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Anchor Inn Motel

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Anchor Inn Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outside.

2 Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a small shelf, a wicker chair, a wooden table, a door leading to a bathroom, and a painting on the wall.

1 King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outside.

2 Queen Room Dog-Friendly

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a wooden desk, a wicker chair, a TV on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

2 Queen Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a wall art of fish, a door leading to a bathroom, and a wooden table with a microwave.

1 King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a grey sofa, and a wooden desk.

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.

2 Queen Room Dog-Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island, Anchor Inn Motel is near the airport and near the beach. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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5611 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC, 28465

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a beach with waves gently lapping the shore.
    Caswell Beach
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A coastal town with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by houses and a beach.
    Ocean Crest Pier
    6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • A coastal town with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.
    Oak Island Lighthouse
    9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • A beach with waves, a person in red, and tall grasses.
    Holden Beach
    38 min drive - 31.9 miles
  • Oak Island Beach
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
    4 min drive
  • Beacon315
    14 min drive
  • Koko Cabana
    4 min drive
  • Paul's of Oak Island
    3 min walk

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

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

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?

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 Oak Island Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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

Anchor Inn Motel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pet friendly. We will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whe had a great stay at the hotel just a few issues. Walls are paper thin and the noise level at midnite was aggravating. My grandson got stung by a huge wasp in the room 3 times but we worked it out. Location and cleanliness was very refreshing and I calked and they let us check in early which was very nice. I'd stay again and refer people to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Haylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very nice room was clean and up to standards
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

tia

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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
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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
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ashera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, looks brand new and was nicely appointed with very nice furniture. The fridge was retro and cute, bed was very comfortable. Some dustier floors than I would have liked but sometimes this is to be expected in beachy environments. This was nothing major, overall the room was lovely and comfortable and I would recommend this as a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
Verified review

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
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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.
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If your booking through Expedia. Call ahead to learn how to sign in to your room. Its All ONLINE. There's nothing mentioned on the Expedia site about this. You can catch the site manager to get signed in. There are NO WHEELCHAIR accessible rooms. We had to build a small ramp to get ours inside. Rooms are very nice and the AC is cold. Ask how to adjust it because there is no control in the room. Now that we know the layout we will be visiting again. We will bring our own ramps next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and simple. Rooms had wooden floors which is good at the beach, Beds were clean and comfortable. There is a small fridge/freezer that worked well, microwave and small coffee maker. Plenty of towels that were thick and fluffy. TV with streaming platforms. No room key needed - uses key code sent to your phone at check-in. Would be nice to have some hooks on the wall for hanging beach stuff, and would be nice to have an ice machine on premises. Otherwise great! Bit of a walk to the beach - about 4 blocks, would be good to have a wagon to carry your things. Pet friendly too. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

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