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Featured 3 Star Coastal North Carolina Hotels

Blockade Runner Beach Resort
3 out of 5
  • 2 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $161 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$161
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 out of 5
  • 2 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $181 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$181
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Shutters on the Banks
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 6 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $107 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$107
per night
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Shutters on the Banks
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
3 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $85 per night from May 8 to May 9
$85
per night
May 8 - May 9
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
3 out of 5
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  • 2 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $116 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$116
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
Islander Hotel & Resort
3 out of 5
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  • 4 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $107 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$107
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Islander Hotel & Resort
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 out of 5
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  • 1 hour drive from Holden Beach
The price is $152 per night from May 12 to May 13
$152
per night
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 2 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $199 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$199
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy breakfast, a free area shuttle, and a children's pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
3.5 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $91 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$91
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this beach motel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach
3 out of 5
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  • 1 hour drive from Holden Beach
The price is $219 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$219
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach
Holiday Inn Greenville, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 5 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $98 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$98
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
Holiday Inn Greenville, an IHG Hotel
Springhill Suites by Marriott Wilmington Mayfaire
3 out of 5
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  • 2 hours drive from Holden Beach
The price is $135 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$135
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Springhill Suites by Marriott Wilmington Mayfaire
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3-Star Hotels in Coastal North Carolina

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in Coastal North Carolina. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in Coastal North Carolina?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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