Emerald Isle, NC

Travel Guide

Colorful Sunset at ocean coast with silhouette of pier and photographer
Colorful Sunset at ocean coast with silhouette of pier and photographer
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The beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle in North Carolina, USA are home to stunning sunsets & sunrises, seashells, and fossilized shark's teeth. Head to the point of the island on the east side for better shelling and fossil collecting opportunities.
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Emerald Isle, NC. December 5, 2016.

Where to stay in Emerald Isle

Boardwalk along the Cedar Point

The Point

The Point might not have many top sights, but Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Point
Islander Hotel & Resort

Islander Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive Emerald Isle NC
The price is NT$2,823 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
NT$2,823
NT$3,361 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
All around perfect

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Islander Hotel & Resort
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection

2.5 out of 5
216 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle NC Emerald Isle NC
The price is NT$3,453 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
NT$3,453
NT$4,429 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (320 reviews)
Great hotel. Good location

Reviewed on 2026/1/25

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
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! (788 reviews)
The size and accommodations of this stay exceeded my expectations!

Reviewed on 2026/1/25

The Highlands at Sugar
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Sugar Mountain Resort and Grandfather Mountain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
Everything was great! Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 2026/2/5

Smoketree Lodge
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd Charlotte NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and ...
7.6/10 Good! (116 reviews)
The room was clean. Staff was friendly. The only complaint that I have is that it was really cold in the room and I could not adjust the thermostat to warm the room up. I turned up the thermostat, but the room stayed at 65 degrees.

Reviewed on 2026/2/3

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
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 Emerald Isle

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
39
5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
28
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
2
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Always love visiting Emerald Isle as it was my home for a bit. People are awesome and Emerald Isle is a beautiful place to be.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

There's not alot to do compared to North Myrtle Beach.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Quiet area and that was I was looking for.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful area, lovely beaches, easy to bike and walk around in. They have trails set up for biking/walking and using golf carts to keep you off the main road. Lots of dining and shopping options. Will definitely go back again.

5/5 - Excellent

VictoriaJenning

Love love love this beautiful beach!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We would have loved more breakfast options near the hotel, as our hotel did it have breakfast/dining!

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