Emerald Isle is a small coastal town on the Crystal Coast in Carteret County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the population of Emerald Isle was 3,488. The island town was founded in 1951 and is a popular summer vacation spot known for its fishing, boating, sightseeing, golfing and beach activities. Emerald Isle is also home to several hotels that offer good amenities and great value for the area.
The Islander has a view of the Intracoastal Waterway (Bogue Sound) and fronts the Atlantic Ocean on the east. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, yoga classes on the beach, a three-day surf camp, kayak rentals, private beach access, and a concierge and tour desk. Guestrooms feature separate living and sleeping areas, a satellite LCD television, a private balcony or terrace, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffeemaker, marble bathrooms, a hairdryer and high-speed Internet access. As of April 2010, guestrooms start at $90 per night.
The Islander
102 Islander Dr.
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
866-627-9340
http://www.islandernc.com/
The Oceanview Inn is a family owned and operated hotel in the heart of Emerald Isle behind the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, free parking, a coin-operated guest laundry facility, landscaped grounds, private beach access and a business center. Guestrooms offer satellite television, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffeemaker, an iron and an ironing board, and high-speed Internet access. As of April 2010, guestrooms start at $89 per night.
Oceanview Inn
122 Fairview Dr.
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
252-354-2755
oceanviewinnemeraldisle.com/
The Rusty Pelican Inn is located in Emerald Isle near the beach and the fishing pier. The hotel features free parking and a 24-hour front desk. This establishment is pet friendly and allows pets for a small fee. Guestrooms have satellite television, a microwave, a refrigerator, a work desk with a lamp, and high-speed Internet access. The Rusty Pelican also allows pets for a small fee. The hotel is closed from January through March. As of April 2010, guestrooms start at $69 per night.
Rusty Pelican Inn
8104 Emerald Dr.
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
252-354-3450
ncbeaches.com/CrystalCoast/EmeraldIsle/VacationRentalsAndLodging/Motels/RustyPelicanInn