Oak Island, NC

Travel Guide

Pier on beach at sunrise, Oak Island, North Carolina
Pier on beach at sunrise, Oak Island, North Carolina
Sun set
North Carolina in the winter is actually pretty nice
Amazing sunset

Where to stay in Oak Island

Silhoutted Ocean Pier at Sunrise

Long Beach

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

Long Beach
Oak Island Lighthouse Beams into the Seafoam at Fort Caswell

Caswell Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Caswell Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Oak Island Lighthouse or Caswell Beach.

Caswell Beach
Oak Island Lighthouse North Carolina

Tranquil Harbour

When in Tranquil Harbour, you can plan a visit to The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation and The Clubs at St. James, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tranquil Harbour
Casewell Beach line with Oak Island in the distance

Yaupon Beach

When in Yaupon Beach, you can plan a visit to Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Yaupon Beach
Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel

2 out of 5
1417 E Beach Dr Oak Island NC
The price is NT$5,461 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$5,461
NT$6,158 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ocean Crest Pier and The Reserve Golf ...
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
Rooms clean, staff friendly and helpful! Great location to everything! Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

Ocean Crest Motel
The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites

2 out of 5
500 Ocean Dr Oak Island NC
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Absolutely wonderful place to stay!

Reviewed on 2026/1/18

The Beach House Motel & Suites
Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel

2.5 out of 5
6401 Oak Island Drive Oak Island NC
The price is NT$2,506 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
NT$2,506
NT$2,825 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oak Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (301 reviews)
Clean room, walking distance to ice cream and grocery stores

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

Captain's Cove Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (801 reviews)
Pros: The suite was clean. The space is large and roomy with plenty of blankets, and kitchen pans, appliances, and dishware. Check-in and out was easy and staff friendly. Location is very nice with a great view from all suites. Enjoyed the real wood fireplace. Bought some logs at local store and ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/25

The Highlands at Sugar
stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

2.5 out of 5
1009 Lower Shiloh Way Morrisville NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Topgolf Durham and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
The Good....large room, great price, friendly staff and comfy bed. The BAD....Virtual key app wasn't working, room was or is still undergoing renovation because there was a 1/4 inch of drywall dust (took picture to document), hairs in the sink and shower, toilet wasn't flushed by worker or cleaner, ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

4 out of 5
2109 Morton St Charlotte NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (632 reviews)
Very nice and clean

Reviewed on 2026/2/14

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Oak Island

4.7
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

KellyandJon

Small,friendly and quaint. No rushing of any type. Very relaxing and carefree.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice beach, not crowded, was able to ger a good spot each day we went. Businesses are limited, if you are like our family and have picky eaters only wanting to eat at national food chain restaurants, there are a few, but not as many as a larger town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful, quiet beach that’s perfect for a family getaway.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good for adults; not much to do for kids other than the beach.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Oak Island and have been going here since I was a child in the early 1960's. It is quiet and beautiful and not much ocean front development.

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