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Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Poolside views, open daily
Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Poolside views, open daily

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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511 Salter Path Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512
  • Place, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Country Club of the Crystal Coast
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(168 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(131 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and 7 minutes from Country Club of the Crystal Coast. .This beach hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Coral Bay Shopping Center and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Anchorage Marina.

What's nearby

  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Triple S Marina - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 17 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 36 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kabuto Japanese Steak House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pita Plate - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami Hibachi and Sushi Buffet - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

On beach with outdoor pool, near North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Atlantic Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 102 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Rising Tide serving guests of Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Rising Tide - Onsite seafood restaurant.
Tiki Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 19.99 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rising Tide
  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 19.99 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2511053

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Clam Digger Inn Pine Knoll Shores
Clam Digger Pine Knoll Shores
Clam Digger
Clam Digger Hotel Atlantic Beach
Clamdigger Inn
Inn Pine Knoll Shores
Crystal Coast Oceanfront
The Inn At Pine Knoll Shores
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Pine Knoll Shores
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Hotel Pine Knoll Shores

Reviews

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 813 out of 1502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 1502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1502 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Adequate accommodations but excellent staff!

The employees were all very friendly, quick to respond to any concern or request, and even anticipated our every need. Our room, though, was less than stellar. The fridge was not cold, and the water pressure was little more than a sprinkle. Our floor was sandy when we checked in- given it was at the beach, though, so it could not be helped much. We had to wait 5-10 minutes for an elevator sometimes, and the morning of check-out, there were no luggage carts available. The walk to the beach required traversing about 25 stairs, which was difficult to do on the narrow walkway when everyone has chairs, coolers, beach bags, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daribel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, relax and good location. Lobby area waiting a bit and the wifi was inconvenient to connect and in some areas the signal was poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable beds, clean property, nice pool and bar. Friendly staff. Our sliding glass door to the balcony had a broken handle and was difficult to close. AC unit leaked and pooled water on the balcony which got tracked into the room every time. $21/day parking fee is unnecessary profit when you're already paying a premium for the room, occupancy fees, taxes, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very short staffed. We couldn’t get into our room because they weren’t ready. That was a 2 hour wait. The AC leaked all over the balcony, with mold along the edges of the AC. The floors were not clean. A spot on the ceiling looked as if it could collapse onto the bed at any moment. There was a piece of some type of deli meat on the leg of one of the chairs on the balcony. A discount would have been great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

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

Crystal coast oceanfront hotel.

It was wonderful. Staff was amazing. Room was clean. The food in the restaurant was amazing. Wil be returning soon. The view. Wow! Breath taking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Audrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a great location, staff was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented an accessible room and it was great! Also, the staff were so friendly and helpful. The view from the balcony was so beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the feel and the vibe here. Never been to Pine Knolls, loved the kicked back, easy pace and the whole experience! Great extras, beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, everything needed was there. Friendly staff, just a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo Trip!!

I was a in a king handicap room and really liked the space. The shower did not drain well at all...always had standing water. The bed was soooo comfortable and slept so well!!! I did not care for the $20/day parking that was not even covered. I felt that was a little uncalled for. They seemed to be under staffed, especially at the front desk and housekeeping. This is my 3rd or 4th time and I will continue to return, as I like the location, room and tiki bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Paying to park at a hotel is ridiculous. Next they’ll start charging to use the hotel pool. Which by the way was not clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

4/10 Poor

JAMIE

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had high hopes for this hotel, but we were sorely disappointed. While the hotel seems to have been recently renovated, our room was literally wet. There were huge water droplets dripping from the ceiling for the entire three days we were there. There was also mold on the walls and the ceiling (see pictures). When we told the front desk, they said there was nothing they could do about it. They also charged $20 a day for parking, which was an unwelcome surprise. It's too bad, since the location of the hotel is nice and the beach is great, but we will not be going back. The hotel is way too expensive for the experience we had with the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Vacation

I took a quick weekend trip with my family and it was a great stay. We never left the entire time there because it had the beach, pool, and restaurant all on site. It was cute, clean, renovated, and the staff were all helpful and kind. This is our third visit there and we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view is really the highlight of this hotel—it’s beautiful, and there’s easy beach access with chairs and umbrellas available on a first-come, first-serve basis. That part was a nice touch. However, the room definitely needs a deep clean. When I walked in and took my shoes off, I already had sand on my feet before even going to the beach. The floors weren’t well cleaned, and there were visible signs this is a pet-friendly hotel—like dried-up pee stains on the floor. The bathroom is also extremely small and tight. Another thing to be aware of: while the hotel advertises free parking online, I was charged a $21.24 “small fee” at check-in that turned out to be for parking. It would’ve been more transparent to just say that upfront. Also, if you’re bringing a pet, know there’s a $75 pet fee—even though they advertise as pet-friendly, the fee isn’t clearly mentioned until you’re checking in. I didn’t try the breakfast, so I can’t speak on that, but overall, while the location and view are great, the cleanliness and lack of transparency about extra fees were disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor lighting. Found body fluid stain on sheets that were obviously not changed from previous tenants. Asked for housekeeping during stay but they didn't sweep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been our go to beach spot for over 25 years. The building has been remodeled and is under new ownership for the 3rd time during that time period. Some things are better , some not so much.I have nothing against dogs but I DO NOT like the new pet friendly policy. The fried seafood is as good as ever but like everything else, prices have doubled. I wish they still had the nightly dinner specials and THE CLUB SANDWICH ! All in all, I would say it is still our favorite hotel on the Crystal Coast. Except the pet friendly policy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great hotel! Very nice place with friendly people! Definitely would go back to this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were very disappointed that we had to wait an extra 45 minutes to get in our room because it wasn't ready. This was true for a number of guests making the lobby area very crowded. The desk clerk didn't seem to care very cold. Some sort of accommodations should have been given for our inconvenience. The room was fine however water stayed on the floor at the sliding door and air conditioner which posed a accident concern as I'm recovering from a broken ankle. We enjoyed our stay but we were expecting a lot more and nicer considering the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Love emerald isle and pinn knolls but I think it's ridiculous that you have to pay for parking at a hotel that you literally pay 2k to stay at already. That's absurd.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025