Located in Atlantic Beach, Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and 7 minutes from Country Club of the Crystal Coast. .This beach hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Coral Bay Shopping Center and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Anchorage Marina.
What's nearby
Emerald Isle Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
Triple S Marina - 13 min drive - 10.2 miles
Fort Macon State Park - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles
Getting around
Havelock Station - 36 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Kabuto Japanese Steak House - 19 min drive
Luigi's Pizza - 18 min drive
Kountry Kitchen - 19 min drive
No Name Pizza - 18 min drive
Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill - 19 min drive
About this property
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel
On beach with outdoor pool, near North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Atlantic Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 102 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Rising Tide serving guests of Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Rising Tide - Onsite seafood restaurant.
Tiki Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (USD 19.99 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Rising Tide
Tiki Bar
Things to do
Gym
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Fenced pool
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Beach towels
On the beach
On the waterfront
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
7 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk chair
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: USD 19.99 per day
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Property Registration Number 2511053
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Property is also known as
Clam Digger Inn Pine Knoll Shores
Clam Digger Pine Knoll Shores
Clam Digger
Clam Digger Hotel Atlantic Beach
Clamdigger Inn
Inn Pine Knoll Shores
Crystal Coast Oceanfront
The Inn At Pine Knoll Shores
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Pine Knoll Shores
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Hotel Pine Knoll Shores
Reviews
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Lovely location on the beach with beautiful beachside amenities (pool, complimentary beach chairs & umbrellas, tiki bar & restaurant), balcony. Our bed was just ok- with an upgrade we’d give this 5 stars.
We really enjoyed our stay, clean rooms great views, only complaint was we were hit with an unexpected 21.00 per night parking charge. even though expedia advertises all fees included up front
Devin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Norman
Traveled with family
Sep 11, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Rooms still need to be updated.
They are old and small with uneven tile.
Staff also left pool gate open multiple times, we shut them before our 2 year old could get in the pool area.
Norman
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
john
Traveled with partner
Sep 10, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
You had to pay to park with no other options. The shower curtain stuck to you while showering. No courtesy coffee in morning as in past. Inside door night security lock had to be cut off with no replacement. Smell of mold.
Siding door kept jamming. And more.
This is a pet friendly hotel. However, the pool music blared the entire night on our last night there. Front desk could not resolve and mgmt is not answering an email neither is the hotel answering the phone to discuss. Not a pleasant stay. Bathroom is very small.
Really liked the hotel. Was disappointed that they closed the beach bar and restaurant early after I arrived at the hotel around 5:30, they closed before 7:00 with no reason. I needed up having to order delivery.
Candice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Theresa
Traveled with family
Sep 8, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The stay in may was a lot different then this stay.
I do like the pet friendly. I dont like the change in the taking away of the pod coffee maker. And not having coffee out during the morning hours.
You have to go on the restaurant to pay three dollars for coffee in the morning. The room was ok the was list for 309 and we were in 317. Just a big difference in stay from may till now. We had high expectations because this day in may was awesome.
Theresa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Anna
Traveled with family
Sep 8, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Old and rusty in bathrooms. Very small bathrooms and rooms.
Unfortunately it is per friendly and I had to call and visit the front desk multiple times because of a dog continuously barking next door. Was advised the issue would be corrected but as stated before I had to inform the front desk multiple times. Is the pet policy that a pet could be left unattended in the room? Not sure, but it was. This hotel is a long distance from any restaurant or bar but does have its own. Which would be convenient had the food not been mediocre and expensive for the quality/quantity.
Loved having a balcony, tile floors in the room, access to the beach, pool, live music, dining inside and out, beach chairs and umbrellas, three places to wash off sand, friendly and helpful staff. Room could be cleaner, and shower/toilet area very tight, but otherwise a wonderful experience. THANK YOU!!
First, let me say the staff was very accommodating. Everyone we dealt with was extremely nice.
The room was a little disappointing. The lighting is horrible in the room. The air conditioning unit was way too loud. The bathrooms are teeny, tiny. They need to have a sitting chair in the room, and the room did have space for one. The pillows are way too hard and they don't service the rooms every day, unless you ask them which we didn't know.because no one told us when we first checked in. I'm not saying I wanted the sheets changed every day, but I did want clean towels every day and the the items for the coffee machine needed to be replenished, and the trash needed to be emptied.
Good points are all the rooms are oceanfront and have balconies, so that was very nice
Our room was clean and spacious. We loved sitting on our balcony over looking the ocean drinking coffee in the morning. The beach is literally out the back door. The convenience of pool, bars and restaurant on site was wonderful. We will definitely be back