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Amenities
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Boardwalk Inn in Carolina Beach (Downtown), you'll be steps from Carolina Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. This beach hotel is 19.9 mi (32 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar.
What's nearby
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar(0.1 Miles)
Carolina Beach(0.1 Miles)
Carolina Beach Arcade(0.2 Miles)
Carolina Beach Boardwalk(0.2 Miles)
Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School(0.4 Miles)
Carolina Beach Lake Park(0.5 Miles)
Federal Point History Center(0.9 Miles)
Four Hounds Distilling(1 Miles)
Carolina Beach State Park(1.1 Miles)
Mike Chappell Park(1.2 Miles)
Good Hops Brewing(1.3 Miles)
Carolina Beach Fishing Pier(1.6 Miles)
Freeman Park(1.7 Miles)
Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina(1.8 Miles)
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway(1.8 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)(20.6 Miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Private beach
Beach (nearby)
Pool outdoor
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar (0.1 Miles)
Carolina Beach (0.1 Miles)
Carolina Beach Arcade (0.2 Miles)
Carolina Beach Boardwalk (0.2 Miles)
Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School (0.4 Miles)
Carolina Beach Lake Park (0.5 Miles)
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Sleeps 2
200 ft²
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Sleeps 2
300 ft²
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Sleeps 4
450 ft²
19
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Sleeps 2
250 ft²
16
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Sleeps 4
350 ft²
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Sleeps 4
400 ft²
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Sleeps 4
400 ft²
Based on 226 verified reviews
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Boardwalk Inn, travellers consistently praise the walkable, beachfront location and generally clean, updated rooms, while noting tradeoffs like compact room and bathroom layouts, loud in-room A/C, and noise from neighbors or nearby venues.
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What guests think
At The Boardwalk Inn, travellers consistently praise the walkable, beachfront location and generally clean, updated rooms, while noting tradeoffs like compact room and bathroom layouts, loud in-room A/C, and noise from neighbors or nearby venues.
Multiple reviews flag the pool as dated or poorly maintained, and parking can be tight or carry a fee. Service is largely friendly and responsive via text-based, virtual management, though the lack of an on-site office and a few lapses were noted. Expect a simple, beachside stay focused on location over extras.
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Facilities
Multiple reviews report a dated or poorly maintained pool (cleanliness, closures, crumbling surfaces), while parking is tight or limited and may require a fee; beach access is convenient.
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Iris
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Yvonne
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ashley
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Christine
10 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ericka
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
audrey
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Sarah
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
1 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Karen
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lori
6 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean, with several guests praising overall tidiness, but a few report housekeeping lapses like hair, stained linens, and a dirty shower curtain.
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Eric
3 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Ashley
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kyle
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ericka
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Deborah
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Andrea
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Connie
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jacqueline
21 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Monica
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lori
6 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms
Rooms are updated and beachy but often small, with tiny bathrooms/showers and limited space; some note loud window A/C, thin walls, and footstep noise, while a few found rooms spacious or comfortable.
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Abigail
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lisa
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Yvonne
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Angela
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Geoffrey
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gina
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Yared
2 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Karen
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Michelle
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fredrick
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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Service
Most guests highlight friendly, helpful, and responsive communication via virtual check-in and texting, though a lack of on-site office and a few lapses were noted.
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Desiree
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Angela
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Eileen
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Andrea
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Krystin
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Corina
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
JAMES
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jerry
11 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nathan
16 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jennifer
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Location
Outstanding for beach and boardwalk access, with everything walkable; however, nearby bars and upstairs neighbors can cause nighttime noise.
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Chelsea
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Melissa
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Mia
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kenneth
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Mike
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Monica
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lesa
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kayleigh
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Heather
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Jennifer
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Dining
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Check-in
Check-out
From 16:00 to 00:00
Before 11:00
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 45 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is from 16:00 to 00:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of USD 35, subject to availability.
The hotel is located steps from Carolina Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. It is 19.9 mi (32 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from April 1 to October 1.
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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Popular amenities
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Private beach
Beach (nearby)
Pool outdoor
Activities
Swimming pool
Private beach
Beach (nearby)
Pool outdoor
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Parking
Parking
Free parking
Parking Onsite
General
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Beach Sun Loungers
Fence Around Pool
Services
Designated smoking area
Express check-in/check-out
Internet
Free wi-fi