The Inn at Southport

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January 2025

February 2025

The Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 1 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

The Apartment | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

512 N Howe St, Southport, NC, 28461

Franklin Square Gallery
4 min walk
The Saucy Southern
1 min walk
Laura W. Padgett Bus Station
39 min drive
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
45 min drive

Room options

Room 10

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room 1

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Room 11

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room 8

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Room 9

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Room 16

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

The Apartment

Sleeps 5
1 Single Trundle Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Room 12

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room 15

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room 14 - Solar light

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room 6

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Room 5

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room 3

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Room 7

11 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Room 2

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room 4

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Motel in Southport, a quick walk to Franklin Square Gallery

This motel features free use of bicycles, express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.

The Inn at Southport offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Inn at Southport. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Franklin Square Gallery. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas.

Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Free Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
Just a 4-minute walk from Franklin Square Gallery and 9 minutes on foot from North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

The Inn at Southport offers its guests a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Southport motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals
Games

Family friendly

In-room microwave

Conveniences

Guidebooks

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)
Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electrical adapters
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property does not have a front desk. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

We should mention

Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Inn at Southport Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

1 Sept 2024

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

Great spot, walkable to everything. Will be back.

Really friendly staff with clear and useful communication. They had good recommendations for restaurants and places to see. Super convenient location and a great price for a last minute, holiday weekend trip. They had bikes to borrow and water for us in the fridge after a hot hot day. This was a pretty no-frills room but had everything we needed and the staff is definitely going the extra mile to make sure you’re happy.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner

5 Aug 2024

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

Great location convenient to eateries and pubs. Communication was excellent with easy check in. The room was very clean, bright, and cozy.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

4 Aug 2024

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

Absolutely loved my stay at the Inn and visiting the surrounding area/ beaches. Exactly what I needed. Very cute, safe, clean, and convenient. True to pictures. Owner super helpful, polite and responsive. Southport is a cozy, inviting and relaxing little waterfront town. Looking forward to staying here again. My only issue, the shower (and bathroom) is very small, hard to wash my hair, couldn't really shave my legs. But still got the job done.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

31 Jul 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

5 Jul 2024

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

This is a very comfortable property in the main part of this small town. It seems that the owner made a recent and very considerable investment to update the rooms and the results are outstanding. The room was spotless and very comfortable. They have a contactless check in procedure and it worked flawlessly. Would recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diann

Travelled with family

29 Jun 2024

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

Great location but room small

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

23 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family

21 Jun 2024

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

Love this place!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

17 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 May 2024

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

Super cute and quaint place to stay. Customer service was great. Downside was the bathroom was really tiny with no tub for my 5 year old, but that wasn’t a dealbreaker.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Eddie

25 May 2024

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

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner

23 May 2024

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

Great location. Easy check in. Off street parking. Older unit but modern conveniences.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

19 May 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner

19 May 2024

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

Cute little retro motel with a lot of personal touches. A handwritten note.. a text from the hotel to make sure everything was ok and asking if we needed anything. The aroma 360 in the room was also a nice touch. The inn was walking distance from everything. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with family

19 Apr 2024

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

We were pleasantly surprised at the this remodeled motel, that has been in Southport since the 50's. Beautifully decorated, very pleasant stay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

16 Apr 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family

10 Dec 2023

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

Great refurbished old school motel. Room was clean and comfortable. Customer Service was spot on. Rebecca was a true pleasure and very helpful with restaurant referrals and things to do in the area. Already booked another stay!!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family

30 Oct 2023

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

Cute and clean retro motel

The Inn at Southport is a great little motel well situated in historic downtown Southport. Shops, restaurants and waterfront are all within walking distance. The marina to catch a ferry to Bald Head Island was only a few short miles. The motel was exceptionally clean and smelled wonderful! The staff was extraordinary, checking in with us via text to see if we needed anything. It was such a personal touch you don't get with big hotels. Every night they had a mini "bon-file" going, which is perfect for roasting marshmallows! The traffic was a bit noisy at night, but we took an extra white noise maker which blocked out most of the traffic sounds. We would totally stay here again, and it's perfect for a short weekend stay or a longer visit if coming to one of the fun festivals! Nice visit and motel stay all the way around!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

30 Oct 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend stay

Great stay. Management is very accommodating and responsive. We will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

21 Oct 2023

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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2023

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

I Would Not Recommend

The room was tidy, but not clean. There was dust and mold on the baseboards. The room didn’t feel finished. There were screws and an electrical box, where the light had been removed above the bathroom sink, that should have been spackled before painting. The bed was hard, but comfy. However, one bed squeaked like the frame was broken every time my husband rolled over. There was very little water pressure. It took forever for the water to get hot in the shower, and it only stayed hot for about 5 minutes. By the time my husband finished with his shower, it was ice cold. I would not stay here again, and I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023