The Islander Inn

2.5 star property

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On the beach, white sand
Ocean View, Standard 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Pool views, open select days
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$184
$163 nightly
$184 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23

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57 West 1st St., Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 28469
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Coastal Carolina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean View, Standard 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View, Standard 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(106 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Island View, Standard 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ocean Isle Beach

With a stay at The Islander Inn in Ocean Isle Beach, you'll be 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ocean Isle Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from The Pearl Golf Links. .This beach hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Brunswick Plantation Golf Resort and 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Big M Casino Gaming Yacht.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Holden Beach - 27 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 30 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 50 min drive - 43.9 miles

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chubby Buddha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sarah's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amelia's Backstreet Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Islander Inn

The Islander Inn offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a vending machine.
Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
The Sandy Dollar - This bar is located by the pool.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Sandy Dollar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 6 2026 to December 31 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Islander Inn
Islander Inn Ocean Isle Beach
Islander Ocean Isle Beach
Islander Hotel Ocean Isle Beach
The Islander Inn Hotel
The Islander Inn Ocean Isle Beach
The Islander Inn Hotel Ocean Isle Beach

The Islander Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1011 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here at least twice a year. Great breakfast, staff. The room is very clean. Every thing is updated. Wonderful indoor and outdoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We called for assistance with the tv and the staff at the front desk told us to look it up on google. We probably won’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the selection of breakfast. The room was clean. I will say it might be time for a new mattress but we definitely enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good, my friend said one the mattress wasn’t the greatest. And I wish there was more food option for the breakfast.. it might be different for winter vs summer though!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Charlotte

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been coming to this hotel for years, and I love that they have completely renovated the rooms!! they are very classic looking now and beachy. The breakfast here is good and it’s my favorite hotel to stay at for Ocean Isle Beach. Highly recommend recommended for the price too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is right on the beach and the room was spotless. It was within walking distance to food and drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. The staff was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay! The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and breakfast was more than sufficient. The pool area was also well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great side from the sink draining very slow
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone from Front Desk, to breakfast staff and Housekeeping were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and personable. Hope to return and relax and cared for again. Thank You everyone for a truly enjoyable stay!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andromeda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staying here was an absolute delight. It was quiet and peacful. Close access to the beach and other stores. The room was very clean. My spouse and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

claudine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It needs an upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was pleasant and our room was great! We enjoyed waking up to the beachfront view on the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely be back love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pranab

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025