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Dry Dock Inn

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio area with wooden seating, a fire pit, hanging plants, and string lights.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a blue accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a small desk with a lamp.
A covered balcony with a pool, overlooking a residential area with houses and a clear sky.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small round table with magazines, a white chair, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.
A covered corridor with white brick walls, wooden beams, and a metal railing.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$82 nightly
The current price is $92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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300 S. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Suite with Kitchenette

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Comfort Suite with Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and wall art.

Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a refrigerator, a wooden accent wall, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for King Room with Sofa Bed

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, a gray wall, and a wooden floor.

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a microwave, and a nightstand.

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Queen Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted artwork, and a radiator.

Premium Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room with Kitchenette

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, and a wall adorned with framed artwork.

Double Room with Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a red patterned rug, a dining area with stools, and a small side table.

2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 2 Bed Apartment with Balcony

A balcony with two tables and chairs, a fire extinguisher, and hanging flower baskets.

2 Bed Apartment with Balcony

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

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.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dry Dock Inn

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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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)
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

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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 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

Property is also known as

Dry Dock Vacation Club Motel Carolina Beach
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Dry Dock Inn Motel
Dry Dock Vacation Club
Dry Dock Inn Carolina Beach
Dry Dock Inn Motel Carolina Beach

Dry Dock Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and close to the beach and lots of attractions and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night, but all was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this place clean rooms, clean bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place. Clean and nice pools and three streets off the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a decent stay for the price awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, updated place to stay with easy access to the beach!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room. Comfortable stay and the location was perfect to walk to the beach, boardwalk and restaurants / shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice was a great vacation,walking distance for most places
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dry Dock Inn was the perfect place. The rooms are very clean and nicely decorated. It has 2 nice pools, and is a very short walk to the beach. The staff is so very kind and thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so amazing I can’t wait to go bac
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved that everything was in walking distance for sure will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much better than I expected. Efficiency with 2 bedrooms was perfect and the location is hard to beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, spacious for 4 people. Family friendly. It was my first time but I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, and I felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying and will definitely be back to stay again! Comfortable rooms and beds ans plenty of space to spread out with multiple people!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was exceptional! Location is great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel Clean room Kitchen but Not for cooking, no stove.. Walking distance to Carolina Beach Good contactless check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it and it was close to the beach and one street over from the #4 ice cream shop in the United States. Walking distance to the beach and other merchants. Has a nice outdoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was friendly, check in was easy. Short walking distance to local beach and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One block from beach but our stay was wonderful! We love dry dock inn! This was our third time staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026