, but the dockmaster JT is super knowledgeable and wonderful to work with The Manor itself has had huge revitalization implements that preserves the history of the property by now owner (wife's family built and owned this magnificent estate for years and now they own it back) This is an awesome wedding venue equipped with magnificent rooms at the Inn manor Restaurant food is good, not too pricey, craft drinks are excellent Highly recommend this place. Hope they keep up the high quality standards.

Axson Smith Jr is one of the best man I have ever met. I called for help for a tow when hung up on…read morea stump on ICW and reached Axson at 3:30 a.m. after discussions with insurance and calls all over the Belhaven area. He got me free with a little help and we made it home. Axson was over and above managing our needs to get free with his tug and help he called in. I will recommend him and his family, daughter and Axson #3 to EVERYONE, who needs help in lower Mid-Atlantic ICW. Thanks Axson and team! Hope to see you again on a northern trip!

beautiful little hotel with nice deck and pool area. Love the new vinyl floors. However smokers…read moreeverywhere. There needs to be a designated smoking area in front of hotel. Could not enjoy deck or pool because of smokers. Also hotel has no pets policy except for service dogs. Clearly the dogs last week were not service dogs A little weiner dog would run free around picnic tables peeing on everything, while their owners sat at table and chained smoked. we were told "service" dogs were booked on bottom floor. there was one on 3rd floor we could hear barking. There should be designated no pet floors for asthma and allergic people.

My 3rd visit! The room was comfortable for the 4 of us. Front desk staff and the maintenance guy…read morewere helpful and friendly as usual. The hotel is close driving distance to restaurants and the Aquarium. Molly's Beachside Bar and Grill is a 3 minute walk and I recommend. The pool and hot tub were very inviting and very much appreciate the hotel having chairs and umbrellas set up on the beach, even though we brought our own. It saved us from having to set it all up. We cant wait to come back!

Hubs and I went back to The Moss House recently. My review, nor the stars have changed, but…read moresometimes when I am looking through reviews of other places, I like to read the most recent in case things have changed a bit. Well, nothing has changed, except maybe it is better, although I am unsure how that is possible. Becky is truly one of the most gracious hostesses ever! Each room is just as welcoming and warm for your arrival. Your name awaits you on the door, and a piece of chocolate is calling your name from the nightstand beside the bed. Water, and other beverages are in the fridge in the foyer/hallway upstairs outside of the rooms, with any extra amenities you may want to use, such as when you forget your toothpaste, or if you want to use the iron, etc. We went in December so the house was so eloquently decorated for Christmas. Becky always accommodates any special needs or requests for breakfast, such as nut allergies and hubs and I being vegetarian since the last time I frequented the Moss House. Becky is also always equipped with local restaurant recommendations, as well as fun things to do in the area. A little extra thing that I love, The Moss House has it's own little soap in the bathroom. They leave you a little bag to take the soap that remains home with you, so (1), you are not wasting soap by leaving it and it getting thrown away, and (2) You can enjoy the herbal soap at home, because it truly smells amazing! We've now stayed in all of the rooms available and I truly love each room. I wouldn't hesitate to stay in any of them as they are all wonderfully accommodating and cozy!

I can't enough about the wonderful time I had at The Moss House. I visited Washington, NC with my…read moreboyfriend over the Memorial Day holiday and we both had a great time. Washington is a sleepy town but very pretty and peaceful. The Moss House had pleasant large rooms with modern amenities and lots of old fashioned charm. Our hosts went above and beyond to help us book dinner reservations and a sunset river cruise. They even had chocolate cupcakes to celebrate my boyfriends birthday! The rooms were very comfortable and really inviting. But the reason I will be returning? The breakfast! Both mornings the breakfast was interesting and made wonderful use of the local produce. There was plenty of fruit and local vegetables and we both indulged our sweet tooths with the pastries and sweet rolls! A fabulous find in a sleepy little town!

I almost don't wanna brag on these people, because it's hard enough already to get rooms at this…read morepet friendly boutique hotel where every room faces the ocean and has a balcony or patio (and a clothesline to line dry wet duds). The service is great. The rooms are great. (They're mostly suites, which in this case is studios with room dividers and kitchenettes.) The beach attendants make it so all I have to bring to the beach is my book and myself, they set up chairs and umbrellas. They're genuinely awesome. Be aware: you have to make reservations by catching an actual person on the phone or in person, and they do not have someone in the front office 24/7, because they care for their staff and close the desk at a reasonable hour (9p in the shoulder season, later in the summertime). There is an emergency line if you're there and need late-night help.

I'll agree with other recent comments/reviews made in the last 10 months about new management…read more Things changed dramatically, from dog pee smell in a previously brand new carpeted room to incompetent and rude employees. The original owners and employees were using nontoxic fragrance-free cleaners up until new management arrived in September 2025. Like others, we lament the loss of our old hotel.

The room was clean and I enjoyed th river front. The staff was weird and wouldn't always aknowdge…read moreyou at the front desk. The breakfast was not good. It was over priced and food didn't taste good. Go somewhere else if you can.

We had a great 1-night stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton in New Bern. Our room was comfortable with…read morea great view; the staff was friendly and accommodating; the overall location of this hotel is superb! Our room overlooked the waterfront and all the local restaurants and shops were easily walkable right out of the hotel front door. There is also a great walking path along the waterfront from the back of the hotel. The breakfast buffet in the morning had a great selection of hot as well as continental buffet. Overall, if we were in New Bern again we would easily stay at this hotel.