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Anchor Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Oak Island with free parking

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Beach nearby, white sand
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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Anchor Inn Motel in Long Beach provides a refreshing getaway where guests can unwind by the pool during warm months. Visitors appreciate the convenience of barbecue grills for cooking their own meals, while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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2 Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Room Dog-Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5611 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC, 28465

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Anchor Inn Motel

Motel located in Long Beach
Anchor Inn Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Charcoal grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Anchor Inn Motel offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of 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 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 26 to September 30
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

Property is also known as

Anchor Inn Motel Motel
Anchor Inn Motel Oak Island
Anchor Inn Motel Motel Oak Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Anchor Inn Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Anchor Inn Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Anchor Inn Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchor Inn Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Anchor Inn Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Anchor Inn Motel located?

Located in Long Beach, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Caswell Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bay Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Anchor Inn Motel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay again. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the way they took an old motel and made it so cute clean and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean the people running the motel are very friendly and helpful will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful place, super clean and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Clean and pleasant staff. Amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is newly renovated and has all the beachy vibes! We enjoyed out stay. The linens were top quality!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

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

Adorable Motel

Easy check in and out, speedy response from owners, updated rooms! The word "motel" scares me but this spot was charming with great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Loved the room! Super cute nice and clean. Will definitely stay again and tell people about the Anchor Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dog-friendly area and didn't use the car once! A block from the beach, restaurants, shops. Extremely easy to check in/out and staff is GREAT! Will stay here again for sure :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

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

Last minute trip

This was a last minute trip for a night- the customer service was top notch! The room was perfect for us as a family of 4. The pool was great as well! Very close to great restaurants and shops as well as close enough walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantilli

Liked: Amenities
Very helpful and responsive to text! Very nice rooms and close proximity to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn is quaint and cozy. The interior furnishings appear to be handcrafted and done well. The beach is easy to walk to and the local shops and restaurants are close. We had a great little stay here. Highly recommend this!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natallia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for several nights stay. Walking distance from the beach, shop and dinning. Very clean! The staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is adorable! Cute and spacious room, clean, easy parking. Close walk to the beach, a few walkable places to eat and have some drinks, centrally located. Minimal towels but it will work.

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful remodel! We had noisy neighbors to speak to at 11:30 p.m., but the motel is great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Th hotel was clean and completely functional. I would return without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, Modern room. Could use a hair dryer and some creamer and sugar for the coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, although the floor was a little sandy. The bed was extremely confortable! The mini fridge kept my food and drinks ice cold and the ac kept the room nice and cool. The walls were a little thin and being off a busy thoroughfare, I could hear some traffic noise but it wasn't too bad. The property was well maintained and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Renovated and VERY clean!

Great experience at the Anchor Inn Motel. It appears to have been recently updated. We were sent the access code ahead of time so getting into the room was super easy. As soon as I opened the door, I noticed that the room smelled "clean" - not like cleaners or chemicals, but just new and clean. Everything was actually very clean and neat in the room. The bed was also super comfy, which I very rarely say about hotels/motels. Five stars from us and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean, accommodating, will return

I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality and cleanliness of the rooms. I booked two rooms and needed them to be adjoining. When I arrived, (by no fault of the property) the rooms were not adjoined. I contacted the staff on premises and she arranged for my rooms to be adjoined without second question. We even got to check in early. Check in was easy, check out was easy, the location is excellent and next time I stay in Oak Island, it will be here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. The check in was so easy. The property was clean . Two thing I wish was different. 1. Please leave us four big towels not two. Everyone one know women need three towels after they shower. 1, please move the tv to the wall in front of the bed. We would like to watch it while in bed . Now everything else was awesome. We are actually going to come back this summer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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