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Carolina Duke Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to Duke University, Carolina Duke Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

4.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Durham is home to Carolina Duke Inn. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Streets at Southpoint Mall and Brier Creek Commons. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice or Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Visit our Durham travel guide
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2517 Guess Road, Durham, NC, 27705

What's nearby

  • A large Gothic-style cathedral with intricate stonework and multiple spires.
    Duke University
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Northgate Mall
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Duke Homestead
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • North Carolina Central University
    8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station
    6 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costco Food Court
    16 min walk
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    9 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • LRB Provisions
    12 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    13 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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • 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, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Carolina Duke Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carolina Duke Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Carolina Duke Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carolina Duke Inn located?

Situated in Durham, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Northgate Mall and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Duke University. Duke Homestead and Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial 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

Carolina Duke Inn Reviews

4.2

4.2

Cleanliness

4.6

Location

5.2

Staff & service

3.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed there only because no other vacancies could be found. Never again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lot of trouble booking, ended up overbooked and had to move further away than we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This motel was listed as 2 stars and was close to where we wanted to go. If this is 2 stars I would hate to see 1 star. There were no tissues or cups, and the sheets were actually dirty, they had not been changed and had stains on them. The man at the desk wasn't very nice about it either, he gave my husband the new sheets to change them and told us to stay at a holiday inn if we wanted a nice hotel. I want to stay with local businesses, but not this one!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a decent stay something last minute
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older motel and it was in the process of updating the rooms. But room floor was nasty dirty. My feet turned black from it. The free WiFi signal was very very poor and constantly dropped out. The sink in the room didn't have cold water. The room lacked a hair dryer or coffee maker. No iron or ironing board. The shower floor was very very slippery. We had to buy a shower mat just to shower there without killing ourselves. I was happy that they had smoking allowed rooms and that they accepted pets. We were forced from our home due to hurricane Florence and had to bring our cat. It was a great comfort to have her with us. All in all the staff were excellent! Very friendly and helpful. When we needed to extend our stay a few days longer they gave us a reduced rate!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
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2/10 Terrible

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

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Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No pool and very basic facilities. Seems to be a place for local workers. Police came in the night to hand cuff someone. Dont know the reason, he was later released. We paid a higher price because of Duke graduation. Twice the price. I think that is a bit much for a poor facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

weekend in Dutham

We stayed at Carolina Duke Easter weekend while visiting family. It was very conveniently located near the house where most activity occurred
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to Duke. The place looks spooky and empty. Noticed girls knocking on the door
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
dirty grounds and outmoded conditions of room ,no breakfast and expensive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018