Sand Dollar Motel

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January 2025

February 2025

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Terrace/patio

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Parking included

Explore the area

101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512

Triple S Marina
1 min walk
Fort Macon State Park
12 min walk
Resort Grill
6 min walk
Havelock Station
29 min drive

Room options

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

84 sq m
Bay view
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Single Room, 1 Double Bed

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Sleeps 6
3 Double Beds

Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Pool

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Motel in Atlantic Beach with free parking

Free self parking, free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine are available at this motel. Limited housekeeping is available.

Sand Dollar Motel offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Atlantic Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Sand Dollar Motel, you're just a quick walk from Triple S Marina. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a vending machine
Steps from Triple S Marina and 12 minutes on foot from Fort Macon State Park

Sand Dollar Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Atlantic Beach motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 10

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is 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

Sand Dollar Motel Reviews

6.8

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Rhianna

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convenient location near beach but facilities are dated.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for beach

Perfect stay for beach trip,cheap,clean and simple. Just steps from the beach

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Travelled with partner

30 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Absolute worst expererience ive ever had checking in. After an employee finally showed up a literal hour late we were given a room on the other side of the building that had a dirt path to get to. Room was half ass renovated and had heavily stained carpets and towels. Daylight was visible around a cheap retail window unit for ac. Bugs in room. Stay away from here. Go camping instead if youre tight on money. We just ate our payment for this and went to the other side of the island for a safe and clean weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Travelled with partner

28 Aug 2024

The room was a bit outdated, the front area had a fan that did not circulate the air so it was stuffy. One of the lightbulbs fell out since it was shaking. Other than that it was convenient to our needs.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

genevieve, morrisville

Travelled with partner

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The room was exactly what we needed for a quick beach getaway. The lady in the office was great.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

PATRICIA

Travelled with family

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The bathroom was nice but only and old, dirty fan light. Toilet paper roll not on wall but sitting on sink. Door had been kicked in multiple times a d not repaied. Slept with huger heavy cooler blocking door. Light in room had a broken shade and was a fire hazzard. Carpet filthy, my feet turned black. Outdoor seating was in bad shape, can i say, splinters anyone?

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The office folks are so nice and hospitable

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The room was decent, definitely not as nice as pictures portrayed. Bed was comfy. Bedding was pretty although when we we arrived, one bed didnt have a comforter. We left briefly and returned to find a comforter in a bag on the bench outside. Ac window unit was super loud but we were basically just there to sleep so I didn't mind the background noise for sleep. Bathroom was clean and towels were thick, nice quality. The door was difficult to open & shut and was very loud. The door jams & doors were pretty dirty with fingerprints everywhere.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Marie

Travelled with group

27 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There was no staff on the property, they just left our keys in a mailbox. This didn't feel super safe to me. We get into the room and there was at least 30 to 50 small fly type bugs, I squished up to 30 of them. The carpet, door frames and fridge look like it hadn't been cleaned in years. The beds were hard and stained, I cut my let on the side of the bed because hard knobs were sticking out. It was convenient to walk down to the beach and was nice to walk back to the shower.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Dated, but clean

The office was unmanned the entire time we were there, Fri night - Mon morning. There is a sign on the door with a number to call, but nobody you could speak to face-to-face. The hotel is dated, but clean. It cracked me up that we had a full kitchen, complete with stove. But very few dishes, I think one frying pan, and 2 spoons and 2 was it for silverware. I should have been working this weekend, but we didn’t have an internet connection. I reported it on Saturday and asked again on Sunday, but no luck… so there I was at McD’s for hours on end because I couldn’t get a refund and move to another hotel…. Nice if you just need a place to sleep, but I wouldn’t recommend if you plan to spend any time in the room.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice simple motel

I'm not sure why so many bad reviews. It is a simple basic place. No frills. It was clean. It was close to the beach. Owner was friendly. Beds aren't the best but we got a good nights sleep regardless. Yes the outside does have a fish smell. YOU ARE NEAR THE BEACH!! We stayed in room 5. There was plenty of hot water as soon as we realized the hot and cold were reversed. No carpet in this room so no worries about sand or anything. Fridge and freezer work great. We didn't use the stove so I cant comment on that. I will say we reserved a room with two beds. We were pleasantly surprised that they were in separate rooms. I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Travelled with family and small children

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything we could ask for and more! We scan into the room upon arrival and was able to unload as soon as we got there without hassle. Bet close to the beach and the view from the balcony was pretty amazing during the fireworks. 10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

7 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff was nice, however the rooms are not very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy, NEW SMYRNA BEACH

Travelled with family and small children

7 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The carpet was disgusting more stains than color showing The smell of dead fish permeated the permeated the outside of the building and the smoking from the outside permeated the interior . I’ve never felt more uncomfortable We arrived late and as I had already been charged almost $200 for the stay and was traveling with 2 little ones we stayed. There were holes in the ceiling one looked like a vent but had a roll of plastic bagels stuck up in it I made the kids keep their shoes on until they climbed up into the bed The only thing in the room that appeared to be clean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children

5 Jul 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The facilities are old and in poor repair. There was no hot water in the shower, though there was hot water at the sink. The burners on the kitchenette stove were difficult to operate. The floor was cracked in front of the sink and stove, with popped nails that could have cut a bare foot. The unit was two rooms, and the AC was a single unit in the back room, so the front room stayed hot. There was no staff on site, and the person who answered the phone was surly. On the positive side, the beds were clean and comfortable, and the motel is a short walk to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Cisco

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the money

Run down old motel. It looked better in pictures. The beds were incredibly hard. No one was on the property if you had a problem

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rookie

Travelled with partner

24 Jun 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

ABOUT AS SIMPLE AS IT GETS. DOESN'T EVEN HAVE A PLACE TO PUT THE SOAP IN THE BATHROOM. WALK HALF A MILE TO THE BEACH. DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT THIS ROOM. AND THE ROOM DID NOT MATCH THE PICTURE.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

22 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Charmaine

17 Jun 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Close to public beach access

Close to a public beach access and Ft. Macon. The room, although worn carpet and linens, it was clean, with a small refrigerator, microwave and a coffee machine. Our registration form and room key was in an envelope in the mailbox. A sign on the door said to sign and date the form and place back in the mailbox. A phone number was provided if we needed anything. The next morning, although the office was open, there was no one about. We used the same envelope to put the key in and left it on the desk.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

9 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Didn’t stay

We didn’t stay here after checking in. The room was hot with a small window unit in the back room. The towels were a dingy color and the shower curtain was mildewed. I couldn’t stay after a walkthrough. We stayed here many years ago and it’s not the same anymore. It’s really rundown.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024