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1417 East Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
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1 of 5 stars
Virginia
1 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

There were no glasses for water or drinks, just paper cups for coffee. Nothing was even available in the office. There was no fan in the bathroom, which is a very small, confined space. The air conditioning unit, in the wall, was very noisy, making it difficult to hear the TV. Also, the TV was difficult to see, suspended up... more

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3 of 5 stars
Winston Salem, NC
7 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My Mom and I used to stay in Kure Beach and ride the ferry to Southport. We decided to explore Oak Island, and loved that you could see the sun set on the water in the fall and winter (Oak Island faces south. We once saw the smoke trail from a shuttle launch all the way from Florida). We booked... more

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1 of 5 stars
Raleigh nc
7 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Business

We had a last minute travel plan for work and was the only place we could find 4 days in advance.  I have stayed in motels before that make a half an effort to make their accomidations acceptable, but this place... Steer clear!  If you can get through the fog of cigerrette smoke in the office, you can probaby deal... more

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Walter Lorgan, Owner

Apparently this person had a bad business trip. First the no pet signs are on each door so people are aware we do not accept pets. They are not "Littering the property". We do not accept pets because of the difficulty of cleaning the rooms and removing the pet smell for customers who do not want to stay in a...

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3 of 5 stars
Greensboro, NC
28 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family

Took the family pier fishing for a few days and booked the O.C.M. We knew what to expect by looking at there web site and since it was a "fishing trip" and not a vacation we were willing to due without the amennities. Over all for a fishing trip it was just fine. I think $145.00 per night was a... more

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5 of 5 stars
dunkirk, OH
23 Mar 2009

it is the best hotel ever carpet everywhere clean as can be peir is amazing just like the prices and the resteraunt the rooms are huge soft and quite matterusses beutiful waters and on the beach cant bbe beat more

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5 of 5 stars
Johnson City
1 Dec 2008 | Trip type: Couples

My Husband and I stayed here for the second time since September and we loved it.It is clean and well maintained and you can't beat the price.No, it's not fancy but,it is very simply and tastefully decorated.The staff and management couldn't have been more helpful to us and being confined to a whellchair, I had access to every area inside... more

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1 of 5 stars
Fayetteville, NC
2 Sep 2008 | Trip type: Couples
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My wife and I had one of the most horrible experiences last weekend here. We did book the hotel at the last minute, and were told they only had two rooms left. However, we never expected the room to be so tiny! The first thing I noticed when I walked in is that we had one FULL SIZE bed. When... more

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2 of 5 stars
Stoneville, North Carolina
13 Jun 2008 | Trip type: Family
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Being one of the only hotels we had on the island, they obviously don't have any competition. Having said that, the quality of the rooms were very poor for what was charged. The carpet floors were filthy and left our feet black. I realy did not like how the 2nd and 3rd floors didn't have shaded balconies. The lady at... more

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2 of 5 stars
Oak Park IL
9 Jan 2008 | Trip type: Couples

This is a $20/night hotel that cost $90/night... simply because of the location. Okay, it is on the ocean shore, but the way the houses are jammed in here, it is like being in the city. Having said that... the location isn't really all that great. There really is no where to go when staying here... you a pretty much... more

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Walter Lorgan, Owner

Some people cannot be pleased. Oak Island is one of the few islands left without high-rise hotels and a heavy commercial ocenafront. our customer come here to get away from the hustle and bustle of places like Myrtle Beach. The houses are not "jammed in" and definitely does not resemble a city (did he really rate the right place?). As...

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1 of 5 stars
Charlotte NC
16 Jul 2007 | Trip type: Couples
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My fiance and I booked this motel because it was oceanfront and the rooms looked ok on the website..............HOWEVER.......when we checked into the motel it went downhill FAST! They said that housekeeping had just finished and the room was ready so we went ahead up to our room. When we walked in the carpet was very wet and the room... more

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Walter Lorgan, Owner

This customer advised us of the wet carpet after check-in but said it was not a problem. When I was notified the next morning, I personally went to the room to see what was wrong. She said the carpet was wet but it wasn't too bad. I offered to move them to another room so we could shampoo the carpet...

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Address: 1417 East Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465