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Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Suite

King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Room

Honeymoon Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room

Premium Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Double Room | Bathroom

Premium Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Quadruple Room

Traditional Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Apartment | Living area

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Classic Apartment

Classic Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Carolina Beach

When you stay at Dry Dock Inn in Carolina Beach, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach State Park. .This family-friendly motel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Freeman Park.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dry Dock Inn

Family-friendly motel with 2 outdoor pools and beach bars
Dry Dock Inn offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Carolina Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 8 beach bars.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • 8 beach bars

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Games
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whistle mobile app before check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Dry Dock Vacation Club Motel Carolina Beach
Dry Dock Vacation Club Motel
Dry Dock Vacation Club Carolina Beach
Dry Dock Vacation Club
Dry Dock Inn Motel
Dry Dock Vacation Club
Dry Dock Inn Carolina Beach
Dry Dock Inn Motel Carolina Beach

Reviews

Dry Dock Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a single king room, they provided towels, sheets, a microwave, keurig, and a smal refrigerator. Staff was helpful when needed. It was close enough to walk to the boardwalk. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Inn! Perfect location!

We stayed two nights, three days for a little get away with family. We booked the two room with kitchenette. The check in was very easy and staff extremely friendly and accommodating. The property is very well kept. Our room was very clean and up to date. They have two pools to enjoy…very clean with lounge chairs and pool toys. Everything was in walking distance…beach, shops restaurants and carnival. We will definitely visit again 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an excellent value for the money! Bed was super comfy, room was clean, bathroom only thing not updated but was still clean. Staff was awesome, getting text to see if we needed anything. Convenient to the beach and shops. Definitely recommend and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very nice. The staff was very helpful in answering questions. The biggest problem was
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Airon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great to have a room with a separate bedroom. Can’t beat the price during the week for that location and 2 pools! We walked everywhere. Staff was very helpful and responsive to any issue. Our code didn’t work to get us in when we got there and they came immediately and were very professional. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only thing our room was small for a family of three. Updates Should be storage and closet Space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was GREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a fantastic stay! Bed was comfy, room was very clean and staff was beyond ANAZING!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, close to the boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to the beach, restaurants, and other attractions. Parking was somewhat limited and tight but manageable. Room had everything you need! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Raleigh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice little hotel. They’re doing upgrades and once they get the bathroom done in the room we were in it will be fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thurman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grateful

Thanks so much for providing a comfortable space and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful rooms, nice employees, super close to the beach!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Mother/Daughter Beach Day

My daughter and I truly enjoyed our night there. From enjoying the pool, to being right by the boardwalk and beach access, to just being comfortable. It was lovely. Loved the retro feel, and to top it off, your cute inn proves you don't have to break the bank to stay at Carolina Beach. Also, thank you for the late checkout option. It was so nice to clean up after a morning at the beach before we drove home. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Staffing was great, walking distance to the beach and other amenities, friendly town and the pools were an added bonus. We will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sierra

Staff was great rooms were clean.. We had an issue with hot water. They fixed it immediately.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025