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Ocean Crest Motel

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Oceanfront Shared Walkway | Beach/ocean view
Reception
Exterior
Oceanfront Shared Walkway | Terrace/patio
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Oceanfront Shared Walkway | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Oceanfront Shared Walkway

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

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

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Handicap-Accessible | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Handicap-Accessible

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Ocean Crest Motel

Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Charcoal grills and a picnic area. Change of towels is available on request
Ocean Crest Motel offers 42 accommodations with a safe 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 telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 Wi-Fi (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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (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 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 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 on 03 April and close on 01 October.
  • 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Timmy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was OK..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not much in ammenities, Staff was nice room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and a great view of the sunrise. Also, very friendly office staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the cleanest place I ever stayed. The rooms were basic but there were a lot of small things that showed a lot of thought was put into making it a step above for example the rooms had a safe for valuables. The beds were comfy and the towels were nicer quality than many other places I've stayed. I loved being right on the beach and so close to the fishing pier. This place was so ideal for a relaxing vacation. There was plenty of parking. I constantly saw staff outside working on the grounds. The staff was so friendly and it was pleasant to chat with them. Checkin and out was easy. I will definitely be back here. Loved the close proximity to other islands and beaches but you truly could come here and never leave the parking lot or the island if you wanted to. There is a restaurant next door although I didnt eat there this time. I can't say enough good about this place to do it justice. I wasnt sure what to expect being that it was my first time here but my experience was great and I want to stay here again in the future, I won't even look elsewhere because this was just too perfect and so cozy, comfortable, and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was cleaned and smelled good/ clean, bed was very comfortable sheets and blankets and pillows all in good shape towels also. This room was more than adequate and very convenient to the beach and the fishing pier next-door. I’m not sure it’s the right term to use, but this is an old school motel that is properly maintained and cleaned. The staff were available and friendly, price was a fair market offering.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were spotless and clean the view of the ocean was amazing the staff were extremely nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was small but clean. Ocean front view was spectacular. Close and convenient to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room did not have a beach view, next to the ice machine and microwave room, which people used at 2 am. The bed was really comfy, and room was spotless. Beautiful plush pristine white bath towels. Room had a musty damp smell. Ladies in the front office and cleaning staff are all very sweet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max, Granite Falls

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still a great place to stay. I stayed there years ago and this was our first time back. It’s still a great place. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Motel has been remodeled and is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maddie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, it was great for a 2 night weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean side
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Great location, right next door to the Ocean Crest pier. Cold A/C and Hot water. Con’s, there were roaches in the room, mildew on the walls and mold in the bathroom. Staff was not accommodating and I would rate their hospitality skills at 2. Over priced for what it is. Beware The Beds are Super Extra Firm (Bricks).
Roaches in the light fixture
Mold coming thru paint
Mildew running down wall from a/c unit
Mold above shower
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what was advertised, way below expectations.

We booked an "ocean view" room, thinking we were getting the view in the picture of the advertised room. What we actually got was a diagonal view from a small window. The room was super small, not even a chair to sit on...It had two beds that had a popping spring every time you reclined, and a super small bathroom - so small the toilet paper is located in front of the toilet. And everytime you flushed the toilet you had to return to jiggle the handle to shut off the water flow. We did receive a few fresh towels during our stay, but did not receive any coffee service... There is no microwave, no table, just a cheap tv tray at the end of one bed. This is way below our expectations, and from our experience, was a bait and switch on what you get. I would not recommend this hotel in any way. Such a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brice W, oakdale

Liked: Staff & service
For some reason our room had very strong smell of cleaning products. This was hard on the lungs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an older property the rooms were well cleaned and nice, could be a bit more soundproof. Very friendly atmosphere from the office staff and the other guests. Very short walk to the beach, pool was great and area was clean. It was really nice to be able to continue using the parking lot, pool, pier and bathroom they provide after checkout. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a quaint little place at Oak Island for a few nights stay. It would have been nice to have had at least queen size beds in the room and maybe some more table space but it was nice for a hotel trying to keep up with the times. The pool area and beach access was wonderful. Check in was pretty easy but be sure to get there before the office closes and write down ir take a picture of your tag (it’s part of the check in process).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JOSHUA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is old, outdated and had the worst furniture abs room design. Updates are cheap and lack thought or organization.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025