Oak Island is an island on the Atlantic coast of southeastern North Carolina. It was founded in 1999 by the consolidation of the towns of Long Beach and Yaupon Beach. Oak Island contains 28 miles of coastline and has seven parks, a dog park, 66 public beach accesses, two piers and two marinas. There are many outdoor activities including golfing, kayaking and surfing. The island offers several hotel and rental options.
This hotel is located on the beach and features oceanfront rooms with refrigerator, coffee maker and cable TV. There is also an oceanfront townhouse that sleeps up to 8 people, has 2.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, two decks, living room and dining room. There is also a swimming pool for guests to use.
Ocean Crest Motel
1417 East Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
910-278-3333
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Located one block from the beach, this motel offers rooms that feature air conditioning, refrigerator and cable TV. There are 42 rooms, nine with kitchenettes and several apartments with cooking utensils and dishes. The motel also offers an outdoor swimming pool.
Captain's Cove Motel
6401 East Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
910-278-6026
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The Island Inn Motel is two blocks from the beach and is newly renovated. It is within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. Rooms offer TVs, mini-fridge and coffeemaker. There is also an outdoor swimming pool.
Island Inn Motel
5611 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 27960
910-278-3366
islandinnmotel.com
This motel includes a marina which offers cruises, party boats and fishing off the dock. All the motel rooms have a water view, refrigerator, cable TV with HBO and wireless Internet access. There is a restaurant and lounge, a gift shop and a variety of outdoor activities including volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard.
Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
West Beach Drive to 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465
910-278-1230
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The Driftwood Motel is located across the street from the beach and offers rooms with refrigerators, microwaves and cable TV. There is an outdoor pool and grills available for guests as well.
Driftwood Motel
604 Ocean Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
910-278-6114
This hotel has private beach access, pool, oceanfront gazebo and restaurant. There are single rooms, as well as 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Apartments have full kitchens and wireless Internet. Rooms feature cable TV, refrigerators and microwaves. The hotel is pet friendly, and guests receive free pier passes.
Island Resort & Inn
500 Ocean Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
910-278-5644
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