Overall the hotel is fine. If you have to stay here you'll live, if you have a choice maybe choose…read moreelsewhere. Pros: Breakfast was great, views were beautiful, centrally located to shops/food, pet friendly, nice gym Cons: Dated, dim, a little dirty, couch/tables in our suite had really seen better days, no full length mirror in the room, pricey for what you're getting It felt like they were in the midsts of renovations, the lobby looked more modern and so did the hallways when you got off the elevators, but the upgrades had not made their way to the rooms yet. I'd say in summary it was ok for two nights, but the place made me feel like I didn't want to look too closely because I didn't want to find something that would gross me out.

This hotel is nestled close to restaurants and other amenities in the area which supports a Marine…read moreCorps Base. Rooms are clean, no frills and tended to daily. Front desk staff are super pleasant and helpful. The hotel provides a very nice breakfast service at no cost and free bottles of water. Coffee is delicious xand fresh. Give this spot a try when in the area and have a need for lodging.

The Bask Hotel is a great choice if you are staying in Morehead City. The rooms are very clean and…read moreeverything is a short walk away, whether that's headed to the pier or heading out for food. The staff were friendly and prompt to greet us upon check-in; the lobby is large and tidy. The rooms are well kept and spacious. We chose a suite room with a water view and weren't disappointed. It was super nice with a full kitchen and large living room in addition to a spacious room and bathroom. Beautiful views and nice size balconies round out the experience. Only two things quickly to note: 1) The balconies are lovely, but we had a weird experience with little finches getting caught between the concrete of the balcony edge and the gap between the clear plexiglass. We ended up rescuing 2 birds in the same morning, so hoping that doesn't happen frequently. Poor birds. 2) The breakfast is a bit sparse and comes off as somewhat cheap. Lovely to have it delivered to your room, but the portions were super tiny and pretty sparse overall. I would've preferred a traditional continental breakfast. Minor quibble but ultimately does matter in guest satisfaction overall. Overall a really nice hotel, good location and very clear with a few quirks.

We did a "staycation" so that we could participate in the Misplaced Mutts 2024 pub crawl. The event…read morewas great and if you are looking for an organization to support, I would recommend them. Our choice of parking and waling to the 6 bars was a smart idea. :) The Bask's location can not be beat if you need to be in downtown Morehead city. We had a great check-in experience and were able to park in the lot 3 hours before official time. Our room was on the 7th floor and overlooked the water. It gave us a great view of the intercoastal waterway and Atlantic Beach. It came with a small kitchen that we did not use except for the coffee maker. The room was clean and met our needs. As others have said the breakfast was less than ideal. We ordered the night before and it came to our room at the appointed time. Both of us ordered yogurt and neither of us got what we ordered. My "Blue Marlin-Bask Signature" breakfast was OK but the avocado cream cheese sauce was nothing more than a small cup of cream cheese with very little avocado on top. The assorted muffins were 2 muffins that may have come from Costco. Adequate, but nothing special. My partner ordered a custom sandwich which was nothing memorable and she did not eat it. In addition to her missing yogurt, she was missing banana bread with no substitution. Lucky that she ordered milk because there were no coffee fixings (sweetener, cream, etc..) of any kind for the Keurig. Would we come back? Sure, if we needed to stay in Morehead City but we would skip the breakfast and walk up to the Big Rock Cafe (formerly Grumpys) for a real breakfast.

Decent lodge on the ocean. It's a step up from a motel. No coffee or cream is in the room. The…read moreviews are great.

Well I don't know, because I can never get reservations. Heard it was FANTASTIC, but I can't ever…read moreget reservations ‍so you lose points for difficulty in bookings. But I have seen it, looks fabulous though dated.

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront…read more I used electronic check-in, though I did stop by the front desk briefly to ask where the restaurant was before heading over for dinner about 40 minutes before closing. I'll cover that experience separately. Overall, the hotel delivered a solid stay. The room--707, oceanfront--was clean for the most part and well-equipped with everything you'd expect: refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker (filter-style pods), ironing board, hair dryer, and a television. Lighting is excellent, with plenty of lamps throughout the room, and there are ample AC outlets along with modern USB and USB-C ports, which is a nice touch. One feature that stood out was the small table with two chairs. It made a big difference since I ended up bringing dinner back to the room, and having a proper place to sit and eat comfortably is something not every hotel gets right. The room itself was spacious with a balcony overlooking the ocean. The view was great, and the setup made it easy to relax and enjoy the beachfront atmosphere. There was nothing wrong with the room--it was a solid, comfortable oceanfront stay. Parking is plentiful and free, which is always a plus in a beach area. One thing to keep in mind for this stretch of the coast: it tends to stay windy. Be prepared for strong winds and quick temperature changes, especially if you're spending time outside on the balcony or walking along the beach. Overall, a good, reliable oceanfront stay with the conveniences you want and a comfortable setup for relaxing by the water.

Fast forward this a few years…read more I've probably stayed here on five or six occasions during summer, fall and winter. Like many have said, and it's the truest thing you can say about this hotel, you cannot beat the location and there is nothing in the immediate area which compares to it in that respect. Out the back door and there is the beach along with plenty of parking. Good/Bad/Ugly Time: Good: As mentioned prior, you cannot be the location. Having the balcony door open at night to the sound of the ocean is nothing short of perfect. When they have their outside beach bar open that's also not too bad for the view and the ambiance. No issues with any of the staff here over the years. If you're so inclined you can walk to the bar across the street (The Wheelhouse) or On the Rocks or slightly further is a very well stocked Dollar General that's only a few years old. It's also a short drive to The Food Lion, a McD's, ABC store and a few others. The key is to ALWAYS watch the hours of operation or else you will find out the hard way that McD's will close at 8pm or the better of the two pizza places in town is only open 4pm-9pm. It's not the end of the world as there are far more choices over in Morehead City. Bad: Yeah, the place is definitely dated. I believe it started life as a Sheraton in the late 80's and I think the AB area and the hotel have taken two fairly direct hurricane shots within the past 10-ish or so years. Am I willing to overlook the elderly quirks (although they are on board with Hilton's new streaming TV requirement)? Yes, without question but if you come expecting new/hip/modern, it's not happening. Also, plenty and I mean plenty of people are smoking various things on their balconies or in the hotel's outside courtyard area. If that is going to bother you.......I can't help you on that one. Ugly: Most of the food they serve simply isn't very good and/or it's not uncommon to find they are out of various menu items from their small menus or drinks from their small drinks list. If you have the F&B credit to play with, I guess do what you need to do but aside from maybe a burger at the outside beach bar, don't do it. Overall, whatever, I like this place because I love the area. It's truly a beach/area for beach lovers who want a quiet/pure/simple experience that's 180 of the crap in Myrtle/OCMD or anything in Jerz. Overall, God-willing, I'll be back.

We're so grateful to have Inn on Turner in our Oriental community. Kim and Jonathan create such a…read morethoughtful, welcoming experience for their guests, and it shows in the care they put into every stay. Their approach to hospitality and presence in town make them such a special part of our community. It's always a pleasure working alongside them and welcoming their guests into Gretchen's.

We are very experienced travelers and have spent time across the country and beyond. I have stayed…read moreat 4-star hotels and high-rise apartments in downtown Manhattan. And yet, of all the places I have been, few can match the charm and service of this wonderful couple and this establishment. "Charming coastal" is indeed accurate as another reviewer noted, but so is kind and engaging. At least, that is how I found the host Kim, who is the hostess during your stay. The rooms are modest in size but well appointed and comfy with a wonderful balcony to enjoy a morning coffee and watch the city wake up. The highlight of each morning was the breakfast together. The breakfast is served at 9 sharp and is served with the other guests. It makes for not only a delicious breakfast, but Kim uses it as an opportunity to help direct, guide, and suggest places nearby that meet your interests. This is great as it means you get insider tips and ways to optimize your stay by taking the guesswork out--particularly when you have a small window for activities (we were only there for a few days). In the evenings, Kim hosts a happy hour which includes helping guests secure reservations and dinner plans settled before you go. This is not just a recommendation by Kim--she actively calls and secures the spots and confirms them with you. True concierge service! Setting aside the wonderful host and the rooms, the location is superb. We were there over the weekend, and there is a delightful Saturday market literally ACROSS the street filled with vendors of all varieties. Warming: it is easy to spend. ;) The entirety of the downtown is merely a block away with shops, restaurants, and bars galore along with the cruises, sports fishing, and recreation just a short walk down the road. Bottom line: I adored this place and have already recommended it to friends and family here in Durham (where we live) and beyond. If you can swing it (it is worth every penny) and want to give yourself or your partner a weekend to remember, I cannot more strongly recommend the Inn on Turner.

My 3rd visit! The room was comfortable for the 4 of us. Front desk staff and the maintenance guy…read morewere helpful and friendly as usual. The hotel is close driving distance to restaurants and the Aquarium. Molly's Beachside Bar and Grill is a 3 minute walk and I recommend. The pool and hot tub were very inviting and very much appreciate the hotel having chairs and umbrellas set up on the beach, even though we brought our own. It saved us from having to set it all up. We cant wait to come back!

We stayed here over the Memorial Day weekend. Overall, it was a very nice experience. A few notes:…read morewe got the jacuzzi room on the first floor near the office and the controls didn't work. It turned on but no adjustments. The rooms are quaint but a smidge outdated and the blanket had holes, but was otherwise tidy. All rooms look out onto the patio or the beach and it's a great view. The pool was nice and not cold. The hot tub was a smidge too warm for my liking but my babe loved it. They don't offer breakfast but do have coffee in the office in the morning. Directly off the patio is the boardwalk to the beach. Overall a great lil place to stay. We will be back.

The Holiday Inn in Morehead City is dirty. Thankfully I travel with disinfecting wipes but with…read moreCOVID would expect the room to be cleaned more than previously not less. There was gook on the office chair; fingerprints all over the door including the lock plate as well as orange stains on the wall and light switches. Someone isn't doing the bare minimum of cleaning. The restroom was the grossest. The shower had several hairs belonging to someone else; the shower walls were dirty; and the area around the show had a buildup of gunk and dust so I don't think that area in the room had ever been cleaned. The shampoo; conditioner and soap containers were not filled. To make the stay worse my room was noisy as it overlooked the pool and was outside of the elevator so I heard every conversation and commotion that occurred in the hall area. Breakfast was to be ready by 6:30am but it wasn't. The woman in charge was complaining about missing items from a locked refrigerator and seemed upset that people were consuming the food and beverages. Isn't that the point of breakfast. I will not stay at this Holiday Inn again.

I stayed here during Covid times (November 2020) so things were a bit scaled back activity wise…read more This hotel recently reopened Labor Day weekend 2020 following a two year rebuild after being destroyed in a 2018 hurricane. Things are new, they're still finishing up some small things as Covid and red tape slowed reconstruction. My room was clean, I appreciated the tile floor vs carpet, my personal preference. The staff was friendly and helpful. Due to Covid they aren't offering a hot breakfast like they normally do, but have wrapped pastries, fruit, cereal, coffee, tea, reheatable sausage biscuits, etc that you can bag up and bring back to your room. Normally would have eggs, sausage/bacon, pancakes. At other times they have a small retail area with sodas, juice, snacks etc for purchase as reasonable prices. There is a small fitness center that I forgot to take a picture of, a guest laundry with one large washer and dryer. They do have a meeting room for guest use, not sure what the restrictions are during Covid times. It's located near a CVS, Walgreens, Gas station, several bank branches, and a supermarket within walking distance. I would definitely stay here again.

The good: room was clean, view was beautiful…read more The bad: The staff was EXTREMELY rude. The lady at the front desk started talking to me like I was 3 years old. The man at the restaurant was also condescending. We were in town for a wedding and wanted to give the independent hotel a shot over the chain down the road. Advice to management: teach your employees customer service please, they literally acted like they own the place and every customer was an inconvenience to their day.

I was at a conference for a week and the host hotel was booked so I decided to stay at the Crystal…read moreCoast Hotel because of it's proximity to the host hotel and easy access to the beach. This is my first visit at Crystal Coast as well as overnight stay at Atlantic Beach area. Well, This is a very intimate hotel. I love that all of the rooms are oceanfront and the property is not too big. The room was clean and perfect for a couple to have a quiet intimate stay at the beach. The bathroom was a little too small for my liking, however it's a small concern. The internet is the worst of any place I have EVER stayed at in my life. I tried to do some work and I finally gave up due to no internet reception. Then my television continued to go out after midnight. There is no one at the front desk during that time according to my attempts to call the front desk. The staff is SUPER friendly!!!! When I checked in, when I went to the restaurant, and when I checked out, I was met by the friendliest, accommodating staff members. I really appreciated that. The restaurant is very nice, however the food quality is not good at all. I ate there my first night and ordered the wings, garden salad, and shrimp po boy. I was also given a complimentary order of collard greens. The food was not seasoned and the nothing seemed fresh tasting. I had to return my salad due to molded, slimy veggies. My waiter was a champ. He was very apologetic and took the salad off my bill when I returned it. I can see me returning for a relaxing time at the beach. I would recommend this hotel to others.

Sitting right on the water, the views from this cozy inn are breathtaking! From check in to check…read moreout, our experience here was delightful. The rooms were big and spotless and tastefully appointed. There were plenty of towels, snuggly beds, and many amenities in the room. Each morning we'd go outside on the balcony and sit in the rockers and soak in the sun! The hotel was decorated with a beachy, nautical theme that make us feel relaxed and comfortable. There's a huge lobby with wicker chairs for you to snuggle up and read or just watch the waves. The dining area is spacious and welcoming. The stay comes with a continental breakfast. Honestly, that could be better. For a nice Inn like this, it would be nice to have a better choice and quality of food: fresh, baked pastries and muffins, etc. but we had packaged and microwaved fare. They did have yogurt though. The front desk folks were super accommodating and pointed us to all the cool tourist attractions in the area. We had a wonderful stay here. Improve the food service and I'd give it 5 stars.

Slightly older motel on a scenic river. Well-appointed rooms. Adequate beds. Nice to have a suite…read morewith a separate bedroom when traveling with family. Lobby area was very nice with lovely view of river. Located in historic section of Beaufort with an easy walk to downtown. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Would stay there again. Granny gives it two thumbs up.

Room floor was so dirty my feet got dirty walking on it. I complained and asked them to mop. They…read moresaid they did while I was gone but when I came back it still had grit and sand? on it. I spilled something on the bed so I pulled the sheets up from the mattress. When I came back later they just laid the sheets and blanket back down. I again had to go to the desk and ask for service. Went to the pool and some substance was floating in the corner. It looked like vomit. I alerted the staff and they said it was just pollen and suntan lotion. Pollen in late July? Was informed by other guest that 2 days prior someone had been vomiting in the pool and they never cleaned it. A guy came out with a paper towel and skimmed the water but it is very much still there.

(This visit was made during the times of Covidious. When things return to a look of normality -…read moreyour experience likely will vary.) It's a bizarre time to be reviewing most things because Covid has obviously thrown off the "normal" into many shades of grey. With that said, take this one with a grain of salt as it's only a brief snapshot in time for how things are now. In another month or two, who knows? Let's start with the good: The location to the beach couldn't be any better. Just a short walk and you're there. The hotel was sold out or near it every night we were there yet the beach area directly across the street was never busy. The same as last year with seeing the same families and people every day more or less set up in the same spot very spread out from each other. All Covidly perfect. Not so good: Hilton Honors benefits at check in are still a no here, just like last year. The beds are extremely squeaky. Any sitting/moving = high pitched squeaking. The hotel is not following the new Hilton/Lysol cleaning protocol that started a few weeks ago. No stickers on the room doors or verbiage anywhere on property. I was told at check in that if you want your garbage taken to have it in the hallway early in the morning so that housekeeping could grab it and that the only way to get fresh towels or any bedding was to stop a housekeeper in the hall with your old stuff or bring your old stuff with you to the front desk since the hotel was running extremely low. Is the hotel's linen par really that low? Is the smell of that much garbage-food in the hallways overnight a good idea? Our room was dusty/sandy when we checked in and the a/c unit was filthy. No way were either cleaned thoroughly in a while. But since there was no daily housekeeping and with the hotel being sold out the day we checked in... If you want a hotel that has a great beach location that is out of the way and quiet, this is it. Past that, things were on the dirtier side in general and I question any place not following the new cleaning protocol. Time to give this one a rest for a bit.