I have stayed here recently many many times over the years. The two nights I stayed will probably be my last time. We encountered a roach infestation during the last night I was there. It was so bad, I had one on my arm as I dozed off to sleep. I did not have a very restful night after that. We probably killed over 20 or 30 that night. Funny thing - there was a roach trap in the compartment where the refrigerator was. I think since the name was changed from Ramada Inn to Clam Digger Inn maybe management does not care about its customers. At least you should be notified about these conditions before considering a room!!

OK, it's an older hotel that sits oceanfront, so there are going to be signs of exterior wear and tear due to the salt air and winds. If you understand before hand that it isn't a brand new 5 star hotel, and don't expect it to be, then I think you'll be pleased with your stay.

All rooms are oceanfront with a small balcony. Our balcony had a couple of chairs and small table; I assume all of them do. The pool and hot tub areas were clean. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The resturant is kind of small, but more than serves the purpose. We had both dinner and breakfast at the resturant, and both were very good. I would rate the prices in the resturant as average for the beach. There are NOT a lot of resturants in the immediate area, so you will pay a little more for your food. But, I was not disappointed at all.

I would, and will stay there again when we return to that area of the NC coast.

I just returned from a 3 day stay at the Clam Digger. I read all of the reviews before I went and knew it was an older property, but believe it to be clean. Well needless to say I will not be staying there again.

The front desk staff was not overly friendly at check in, but it was busy so I did not think anything of it

My room however was a different story. It was dirty from the get go. The shower curtain had at least 4 inches of mildew on it The "clean " towels were stained. The bed lines were well worn and just nasty. The bed was so hard and the pillows were so thin that I had use all 4 of them as one.

I tried to access the "free in room internet". It did not work. I called the front desk. They told me to come to the lobby or go to the lounge becuase that was were the best signal was.

Another guest on my floor ordered room service and then set the dishes outside the room. The dishes sat there for 24hours while the bugs had a feast on the left overs.

The maids did not vacauum my room until the 2nd night even though there was visable sand on the floor.. There was dirt and cobwebs along the baseboards that were easily seen and they were still there when I left.

The resturant was okay. Over priced for medicore food.

I did not use the pool because it looked really dirty.

The hotel needs a lot of attention. The price was good. Too good to be true.

I should have spent the extra money and upgraded my hotel..

The best time to visit the hotel itself is in the off season unless you don't mind parking in the street. The restaurant was the worst part of the hotel experience. I recommend eating elsewhere for the price. I ordered the Shrimp Newburg for $19.95. In an area where you can drive down the street and buy a pound of the largest shrimp you have ever seen I am sad to say that I was served the little tiny shrimp you get in the frozen food section of the grocery store. The sauce didn't have the right balance of spices, too much pepper not enough dry mustard and tasted a bit like it had curry in it. The Newberg had the consistancy of mac and cheese. It tasted to be made of pre-packaged powder and was served at room temperature in what looked like a tv dinner dish. I took about three bites and was thoroughly disgusted. The restaurant itself was not very clean and pretty dark, but not pleasantly so. More cave-like.