Name: Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Address: 1 Harper Avenue, Downtown, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States of America, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, US
Price range: $142–$416 per night
Rating: 9.03

What guests think

Across reviews of Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront, travellers consistently praise the beachfront boardwalk location with ocean views, the friendly, accommodating staff, and the hot breakfast, while also noting that on-site parking can be limited at busy times.

Rooms are generally comfortable with balconies and views, but some guests mention worn mattresses, tricky sliding doors, low water pressure, or A/C issues. Facilities like the outdoor pool, fire pit, and tiki bar are appreciated, though several guests wish for a hot tub or heated/indoor pool and note occasional Wi‑Fi or communication hiccups. Cleanliness is often praised, but housekeeping can be infrequent and a few reports cite missed toiletries or unclean bathrooms. Overall, expect a convenient, lively beachfront stay with welcoming service and standout views.

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Facilities

Popular amenities include the outdoor pool, tiki bar, fire pit, and direct boardwalk/beach access. Parking is convenient but limited at peak times, and several guests wished for a hot tub or heated/indoor pool; Wi‑Fi reliability drew occasional complaints.

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Tenisha

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really liked the convenience and the condition of the hotel. We also appreciated breakfast in the morning and the bar and pool on the deck. However, the mattresses were not comfortable. I also didn’t like the coffee in the bathroom and no microwave in the room. Also not specific to the hotel but we saw lots of cockroaches on the boardwalk. All that being said, we would stay again as long as it was only a day or 2.

10

Jennifer

Dec 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Came for a winter weekend. The hotel was beautifully decorated and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Only issue was spotty WiFi. Would stay here again

10

Melissa

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was big with a great view. Beds were comfortable and they offered us free bottles of water upon arrival. The breakfast selection was good. Our grandson loved making waffles with a variety of toppings. The grill/bar by the pool was nice and stayed open until 10pm every night. The hotel was right in the water and had direct access to the beach. We enjoyed a nice walk and they had outside showers to rinse off before going back to our room.

10

Mark

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff extra friendly and helpful. Beautiful beach view from our room. Rooms were clean and maintained well through out our stay. Enjoyed hanging out by the Tiki Bar relaxing.

10

Michael

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It would be nice to have a hot tub and heated pool. The water pressure was low and needs to be inproved. The staff were very professional and helpful.

8

Pavan

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is clean with a nice view. There is a $10 per day parking charge.

10

Cassandra

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wish there was an indoor pool option and a jacuzzi. It rained during my entire stay.

10

Robert

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great one night get-away. Property was clean. Staff were all wonderful. Right next to the boardwalk and restaurants/bars. The Tiki bar on the property was very nice and relaxing. Would definitely recommend staying here, especially in the off season when rates are lower and it's less crowded.

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Lisa

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay very much. Great location. Friendly staff. Loved the pool by the beach. Good drinks and delicious food a the bar by the pool. A few of the negatives: Parking was limited. We had a room for 6 and there was only 1 towel hook in the bathroom. Our sliding glass door to the balcony was very difficult to open and close.

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Susan

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were outstanding. The parking needs some work. Two people in the room both who drove from separate directions. Only one could park close to the building.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe the hotel and rooms as very clean, but reviews also note inconsistencies such as unclean tubs, dirty floors/carpets, missed toiletries, mold, and infrequent housekeeping during stays.

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Nicholette

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel with kind staff. Had a great continental breakfast as well. I love the Carolina Beach area and how convenient the location was.

10

Esmeralda

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that everything was super close and a walking distance. The hotel though was not as clean as I thought it’d be. Looked like the shower was just rinsed and actually scrubbed. There was orange mold on the shower tiles

10

katie

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean, the room was perfect size and the staff were so Friendly. I will be returning! Thank you!

10

Kara

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was nicely appointed, clean and attractive. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

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Gary

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We usually stay at Hampton Inn because we like their beds as they are similar to ours at home and we get a good nights sleep. We walked on the beach and when we got back to the room my husband went to rinse his feet in the bathtub. We noticed a ring around the bathtub and dirt on the edge in the corner. We called the front desk and were told to call and speak to a manager in the morning. When called the manager seemed uninterested and I said at this point we hope the sheets were changed. He said they probably should have been. A housekeeper came and cleaned the tub and said I cleaned this room yesterday and didn’t see that so I don’t know what happened. We stayed at Fairfield Inn the next 2 nights.

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kyong

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice ocean view and hot breakfast. But room night stand is really dirty...all over the heavy dust

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Ronald

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Room not cleaned at all during 3 day stay. Floor very dirty

10

Nam Hee

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,373 nights

Clean and solid like brand new building.

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Aaron

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirtiest room I have stayed in. Used sandals cause feet were black from the carpet. Skid marks in the toilet pubic hair on the seat and walls. Hair in the bed. Decided to check the mattress for bed bugs and saw the mattress had been soiled with something brown. The common areas seemed clean and breakfast was nice. Staff was friendly and location was good. Parking was also good. But the room was so unclean i did not even complain because the standard was so low I did not even want them to come revisit. I dont expect beachside hotels to be spotless but dang.

10

Brooklyn

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here 2 years ago for Thanksgiving. This year was great as well. It was off-season and very quiet & peaceful. Room & view was great. There was no shampoo in the dispenser, which was not great once realizing while in the shower. Housekeeping could be a bit more diligent in checking these bottles in between guests. All staff from check-in to check-out was friendly & welcoming. The free breakfast was a typical breakfast. Nothing fancy, but plenty of options. I would definitely stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious with balconies and ocean views, but some report worn mattresses, balky sliding doors, low water pressure, A/C issues, and that not all rooms include a microwave.

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Lomekia

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice rooms just no microwave but overall I would stay again

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L

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility was very clean. The view of the ocean was nice. The room was nice. They really need to replace the mattresses though. They are worn out.

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Patricia

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was perfect. The room could have been cleaner. There were stains on the ceiling. The patio door was broken. They fixed it in a timely manner, but still...

10

Delrick

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only problem I had with the room is that it didn’t have an in room microwave, other than that everything else was perfect.

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Sarah

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was excellent. The view was awesome. We stayed in a suite on the 7th floor. Breakfast is always really good. We have stayed here about four times this year. Home away from home. We will be back very soon.

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Danny

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed on top floor in King suite with city view. Room was clean, roomy & private. Disappointed there was no balcony to breathe in early morning air. Free breakfast was good.

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jason

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

great area and ocean views. people and hotel staff were great. bed was uncomfortable thats my only complaint

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Delja

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved the location of the property. It's beachfront and literally right next to the boardwalk, so very convenient. The rooms were large, clean, and had nice amenities. The continental breakfast was good and I liked that it was available until 10am. The only issue I had was the AC in the room. After complaining that it wasn't working, someone came in and just adjusted it lower, which did not solve the problem, so we had to sleep in a hot room that night. The next day was more troubleshooting and finally we just got the whole unit replaced.

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Marilyn

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Birthday week. Our room was run down. The sliding door would not lock. The shower head was horrible. The room’s carpet was nasty. The bed was uncomfortable and noisy. The whole room needed renovating. Dirty towel was stuffed down at the head of our bed. The cost was too high for the room. If the hotel advertising would have shown me the room we had, I would not have stayed.

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Kay

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Oh my gosh, this was a perfect place for us to experience the Carolina beaches! Staff was so accommodating & pleasant. The room was good size & the balcony was so nice to have with the ocean & beach view. A bit hot to sit out on it until the later afternoon hours. Loved the board walk right onto the beach, sand was soft, breeze was a blessing & having a beach umbrella & 2 beach chairs delivered, set up & picked up was wonderful. Rentabeachchair.com $40 for 9-5 use! Browsed the shops, coffee from nearby Crush & Grind, cold beverage @ the Silver Dollar & excellent smoked the fried chicken wings at Sunny Daze - Delilah was a delight!!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating across departments, with staff often resolving issues quickly; a few guests reported slow communication or an unfriendly check-in.

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Brenda

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The PM shift guy was angry because his collegue was 10 minutes late and the check in was very unpleasant. On the contrary, the auditor who arrived later was very friendly, as was the person who checked me out.

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Sallie

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a very enjoyable stay overall. The continental breakfast was excellent, and the amenities offered were wonderful, making the experience quite comfortable. However, there were a few areas that could use improvement. The air conditioning in the room didn’t seem to match the set temperature—it felt much warmer than expected. While the staff did recommend some local restaurants at check-in, I would’ve appreciated more information about nearby attractions, like the ferry rides or other activities in the area, especially since I was unfamiliar with the location. The hotel’s communication system, which uses text messaging, was also a bit slow in responding to questions. Additionally, the information provided at check-in could be more thorough to help new guests navigate both the hotel and surrounding area more easily. That said, the hotel’s location is fantastic—very close to the beach and right by the shops along the boardwalk. I definitely plan to return, though next time I’ll likely opt for a weekend stay, as more local spots are open compared to weekdays.

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Laurie

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location, everything you would need is within walking distance. The continental breakfast was fantastic, DJ at the desk was so kind and helpful. The Ocean view is well worth the upgrade from the City view

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Sara

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed in a lot of hotels, but this is by far the BEST experience I've had. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, my room was clean, comfortable, and well stocked, and the breakfast was really good. I was also pleased with the hotel's proximity to the beach and boardwalk so I didn't have to drive. This has now become my go-to hotel for all my beach trips.

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Elizabeth

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beach front with balcony. Poor customer service at checkin. Tried to charge twice what our room rate was supposed to be with Expedia. Was corrected the next day

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James

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful staff.

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Dennis

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff very professional and friendly

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Ronald

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Jennifer was outstanding. Upgraded our room. Sent texts to check on our stay.

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Elizabeth

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff throughout the hotel and throughout our one-day stay were all wonderful. I wrote about the wonderful ladies who helped me with my checkin to ensure my stay during my special day was perfect. Other staff continued the exceptional courtesy, wishing me well as we interacted for various reasons. Additionally, the bathtub had a rough bottom that protected me from slipping. While I suspect this is meaningless to most, I slipped in a hotel tub when I was 3 months pregnant (the baby and me were fine) and 30 years later continue worrying about slipping again.

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Peter

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The beds were very uncomfortable and we were not able to check in until almost 2 hours after normal check in time. Since it was so late to check in we were told we wouldn’t get room service to clean the following day and with 3 kids and 2 adults staying in a room, we ran out of towels and pillows quickly and had to wait a second day for replenishments.

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Location

Beachfront and right on the boardwalk, the hotel is walkable to shops and restaurants and offers wide ocean views; a few guests noted late-night noise from nearby bars.

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Mary

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We love the Carolina Beach Hampton Inn! This was our third year staying there in early May to visit family in the area. We love the hotel, and being right on the ocean and the boardwalk!

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Wade

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Love that this hotel was right on the beach and that the boardwalk was literally steps away. only complaint is that there is not enough parking spaces for guests.

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Amy

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this hotel! Great view and close to beach and restaurants!

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Linda

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location; access to beach and boardwalk

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Kathleen

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved our room with the ocean view. Easy access to the beach boardwalk and restaurants. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. Will definitely be back!

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Tom

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Looking to get away for a long weekend and decided to go somewhere we haven't gone to in a while. Not too far from Raleigh and once we arrived we didn't need the car as there is so much to offer in walking distance.

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Daniel

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. We loved being oceanfront and right on the boardwalk.

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Mark

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location

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Tersa

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel's proximity to the beach and the boardwalk is outstanding! Both are accessible in just a few steps.

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Amoureena

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Beautiful ocean views, clean and friendly staff. Local bars are a little noisy and can be heard from some rooms

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety—with waffles a highlight—and the tiki bar/grill is popular; a few guests found options limited (especially for vegetarians) or the hot items average.

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Jennifer

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel itself was decent. Continental breakfast left a lot to be desired.

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william

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was perfect including room, patio, pool, location, staff, breakfast. Deserving of separate mention was the coffee in the morning. I generally have to go out out get coffee of any quality and theirs was great!

10

Nikyiah

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was amazing. The rooms are spacious and clean. Tiki bar was nice to have onsite

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Evelyn

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great waffles!

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Brandon

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Customer service was top notch, breakfast was great. We really enjoyed the fireplace and tiki bar. Only complaint is that the beds weren't very comfortable for us.

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Maria L

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was great , warm and fresh.

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Ashley

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location with lots to do. Friendly staff. Great breakfast!

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Elvira

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean and the front desk staff were nice. I didn’t like that the breakfast didn’t have protein choices suitable for vegetarians, other than that everything else was fine.

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Ricky

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointed in the free breakfast. Wasn't alot to choose from like I have seen at other Hampton Inns.

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Lisa

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay very much. Great location. Friendly staff. Loved the pool by the beach. Good drinks and delicious food a the bar by the pool. A few of the negatives: Parking was limited. We had a room for 6 and there was only 1 towel hook in the bathroom. Our sliding glass door to the balcony was very difficult to open and close.

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Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$128
March	$177
April	$228
May	$295
June	$394
July	$408
August	$391
September	$235
October	$220
November	$146
December	$117

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13	14 $282	15 $285	16 $285	17 $260	18 $369	19 $399
20 $233	21 $260	22 $261	23 $261	24 $348	25 $416	26 $338
27 $196	28 $181	29 $187	30 $189

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $234	2 $402	3
4 $261	5 $262	6 $244	7 $227	8 $232	9 $340	10
11 $165	12 $180	13 $169	14 $199	15 $187	16 $292	17
18 $197	19 $190	20 $213	21 $193	22 $222	23 $314	24 $339
25 $174	26 $152	27 $157	28 $167	29 $142	30 $215	31 $215

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Wet Bar)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Oceanfront (Mobility & Hearing, Bathtub, Balcony)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View (Hearing)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View (Bathtub)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View (Bathtub)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Balcony)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, City View (Hearing)

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Wet Bar)

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (Wet Bar)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Oceanfront (Hearing)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Oceanfront (Hearing, Balcony)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Pool Access, Roll-In Shower)

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