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Dry Dock Inn

3.0 star property
Families splash in two outdoor pools at this Carolina Beach retreat, where table tennis matches unfold under sunny skies and the boardwalk waits nearby

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Traditional Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished - Dry Dock Inn (Carolina Beach)
A covered balcony with a pool, overlooking a residential area with houses and a clear sky. - Dry Dock Inn (Carolina Beach)
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Comfort Suite with Kitchenette | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished - Dry Dock Inn (Carolina Beach)
Dry Dock Inn is a perfect family base near Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Relax on sun loungers by the pools or gather around the firepit after dark. Enjoy table tennis, bicycle parking, and free in-room WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Comfort Suite with Kitchenette | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite with Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a refrigerator, a wooden accent wall, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King Room with Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

King Room with Sofa Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a microwave, and a nightstand.

King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

Premium Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with Kitchenette | Bathroom | Bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room with Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, table tennis, streaming services

2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bed Apartment with Balcony | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

2 Bed Apartment with Balcony

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Carolina Beach, Dry Dock Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach State Park and Freeman Park, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Tregembo Animal Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ziplining. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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300 S. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

What's nearby

  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A colorful street with a blue building labeled 'Krazy Kones' and a sign for 'Fried Dough Cakes'.
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with tall trees and undergrowth.
    Carolina Beach State Park
    2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    8 min walk
  • Crush & Grind
    7 min walk
  • El Cazador Carolina Beach
    5 min walk
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • 8 beach bars

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Games
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 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
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whistle mobile app before check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Dry Dock Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 9 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Dry Dock Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dry Dock Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Dry Dock Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Dry Dock Inn located?

This family-friendly Carolina Beach motel is located in the entertainment district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach State Park. Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and Freeman Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dry Dock Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, updated place to stay with easy access to the beach!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying and will definitely be back to stay again! Comfortable rooms and beds ans plenty of space to spread out with multiple people!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, but very old and rusty. The location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well run and clean property. Very close to the beach and short walk to the boardwalk. Walking distance to many great restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Staff were amazing and so helpful. Pool was nice and room was clean. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute updated property! Room was clean and comfortable. Able to walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yatziry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay will for sure be booking again only thing our tv didn’t work from our room that’s all but offered to fix when I mentioned the issue so amazing staff everything was truly amazing will for sure come back reccomend people to book and great price really worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay there and having a bed in separate rooms, but the A/C unit by the front door was very noisy when the compressor would click on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just wanted a nice reasonable price hotel room right next to the beach and this was definitely it. The bed was so comfortable. It was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Didn’t like the stairs. Surprised there was a smoking station on the property. Liked the two pools on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at The Dry Dock Inn! It was very nice, clean, and cozy perfect for a relaxing one-night trip. One thing I especially loved was the bathroom setup. For once, I stayed somewhere that actually had good shelves in the shower to place my things. That’s so rare, even in hotels, and it made such a difference because my stuff is usually always falling everywhere. The little details and comfort of this place really stood out to me. I’ll definitely be back again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love what they have done with the place. I love the remodeling. It looks great very clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, sufficient, and an easy walk to the beach and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and well appointed. The kitchenette was stocked with dishes and silverware. I only wish we could have check in earlier. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the nicest beach hotels with a great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little place for my boyfriend and I for spring break! It’s right in the downtown and everywhere we wanted to go was walking distance. The owners were very nice and replied very efficiently, very accommodating with letting us park in the lot even though we arrived early for our reservation, and letting us add on a late checkout. It was nothing fancy but was clean, affordable, and worked perfectly for what we needed at a good price!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location room verynice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, quiet, a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful rooms, nice employees, super close to the beach!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great! Short walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly and rooms are super clean and cute. the staff is excellent in helping with suggestions for restaurants and remembering us from a previous visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fahima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place and the experience. Clean and staff are very nice , definitely will be back there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really liked it: it was convenient and comfortable to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, cutely decorated. Motel is close to the boardwalk, restaurants, bars and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025