Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Enjoy a refreshing drink at this seaside bar with ocean views.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, with umbrellas providing shade.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with comfortable seating and a beautiful view.
Two single beds with white linens and blue headboards, a flat-screen TV, and a cozy seating area.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with a light cabinet, potted plants, and comfortable wicker chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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511 Salter Path Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(149 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(125 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3-star Atlantic Beach hotel close to North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a beach bar, and a poolside bar are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Atlantic Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This beach hotel also offers gift shops/newsstands, an ATM, and a television in a common area. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Rising Tide Seafood Co - Onsite seafood restaurant.
Turtle Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Tiki Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 19.99 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rising Tide Seafood Co
  • Tiki Bar
  • Turtle Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 19.99 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2511053

Property is also known as

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Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 751 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1368 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amber

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful and the staff is always so nice. You can't beat the view! We have taken girls weekends here for over 10 yrs, even when it was the calm digger. The issue with this trip was we were in a room that was dirty. Honestly it felt like the room hadn't been cleaned in a while. There was dirt all over the floor, it was very dusty, there was a musky smell, and the shower didn't look clean. We went to the store and got some cleaning stuff just to clean it before we went to bed because there was no way we could sleep knowing it was that dirty. The linens were cleaned, but just not the room its self. I did mention it a couple times to the front desk just to let them know they may need to give it some extra cleaning before the next set of people come in. I understand it is hard to keep up with all rooms, but it's crazy the amount we spent and the room wasn't even checked before hand for cleanliness. But I will stress this, although the room wasn't clean, the hot tub half way worked, the restaurant isn't operational right now and their bar isn't open, the staff was always nice! I just hated we had to come at this point when it wasn't straightened out because honestly it is a lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Great value for beachfront property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We liked it and would go back.

Great oceanfront location, but in a remote part of the island with little to nothing else within walking distance. Rooms: Ceramic flooring throughout. Simple, old tv. Super low flow shower that was frustrating. Nearby activities The beach, pool, on site bar & restaurant are the only nearby things to do. But the restaurant and bar weren't open for the season when we were there in April. Great views of the ocean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel. They have done a fantastic job on the renovations. Everything was perfect, from the friendly staff to our gorgeous room with a spectacular view and very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I get you might have been understaffed and overbooked, but whoever answered the phone at noon said we’d be able to get in by 2, so we showed up at 2. Ended up waiting 2 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seems maybe under staffed at times. I would definitely recommend and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach and accommodations were very clean. The dining area was under construction but might just have been out of season.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Smithfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ocean view from our room and the private balcony. Beach access was wonderful, private beach and not crowded. We will be going again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very considerate. Even let us check in early and use amenities while we waited
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that all the rooms have a great ocean view. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger D

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good option!

It's a really good option! In front of the ocean, clean and with microwave and refrigerator. The beds are very small, only full no queen!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's newly renovated, lobby looks very nice, price is very affordable for the location. We chose the 2 full beds for our family of 4, the room was small, bathroom was small but it was just for one night we didn't mind it. Definitely will pick a bigger room/beds for longer stay. Easy access to the beach/playground/pool, and we love that they provided beach chairs. Restaurant was under renovation, so we had to drive 15-20 mins to the nearest open restaurant. Overall we enjoyed our stay, and will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We love coming to Pine Knoll Shores, and to this particular hotel. There are a few things around the property that still needs to be addressed, such as only half of the hot tub working. But the staff are amazing, really nice and accommodating. We always enjoy coming down there which we do about every three months.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend to everyone

Absolutely love this place, we stay every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that all rooms were oceanfront! Beach chairs that were available for use were very appreciated! Hotel was full, but was quite! Everyone so friendly and helpfull.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a amazing stay! An easy and super short walk to the beach and a amazing view from the room ! The staff was so friendly and helpful. 10/10 will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good. But my second day, housekeeping never came. No coffee for the following morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajhanee

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! will book again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025