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Ocean Crest Motel

2.0 star property

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Oceanfront Shared Walkway | Terrace/patio
Oceanfront Shared Walkway | Terrace/patio
Standard Handicap-Accessible
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1417 E Beach Dr, Oak Island, NC, 28465
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Handicap-Accessible

Standard Handicap-Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Oceanfront Shared Walkway

Oceanfront Shared Walkway

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Oceanview

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Ocean Crest Motel

Beachside motel with seasonal outdoor pool
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as charcoal grills and a picnic area. Change of towels is available on request.
Ocean Crest Motel offers 42 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Ocean Crest Motel, you're just a quick walk from Caswell Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a shared microwave
  • Steps from Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier
Ocean Crest Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ocean Crest Motel also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and pool umbrellas. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Oak Island motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (86 centimetre high)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 5:30 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 5:30 AM.
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

  • The seasonal pool will open April 03 and close October 01.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Ocean Crest Motel.

Property is also known as

Ocean Crest Motel Motel
Ocean Crest Motel Oak Island
Ocean Crest Motel Motel Oak Island

Ocean Crest Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying there. Clean and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Reminds you of the Family owned places when you were a kid. The Staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute , clean and recently renovated rooms right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff were so accommodating and friendly. Older property but clean with good upkeep. Small bath room area with sink that was located more in the kitchenette area. Some type of shelf in that area for toiletries would have been great but we made it work. I would trade the space for the view any day. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very central area, rooms need to be bigger, no microwave in the rooms, but great fishing can be done on the pier
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff were super friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with cozy beds and a mini fridge, and room safe. The hotel is in a great location—just a short walk to the beach, pier, and two nearby restaurants. The area is super quiet at night also, even though the setup would make you think you’d be woken by road noise we weren’t, was able to sleep in both days. Just a heads-up: one of the restaurants has more of a bar vibe and may not be the best choice for families. The hotel had most of the basics, but be aware that they do not provide body wash, shampoo, or conditioner. If you’re someone who usually depends on hotel toiletries, be sure to bring your own. I thought I had packed mine but hadn’t, and I was surprised to find none in the room. My son joked that it’s because it’s a motel, not a hotel—lol! There’s an ice machine on the property, along with a washer and dryer in the same room. Interestingly, there was also a microwave in that area—but not in our room. It would’ve been convenient to have one in the room, especially for quick snacks or to reheat food. Overall, it was a good stay. My favorite part was definitely the short walk to the beach and pier—it made the whole trip feel relaxing and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cady

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boys and I really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Crest Motel! The lobby staff were very kind and helpful. The room was seriously spotless, I was extremely impressed with the cleanliness. It was cleaner than most air bnb’s we’ve stayed in. We had plenty of towels and blankets. The view from the motel is gorgeous and the beach access was awesome. The pool was also very clean and well taken care of. There is a really delicious restaurant located right next door and the property is just minutes from countless other dining choices. We had a great time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max, Granite Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times. Always great customer service and great accommodations. Clean rooms and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated with a pier close by and great dining within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Blissful

Recently separated and life just felt so heavy so, I decided to take a trip by myself. And, I was so pleasantly surprised by this little motel. I stayed in room 213 and was able to see the ocean and 2 lighthouses at night. I could hear the waves and was a quick little walk down to the sand where I spent most of my time. The dunes were quite high and most of the beach was hard sand because the tide came up quite high. But, the friendly staff helped me fix my newly installed smart TV. To room cooled and kept temperature very very well I was so comfortable that when I got sunburnt I hated how efficient it was. My only downfall because was the microwave was down in the other side of the motel so, I had to do the walk of shame with my chips and queso. But, I loved that it was not a huge touristy town. It was just simply blissful for me. And, walking distance to 2 bars right next door. Just be careful you may be the youngest in the whole bar. I couldn’t be happier.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

AC & Heating Unit

The AC & Heat unit smelled like humid, old towel, urine smell, and filter/ blades on vane, was not clean...so the smell was rancid. We turned on the ceiling fan and opened the window and front door, and was able to finally turned AC/heat unit off, and smell out of room only few hours, by 11pm, we close door and went sleep with ceiling fan and no heat,ok. Broom and dirty dustpan in room, so we no hang up clothes or put shoes. There is no extra blanket, so I sleep with my jacket and hoodie for warm. But nice view,close to beach and pier. Nice staff, happy and good smile. If I go to OKI again, I will stay there again, maybe next time I check ac and heater 1st. Thank you 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place that’s only steps from the beach or pier.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, very clean. Friendly and helpful front desk employees.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRED

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025