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Sandpiper Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Atlantic Beach with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Property grounds
Seasonal outdoor pool
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
The Sandpiper Motel offers a comfortable oceanfront location where guests can unwind. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, in-room WiFi, and complimentary self parking. Helpful staff members are available at the 24-hour front desk to assist with visitor needs.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
200 E Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512-5414

What's nearby

  • Anchorage Marina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Triple S Marina - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Fort Macon State Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 27 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oceanana Grill & Pier - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sandpiper Motel

Motel by the ocean
Sandpiper Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sandpiper Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sandpiper Motel Atlantic Beach
Sandpiper Atlantic Beach
Sandpiper Motel Motel
Sandpiper Motel Atlantic Beach
Sandpiper Motel Motel Atlantic Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandpiper Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Sandpiper Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandpiper Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sandpiper Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sandpiper Motel located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Anchorage Marina and Circle Regional Beach Access. Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Sandpiper Motel Reviews

6.6

7.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 373 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Felt like home away from home

What a great place we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like the fact that's it has a key for the room, and not a card.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok 4 the money if your there to enjoy the beach vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neat hotel! The lady works there is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Staff & service

Solo fishing trip

Wanted a quick overnight solo fishing trip without breaking the bank. This little hotel was great for that! Not the ritz by any means but was clean with Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk was friendly and atmosphere was inviting. Location was quiet and relaxing. Newly upgraded facility. Will return again to this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scottie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel but very clean and staff is very polite and helpful. It was very quiet. Park right at your room so very nice. Restsuarnts close by. Pool waa great. Not far from beach. Reasonable priced for steps from the beach. Bathroom and showerr was very small but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Amenities
It was available on a holiday weekend but it was rundown and didn't have hand towels, wash clothes or tissues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was dated, but clean and comfortable. The staff was nice and everything in the room was in good working order. Good value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel is very convenient. Two blocks from public beach access. And four or five blocks from the Circle. It's old, but clean. And was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful. Bed not the best, bedspread dirty. Pool was ok. Location good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the condition of the room. Sheets need to be thrown out ,purchase new pillows or thrown out .stains on beds stains on pillows mold and mildew and roaches. We actually did not stay the second night ended up leaving ...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very close to the beach and the staff was great it just needs to be updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

jerry

Liked: Staff & service
0
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Blessed because you can’t put a price tag on a pie

Greatest staff I have ever encountered. I travel a lot for work & I stay in places all across this country. Not the newest place but we were here for the Beach. We will be coming back see you next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
This is an aging facility but it's still going and hanging in there. Still needs continuous renovations and better linens. However, it is priced accordingly and affordable compared to other choices in the area so that's a win.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hollie D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's definitely an older place & very basic, but it was clean & comfortable enough. The man at check-in was very kind & friendly. It does have a small microwave & refrigerator, which was not mentioned in the description I had read about it. Bring your own hangers if you want to hang things up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Misty

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is was not clean. We wore shoes in the shower. And there were people smoking on the balcony and it was going in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Edwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gotten a smaller bed then what I’ve paid for booked a queen and gotten a full , bed sheets has cigarette holes in them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There is not a good hand hold for the stairs in one area. I was holding onto a piece of wood and it came off in my hand. I almost fell down the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the nicer plces ives stayed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Herschol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready at checking time. Things were left in refrigerator and personal items in bathroom. Only old key locks for rooms and some tried to open my door at midnight. They had a key. Luckily I had the chain and doorstop on. Worst hotel through orbits I’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay, even during a tropical storm!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee maker didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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