This was our first visit to the area, and instead of risking it by choosing a hotel with 'local color,' we chose the Holiday Inn, especially after learning it was relatively new.
We weren't disappointed! The staff were friendly and the room was great. We had a top floor room with a balcony and view of the ocean.
We enjoyed the NON SMOKING lounge with live music and also had a nice breakfast.
The indoor pool was a nice treat since it was a little brisk our first day there. We didn't use them, but the outdoor pool was large and they had two hot tubs, and TONS of chairs for just laz-ing around.
Parking was free and available.
The only negatives I can find are:
The shower. You have to get wet to turn it on. And, when showering the pressure drops as if someone is flushing a toilet, leaving you with a nice hot jolt.
The cleaning staff. Why don't you knock? Each morning they would just barge in the room. Apparently knocking is out of the question.
Smoking. I realize it's North Carolina, but join the 21st century and prohibit smoking in the hotel, period. Just because our room was non-smoking doesn't mean the hotel didn't reek a little. No need for smoking at a Family Resort.








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