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Room sleeps 4 guests
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2 Queen Beds
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Traditional Single Room
1 Queen Bed
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Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
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1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
1 Queen Bed
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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Honeymoon Room
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Traditional Quadruple Room
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Signature Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly motel with 2 outdoor pools and beach bars

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Dry Dock Inn in Carolina Beach, you'll be on the Strip, within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach State Park. This family-friendly motel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Freeman Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.

Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 8 beach bars.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 37
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Swimming pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Express check-in
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1970
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of beach bars - 8
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Games
  • Table tennis
  • Firepit
  • Vending machine
  • Uncovered parking
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Fence around pool
  • Gas grill

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Dry Dock Inn offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Carolina Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2023.

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bathtub only
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Streaming services
  • Freezer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Surfing lessons: Nearby

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Guests must register online prior to arrival

Guests must provide a copy of their government-issued photo I.D. in advance

Virtual front desk

Advance notice recommended for guests arriving by car

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Dry Dock Vacation Club Motel Carolina Beach
  • Dry Dock Vacation Club Motel
  • Dry Dock Vacation Club Carolina Beach
  • Dry Dock Vacation Club
  • Dry Dock Inn Motel
  • Dry Dock Vacation Club
  • Dry Dock Inn Carolina Beach
  • Dry Dock Inn Motel Carolina Beach

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.

Pool access available from 9 AM to 8:00 PM.

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

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