I'm usually a cheapskate and I'll pick a property a few blocks back from the beach to save a buck or two but on this trip I decided to surprise my wife and splurge (actually the price wasn't much more that hotels further from the beach). She was thrilled that our room had an ocean view (as do ALL the rooms). It was warm enough outside to sleep with our balcony door open... we could hear the ocean all night. It was lovely.

The staff was very courteous and FRIENDLY. We've stayed at places where the staff is courteous but not friendly... it makes a big difference.

My son said that the hot-tub wasn't very hot but other than that I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. I would definitely stay there again.

All rooms are oceanfront and the hotel is fairly close to the water, so you really feel the effects of the ocean, especially at high tide. Free coffee 24 hours, free cookies, free Internet, free parking.

This is not the kind of resort town you see in Virginia Beach, but it is quiet and a nice place to relax if you like walking onthe beach or sitting in yur room just listening to the waves break on the sandy beach.

I found this hotel to be very pleasant. It is directly on the ocean and each hotel room has a small balcony. My husband and I enjoyed sitting out on it and watching the pelicans fly by as we were on the 7th floor. During our two night stay there was a full moon and it came up directly over the ocean. The room was clean and the beds very comfortable and it was decorated nicely. There is a small shop in the lobby to purchase snacks, lotions, etc., an indoor pool and a very nice outdoor pool. We had dinner in their restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed their breakfast buffet. They have four free PC's in their lobby for the guests to use and parking our car was no problem in their parking lot. I wouldn't hesitate to return to this hotel and would recommend it to my friends.

We stayed Oct. 8-9, 2007. We hadn't booked but got a suite for $159 a night, which seemed pretty good value. Suite 1016 was massive with a large lounge, a dining area, kitchenette (but no dishes), bathroom, separate wash sinks and double bedroom. It looked right over the beach and was very clean.

The receptionist was helpful and the waitresses at breakfast were friendly and helpful (it was cold in there, though). The beach was great and the pool was fine as well. Because it was off season we had no trouble getting loungers.

The only downside is that there is nothing much except the beach in Carolina Beach and this is the only good quality hotel in the area. Nice for a quiet relaxing few days but no more, unless you're looking to get away from it all.