River Hotel of Southport

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Pool
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $187
$169 nightly
$187 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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704 E Moore St, Southport, NC, 28461
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • River view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • River view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • River view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Southport

With a stay at River Hotel of Southport in Southport, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. .This beach hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Kure Beach and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Carolina Beach.

What's nearby

  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Clubs at St. James - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Franklin Square Gallery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Southport Marina - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive

About this property

River Hotel of Southport

River Hotel of Southport offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Southport hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out and an elevator. 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2019
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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

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

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Guests arriving after 8PM will receive an email with specific instructions to access our lockboxes or establish a digital key to your smart phone.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 100 per stay

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

River Hotel of Southport Hotel

River Hotel of Southport Southport

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River Hotel of Southport Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 850 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check in beautiful view quiet room and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quaint and unique place. We loved it and really enjoyed our stay. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Very clean and comfortable! Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Yes room was lovely,and all the staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and they make check in so easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room, staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and totally comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great room. Really clean and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating staff, comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highly recommend this place. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and spacious. The view from balcony was beautiful. Close to local attractions but tucked away in a nice, quiet area of town. I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front office was super friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and it was a relaxing time. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location fun town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and front staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location! Great room!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean but basic. Hotel was in a great area and close to local area restaurants and shoppes. It was off season so we couldn’t take advantage of the pool or other amenities. Overall, a nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure. Room was clean. Great view! Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very unique boutique hotel on the waterfront. Great spacious rooms with kitchen and large spacious baths. Beautiful view from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. Our room was clean and had everything that we could possibly need. We even enjoyed the private pier while we were visiting. We loved that it was so quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.... clean, good amenities, close to downtown and has character.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed the night but it was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was so nice and quiet. Area was prefect, charming little town with several dining options. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location - close to restaurants and shopping and it looks like a lovely beach cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025