The Islander Inn

2.5 star property

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Pool views, open select days
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
$116
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1

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57 West 1st St., Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 28469
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, North Myrtle Beach Beaches
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean View, Standard 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View, Standard 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(90 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Island View, Standard 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Islander Inn

Ocean Isle Beach hotel walkable to Ocean Isle Beach
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities.
The Islander Inn offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, The Islander Inn provides an indoor pool and a hot tub. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This beach hotel also offers a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Islander Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
The Sandy Dollar - This bar is located by the pool.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Sandy Dollar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Islander Inn
Islander Inn Ocean Isle Beach
Islander Ocean Isle Beach
Islander Hotel Ocean Isle Beach
The Islander Inn Hotel
The Islander Inn Ocean Isle Beach
The Islander Inn Hotel Ocean Isle Beach

The Islander Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

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

Nice place to stay

We were only there for two days, but the room was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful. Unlike some other places, the walk to the beach was short and easy. It did say on the website that there was a bar by the pool, and we saw the building, but it was not open while we were there. Just would have been nice to have notice it was not available. But, that is not going to keep us from coming back since I have already booked for a weekend in August.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauri

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Great location, quiet area. Bathrooms could use an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a very helpful check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

THERESA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We just stayed there the week of july 4 and overall great experience.Within walking distance of everything you could possibly need or want. The park, arcade, shops, pier and ice cream was awesome!! The ocean BEAUTIFUL, along w the views from where we were. However, if u stay, you want a ocean view, close to the pools, as many buildings there actually are, add ons would be a definite, pools and bar AWAY from the pool, that was the main negative the bar is right by the outside pool, to close, and the pools stayed packed w the same ppl noone else could hardly partake. However it was very quiet considering how many ppl were there, parking needs to have an all stay parking spot, we would leave then come back and not have nowhere to park... So parking needs to have parking slots that are your designated parking spot or spots for a group . And brooms in the rooms!!!! Other than that totally worth the money.... Oh and free breakfast helps but not being able to bring food in your rooms when the kitchen is packed, not cool!!!! I will say ocean isle has rules like no other beach I have ever been to, dont spend or waste any money on any type of shelter but a shaboomy or umbrella bc nothing else is allowed...very picky choosy who they say anything to as well, which is not cool..if your going to have rules, it should be posted on their website and for everyone!!!! Need to be staying somewhere w beach access, if not pay to park and hardly anywhere to park due to all the developments!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

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

10/10

Views, pool on premise (indoor & ourdoor), jacuzzi & easy of access to beach -- ALL GREAT. Parking is tight and set up somewhat odd. I don't really know how to explain it. Rooms are clean & tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, HUNTERSVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean front hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean place but
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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

Time Away

We loved everything about the Islander Inn, except the beds were terrible. Both indoor and outdoor pools were great. We loved the pool having a view of the ocean and there were plenty of pool lounge chairs. The snack bar was a nice addition to the pool area. It was a wonderful place to stay and we would go back again. Hopefully they will improve their mattresses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at the islander but our first time with an ocean front room. The balcony and ocean view was DEFINITELY worth the price alone. The rooms were clean and AC worked well during a giant heat wave. My only criticism was that the rooms are very inconsistent and you never know what you’ll get. The first time we stayed here we had a Roku TV that we could log into streaming on and a freezer compartment in our mini fridge for cooler ice packs. This time we were surprised when we checked in and had neither. We made do without them but it would’ve been nice to know what we were getting and we paid more this time so I expected the same amenities. Overall I would stay again but I will double check on individual room details before check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Inlander Inn staff can not be beat. From the folks at the front desk to the bartender at the bar, everyone was very friendly. It would be nice to have the gate to the pool from the hotel be fixed. I thought I would break it when opening or closing it. The pool got very cloudy by the last day we were there. It could have used a chlorine shock. These are not deal breakers in my book. We'll be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean front. Close to the pier. Friendly check in. Adequate parking. Nice room layout. Downside, beds weren't great. Walls are thin, but expected in a dated building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely felt like a beach hotel. Well used, utilitarian, but adequate since easy access to the beach was the main attraction. The two small pools were a good change of pace. Breakfast was only average. Traffic getting on and off the island was terrible, so not having a kitchenette is something to consider. All in all, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time visiting with my kids over a long weekend. The location is great, the staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice beach location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine, grantsville

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025