Emerald Isle, North Carolina, is part of the Crystal Coast, known for white sand beaches, historic lighthouses and world-class scuba diving. This beachfront resort town is located on a slim barrier island on Bogue Straight, across from the Croatan National Forest north of Wilmington. While water activities such as kayaking and fishing are popular, there are plenty of land-based things to do including sightseeing, golfing and shopping in the quaint downtown area.
Guests staying at Islander Suites, a 80-room luxury resort hotel, have a view of the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the resort and the tranquil Bogue Sound (part of the Intercoastal Waterway) on the other. Island Suites differs from standard resorts because all rooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, flat-screen televisions and separate sleeping and living areas.
The resort's premium corner oceanfront rooms also have a breakfast bar. Room sizes vary widely at this no-pet resort. They range from a 365 square feet for a standard room with two double beds or a king bed with a sofa bed couch to the 650 square foot oceanfront rooms with king beds in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the living are. Guests are welcome to enjoy other amenities including an oceanfront swimming pool and coin-operated laundry machines. Management requests two night minimum stays on weekends, and three night minimum stays during holidays.
Islander Suites
102 Islander Drive
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
252-354-3464
islandernc.com
The family-friendly Sheraton Atlantic Beach Resort features 200 nautically themed guest rooms with oceanfront views, daily housekeeping service, room service and luxurious, specially-made linens. Guests have everything they need for a relaxing vacation, including choices of three different restaurants, pool and beachside valet service and seasonal family activities including entertainment, games and fishing lessons. For one daily fee, guests have unlimited access to amenities ranging from bicycle rental to resort sports equipment to discounted rates on golf and local attractions.
Sheraton Atlantic Beach Resort
2717 Fort Macon Rd.
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
252-240-1155
sheratonatlanticbeach.com
The Windjammer Inn is a five-story, non-smoking resort hotel with oceanfront rooms for families and couples. Depending on the room type, amenities range from Jacuzzi tubs to king beds. Complimentary wireless Internet is throughout the property and guests enjoy free morning coffee, a large outdoor patio deck with swimming pool and seasonal hot tub, along with lush landscaped relaxation areas complete with waterfalls and fountains. Management does not allow pets and requires a two night minimum stay during summer weekends.
Windjammer Inn
103 Salter Path Rd.
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512-6101
252-247-7123
windjammerinn.com
The Ocean View Inn is a small, family-owned hotel offering different lodging types for every traveler's needs. From apartments with fully-equipped kitchens to rooms for the budget vacationer, all guest accommodations include 32" LCD flat panel televisions with cable programming and standard electronic amenities. Other hotel amenities include an on-site fitness center, tennis courts, driving range and fishing access. The property is within walking distance of shopping and dining and conveniently located near Emerald Isle's best attractions, including the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, the North Carolina Aquarium and Cape Lookout.
Ocean View Inn
122 Fairview Dr.
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
252-354-2755
oceanviewinnemeraldisle.com
