When you stay at Dry Dock Inn in Carolina Beach, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach State Park. .This family-friendly motel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Freeman Park.
Carolina Beach State Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Island Burgers And Bites - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 7 min walk
The Sandspur - 2 min walk
El Cazador Carolina Beach - 5 min walk
Crush & Grind - 7 min walk
About this property
Dry Dock Inn
Family-friendly motel with 2 outdoor pools and beach bars
Dry Dock Inn offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Carolina Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 8 beach bars.
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
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
Food and drink
8 beach bars
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Games
Table tennis
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Fenced pool
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Pool gate
Conveniences
Virtual front desk
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
In a nature reserve
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
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.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1970
Renovated entire property - May 2023
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 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
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whistle mobile app before check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
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
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:
Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
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Dry Dock Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Room was clean. But a the sides headboard? That is truly strange. I grew up with a bed that had to be placed against a wall on the side but purposefully making a bed like this is very odd. My husband will literally have to crawl over me to get out. Also the A/C stinks. The filter is too big. It's cute for what it is but a bed without a footboard would be more practical. The one who sleeps against the wall had the option of crawling off the foot to keep from waking their spouse. Close to a restaurant and walkable to the beach. The lack of a personal check-in is handy for the owner/operators but extremely impersonal to the customers. Also inconvenient if ones cell phone doesn't work and having to find a public wifi does too get checked in while traveling.
Cute hotel. Easy access to things to do. Best part was the check-in process. It’s all via texting. Very easy! And I loved not having to fiddle with card keys to get into the room. It’s a keypad with a code.
Everything you need is within walking distance. Seriously! Took my girl here and asked her to be my girlfriend on the beach. Ease of access to the beach is great, staff is even better, and the room was spacious and neat.
WOW! What a great time we had! Super cute, totally updated, comfy, and fantastic staff! Could not have been happier, and will always stay here when we are in Carolina Beach!
Good place to stay for a quick trip. Newly renovated room. Easy check in and check out. I love the keypad door entry! It was so much easier than trying to find a card or a key.
Very clean and cute decor. Perfect location. Check in and room access were a breeze. The rooms are not large, but everything down to the studs was recently renovated so it feels very fresh, clean and new with trendy decor. Its a quick easy walk to several beach access points and many restaurants and amenities. If your room is on the lower level, you may hear other guests above. Our room had ample sleeping spaces for our family, but no seating area in the room. But, you're at the beach so who cares! Ideal for a quick visit.