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Reviews of Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

511 Salter Path Road, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512, United States of America

#1 of 3 hotels in Pine Knoll Shores

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1612 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    7.0
    The view of the ocean was beautiful! But..please invest in better mattresses.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattresses definitely need an upgrade. I'm glad I didn't have to stay more than one night.

    The beautiful ocean front!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent place to stay on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The restaurant was closed this visit for renovations now that there's new owners.

    It is beachfront and the views from the balcony are spectacular. The bed is comfortable. The bathroom is a little small but all in all we love it here, this is our 2nd visit and we will return. I like that there's a bathroom right in the lobby off of the beach. It makes it super easy to lay out and not have to run up to my room every time I have to go to the bathroom. The staff is super friendly and nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish the restaurant was open. A little pricey for one night.

    Location was excellent! Beautiful view of beach and ocean!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is great. Awesome oceanfront views. Close to the aquarium and restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Kitchen wasn't open

    Room and the beach - clean, friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Overall we enjoyed our stay, but the weather for first two days rainy and very windy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On site restaurants closed. And some amenities were not always available.

    No breakfast served at this location. Restaurants were closed for renovations.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Because the restaurant was closed we had to find local diner for breakfast and it required a drive of 20 min + to find somewhere . Most diner establishments were in Morehead City not many local eating spots.

    Great location , very quiet as hotel is currently refurbishing its restaurant and bar . A short easy walk to beach and comfortable beach chairs were available at no charge. Staff were exceptionally friendly , helpful and courteous.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our visit. Staff as great and professional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to call and request that our room be cleaned and tidied during our stay. We had to request clean towels and washcloths. Found hair that had been left from previous guest all around the neck of our sink. Looked like someone had shaved and the hair was not cleaned from the neck of the sink.

    View of the ocean from the room was wonderful. . No carpet in our room which was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    Tim and Bev
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we returned at the end of the day, our room had not been serviced, and we didn't have fresh towels. They gave fresh towels when we asked. No problem, I may have misunderstood how multi-day room process. This is very minor, we plan on using this facility again in the future.

    Great value, friendly, helpful staff and perfect location for exploring the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Quiet, low-key, quaint
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's far from fast food places and of course the local restaurants are a bit pricey. The kitchen was closed, so breakfast wasn't an option at all. The bathroom was small and didn't have a tub, only a shower, so it may be inconvenient for families traveling with kids that require bathing in tubs. The fitness area was closed, but it was not a huge issue unless you planned on working out. I did run into a huge mistake on the hotels part. They accidentally issued my room out to another family on our 2nd day stay. They family was able to use the key and attempt to open the room door. It did unlock, but because I travel with small kids, I made sure to put the latch on, which is how they weren't able to physically step into the room. The family apologized, which wasn't their fault. I did call the front desk and let them know what happened, and they apologized as well. Mistakes happen, but at this day and age, that situation could've easily been a different unfortunate situation. Safety is definitely a huge priority of mine when traveling, especially with my children.

    It was definitely oceanfront with an awesome view, very quiet and quaint, and also very clean. It is a great relaxing hotel for a peaceful getaway. The housekeeping lady with the Caribbean accent was really warm and welcoming. She was definitely my favorite staff member. You could tell she was passionate about her job.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was kind of small. Hard to maneuver around the handicap bar. Water from the shower leaked all over the floor..huge mess when showering. Overall the room was amazing! Will definitely return!

    The location was amazing. The views are equally amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful room right on the beach with a private balcony.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s not a big deal but Wi-Fi is only in the lobby area. And we went on St Patrick’s day weekend so we were hoping the restaurant or bar might be open but it wasn’t.

    The views were outstanding! Every room has its own balcony right on the beach!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Overall relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed are very uncomfortable

    Location perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room smelled so strong of perfume and marijuana. The shower head was not screwed in all the way so water sprayed all over the bathroom. We were able to fix it. The in room coffee was horrid.

    Can't beat the view,you feel like you are in the ocean. The hot tub was very nice and clean good atmosphere. The staff were very nice and accommodating. The bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location and nice clean place to spend one or more nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pillows on the bed are like rocks. I think we'll bring our own next time. The bed was comfy however. I wish the restaurant were open but it wasn't ready yet I guess.

    We've been here many times and it is now under new ownership. The old name was Pine Knoll Shores Inn. The place has been repainted and freshened up. Unfortunately the restaurant was not open yet when we were there. All in all a very nice place to vacation whether a day or whatever.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    8.0
    I love staying here every year for a little winter get-away when the rates are lower!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very uncomfortable bed so didn't sleep well, no working clock in the room

    Cleanliness, ocean front balcony, attentive maintenance staff (I had issue with my door not locking - was repaired immediately), the renovations look great!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had no hot water before checkout and the morning staff was very dismissive

    The peacefulness. the staff was helpful also

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful view of the ocean!❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well the website said restaurant and bar neither were open was planning on going to the restaurant for dinner the website should tell you that these are closed when your looking at booking this hotel. Also the mattress on the bed is wore out could use a new mattress. Everything else was good just would like to know if the amenities they are closed during your stay.

    Beautiful view and ocean front.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    well come back in the spring
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    bath room very small need high rise toliets

    view large balcony location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    PLEASANT STAY, AND ENJOYED THE OCEANFRONT ROOM. WOULD COME BACK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I WASN'T TOO IMPRESSED WITH THE RESTAURANT, PLUS THEY WERE SHORT STAFFED, BUT THEY WERE VERY ATTENTIVE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCE.

    LOVED THE VIEW FROM OUR OCEANFRONT ROOM, PLUS IT WAS VERY SPACIOUS. ROOM WAS CLEAN.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    9.0
    comfortable stay at the beach with a killer view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    spacious and comfortable room, with a balcony and an ocean view.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I enjoyed getting away. It's a nice place to stay right on the water.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant! (Not the wait staff)

    Access to the beach with a balcony facing the ocean. The staff was helpful and very friendly!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Great place but some room improvements needed; especially for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was in room 714. The bathroom door had wood rot from where it had gotten wet. The he floor had rust on it from the door. That bathroom definitely needs attention.

    Beautiful property! I’ve been here many times. My happy place!

    Stayed in October 2023

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