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The Islander Inn

2.5 star property

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Pool views, open select days
Free daily continental breakfast
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$116
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31

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57 West 1st St., Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 28469
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Coastal Carolina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Islander Inn

Ocean Isle Beach hotel walkable to Ocean Isle Beach
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities.
The Islander Inn offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, The Islander Inn provides an indoor pool and a hot tub. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This beach hotel also offers a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Islander Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
The Sandy Dollar - This bar is located by the pool.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Sandy Dollar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Islander Inn
Islander Inn Ocean Isle Beach
Islander Ocean Isle Beach
Islander Hotel Ocean Isle Beach
The Islander Inn Hotel
The Islander Inn Ocean Isle Beach
The Islander Inn Hotel Ocean Isle Beach

The Islander Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Room was ready early which was such a bonus. Clean room. Clean breakfast area with a good variety of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip L

Liked: Cleanliness
Location and beach view were excellent. Staff members were responsive. Room was adequate but had faint odor. Mattresses were uncomfortable. Towels were thin, rough, frayed and stained. Interior of elevator was unfinished.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location. Helpful front office. Tabitha in was very helpful. Cons: Washcloths and towels were practically unusable because of their roughness and wear. Badly need replacing! Thankfully I had brought one washcloth with me. The bathtub was over knee deep with no safety bars. Did not feel safe climbing in or out of the shower/tub. Many delicious pastries, waffle, fruit, yogurts (no sugar free) and cereal choices for breakfast. Need to add protein (boiled eggs?) even if a pastry item has to be eliminated for budget. For diabetics, a couple small pieces of sausage found in a biscuit is not sufficient protein and thrown-away biscuit is waste. Tv would not adjust to live local tv channels, only streaming, so we missed our favorite shows and evening news. Awakened around 7:30 on several mornings by very loud, laughing cleaning staff outside door. This old hotel is a favorite of many but updates drastically needed. Won't return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect. Only downfall were the millions of gnats mid Sept which is apparently mating season. We couldn’t even open our balcony door at all. So having an oceanfront without a balcony was sad. For my husbands birthday too. Wont come mid Sept again but would love to come back and use the balcony and not be swarming with bugs!!! Everyone was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an old facility that they have painted over. It has mold and smells. My wife and I both got severe head aches and she was throwing up all night. We could only stay one night and had to leave because of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view was very nice. Continental breakfast was full of options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Room comfort
We were here for a wedding
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazem

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
smelly rooms, had to leave
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy Huth and

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful view of the ocean. Front desk were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Krysta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The check in process wasn’t smooth. The lady that was there at the front desk wasn’t very nice or friendly. Packed professionalism and kindness. I asked for an email from a manager, never received it. Room was nice, clean—no complaints there and my praises to the housekeeping staff. On the balcony there was an infestation of little black bugs that flew..no one in my family was able to enjoy the balcony and the view. They were outside near each door and the parking lot on the cars. The breakfast was great, the staff that helped with the breakfast was very nice and kept it very clean. Checkout wasn’t the best, manager was present and when I asked a question she snapped and said they couldn’t email me their policies. Probably won’t stay there again, staff at check in and check out aren’t very friendly and can be rude when asking a simple question.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

Reasonable

Nice place to stay. Reasonable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ursula

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our room overall was nice and clean. The couch was pretty old and dirty. The pool bar was never open. Not even the weekend. Housekeeping was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were a few maintenance problems during our short stay but they were fixed quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

JAMES

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in at 330pm. Got to the room and it had a sour smell. The mini fridge didnt work and the blinds were broken. We got our swim wear on and checked out the indoor pool where it smelled like rotten eggs. We checked out the hot tub and only one jet worked. We overlooked all this and went to get dinner. We got home around 8 and the noise was insane. The walls are paper thin and the adjoining room had a screaming baby. The room above us sounded like they were bowling. We heard everyone coming and going on the stairs. We waited till about 9 and then called the office to see if we could change rooms. They were fully booked so we decided to leave at 930 and checked out. We had booked a two night stay and only were there for 6 hours. We drove 5 hours each way for 6 hours. I called the next day to see if it was possible to get a refund for the second day. They said the manager would call me back. Its been two days with no call or refund. I would not recommend staying here. The pictures online make it look like a five star resort but in reality it hasnt been updated since the 80's.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to get away. Pools and hot tub are wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was just as advertised. Clerks at desk were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view was wonderful. Wish the towels were a bit more substantial. Felt very thin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025