Pros: Great location in the Carolina beach, good price, and friendly staff. Cons: it's a typical beach inn so we didn't expect much but we called to see if we can check in early and they said it was really busy. When we got there on a Monday, there was only one other car in the parking lot. There's no housekeeping possibly because they said that they're being bought out. Next morning, we reported that the toaster and microwave didn't work. Toilet sink was clogged and it needs more toilet paper. Towels were really thin so we needed more but no one came so we had to call the number the office left posted on the door late evening. They came and left a bin full of towels and offered They have a kitchen but make sure to bring paper towel, salt, pepper and trash bags. It's a bit run down and don't expect workers until the transition is done. It needs upgrade desperately. We love to love it because it has such great potential esp in the summer but I don't think we'll stay again until new owners come in with some hospitality trained staff. read more

Savannah Inn - Great location, beach front - Hotels Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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We chose this place due to its close proximity to the beach and the price. It is very reasonably priced for the area with a pool and decent sized rooms. You must know it is quite old and due to this, seems a little dirty and run down. Even so, some people may even think this is quite cute and enjoy its rustic features. We would stay there again as we had no problems with our stay. read more

2 stars for potential. We stayed 2 nights it was over $650 for 2 nights. The location is awesome and is the only reason for the 2 stars. I understand that this has recently (about a year ago) changed ownership and it appears that they are attempting to modernize the place but for the cost some things can not be over looked. 1. Cleanliness - very lacking. My house on a off day is 10x cleaner than the rooms at Savannah inn. 2. Beds - make sure you stay intoxicated enough to get any amount of sleep on these mattresses that are clearly 10+ years old. 3. Bedding - scratchy and so old/cheap they are literally see though. 4. Someone at some point before us either puked or pooped off the bed and the box spring has not been cleaned or replaced. Picture attached 5. Smoking - everyone and I mean everyone smokes and regardless if you smoke or not you get a disposable foil bread pan outside your door with sand and old cigarettes in it. 6. Safety - they are still using old school keys and the doors stick and you can push hard on the locked door and it still opens. This should probably be #1 but I thought about the other things first as I sat down to write this. As a hotelier you need to walk your property everyday and look everywhere from the eyes of your guests. Just being beach side and slapping a coat of white paint on the walls isn't enough for the $200+ a night. This easily could have been a 4 star review if it was half the cost. read more

Savannah Inn - What is this?? Gross - Hotels Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

This is the perfect location at Carolina Beach. Quick access to the boardwalk, coffee shops, and restaurants. We only got in the car ti get to the ferry for Southport. The rooms are clean and have a kitchenette. There is a pool with a tiki bar. All of the staff are friendly and accommodating. The only negative we experienced is the lack of parking. We will be back due to the clean accommodations and reasonable price. read more

Spur of the moment trip. Staff was very nice on the phone. When we arrived, the AC was off in the room and it was over 90 degrees. We had to go back down stairs to get a fan to help cool the room off. There were no curtains on the window and the bed was 1 1/2 feet from it. The blinds were the cheap ones that you can see through. When it came time to go to bed, the light was right outside the window and it was like daylight. We placed a plastic table on its side to help block the light. The next day we told them about it and they told us to put the welcome mat over it and it would help. We bought a blanket. The boards outside on the walkway were uneven and made you feel like you were going to go through. The last day I used a creamer in my coffee, not realizing that it had been sitting in 90+ degree weather for who knows how long. I ended up getting sick within the hour. My daughter called to let them know that it was probably bad. The owner said that her manager poured it into a cup and she could drink it right then. The night manager was very sweet and apologetic about everything. The room was immaculate. The owner was nasty and rude. read more

Great little inn at the beach. I really wish the word wouldn't get out because the place is always booked it seems. Clean, no frills rooms, small bathroom, nice little deck overlooking the pool. Friendly staff, easy access to the beach...what more do you need? Perfect for a weekend or couple of days' get away. read more

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My wife and I stayed here the Friday night if spring break. We just wanted to get away from everything for a night and this placed worked. The customer service was excellent. The woman was quite friendly. The pool is deeper than the commercial hotels which we liked and they had direct beach access. We had a king size bed, mini fridge, and decent bathroom. Over all we enjoyed our stay here and plan on visiting again read more

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Impromptu road trip to the beach on a random Monday in September. Susan answered the phone at the Savannah Inn and immediately found a way to accommodate me. RIGHT on the beach, nice, clean rooms, and a cool refreshing (clean) pool. Thank you for the stay, I had a wonderful time! read more

This is our favorite place to stay at the beach. It's right on the ocean with a nice pool as well. The rooms have a great view of the ocean... all the rooms are quite charming with nautical decor... we really feel comfortable there. The staff is very helpful and keep the grounds and rooms neat and tidy. We've stayed several times and they're are always nice people staying in the other rooms.. down to earth and friendly. My favorite part is the local cat named Mocha who welcomes everyone! read more

if you like small, friendly, family run motels then this is a place you will appreciate. We stayed there Christmas thru New Years Day. It was very clean with all non smoking rooms. My only objection is they allow smokers to sit outside on the balcony. I would banish them completely. The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. I especially enjoyed the patriarch of the family, Brother Hal. He is such a great source of knowledge and information about Carolina Beach. Excellent ocean access. There are some full ocean view rooms, but our side view room was very nice. This is an ideal place to walk to downtown, restaurants, and beach shopping. City inspector of Carolina Beach posted a cleanliness rating of 100 (A). read more

Loved this place. On the beach a very short stroll down the beach to the Carolina beach boardwalk. Everything clean and in perfect shape. Same reasonable price as other small hotels along this strip of beach but much nicer than most. Super nice owners. Check out Pops diner and the Thai restaurant both within walking distance for excellent and affordable meals without having to get into your car. Highly recommend this place. Wish we could have stayed longer. read more

Savannah Inn - View from our room balcony - Hotels Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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We will definitely come back to Savannah Inn! Our stay was perfect for many reasons. It was incredibly clean, quiet, kid-friendly, and stocked with unique amenities. The private beach access was a huge bonus. You simply can't beat the price for what you get and it is in walking distance of many restaurants and stores. We have found our new beach getaway place! read more

Stayed here for the weekend with the girlfriend and now I plan on making his our usual spot. Janna is the best ever and was very helpful with everything we needed. I would highly recommend this place to anybody read more

Great location and great amenities. However, the rooms are kind of outdated. The stove looks like it's from the 80's or early 90's. The tv is from the 90's and there is no bathtub. The only option for bathing is a shower. The floors are a bit dirty. We have seen a roach on the porch, but not inside. Bedbugs are not a problem here. They have a pool, which is nice, but it can be a little dirty. They have a small tiki bar also, where you can sit and chat with other people. Another bad thing is there aren't stairs coming from the back porch of the room to get to the pool, so you either have to climb over the railing or go all the way around. They say they have free wi-fi, which is true, but it seems to come from the office, so if you have a room far away from the office, you can't get the wi-fi. Overall, it's a good place to stay just to have somewhere to sleep at night. The design of the rooms is pretty, and they have a counter and stool setup, like in diners or bars. There is a carnival down the road. Most of the plugins are hogged by the appliances, but there is one next to the AC that is empty. You should bring your own power strips to expand available outlets if you plan on bringing many devices that need charging. read more

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This is the worst place I have stayed! Not because of the rooms but because of the staff!!!! The management is rude lies to guest and staff!! I came here for a vacation and leaving early because of the drama management has caused! Never again!! I will take my money to kure beach!! Never again will I waste my money here! read more

Great place to stay. Wonderful rooms and awesome owners. They are so nice and friendly. Definitely coming back again. Just steps away from the beach. read more

Where to begin? It's a nice little cozy place. Perfect if you wanna bring the family to the beach to stay the night and enjoy the scenery. Not so perfect if you're fond of sleep. It's currently 2 A.M. as I'm writing this, because I can't sleep. Numerous reasons including: the bar up the street full of drunks, the paper thin walls that block no sound, and the problem with mice. Yes, I'm serious. Really bummed I wasted my money here. Just a few things to mention too: please be sure your kids are good at making friends, there's no security about the pool, so literally anyone can wander up here. The wifi is non-existent to anywhere outside the first 5 feet of the office. The plastic lawn furniture they provide right outside your door becomes more of a windchime whenever there's one good breeze. read more

We had a great stay at this place. Has a very homey feel to it. Right on the beach, and within walking distance of everything. We hadn't moved our car since we got here. We will definitely be coming back, and next time with all the kids. The staff was super friendly, the room was clean, and they kept it clean during our stay. read more

We decided on a last minute trip to the beach, and we're headed to Wrightsvill Beach, our favorite, only to find ALL hotels there booked. We then called around to some other hotels, and found the Savannah Inn had 1 room available. We were in room 21, one of the private suites. It was perfect for our family as it had a separate twin bed sectioned off with bi-fold doors, my son was delighted to have his own bed. The room was fairly clean and everything was functioning. The only thing, I was told during my phone conversation that it would have a full kitchen, but it didn't have a stove (some of the other units do have stoves). Customer service was great, they even turned on the ac as soon as I called, and the room felt great upon arrival 20 min after the call. If staying at the hotel, I would recommend one of the 2nd floor units facing the ocean. The beach is a short 2 min walk from the hotel room, and has nice fine sand. The price was very reasonable, but the clientele differs from e on we are used to at Wrightsville Beach. read more

I have stayed at Savannah Inn many times over the last 10 years or so, and I was really disappointed when it started to show signs of disrepair and neglect. I was very glad to hear that someone new had bought it and updated it. I was very fond of the previous owners, particularly Nanette and her father who lived on site, but I got the impression that maybe managing the hotel had gotten to be more than the family could or wanted to handle. I just stayed this past weekend for the first time under the new management/owners, and I am happy to have the opportunity to give a fair and constructive review from the standpoint of someone who really loves this hotel and Carolina Beach in general. For starters, they have done a tremendous job giving the entire complex a facelift. The new sign and paint make a huge difference in the curb appeal. It also looks like they have painted the pool. That pool is awesome. I could stay in it for hours. The room that we stayed in is not one I've stayed in before, so I really can't be sure what updates have been made. It has obviously been painted and appeared to have a new air conditioner. It wasn't quite as cute and thematic as other rooms I stayed in before, but it was very clean and serviceable. The blinds did not open properly or completely. There was a small closet space but no rod making it impossible to hang clothes. They might consider putting some hooks around the room to hang wet bathing suits and things like that. We ended up hanging things on drawer pulls and chairs. The bathroom had double towel racks in the shower but one of them did not have a rod so it was worthless. The kitchen could be better appointed, for example a bigger selection of pots and pans and a toaster. The towels are extremely rough. It literally hurt my face drying it with one of those towels. Nanette always had very plush, very soft towels that always smelled like Gain detergent. I came to associate that wonderful scent with Savannah Inn. They really need to consider adding exhaust fans to the bathrooms. They are tiny and they get hot and fogged up very quickly. The handle to the cold water was very loose and difficult to turn. The pool was nice and fresh, but there was a good amount of sand in the bottom. Some of the chairs are cracked and showing signs of a long summer. This is gross, but we were there for three days and the same clump of long dark hair was on the deck the entire time. That frankly was more than a little off-putting. I expect better cleaning than that. The parking lot is small and challenging, but it looks like they have done some work on it. All in all, I am really impressed with the repairs and refreshing they have done. It no longer looks neglected, but it has maybe lost a little bit of its charm and coziness. Maybe it's just the room we were in. To me Savannah Inn is one of the nicest mom and pop hotels at Carolina Beach. It is now and has always been a little pricey relative to the amenities and age, but I get that it's in season and they stay booked. I am not sure if the person who checked us in was the owner or not, but she was very nice and pleasant. They need to accept American Express. Many people, myself included, use that card exclusively, and having to put a room charge on my debit card was almost enough to make me look for another hotel. I would have done exactly that if I had not already frequented SI. read more

NOT KID FRIENDLY!!! This past weekend was my mother in laws bday and she and hubby stayed at the Savannah Inn the same weekend I found out I was pregnant (supposed to be a happy moment right) well to share our Delightful news we decided to surprise them and show up to congratulate the new grandparents to be and celebrate her birthday with cupcakes!!!!! Needless to say when we pulled in the parking lot we were rudely met with the owner and all of her horrid remarks, we politely explained our reasonings behind stopping by and how we gravely apoligized but we were only staying a very short time giving the news, let the kids (other grandchildren) get there feet wet, have a cupcake and we would gladly ride the 2 hrs. back home without imposing on their facility any longer. We left the hotel right after a brief explanation on the porch with my in laws and all jumped in our vehicles to sight see, we came back to the inn an hr. later walked out to the water (not even on beach 20 mins.), then headed with our 3 small children back to the room to rinse sand off of them and get them changed into warm clothes. The second we walk in the room the owner/manager whom ever she was was in the doorway stating that if we were all taking showers and staying in the room my inlaws would need to pay for us we were breaking hotel policy etc. etc. etc. then stomps off without giving anyone a chance to explain that we could not drive home with 3 soaked freezing children without rinsing their legs off and dry clothes. It was the worst customer service I have ever seen in my life and I worked for 8 yrs. in the customer service field, I am appualed at the way we were spoken too and sadly this woman RUINED OUR ENTIRE BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. We quickly changed the kids and were out of the Rancid Savannah Inn within 5 minutes and needless to say we had to bring the cupcakes back with us because we weren't Allowed the time to let the birthday Grandma and her grandkids eat a d*mn cupcake. My inlaws were planning to stay an additional night but after the unprofessional manner in which we all were treated are coming back a day early so we can try and SALVAGE a ruined birthday experience. I could understand if we had actually harmed the inn in some way or even if we had used up all there parking but there were a total of 3 cars in the lot and we didn't bother a soul the problem is that this owner is a nosey old bat and as long as you are on her property sitting and talking with her and not making a sound you are welcome but lord forbid you walk down the hall or a child talks and she will be at your door screaming of policies that you never saw nor even signed soo THANK YOU SAVANNAH INN for reminding me that families are NOT welcome in your inn PERIOD!!!!!! And my family will never set foot on your property ever again until under new management I would not reccomend this inn to anyone not even my own grandparents because peace and quiet is one thing but INTRUSIVE REPULSIVE REMARKS from the management/owners of this whole in the wall inn should not be put on any guest ever. Oh and THANKS AGAIN FOR RUINING ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS OF MY LIFE, and had you not been such a horrible person you would have received a cupcake like we had promised had you allowed us the time to do it.... read more