Boardwalk Inn
Location: 224 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, 28428, Carolina Beach, US
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Welcome to Boardwalk Inn, your seaside oasis where relaxation meets adventure!
Recreation Opportunities
Dive into fun with our seasonal outdoor pool, perfect for cooling off on warm days. Enjoy the beach just steps away, offering sun-soaked relaxation and water activities that will thrill every guest.
Comfortable Accommodations
Make yourself at home in one of our 18 cozy guestrooms, each complete with microwaves and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries. Stay connected with our complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel.
Prime Location
Situated just a short stroll from Carolina Beach Boardwalk, explore nearby attractions including the Carolina Beach Arcade and the serene Carolina Beach Lake Park. Adventure awaits just around the corner!
Don’t wait – book your stay at Boardwalk Inn today and experience the best of Carolina Beach!
Important Information
- The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 01.
Policies
Check-in: N/A - Anytime
Check-out: N/A
Amenities & Facilities
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor pool - seasonal
- Express check-out
- Free self parking
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Housekeeping on request
- Dog exercise area
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Rooms Available
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Comfort Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Beachfront
2 Queen Beds
350-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Deck or patio
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View
1 King Bed
300-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
2 Queen Beds
400-sq-foot room, deck/patio with ocean views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Family Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
2 Queen Beds
400-sq-foot room, deck/patio with beach views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View
1 Queen Bed
250-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Classic Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette
2 Queen Beds
450-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Economy Single Room
1 Queen Bed
200-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Deck or patio
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Guest Reviews
- Jennifer (10/5): - Amazing experience from the responsive staff, clean, comfortable room and the location of the property steps from the beach. I would highly recommend the Boardwalk Inn to anyone who is looking for a relaxing stay.
- Chelsea (10/5): - I didn’t realize you could walk out onto the beach until I got here. This was the perfect spot to stay. Great location we could walk to everything. The room was perfect size for my daughter and I. We loved the tiled shower. The king bed was super comfortable. The little refrigerator and microwave was perfect for us. You can hear the waves when sitting on the balcony and patio area. Thanks so much for a great visit.
- Abigail (8/5): - This is such a great boutique hotel. The only issue I had I don't think they can even do anything about but the people upstairs were horrendously noisy. The clunking around in high heels should really be discouraged for people if they want to consider those underneath them. Stopped at 1am then back at it at 530am so it was impossible to sleep through. Other than that it was a great place! If I ever returned I would insist on an upper floor to avoid the possibility of inconsiderate neighbors in the future. Thank you for making it otherwise a hassle free and beautiful experience!
- Geoffrey (6/5): - Very small rooms. Air conditioner was very loud. Had to unplug. Wouldn’t stay there in the summer
- JAMES (8/5): - Great location. Updated rooms. Helpful and friendy staff.
- David (8/5): - It was ok but really not what we expected. The pictures were a little deceiving. The management did step up when the WIFI was acting up and that kept the tv in and out. So, thanks for a nice stay.
- Gina (10/5): Perfect hotel on the beach. - Gorgeous spacious room. Everything u need like a bnb. Love it!!
- Isabel (10/5): - Beautiful stay right near the beach
- Jolouise (10/5): - Highly recommend
- Lori (8/5): - This was a last minute decision to find somewhere to stay overnight. Price was good, on the beach, VERY clean. We’d stay here again. We liked the bar across the street. They had live music and it didn’t bother us when we went to bed. The pool/pool area could use some help. Overall 👍
- Kelli (10/5): - Everything was wonderful
- Verified traveler (2/5): Disappointed - It was great to be so close to the beach and the de or of the room was great. There was a strong odor of a chemical cleaner that made it difficult to breathe and, thus, relax. There was a trash bag and smelly mop just outside our door. I reported it when I arrived and was told they’d take care of it. It was still sitting there when we checked out. Smoking was allowed on the porch so each time we came and left we had to pass through a smoke field. The shower curtain was moldy, there were dead insects in the bathroom light and the bed spread was either stained or dirty. Not worth the price.
- Eileen (8/5): - Nice location, clean,but when I called the staff for an issue I was having she told me flat out she didn't want to be bothered. I handled the problem myself. She should not be on call to help customers, especially telling them that she didn't want to be bothered. What is she getting paid for? Other than her I thought it was a great stay.
- Deborah (10/5): - Small but cozy and clean
- Iris (8/5): - My main concern was the cleanliness of the pool; unless they use odorless chlorine, this pool had no chlorine at all, I felt as if taking a plain water bath in a bath tub. This was a turn off! Another bather shared my concern while at pool with me.
- Kayleigh (10/5): - The property is great for a quick stay. Very convenient and walkable area. Also very nice being right on the beach. Would stay here again.
- Lissett (4/5): - Motel room is okay, big enough for a couple, good mattress. Shower is so tiny, if that doesn’t bother you, good, A/C unit is LOUD but some people like that, music outside is also loud, but that’s just part of its location, what can you do? Now the door to the beach, holy moly it was so difficult to get open with the pin, I saw MULTIPLE people struggling including myself. I have a short temper, that door pissed me off, my front door also had issues with the pin. If you don’t mind struggling/noise it’s a “cheap” stay. If you read this and make a face, don’t stay here.
- Fredrick (8/5): - Very nice motel very clean and up to date. But I’m a bigger guy and that shower was for a child size not for grown men.
- Yvonne (6/5): - The room was clean and everything was done by text. They do not have an office where you can speak to someone but they said they were available via phone. Parking was good and the pool was nice. Great super close beach access. The shower was really small, anyone over weight pregnant or claustrophobic would not enjoy the shower.
- audrey (10/5): Vaca - Was great distance to the board walk. Room clean. Parking was the only issue. Not enough space.
- Connie (10/5): - The bed and pillows were comfortable. The room was very clean. I would definitely stay here again.
- Corina (10/5): Wonderful stay - Very convenient location , it’s walkable distance to restaurants, shopping & amusement center , not to mention it’s on the beach . Friendly staff , easy communication with the virtual management .Our confirmation code didn’t work for the link provided for online check in , but they texted us another confirmation code to use . We will return to Boardwalk Inn !
- Krystin (10/5): - Great stay very friendly and helpful staff
- Angela (8/5): Amazing little gem! - Amazing location with easy beach access and boardwalk. Great virtual fronk desk. Communication was great! Room was cute and clean. Perfect for the 2 of us. Shower faucet was loose, air conditioner loud but worked great, and walls were thin. But overall perfect for our wknd getaway and would 100% book again!
- Karen (8/5): Great location! Easy parking. V tired pool. - You can’t beat the location for the beach and boardwalk. The room was cute and well laid out. The bathroom is very small overall with a good size shower. The tiling needs a refresh but it was clean. The kitchenette is great and the full size fridge was a bonus. The pool area was disappointing. The pool and concrete area around it are crumbling to pieces.
- Latoya (10/5): - This was perfect for a quick trip to the beach with our kids. It was clean, spacious and steps from the beach, which was exactly what we needed.
- Brian (10/5): - Great place.
- Kenneth (10/5): - Great location ,private beach access and the beach was not crowded at all…
- Monica (10/5): - Great place for quick trip. Right off the boardwalk, beach access, walkable to everything we wanted to do. Very cute place to stay. Planning to go back again.
- Lesa (8/5): - Easy access to Boardwalk, great location.
- Monica (8/5): - Small room but clean, cool (great AC) and can tell it's recently renovated. Can't beat the price for on the beach. Great for a short stay!
- Leslie (10/5): - It was safe place for my daughter and I, close to the boardwalk!! Perfect!! planing on staying there again!!
- rolfy (10/5): - Everythin was great
- Joseph (10/5): - Love this place!
- Taylor (10/5): - Loved our night here! Being 1 min from the beach, 3 mins from the boardwalk (all walking distance) was absolutely amazing!! Wish we could have stayed longer
- Jennifer (10/5): - Perfect for our one night stay!
- Inna (8/5): - Went for the 4th of July and had a good experience with the place. It was quiet and very convenient stop. Beach, restaurants, shopping is all in one area
- MARCIA (10/5): - The hotel is perfectly located to be walkable to area attractions. Amenties in the room were perfect. Enjoyed it so much going to rebook for another stay.
- MARCIA (10/5): - Perfect location. Walkable to everything in the area. Quiet. Clean. Loved it so much will be booking again soon.
- Verified traveler (8/5): A little getaway - For the holiday weekend so close to the board walk and the beach, the price was unbeatable. The room itself was nice and cozy and checkin was fast simple and easy. Free parking with pass was included which was really helpful and walking distance to entertainment and food. The only this i did not care for was the shower. The water pressure was too light and the shower head didn't really allow you to apply soap before rinsing it away. I would suggest a detachable shower head instead.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Boardwalk inn cozy - Convenient to boardwal and beach, pool warm, good kick back area, could use upgrade, kinda like a home porch area needing a remodel, but sufficient. Studio is small. Next time i would book room with kitchen
- Zakaria (10/5): - Good
- Ashley (6/5): - The room was cute! The bed was comfortable. The pool could really use updating. Lots of mold and broken umbrellas. The bathroom door wouldn’t shut due to it being swollen from humidity. We asked to check in an hour early and she wanted to charge us $35 extra. The room ac unit is VERY loud. I didnt sleep well due to it. Some may like that. Location was great though. The outdoor shower could really use some cleaning. It was nasty!
- Joseph (10/5): - Awesome all around
- Ericka (6/5): Renovation but TINY bathrooms and LOUD AC unit - the place has some upgrades, but tiny tiny bathroom and shower. nice rocking chairs outside each room, direct access to the beach via a gate. The seawitch bar next door had great music, and wasn't too loud from the room. it shut the music down by 1030pm. super loud AC unit on the wall. The beds were comfortable but the stains on one of the sheets in our room. The pool needed cleaning, some guests left glass corona bottles. We informed the staff via text we were checking a day early due to the conditions. They refused a partial refund when I texted about the AC unit and bed sheet stains. I mean its a quick stay just loud AC unit.
- Jeanine (10/5): - We had a wonderful time at the boardwalk inn. We went to the fair. The beds the beds were very comfy and everything was very nice and clean. I really liked it It was a really cute area and And I really liked it these reviews are from my nieces, great nieces who are 7 and 10. Thank you so much!
- Robert (10/5): - Close to a lot l, pool and beach
- michelle (10/5): - We had a corner room #10. We had amazing views of the ocean from every window. The walk to local coffee shops and stores was very convenient. Loved the room beach decorations.
- Melissa (10/5): - The location was great and the room was up to date and decorated well! The only downside due to it being close to everything was noise late and the people thumping around upstairs. We would definitely stay here again though!
- Maryann (10/5): - Great location and beautiful room.
- Michelle (8/5): - The location was perfect. The room was clean but very small.
- Heather (10/5): - Great place to stay!! So close to the beach walkable to everything!!
- Sarah (6/5): - Room and view was nice. Had no hot water for showering. Check-in was ok. Didn’t notice the $20 per day for parking. They also don’t accept cash
- THOMAS (10/5): - Great location. Great service. Great room!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - My wife is a hotel and inn snob and I was a little apprehensive about her opinion once we arrived. First thing she said was nice job on picking this place. It is close to everything, especially to the beach.
- Jacqueline (4/5): - I loved how cute the place was & convient to walk around town . But I was a little bummed at the room . It wasn’t even the room I had booked . It was smaller . The bottom of the shower curtain was nasty . I had to bathe my 3 year old in the shower bc I had no tub . I had two small kids and we had to walk the stairs up to the room we didn’t even book . The bugs around the pool was awful ! It was a cute little place but I feel it was talked up a good bit online . I heard several others say the same . It would have been nice to get the bigger room I paid for !
- Erica (10/5): - Really nice property. The the room was awesome. The only criticism I have is next door there's a bar that was really, really loud. So if you're trying to get some rest, then that could be a problem.
- Emma (10/5): - Everything you need for a beach getaway!
- Lucy (10/5): - Cute, clean rooms in excellent location within walking distance to Carolina Beach stores, restaurants and entertainment. Did not like no-person check-in and never seeing any hotel staff on the premises except people cleaning rooms
- John (8/5): Did not know about automated remote management. - The queen room is a little smaller than expected.
- Yared (6/5): - It is a very small room and no chairs or table. The bed is not conformable. The bed makes a.lot of noises while you turned around.
- Jennifer (10/5): - Newly renovated and super nice!!! Great amenities, in walking distance of many restaurants and shops. Right on the boardwalk. Nice rocking chairs outside of the room. Highly enjoyed our trip and we were very pleased with the accommodations. Will stay again.
- Lisa (6/5): - The room was nice, but having a king size bed in a room with no other room to move around, it needed more space inside the room. You couldn't walk around the room itself, the room was to small for a king sized bed. I wouldn't stay in that room again, other than that it was good, because we are older, we stay in the hotel room more than others. So, it wasn't to our standards.
- Amy (10/5): - Great place with updated, clean rooms. We loved all the little touches. We came early, so I wish there was a place to change, but all the outdoor spaces were great. Convenient to many things!
- Ricardo (10/5): - Quaint little place! My wife and 2 grand kids enjoy our stay. Also convenient for shopping and for food options. Ricardo Palma 👌
- Nathan (6/5): - Awesome place nothing but friendly people around here and great atmosphere. However there just isnt any office which gives off an unprotected or no help feeling. No one to really call if you wish to discuss an issue or anything. Just wish there was an office staff it is a hotel otherwise lovely expirence. Great area i do recommend to others just maybe not in busy seasons. Love the rooms decor and amenities will definitely consider staying again.
- Jerry (10/5): Beautiful Retro Beach Hotel. - Ive traveled extensively for work and play, so the franchise hotels get a little boring. I was in Carolina Beach NC, and this little place pops onto my screen. I liked the colors and the theme, so I booked it for a couple of nights. Pulling in and parking, I immediately felt like I was back in my childhood at one of those places that dotted the beach everywhere. Entering the room, I found a brand new renovation complete with higher end fixtures. The fridge and microwave were completely retro. The beds are quite comfortable and thebroom was clean. The location is perfect as it sits right on the Boardwalk. I was able to park and walk everywhere i wanted to go including work. This will not be the last time I stay there. The staff is equally as awesome. I checked in online and they sent me thebdoor code. Received good morning texts asking how my stay was, and giving tips on where to eat and things to do. Again thoroughly awesome. Do yourself a favor and check out this little gem.
- Christine (6/5): - The room could have been bigger. The pool wasn’t opened like it said it was according to the date on the website said april1-oct31. Was told I would have a room on the bottom and ended up on the top. The I wrap stay was good.
- Gina (10/5): - Loved it
- Luis (8/5): - Conveniently located next to restaurants however, you did here all the music like if you where actually there.
- Guillermo (10/5): - My family loved it, everything was so clean and comfortable, I’ll be back again
- Jennifer (10/5): - We live a small motel and have been bring our kids to CB for MANY years (they’re now grown)-the boardwalk inn was beautifully remodeled and so close to the boardwalk to the arcade and restaurants…and the beach! Having the dog run was perfect for a quick bathroom break for our pup and all the different sitting areas meant you could spread out…we lived sitting in our rocking chairs on the porch (we were in #6 so we were second floor at the end so no one was walking by so Milo could sit out there with us. They had the grand opening while we were there and there was food and drink and everyone was friendly and nice! Don’t pass this one up-it’s affordable and convenient to everything!
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