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Sand Dollar Motel

2.5 star property
Atlantic Beach motel with 4 beach bars

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, 4 beach bars
Front of property
Exterior
Right by the ocean, Sand Dollar Motel offers a cozy retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking for your convenience.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (4)

  • Near the beach
  • 4 beach bars
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
$70 nightly
The total price is $79
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Renovated in 2025
Heating
  • 900 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512

What's nearby

  • Triple S Marina - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Morehead City Port - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 16 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive
  • Havelock Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oceanana Grill & Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Sanitary Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tackle Box Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sand Dollar Motel

Situated by the ocean, Sand Dollar Motel is a great choice for a stay in Atlantic Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 beach bars

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel
Sand Dollar Motel Atlantic Beach
Sand Dollar Motel Motel Atlantic Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sand Dollar Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sand Dollar Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sand Dollar Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sand Dollar Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sand Dollar Motel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Sand Dollar Motel also has 4 beach bars.

What's the area around Sand Dollar Motel like?

Sand Dollar Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Triple S Marina and 12 minutes' walk from Fort Macon State Park.

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Reviews

Sand Dollar Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Long weekend visit

Great location, staff is very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our time here and will visit again.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location for the price, Friendly staff, nice rooms.
Kathleen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good time for the valued stay.
Nathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

There are 8 rooms, and on Saturday night all 8 rooms were on their front porch chatting and getting to know each other. It was amazing and fun! Close to the beach!
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5 star experience

Very nice hotel and staff. Very accommodating and friendly. Great rates very affordable. Close to the beach we walked down multiple times during our stay. Door dash is available and many restaurants are within driving distance. We will definitely be back again.
Zachary, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First this place is clean!! I am a housekeeper and very picky. It’s an older motel so yes it’s not perfect but..it’s clean! The entire staff was so nice as well. Convenient location real close to the Fort and ocean We would definitely stay there again
Holly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy access to beach ⛱️
james, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners were so delightful and friendly. The place as in an amazing location and the rooms were spacious and updated. Thank you to the establishment.
Lesley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property has been going through some upgrades. Rooms are nice. Convenient walk to public beach access. Only issue was the full dumpster that wasn't emptied but not the property's fault. Definitely a great place for the money for weekend getaway.
Martin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an enjoyable stay! The room was clean and management responded quickly to my needs.
Tammy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Efficient. Clean.
Brandie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Tory, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beach Trip

Overall the room was spacious and clean, amenities were very nice and staff was friendly. The staff were also quick and helpful regarding clean towels and linens. Everything was provided, bathroom toiletries too. Only issue was Sunday morning around 8 or 9, we were woken up by work on the roof and loud bangs. While this likely wasn’t avoidable, it was still disruptive and we were asked to move our car.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Sand Dolaar is perfect for a quick trip or solo trip. Of you need comfort, this isn't for you. But its perfect for a get-a-way. Management has been great with any needs as well.
Edgar, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for beach

Perfect stay for beach trip,cheap,clean and simple. Just steps from the beach
Stacey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to the ocean excellent price
Tonia, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay at the motel for a nite and staff did a good job.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room is very basic, and very small, but I like the fact that it’s got no smelly carpet! Room is clean and desk persons were nice enough, when they are there. There is a number posted at the office to call after hours, but that goes to a machine and they will call you back when they open the office again, so hopefully it’s not important. If you let the shower run long enough, the water does eventually get luke warm.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Got yelled at by owner for things I should already had in room that I requested. Will never stay there again & will tell everyone I know to bever stay there
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was an old Motel and small rooms but clean Motel.. I would stay there again
Ivy, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

How well they are at getting to your needs
Cookie, 15-night trip

6/10 Good

Convenient location near beach but facilities are dated.
Rhianna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

If you plan to spend most of your time on the beach, fishing, exploring nearby attractions, and/or enjoying restaurants and taverns, and you’re looking for budget friendly motel to sleep and bathe, this is a fantastic choice! Has all the essentials (clean linens, comfortable beds/pillows, hot shower, A/C, microwave, coffee maker, free parking) without the extras that cost you more and hold you back from experiencing the area. The people who run this motel are incredibly nice and friendly! After crossing the bridge, it’s left/east of the Downtown Atlantic Beach Boardwalk, making it a wonderful location; it’s opposite direction from the bigger resorts/hotels (meaning less traffic, less crowds and competition for good beach/fishing spots, and more relaxed surroundings). It’s literal actual walking distance to the Beach (I carried a chair, bag, and cooler from my room to the beach multiple times per day). Additional information: I visited for the 2025 4th of July weekend (when the actual 4th fell on a Friday), so I expect my experience was about as busy as the general area ever gets. I was able to sit on the beach and watch both Atlantic Beach & Morehead City Fireworks at the same time.
Dan, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Staff was nice, however the rooms are not very clean.
3-night trip