Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Poolside views, open daily
Poolside views, open daily
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ocean View
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, beach bar
In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

On beach with outdoor pool, near North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Emerald Isle Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • The restaurant, beach bar, and poolside bar offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a gift shop, an elevator, and an ATM
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and 7 minutes from Country Club of the Crystal Coast
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. 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 a 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2511053
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 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

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 842 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1532 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Smithfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit and we will be back! Love all the rooms have ocean view and balcony, as well as the private beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie N Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely breathtaking highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, room small, view of ocean awesome. Had to pay three day parking fee I did not know about. Clerk said it was in the expedia fine print. I did really enjoy my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful! We had been here years ago when it was still the Ramada. The new owners have done a lot of upgrades: there is a new tiki bar, an outdoor tropical eating area, and a playground. The restaurant is a bit pricey, so I can’t speak for that part of the hotel. I didn’t particularly like the $20/day parking fee, but to be oceanfront with free use of the hotel’s beach chairs, it was sort of a trade off.
Outdoor tropical seating area
View from the balcony
Fenced in playground
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful views, great staff and yummy food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

PHILIP

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Donovan

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

This was our 2nd time there and this time was disappointing! Hair on shower floor as well as on shampoo. Bathroom door made a loud scraping sound. Dried pasta in microwave. Only one chair in room for two people. And to top it off, we had to pay a PARKING fee, when their website there is no resort fees. That's very deceptive!!! Most places off tea bags and coffee...nope. We had to dig around to get a few tea bags. Just very disappointing getaway and will be our last in that place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a hidden gem. I will be returning in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Amenities
Rooms were cute with fabulous views. Property was clean and staff were amazing. They had a challenge at checkout and handled with amazing patience and grace. I’ll definitely go again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Staff & service
Pool area was clean but the hot tub was not working and they charged me 42 dollars for parking,will not stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Josue, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! It would be great to have the pool not too cold :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guests checking in should not have to wait on a phone call at the desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara, Whispering Pines

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025