Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel, Pine Knoll Shores - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

511 Salter Path Rd, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, United States, 28512

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel, formerly known as The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores, is situated along North Carolina’s pristine coastline. This resort boasts every room with breathtaking ocean views, emphasizing a connection with the surrounding natural beauty. The property offers convenient direct beach access and features a seasonal oceanfront swimming pool, making it a sought-after destination for relaxation and coastal enjoyment. Guests can take advantage of onsite dining at Rising Tide Seafood Company, ensuring an all-encompassing resort experience.

Location

Located in Pine Knoll Shores, the resort is just a short drive from the North Carolina Aquarium, allowing guests to easily explore local attractions. The surrounding area features pristine beaches, scenic trails, and proximity to Fort Macon State Park, making it a nature lover's paradise. Accessibility is convenient, with the resort being a three-hour drive from Raleigh, NC, and only five hours from Washington D.C.

Rooms

The resort features a variety of accommodations, including Standard Double rooms designed for up to four guests with two double beds. Each room is equipped with essential amenities such as flat-screen televisions and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay. Oceanfront views are available from all rooms, enhancing the coastal experience. Guests can also enjoy suites perfect for romantic getaways or family vacations, providing ample space and luxurious comfort.

Eat & Drink

Rising Tide Seafood Company, the resort's onsite restaurant, offers a range of delicious meals made with fresh local ingredients. The restaurant features beachside dining with oceanfront views, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with a selection of handcrafted cocktails. The Tiki Bar is also available for casual drinks, providing a laid-back atmosphere to enjoy refreshments while relaxing by the pool.

Leisure & Business

Guests can unwind at the resort’s outdoor swimming pool, or take part in beach yoga to enhance their wellness experience. There are also various recreational activities available, including lawn games and onsite events, ensuring there's always something to enjoy. For those seeking tranquility, the resort's serene beach offers a perfect setting for relaxation, complemented by the soothing sounds of the waves.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room

Max:

4 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Queen Room Disability Access

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Pine Knoll Shores 3.0 km

Airports

Sirnak Serafettin Elci (NKT) 50.3 km

Craven County Regional (EWN) 71.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Lovely Views!

“The oceanfront rooms provided amazing views that made every morning feel like a vacation. The balconies added an extra touch of relaxation.” view full review

Relaxing Poolside

“The hot tub attached to the pool was a perfect retreat after a day at the beach, especially on cooler evenings. It was the ideal way to unwind.” view full review

Convenient Amenities

“Having a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker in the room was incredibly handy for preparing snacks and drinks, especially for the kids.” view full review

Strong WiFi!

“The WiFi was impressively strong, reaching all the way to the beach, which allowed us to stay connected while enjoying the sun.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

511 Salter Path Rd, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, United States, 28512

Map view

street view

511 Salter Path Rd, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, United States, 28512

City landmarks

Aquarium

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

3.4 km

1 Roosevelt Blvd

Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

2.2 km

Bogue Sound

2.4 km

Theme Park

Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway

3.2 km

Church

St. Francis By The Sea

3.0 km

St Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church

3.0 km

Lost Treasure Bumper Boats

3.1 km

1 Roosevelt Blvd

North Carolina Aquarium

3.4 km

Gallery

The Path Art Gallery

3.9 km

Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway

4.8 km

Golf Course

Country Club Of The Crystal Coast

5.0 km

Nearby

Aquarium

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

0 m

Restaurants

Clamdigger Restaurant

0 m

511 Salter Path Rd

The Clam Digger Inn

10 m

511 Salter Path Rd

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

78%

liked the resort and would come back again

Great beach access

Spacious rooms

Limited dining options

Paid Wi-Fi

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.8

Location

9.8

Service

7.3

Dining

5.3

Robert

United States, November 2024

7.2/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which boasts a fantastic location right on the beach. The rooms were spacious and offered a great view, making my mornings feel very special. The staff was friendly, but I did feel the dining options were a bit lacking. Overall, it was good value for money, but some amenities could use improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious with great views and clean.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly but sometimes slow to respond.

Location

10.0

The hotel is right on the beach, which was a huge plus for me.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were limited and could be improved.

Facilities

6.0

The amenities were decent, but the Wi-Fi wasn’t free, which I didn’t like.

Great beach access

Limited dining options

Derek

United States, November 2024

8.2/10

I had a great stay at this hotel, primarily due to its amazing location right on the beach. The rooms were spacious and offered a fantastic view, making my experience quite enjoyable. The staff was friendly and accommodating, which added to the overall positive vibe. However, I found the dining options to be somewhat limited, and the Wi-Fi could have been faster. Overall, it’s definitely a solid choice for a beach getaway.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and offered a fantastic view. They were clean and comfortable, making for a pleasant stay.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating, always ready to help.

Location

10.0

The hotel is right on the beach, which is perfect for easy access and enjoying the ocean.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were a bit limited, which was a downside for me.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were decent, but an upgrade in the dining area and Wi-Fi speeds would be beneficial.

Clarence

United States, September 2024

8.0/10

The hotel boasts a prime location right on the beach, allowing for relaxing mornings by the shore. The rooms are spacious and the amenities are modern, making my stay comfortable. However, the dining options left a bit to be desired, and the service could be improved during busy times. Overall, it’s a solid choice for those looking to enjoy both the beach and city without breaking the bank.

Rooms

9.0

I really liked the spacious rooms that had a great view and comfortable double beds.

Service

7.0

While some staff members were friendly, the service felt a bit slow during peak hours.

Location

10.0

Being right on the beach is a huge plus, and it was so convenient to head out for early morning strolls.

Dining

6.0

The dining options could use more variety; I enjoyed the pad thai, but I wished for more breakfast choices.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were nice, with a well-maintained pool that I really enjoyed using.

Hal

United States, September 2024

7.8/10

This hotel is in an excellent location, right by the beach and just a short walk to various restaurants. The rooms are spacious and provide stunning views, making for a fantastic stay. However, the service could use some improvement as it felt a bit slow at times. The dining options were also somewhat limited, but overall, the value for money is quite good considering the amenities provided.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious with great views and a lovely balcony.

Service

7.0

While the staff was friendly, the service felt a bit slow at times.

Location

10.0

The location is perfect, right on the beach and close to everything.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience could be improved as the menu options were limited.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had great amenities, including a nice pool area.

Shirley

United States, July 2024

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was quite enjoyable overall. The location is great, just a short walk to the beach and restaurants, which made everything super convenient. The rooms were clean and offered a fantastic view from the balcony. However, the service wasn't what I expected; there were some delays during check-in. The dining options were decent but could use a little more variety, especially for breakfast.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, spacious, and offered a great view from the balcony.

Service

7.0

The check-in process was a bit slow, which was a downside. However, the staff was friendly once we got started.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located close to the beach and restaurants, making it easy to get out and explore.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were somewhat limited, which was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had a nice pool that was well-maintained, adding to the overall experience.

Paul

United States, July 2024

8.4/10

The hotel offers a clean and comfortable stay, with a friendly staff that made me feel welcome. The location is fantastic, right by the beach, which was perfect for morning strolls. However, the dining options could use some improvement, and I found the Wi-Fi to be a bit pricey. Overall, it's good value for money, but there are areas that could be better.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and had a lovely balcony with a great view.

Service

8.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive.

Location

10.0

The hotel is right at the beach, making it very convenient for relaxation and enjoyable walks.

Dining

6.0

While there were sweet rolls available, the breakfast options felt limited and could be expanded.