Best Cape Carteret Hotels in 2026 from HK$358 - Fully Refundable Options

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

Swansboro

Robert

HK$830

HK$937 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious room with a large window, a pool view, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a small table, a lamp, a television, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with two framed paintings of birds, a white counter, and a door to the right.

2. Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

Emerald Isle

Lynda

HK$1,015

HK$1,277 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Days Inn restaurant with a counter, multiple tables, and chairs.

A reception area with a counter, chairs, and a sign for Days Inn.

A swimming pool with a small building, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

A Days Inn with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a signboard.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle

Peletier

David

HK$690

HK$858 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A swimming pool with a fence, lounge chairs, and string lights.

A hotel lobby with patterned armchairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Two white chairs with turtle designs, a potted plant, and a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

4. The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

Cedar Point

Johnny

HK$699

HK$788 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A deck with Adirondack chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A hotel with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a view of the ocean.

5. Islander Hotel & Resort

Emerald Isle

Elena

HK$1,122

HK$1,310 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A beach with waves, people, and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a nautical-themed bedspread. There is a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

A building with a light blue exterior, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn with two palm trees.

A hotel room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser, two chairs, a table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

6. Oceanview Inn

Emerald Isle

Lugene

HK$903

HK$1,019 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bench, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifebuoy, and a pool rule sign.

A fitness center with exercise equipment, a ball, and a television on the wall.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, and yogurt.

7. Holiday Inn Express Havelock NW- New Bern by IHG

Havelock

Tommy

HK$926

HK$1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A seaside bar with three stools, a counter, and striped umbrellas.

A beachside pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

A beach with rows of beach chairs and umbrellas, a clear sky, and the ocean in the background.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach chairs, and umbrellas.

8. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Atlantic Beach

Yashica

HK$722

HK$814 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A garden with hydrangea bushes, wooden chairs, and a pergola structure.

A pathway leading to a white house surrounded by lush gardens and trees.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.

9. The White House on Freedom Way

Hubert

Steve

HK$902

HK$992 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern conference room with a large table, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel reception area with a herringbone wood floor, a reception desk with a digital screen, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with green chairs and tables, a counter with a coffee machine, and artwork on the walls.

10. Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

Havelock

ilse

HK$671

HK$756 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls and glass panels.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a kitchenette, and a painting on the wall.

A rectangular pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a clear sky, and landscaped surroundings.

11. Hampton Inn Havelock

Havelock

Kimberly

HK$997

HK$1,124 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A beach with a wooden staircase leading down to the shore.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a ramp.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a plant, and artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a wooden wall, a pink cabinet, and a blue chair.

12. The Beacon

Salter Path

Kristina

HK$627

HK$825 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large screen displaying 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms'.

A building with a red sign, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

A vending machine and a self-service beverage dispenser in a hotel lobby.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

13. Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville

Kimberly

HK$454

HK$513 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a green armchair, and a dark headboard.

A motel with a parking lot, a blue awning, and a building with multiple windows.

A building with a blue awning labeled "OFFICE" and a parking lot in front.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a towel rack.

14. Havelock Inn & Suites

Havelock

Brent

HK$436

HK$491 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a flag warning system and a lifebuoy.

A modern outdoor seating area with striped sofas and tables, surrounded by a white pergola structure.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, black bar stools, and a green accent wall.

15. Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

Pine Knoll Shores

Barret

HK$793

HK$1,012 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A breakfast buffet area with labeled coffee pots, a toaster, and a variety of pastries.

A white building with a red door and columns, numbered 3410, under a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and wooden floor.

16. Econo Lodge Crystal Coast

Morehead City

Joseph

HK$484

HK$546 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a counter with illuminated blue panels, a wooden panel wall, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a prominent entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and a fenced courtyard.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a colorful striped rug, a television, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

Morehead City

Greg

HK$839

HK$946 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a staircase, a blue cabinet, and a beach-themed decor.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a sign reading "Emerald Isle".

A residential building with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.

18. Luxury Beach Condo 5 Min Walk to Beach Shops

Emerald Isle

HK$1,634

HK$4,973 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a window.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television displaying a channel guide, a red office chair, a mirror, and a black refrigerator.

A motel with a covered parking area, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a two-story building with a service entrance.

A room with two armchairs, a small table with a vase of sunflowers, a lamp, and a bookshelf.

19. Sherwood Motel

Havelock

Diane

HK$318

HK$358 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, seating areas, and a large vase with sticks.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, and a wall painting.

A modern lounge area with teal armchairs, a round wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

20. Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

Morehead City

Tracey

HK$450

HK$570 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Stay near popular Cape Carteret attractions

Star Hill Golf Club

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

This historic 27-hole championship course winds through pine forests with three distinct layouts: The Lakes, The Pines, and The Sands. Enjoy a serene round followed by refreshments at the Champions Club and Grill Room.

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Fishing boats dot the harbour where you can charter a day trip for offshore angling or visit the nearby aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. Families splash in calm waters at the town beach, while kayakers paddle through peaceful marshes teeming with coastal birds.

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Top Cape Carteret Hotel Reviews

Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

8/10 Good

"Helpful staff, complete breakfast "Love them waffles". Great location close to everything along the Crystal Coast. Restaurants, Beaches,State Parks and Thrift stores. I'll be back 😊 Thanks again. Paul and Donna..."

Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle

8/10 Good

"No"

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful in recommending places to eat and providing directions. So friendly too! The rooms were great with a door separating the bedroom from the sitting room which was so helpful when traveling with a child."

Atlantic Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent…. Will definitely be back"

Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

10/10 Excellent

"Great service"

Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"So close to everything and on the sound"

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"Was a very nice place and staff were very helpful."

The Beacon

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable. Nice outdoor amenities (grill, lounge chairs, games), and a lovely plank walkway to an uncrowded pristine beach. Also conveniently located."

The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful treatment of person(s)"

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Sherwood Motel

318 W Main St Havelock NC

HK$318

HK$358 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

includes taxes & fees

6.2/10 (459 reviews)

Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

1723 Lejeune Blvd Jacksonville NC

HK$454

HK$513 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

3100 Arendell St Morehead City NC

HK$450

HK$570 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (943 reviews)

Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

1013 E Main St Havelock NC

HK$671

HK$756 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (650 reviews)

The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

801 Cedar Point Blvd Cedar Point NC

HK$699

HK$788 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (196 reviews)

Hampton Inn Morehead City

4035 Arendell St Morehead City NC

HK$844

HK$951 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Cape Carteret?

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach, located 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from the heart of Cape Carteret, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel and DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cape Carteret.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Cape Carteret has to offer?

Ocean Front With Ocean Views: This holiday home rental outside of Cape Carteret is located on the beach, and offers a patio, air conditioning and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop. See all vacation rentals in Cape Carteret.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cape Carteret, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cape Carteret.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Cape Carteret?

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach: Features free self parking, an outdoor pool and complimentary wireless Internet access. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel and DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront are a couple of other choices with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Cape Carteret.

What's it like staying in Cape Carteret?

Visitors can enjoy all that Cape Carteret has to offer, including the golf courses and bars. Tourists to the city can also enjoy its relaxing setting. In Cape Carteret, there are 6 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Cape Carteret.

What is there to see in Cape Carteret?

Favourite places to visit include Croatan National Forest, MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Star Hill Golf Club. You'll also find Emerald Isle Woods Park and Emerald Plantation in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Cape Carteret guide.

What's the weather like in Cape Carteret?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Cape Carteret is 1509 mm.

Cape Carteret hotels from HK$358

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune

2. Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle

4. The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

5. Islander Hotel & Resort

6. Oceanview Inn

7. Holiday Inn Express Havelock NW- New Bern by IHG

8. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

9. The White House on Freedom Way

10. Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

11. Hampton Inn Havelock

12. The Beacon

13. Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

14. Havelock Inn & Suites

15. Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

16. Econo Lodge Crystal Coast

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

18. Luxury Beach Condo 5 Min Walk to Beach Shops

19. Sherwood Motel

20. Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

Stay near popular Cape Carteret attractions

Star Hill Golf Club

Learn more about Cape Carteret

Top Cape Carteret Hotel Reviews

Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

Atlantic Beach Resort

Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

The Beacon

The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

More cheap stays in Cape Carteret

Sherwood Motel

Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC

Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

The Windstar Hotel - Emerald Isle / Swansboro

Hampton Inn Morehead City

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