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Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

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511 Salter Path Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(176 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Atlantic Beach

At Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Country Club of the Crystal Coast. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a beach bar. .Tiki Bar is the hotel's own bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Atlantic Beach hotel include Coral Bay Shopping Center and Anchorage Marina.

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Triple S Marina - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 13 min drive - 17.0 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
  • ‪Luigi's Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill - ‬19 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 its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, an ATM, and a television in common area. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Atlantic Beach hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 102 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2511053

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel on 29 Dec 2025 start from AU$123.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel has a self car park for USD 19.99 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

The closest beach to Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel is Emerald Isle Beach (18.3 km).

Does Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and poolside dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

No, Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 828 out of 1504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1504 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! It was a quick 3 night get away for us and this was the perfect Hotel for us. We loved the convenient Beach access with chairs and towels provided. The tiki bar was nice with music in the evening. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We especially appreciated the property manager, who went out of her way to compensate us for a mishap. She genuinely impressed us. Thank YOU
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

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

September Review

Room was clean. Downfalls 1. Shower curtain attacks you while you shower. 2. Mattresses is starting to need replaced, getting worn down & you can fell the space where everyone sleeps. Staff was nice & friendly. Management needs a lot of help. At the end of our stay, last day there was a wedding, the wedding party had people coming to the ceremony who were NOT paying guests & if the paying guest went out that night they had NO PLACE TO PARK when they returned. This was after the paying guests paid for parking. Went to the office & was told to park across the street in the dark & check back every so often for a parking place. I feel they needed more than one person in the office that evening & the unpaying guest should have been told to park across the street & leave the parking places for their paying guest, who had paid for parking for their stay. To me that was a very bad part on the management. Your paying guest were not taken into account only the wedding party. I was compensated for this encounter, but in the future management needs to think of the whole picture. Make sure there wedding party is taken care of & there paying guest are taken care of.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location- family and dog friendly

The location is great- just plan on driving if you want anything other than the one dining room they have. A wedding was in there during our stay but the pool bar has a very good menu. $20/day to self park is a little steep to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aimee Kathryn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist, Stephanie threatened to “call the law” on me in front of my two small children for having our dinner at the pool. We were unaware of the ridiculous rule that you can only eat the food that is served at the restaurant on the hotel premise unless you are secluded to your room or have to eat on the sandy beach. We had already ordered our dinner and we’re ready to eat at the pool And ask Stephanie for a little leniency with this especially considering I have two small children and she threatened to call the police on us in front of my kids. We were not bothering anyone or causing a scene. Bill the restaurant owner and the maker of this ridiculous rule came out and immediately gave me an attitude and had the guts to say they pride themselves on customer service…what a joke. Also, they started charging $20 to park in their parking lot. This is not normal considering we are not in the city where parking is limited. It’s very disappointing since I have visited this hotel several times and this has never been a rule and why I continued to go to this hotel because of the good experiences that I’ve had in the past. Needless to say, I will never return and I will tell everybody not to stay here Some food for thought for the hotel owner. You expect people who are staying several nights at your hotel to only eat was on the restaurant menu? I am hoping to hear from the manager to talk about this and will be happy to change this review If we can come to some sort of resolut
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very short walk to the beach & chairs provided were comfortable. Lovely stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property could be something if the owners really invested in it. It is in a good location and very convenient with an access to the beach with chairs available for guests to use. They had a pool and hot tub, as well as a bar outside. I liked the outside eating option. The downside: it was extremely over-priced for what we got. Our room was dirty. Literally had toenails on the floor still from the previous guest. The shower was dated and frankly horrible. The ceiling in there was falling apart and there was what looked like drops of blood on the walls in the room and near the ceiling in the bathroom. The shower clearly had the orange bacteria around the drain from not being cleaned well. The balcony was also just frankly dirty and kind of dingy. Both the room and balcony need repainted. Another incredibly annoying thing was that they hosted a wedding so the kitchen was not available to guests at all. I was really looking forward to using this amenity as we were exhausted from traveling & this trip was for my birthday. We ordered from the tiki bar and luckily that was really good. I was really looking forward to ordering breakfast there in the morning because the menu looked great but they only offered a ridiculously over-priced “breakfast buffet” that was $20 per person. This is insane - what they were offering was no different than any other hotel. They nickel and dime you here. $20 something for parking in a very basic parking lot with no ballet. Wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but very small bathroom.Views were wonderful,staff very friendly.Hidden parking fee upon arriving was disappointing!But nice overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Betty

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not happy about having to pay an extra $20. for each night of stay. That added an extra $80. We booked through Expedia, which says “All taxes and fees included. We were told even employees had to pay to park. We spent one night in the first room on a mattress with a huge debit in it. We were offered another room which was some better . Pool was filthy and had algae and hot tub jets weren’t working, full of sand. Overall hotel was not a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we liked the balcony overlooking the ocean and the beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and I loved that I could bring my dog
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Floyd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Always the Ocean view and large capacity refrigerator
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the restaurant. Food was not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked through Expedia and didn't see anything about a "parking fee" which is over $20 per night! There's no alternative parking, so I was forced to pay. The hotel felt pretty old and needed updates. The bed was about as bad as the reviews pointed out. Didn't eat at the restaurant, but it was always crowded. Bar/pool were cool. Gym was just a treadmill and some dumbbells. The location and beach front rooms are the clear selling point and make up for outdated rooms, tvs, decor, bathrooms. Balcony view was incredible though. Room cards don't work well. Had to get both keys switched out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hedda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place to get away from the hustle
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025