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Boardwalk Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Comfort Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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224 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Arcade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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The price is $253
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

With a stay at Boardwalk Inn in Carolina Beach (Downtown), you'll be steps from Carolina Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. .This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Kure Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Riko's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Boardwalk Inn

Boardwalk Inn offers 18 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 35

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 35

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 01

Property is also known as

Boardwalk Inn Hotel

Boardwalk Inn Carolina Beach

Boardwalk Inn Hotel Carolina Beach

Boardwalk Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, everything worked, simple check-in, great staff and great food/drinks just across the street!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to everything. Staff is friendly. Nice, basic place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, parking was tight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, updated room in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay right near the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay! Pet-friendly and clean! Easy check in and the staff was available for anything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience from the responsive staff, clean, comfortable room and the location of the property steps from the beach. I would highly recommend the Boardwalk Inn to anyone who is looking for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, room is recently renovated & very clean. Clear text check-In/Out instructions. Timely response to all inquiries.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Boardwalk, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! So close to the beach walkable to everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is great for a quick stay. Very convenient and walkable area. Also very nice being right on the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location ,private beach access and the beach was not crowded at all…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our one night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cutest little place literally a one minute walk from the beach. Near cofffee shops, bars, boardwalk and excellent communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel on the beach.

Gorgeous spacious room. Everything u need like a bnb. Love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and pillows were comfortable. The room was very clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Updated rooms. Helpful and friendy staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for quick trip. Right off the boardwalk, beach access, walkable to everything we wanted to do. Very cute place to stay. Planning to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfectly located to be walkable to area attractions. Amenties in the room were perfect. Enjoyed it so much going to rebook for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our night here! Being 1 min from the beach, 3 mins from the boardwalk (all walking distance) was absolutely amazing!! Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Went for the 4th of July and had a good experience with the place. It was quiet and very convenient stop. Beach, restaurants, shopping is all in one area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025