Emerald Isle was named for its rich green forests and is known for its miles of jogging and bike paths, nature trails and beaches. If you're seeking accommodations with a view of the sea, Emerald Isle has three options, with other oceanfront hotels available within 10 miles.
The Islander Suites is an oceanfront hotel with 80 condo suites available for rent or purchase. Among the hotel's amenities are an oceanfront pool with cabanas, private beach access, a picnic area and a convenience store that provides beach rentals. All rooms have kitchenettes with microwaves and mini-refrigerators. Some rooms have oceanfront balconies or patios with outdoor seating.
The Bogue Inlet Motel sits just behind the historic Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, a 1,000-foot oceanfront pier built in the late 1950s. The motel provides basic accommodations and has free parking.
The Oceanview Inn lies directly behind the oceanfront Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and includes views of the ocean from its second-floor units. Its standard hotel rooms include mini-refrigerators and microwave ovens. Also available are a suite that sleeps six with an in-room spa tub and one- and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens. The hotel offers free parking.
Two other oceanfront hotels are in the Pine Knoll Shores area, within a short drive of Emerald Isle. At the Clamdigger Inn, about 6 miles east of Emerald Isle, all of the rooms are oceanfront and feature private balconies, refrigerators and microwaves. Other amenities include an on-site restaurant, lounge, game room, outdoor pool and hot tub. The Atlantis Lodge, about 9 miles east of Emerald Isle, has standard rooms, as well as one-bedroom suites that include efficiency kitchens, dining and living areas. All rooms have decks that face the ocean. The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool and a recreation lounge that includes a panoramic ocean view, large-screen television and ping pong and pool tables. Each hotel is less than 3 miles from the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
