This cute hotel is absolutely perfect for a getaway. Me and my husband came for an anniversary trip…read moreand I am so glad we did. We have tried several local hotels and nothing has compared to this location. There is a pool, private beach and most importantly it feels like a relaxing environment. We will definitely return in the future.

Loud pipes, unfriendly check in staff, hair in sheets and bathroom. Blinds are iffy and no curtains…read moreat all. Water view has overgrown weeds blocking view. Wi-fi so so at best. Other guest(?) Smoking weed, drinking, and sleeping in their wrecked car literally all day and evening. The beds are uncomfortable and the tv is tiny. Expedia reviews were 4.8 not sure how that happened.

Recently built. Very clean. Well maintained. Very experienced staff. Low rate for the nice new…read morehotel.

Our first stop on vacation. Was a great hotel…read more We had the dog with us and they gave us a doggie bag with treats and a listing of all restaurants that are dog friendly slain the area! Nice touch! Really clean room. Lobby and common areas really spotless too. Very nice staff. Will stay here again. Highly recommend!

I've stayed at this Fairfield many many times, and as I stay more and more the quality of the hotel…read moregets worse and worse. And what makes this so crazy is the fact that this location was renovated about 5 years ago! I want to start with the good and talk about the people here. They do have great employees that are always kind and emphatic to you, but must not have any control over the condition of the hotel. They do have a market like most Marriott properties where you can buy frozen food, drinks, and snacks, and have a continental breakfast every morning with eggs, some sort of meat, yogurt, waffles, bagels, cereal, and usually either hash brown patties or biscuits. Each room comes with the basics. A TV, bathroom, closet, window, etc.. There are no balconies in any of the rooms. Last time I was here, the shower drain was stopped up and ended up flooding my bathroom a bit. This time, NONE of the room keys could open ANY of the room doors, meaning that no one could get into their room. The ONLY thing that they had was a little key fob that they used to get people in their rooms. Meaning that the employee working at the front desk had to go with the resident to their room to open their room for them. That is ridiculous. And there have been issues before that, but these are the two recent ones. I would not recommend staying at this property.

The staff was excellent. They helped at every opportunity, with even the cleaning staff taking…read moretime to say hi and to offer anything to make my stay more enjoyable. Very nice, and Bravo to those who instilled and trained everyone. It shows. It is a nice, new hotel so everything functions correctly. Keep up the great work!

This was a great stay! Very clean room and friendly staff. There was a handwritten note welcoming…read moreus and giving us some dinner suggestions. It was so nice. Felt good to get away from the big name hotels.

The Inn at Southport is a charming hotel right in the middle of town. The rooms are sparkling…read moreclean, have a microwave and a small fridge WITH freezer (great for my ice packs). Each room has its own split unit AC so you can chill it as much as you want - and, trust me, I did. I really appreciated the cool air, especially since I stayed at the Fairfield last month and the room was HOT. I also appreciated that the rooms have a finger-type lock so I could just put in my code with my finger instead of searching for a room key (they give you one if you'd like). I personally loved this little hotel and thought it was a great location and decent price for when I was there. Customer service couldn't have been any better. Texts were returned a second after they were sent. Parking is a breeze, even coming in late at night.

This is a great place to stay with your dog. They have a greeting doggie treat bag and fresh…read morepopcorn and cookies for people guests. The comfort area is behind the hotel and equipped with bags. Beds are clean with a slight scent of bleach, the whole room was clean as was the hot shower. Lots of TV channels, breakfast included sausage, scrambled eggs, and hash browns that were just ok, and cereal, toast, waffles, etc. Health rating was 98. We had a very nice stay here!

Great service. Nice people on counter. Clean rooms. NO bugs.cable worked. A/c worked. Clean…read moresheets. They welcomed us. We slept great and we're very comfortable. No critique. Kaycee C was very nice and professional. Breakfast was wonderful. The women handling breakfast area were on top of everything. This is a GREAT hotel.

Great place to stay! Delicious waffle bar downstairs for breakfast. Nice service too.read more

Let me tell you about the time we stayed at the most unforgettable hotel. We came for the marathon,…read moreand if we had known there were so many other options. PRO TIP: River Hotel of Southport is just down the road. We had to wait about 10 minutes for someone to come to the front desk - and every time we came to the front desk it was always the same. Nobody was there. The moment we walked in, we were welcomed by a delightful scent - and no, it wasn't the fresh bouquet of flowers you'd expect. Nope, it was a thick cloud of smoke that made you wonder if the room had been a hotspot for secret smokers' club meetings. It was like a Willy Wonka nightmare. Candy trash was everyone. We found 3 pieces of trash... including a whole box under the bed. But the real surprise was that housekeeping clearly did not believe in their duties. The trash sat there, like some sort of statement piece, mocking us the entire stay. I was almost tempted to start a scavenger hunt to see how many more wrappers I could find, but I figured I had better things to do than cleaning up after whoever stayed there before us. Now, let's talk about the sheets. They were like Swiss cheese--full of holes. If I'd known I'd be sleeping under a patchwork quilt of fabric flaws, I could've just gone to a thrift store for a better deal. It was like they had taken the concept of "sheets" and said, "Nah, let's just make them as threadbare as possible and hope no one notices." But we noticed, and I couldn't shake the feeling that the sheets might collapse into a pile of dust at any moment. Alright, here comes the icing on the cake: breakfast. I don't know what they were going for, but if "breakfast" means stale bagels, tasteless fruit, and eggs that looked like they had been sitting in a science experiment for 72 hours, then congratulations, you nailed it. We passed on the "eggs" after realizing they were just yellow rubbery blobs that had no business being called food. And the coffee? Oh, the coffee was so weak, I wondered if they were just heating up tap water with a hint of coffee grounds. I didn't even bother asking the staff about the breakfast options because, well, I'd already come to terms with the fact that no one was really around to help us anyway. Not to mention the SPOT LIGHTS from the front of the hotel coming straight through our windows. Luckily, we bought cheap trash bags at the luxury Wal Mart down the road. At this point, we decided we couldn't take another night in this hotel. The lack of staff, the smoke-filled room, the candy wrappers, the non-existent housekeeping, and the shredded sheets were more than we could endure. We made the executive decision to bail, driving five hours home in defeat. We left the hotel room exactly as we found it--because who were we kidding? Housekeeping wasn't coming for it. I would say this hotel is "one of a kind," but honestly, I hope it's the only one of its kind. If you're looking for a place where you can sleep under a cloud of smoke, live among the ghosts of candy wrappers past, and pretend your sheets are still functional, then by all means, book this place. For anyone else, though, save yourself the trouble. One star for the sheer comedy of it all. Wouldn't stay here again if they paid me. We heard rumors of bugs from other guests. But we can't confirm that.

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT STAY AT THIS BLACK MOLD INFESTED HOTEL. This hotel is the very definition of…read moreputting lipstick on a pig. Back in September of 2024 room 321 was infested with mold so badly it needed to have been attended to by professionals. The owner of this IHG hotel claimed it on his insurance and then had their maintenance staff go in with mops and a product called Gel Pro and get the mold off the walls, then just paint over the surfaces. People have no idea they are breathing in Black mold spores floating throughout this hotel. Sure everything looks clean on the surfaces but that's only because they cover up the mold as it presents in each room with painting. They also have two illegal immigrants LIVING and working in the hotel being paid under the table while the other housekeepers are getting paid next to nothing. Housekeepers are expected to wear uniforms but the 2 illegals that live in the hotel, do not and the rules don't apply to them. When the housekeepers wanted a raise the "second in command" Cindy King told the supervisor at the time that the housekeepers will only appreciate the raise on their first paycheck after. The management is awful to the staff and if you don't conform to their every whim they will dismiss you without a legal reason. Back in September 2 housekeepers filed discrimination complaints that the owner of the hotel, 2nd in command Cindy King and 3rd in command John were all aware of, they fired them due to it. Also a supervisor was let go after disclosing a disability only 3 days later via text message. (there is noted documentation) Do not support this hotel and do not put yourself at a health risk staying here for any amount of time. The picture added below is from Room 321. Other rooms that have had issues include 412,414, 416, 323, 209, 409,309, 107 and the list goes on. They will also have a list of excuses degrading those that have spoken out about the mistreatment of staff and the black mold issues at this hotel so just be prepared.

I booked a room in advance for a family reunion. My room was clean and spacious…read more I slept like a baby on a comfortable king bed. The front desk staff are the most friendly that I've ever encountered in my travels. Miss Patty and Mr. Elon made you feel at home from the start of my check-in right away. They are the most gracious host that I've encountered in my travels. They made sure that if I had any problems with my room to let them know asap and they would ensure that it is addressed promptly. They love their job and take pride in ensuring that my room was clean and comfortable. 5 stars are definitely in order for this hotel. Thanks again to Miss Patty and Mr. Elon, for your sincere smiles that made every day, every day of my stay.

Best place to stay on Oak Island! Super clean rooms that have everything you need for your stay…read more Management is very nice and accommodating. Fenced in pool was very nice and looks brand new. Only a few minutes walk from the beach. Would highly recommend!

Motels usually aren't my thing but I needed a quick place to visit friends. What a pleasant…read moresurprise! The rooms were beautifully redone in all wood. The beds are amazing!! The "manager", Dylan, was exceptionally nice and helpful. We would stay again. The only thing I would say was a negative would be the shower size. While new, it's a little tight. But everything else is exceptional.

This Retro Motel is a Blast of the Past in my book! I'm 58 yrs old and I have been going to this…read moremotel since I was 15 yrs old. My entire family, Parents, Siblings, Kids, Nieces & Nephews, Aunt & Uncles love this Motel and we consider it our second home. The pool has a dolphin fountain that the kids absolutely love! Such great memories playing water volleyball,playing in the pool, laying beside it to suntan!! The parking lot has lovely big Ole trees to give plenty of shade. There are picnic tables, grills, plenty of seating, and outdoor showers! It's a short walk down to the oceanfront for fun, sun and adventure. There is a small four car parking lot. Just remember to stay off the dunes because of Sea Turtles! Such a lovely place!

I love this place! Review is accordingly as you should know what to expect from a roadside motel…read morethat's been kick in' since probably the 1950's. We absolutely loved it. The beds are only mildly comfy and the bathrooms are small and dated but everything is clean and they have have a mini fridge and microwave in every room. Our room came with an ashtray which I didn't even know was a thing anymore, but we lit a little candle from the handy dollar general just up yonder and all was well again Outside, there are picnic tables and grills, you can bring your own foodstuffs! I loved the pool most of all, really clean and spacious and they provide floating rafts and pool games and almost no one is even there. In the height of July, we were one of two families. I think I literally spent 2 days in the pool alone, I read 2 books cover to cover. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. As a bonus, Cape Fear Boil company is literally across the street so you can grab a huge boil pot and enjoy it out on the picnic tables. We are definitely coming here again!