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Our top choices for St. James cheap hotels

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area with palm trees.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
A modern hotel reception area with two reception desks, a coffee station, and a visible sign for Holiday Inn Express.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG
Bolivia
United States
Chris
NT$2,951
NT$3,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southport - Oak Island Area by IHG
A spacious hotel lobby with a large bed, a red ottoman, and a vending machine.
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
A reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, snack shelves, and a small freezer.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a built-in fireplace with a purple light, a sofa, two green armchairs, and a wooden coffee table with baskets.

2. Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island

Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island
Southport
United States
Wanda
NT$3,043
NT$3,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island
A Hampton Inn & Suites with a stone facade, large entrance, and a well-lit exterior.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a "Welcome to the First in Flight State" sign, a seating area with chairs, and a large window with a view.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.
A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Southport

Hampton Inn & Suites Southport
Southport
United States
Karen
NT$3,096
NT$3,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hampton Inn & Suites Southport
A beach with a clear sky, waves, and beachgoers. There are houses along the shore.
A building with two doors, one orange and one blue, and a surfboard leaning against a brick wall.
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and picnic tables.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

4. Anchor Inn Motel

Anchor Inn Motel
Long Beach
United States
Bryant
NT$4,077
NT$4,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Anchor Inn Motel
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of a grassy area and trees.
A modern restaurant with a central island, wooden tables, and pendant lighting.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport
Southport
United States
Rollymar
NT$2,997
NT$3,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport
A pool area with lounge chairs, a small fountain, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.
A campsite with RVs, a gravel path, and trees.
A building with a red door, a blue railing, and a barbecue area with potted plants.

6. Captain's Cove Motel

Captain's Cove Motel
Long Beach
United States
james
NT$2,538
NT$2,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Captain's Cove Motel
A lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating it is a Wyndham hotel.
A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by dining tables and chairs.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, several chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. Wingate By Wyndham Southport

Wingate By Wyndham Southport
Southport
United States
Ricky
NT$2,513
NT$2,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Wingate By Wyndham Southport
A beach view from a covered porch with a railing, overlooking the ocean and sandy dunes.
A beach view with a wooden pier extending into the ocean, a sandy beach with sparse vegetation, and a clear blue sky.
A room with a glass-top table, black chairs, a teal-colored reception desk, a ceiling fan, and a sign on the wall.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a pier, houses, and a swimming pool.

8. Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel
Long Beach
United States
Therese
NT$5,360
NT$6,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Ocean Crest Motel

9. River Hotel of Southport

River Hotel of Southport
Southport
United States
Heather
NT$4,021
NT$4,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
River Hotel of Southport
A bedroom with a bed, two windows with views of buildings and a beach, a clock on the wall, and a wooden door leading outside.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, houses, and a road.
A neatly made bed with a white quilt, two pillows, and a blue patterned pillow. There is a painting of a beach scene above the bed.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

10. The Beach House Motel & Suites

The Beach House Motel & Suites
Yaupon Beach
United States
Martin
NT$3,560
NT$4,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Beach House Motel & Suites
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Top St. James Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

8/10 Good
"Amazing view."
Taylor 4-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Ocean Isle Inn

Ocean Isle Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It had quiet charm, with a lovely view of the ocean from the front porch of our unit. It took just one minute from our top floor room to the beach."
Mary 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ocean Isle Inn
The Islander Inn

The Islander Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Oceanfront room-Clean place to stay."
Jake 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Islander Inn

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Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to St. James, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for St. James is 60 inches.
What is there to see and do in St. James?
You don't have to spend a lot to find things to see and do in St. James. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then plan some activities that cost very little. Enjoy the outdoors at Oak Island Beach and Caswell Beach, or check out the area's cultural spots like Fort Fisher State Historic Site.
How can I get to St. James and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in St. James can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is 25 mi (40.2 km) away from the center in Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand), located 36 mi (57.9 km) away. St. James may not have many public transit options so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.

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