Sand Dollar Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Sand Dollar Motel."
A view from a balcony overlooking a marina with boats, a clear sky, and a distant cityscape.
A living room with a dark brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with blue cabinets and a stainless steel range hood.
A living room with a blue wall, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $90
$80 nightly
$90 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512
  • Place, Triple S Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Coast Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 900 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, Sand Dollar Motel is by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Triple S Marina and Crystal Coast Beaches. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Fort Macon State Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access.

What's nearby

  • Triple S Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Crystal Coast Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fort Macon State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Anchorage Marina - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 29 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jacks Waterfront Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tackle Box Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sand Dollar Motel

Sand Dollar Motel offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Atlantic Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in April 2025.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 4 beach bars.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • 4 beach bars

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - April 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel
Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel Atlantic Beach

Sand Dollar Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 488 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent beach front hotel to stay at. Spacious clean rooms and straightforward check in and check out process.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff, worthwhile stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, rooms were very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a simple stay in a Clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for beach. Great room for families. Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful The room was great and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean the staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JESSIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good very clean easy admission
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay !!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was easy accessible and very clean and comfortable. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay at the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very helpful and I enjoyed talking with him.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely going to be a regular go to for me and my husband. Billy was an amazing host. See us spending a lot of the summer here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great room with great rate!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
For the money it was fine and served our needs! Close to the public beach which was our number one priority!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with everything you need, and Billy the property manager was wonderful. This is a small, no-frills hotel, but it was just what we needed. We weren’t there for a resort; we needed a nice, clean, safe place to stay in Atlantic Beach. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are clean, the staff is very friendly and attentive. It is an older motel but I've stayed here several times and I couldn't be happier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great stay for sure! The rooms was clean, the location was convenient and the property manager was outstanding - thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. Owner was helpful when we had issues or questions. Seemed clean for the most part but some handles were sticky. Beds were comfortable and there were no bad smells that you typically find in motels. We have to mention the owner again, because he’s really a nice and pleasant person!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the price, Friendly staff, nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, clean, spacious, kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management was unbelievable rude from time we checked into the time we left to point he had my mom upset so I don’t recommend this place not even for temporary reasons
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location and great price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025