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Boardwalk Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Comfort Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio
Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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224 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Arcade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Carolina Beach

Boardwalk Inn places you steps from Carolina Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Downtown hotel include Kure Beach and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Riko's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Boardwalk Inn

As a guest of Boardwalk Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carolina Beach hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
Boardwalk Inn offers 18 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 35

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 35

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 01 October.

Property is also known as

Boardwalk Inn Hotel

Boardwalk Inn Carolina Beach

Boardwalk Inn Hotel Carolina Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Boardwalk Inn?

Yep, Boardwalk Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Boardwalk Inn?

Yep, Boardwalk Inn is a short 2-minute walk from Carolina Beach.

Does Boardwalk Inn have a pool?

Boardwalk Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from April 01 to October 01.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Boardwalk Inn?

No, Boardwalk Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Boardwalk Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Boardwalk Inn?

Dogs are welcome at Boardwalk Inn, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Boardwalk Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience during my recent stay. The room was on the smaller side, but it was thoughtfully arranged and had everything I needed. It was very clean, which immediately stood out to me. The bed was comfortable and made it easy to get a good night’s sleep. I also really appreciated the ceiling fan and window unit— it kept the room at the perfect temperature. The television was simple to navigate and having Apple AirPlay available was a huge plus and made the stay even more convenient. The only minor thing I didn’t personally love was the shampoo and conditioner provided, but that’s purely preference and does not impact my overall rating at all. Overall, I have zero complaints and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, parking was tight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to everything. Staff is friendly. Nice, basic place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, room is recently renovated & very clean. Clear text check-In/Out instructions. Timely response to all inquiries.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, everything worked, simple check-in, great staff and great food/drinks just across the street!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, updated room in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarita

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The rooms are like the pictures depicted. However, when we got there in the early evening the room was an ice box. The temperatures outside were in the mid 30s and all they had was space heater for heat, which of course was unplugged upon arrival. It took hours before the room was comfortable. We were traveling with a toddler which made the matter more frustrating. We almost left to find other accommodations but it was late and we were too tired so we slept in multiple layers. The bathrooms are not remodeled and were dingy. We saw a couple of bugs crawling under the sink cabinet. There is a tiki bar near by and you can hear the music vibrating through the walls until midnight. I don’t know if I would choose this place again but I can see how it would work for others.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
1) There was hair on the shower walls, shower drain, and both beds. 2) One of the beds appeared not to have been cleaned, and there was sand in it. 3) There was an old used baseball underneath the bed. 4) There was a faulty window that did not open properly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cutest little place literally a one minute walk from the beach. Near cofffee shops, bars, boardwalk and excellent communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Every was great. Except for the bar across the road played music till 2:00 am
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay! Pet-friendly and clean! Easy check in and the staff was available for anything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't particularly care for the pets. Barking all hours of the night and very thin walls don't really help for sleep. No hot water on the first day to take a shower. Then the hotel manager opens my room door with me half clothes laying in the bed. I stayed because it was cheaper but I think I'll pay the extra next time for piece.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience from the responsive staff, clean, comfortable room and the location of the property steps from the beach. I would highly recommend the Boardwalk Inn to anyone who is looking for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn’t realize you could walk out onto the beach until I got here. This was the perfect spot to stay. Great location we could walk to everything. The room was perfect size for my daughter and I. We loved the tiled shower. The king bed was super comfortable. The little refrigerator and microwave was perfect for us. You can hear the waves when sitting on the balcony and patio area. Thanks so much for a great visit.
Beautiful sunrises
King bed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is such a great boutique hotel. The only issue I had I don't think they can even do anything about but the people upstairs were horrendously noisy. The clunking around in high heels should really be discouraged for people if they want to consider those underneath them. Stopped at 1am then back at it at 530am so it was impossible to sleep through. Other than that it was a great place! If I ever returned I would insist on an upper floor to avoid the possibility of inconsiderate neighbors in the future. Thank you for making it otherwise a hassle free and beautiful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very small rooms. Air conditioner was very loud. Had to unplug. Wouldn’t stay there in the summer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Updated rooms. Helpful and friendy staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was ok but really not what we expected. The pictures were a little deceiving. The management did step up when the WIFI was acting up and that kept the tv in and out. So, thanks for a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Perfect hotel on the beach.

Gorgeous spacious room. Everything u need like a bnb. Love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolouise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025