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Sand Dollar Motel

2.5 star property
Atlantic Beach motel by ocean

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Reception
Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
The price is $115
includes taxes & fees
$102 per night
Nov 19 - Nov 20

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Ceiling fan
4 bedrooms
  • 900 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Shower, towels

Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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includes taxes & fees
$89 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512

What's nearby

  • Triple S Marina - 1 min walk
  • Fort Macon State Park - 12 min walk
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 4 min drive
  • Morehead City Port - 9 min drive
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive
  • Havelock Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AB Bottle Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mug Shot - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sand Dollar Motel

Situated by the ocean, Sand Dollar Motel is a great choice for a stay in Atlantic Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and snorkeling.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel
Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel Atlantic Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sand Dollar Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sand Dollar Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sand Dollar Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sand Dollar Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sand Dollar Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, snorkeling, and windsurfing.
What's the area around Sand Dollar Motel like?
Sand Dollar Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Triple S Marina and 12 minutes' walk from Fort Macon State Park.

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Antwan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for beach
Perfect stay for beach trip,cheap,clean and simple. Just steps from the beach
Stacey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The bathroom was nice but only and old, dirty fan light. Toilet paper roll not on wall but sitting on sink. Door had been kicked in multiple times a d not repaied. Slept with huger heavy cooler blocking door. Light in room had a broken shade and was a fire hazzard. Carpet filthy, my feet turned black. Outdoor seating was in bad shape, can i say, splinters anyone?
PATRICIA, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The office folks are so nice and hospitable
Matthew, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The room was decent, definitely not as nice as pictures portrayed. Bed was comfy. Bedding was pretty although when we we arrived, one bed didnt have a comforter. We left briefly and returned to find a comforter in a bag on the bench outside. Ac window unit was super loud but we were basically just there to sleep so I didn't mind the background noise for sleep. Bathroom was clean and towels were thick, nice quality. The door was difficult to open & shut and was very loud. The door jams & doors were pretty dirty with fingerprints everywhere.
Jeffrey, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

There was no staff on the property, they just left our keys in a mailbox. This didn't feel super safe to me. We get into the room and there was at least 30 to 50 small fly type bugs, I squished up to 30 of them. The carpet, door frames and fridge look like it hadn't been cleaned in years. The beds were hard and stained, I cut my let on the side of the bed because hard knobs were sticking out. It was convenient to walk down to the beach and was nice to walk back to the shower.
Marie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Dated, but clean
The office was unmanned the entire time we were there, Fri night - Mon morning. There is a sign on the door with a number to call, but nobody you could speak to face-to-face. The hotel is dated, but clean. It cracked me up that we had a full kitchen, complete with stove. But very few dishes, I think one frying pan, and 2 spoons and 2 was it for silverware. I should have been working this weekend, but we didn’t have an internet connection. I reported it on Saturday and asked again on Sunday, but no luck… so there I was at McD’s for hours on end because I couldn’t get a refund and move to another hotel…. Nice if you just need a place to sleep, but I wouldn’t recommend if you plan to spend any time in the room.
Cynthia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Joanne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joshua, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice simple motel
I'm not sure why so many bad reviews. It is a simple basic place. No frills. It was clean. It was close to the beach. Owner was friendly. Beds aren't the best but we got a good nights sleep regardless. Yes the outside does have a fish smell. YOU ARE NEAR THE BEACH!! We stayed in room 5. There was plenty of hot water as soon as we realized the hot and cold were reversed. No carpet in this room so no worries about sand or anything. Fridge and freezer work great. We didn't use the stove so I cant comment on that. I will say we reserved a room with two beds. We were pleasantly surprised that they were in separate rooms. I would definitely stay again.
Theresa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything we could ask for and more! We scan into the room upon arrival and was able to unload as soon as we got there without hassle. Bet close to the beach and the view from the balcony was pretty amazing during the fireworks. 10/10
Billy, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Staff was nice, however the rooms are not very clean.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The carpet was disgusting more stains than color showing The smell of dead fish permeated the permeated the outside of the building and the smoking from the outside permeated the interior . I’ve never felt more uncomfortable We arrived late and as I had already been charged almost $200 for the stay and was traveling with 2 little ones we stayed. There were holes in the ceiling one looked like a vent but had a roll of plastic bagels stuck up in it I made the kids keep their shoes on until they climbed up into the bed The only thing in the room that appeared to be clean
Tracy, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

4/10 Fair

The facilities are old and in poor repair. There was no hot water in the shower, though there was hot water at the sink. The burners on the kitchenette stove were difficult to operate. The floor was cracked in front of the sink and stove, with popped nails that could have cut a bare foot. The unit was two rooms, and the AC was a single unit in the back room, so the front room stayed hot. There was no staff on site, and the person who answered the phone was surly. On the positive side, the beds were clean and comfortable, and the motel is a short walk to the beach.
Lisa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not worth the money
Run down old motel. It looked better in pictures. The beds were incredibly hard. No one was on the property if you had a problem
Cisco, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

ABOUT AS SIMPLE AS IT GETS. DOESN'T EVEN HAVE A PLACE TO PUT THE SOAP IN THE BATHROOM. WALK HALF A MILE TO THE BEACH. DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT THIS ROOM. AND THE ROOM DID NOT MATCH THE PICTURE.
Rookie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joshua, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alexis, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Close to public beach access
Close to a public beach access and Ft. Macon. The room, although worn carpet and linens, it was clean, with a small refrigerator, microwave and a coffee machine. Our registration form and room key was in an envelope in the mailbox. A sign on the door said to sign and date the form and place back in the mailbox. A phone number was provided if we needed anything. The next morning, although the office was open, there was no one about. We used the same envelope to put the key in and left it on the desk.
Charmaine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Didn’t stay
We didn’t stay here after checking in. The room was hot with a small window unit in the back room. The towels were a dingy color and the shower curtain was mildewed. I couldn’t stay after a walkthrough. We stayed here many years ago and it’s not the same anymore. It’s really rundown.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good to stay.
It was a good place because it was close to the beach. It does need som maintenance and up grades. There is no cleaning services during my stay.
TRICIA, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Still a bit of renovations needed
The Hotel is currently being upgraded, some issues need to be looked at. Ceiling fan could not be used as it was out of balance anf shook badly if on. Plastic blinds were broken an had to use pillow cases to cover window. New locking system was installed that used a QR code from email. If the dates of your stay was entered wrong, you link to the QR Lock code was made inactive. For the price, the room was as I expected. I would stay again, hopefully the issues are corrected
CURTIS, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

This place was fine for a singular night. Room was falling apart, they took our bed(??) when we booked for three, so two others had to spoon for warmth. I'd recommend if you really don't care and just need a quick place to stay. The owners were very nice when we couldn't get in. This was my second time at the establishment, and It was alright!
Sophia, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ashly, 2-night family trip
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