Sea Vista Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Topsail Beach motel

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Rm #316 Standard 2 Double Beds Pets No | Terrace/patio
Rm #202 King Bed Eff Kitchen Pets Yes | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Rm #215 Standard King Bed Pets Yes | Terrace/patio
Rm#302 Efficiency 1 King Bed Pets Yes | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1521 Ocean Blvd, Holly Ridge, NC, 28445
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

Rm #201 Standard 2 Queen Beds Pets Yes

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Rm #202 King Bed Eff Kitchen Pets Yes

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rm #203 King Bed Eff Kitchen Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rm #204 Standard 2 Double Beds Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #208 Standard 2 Double Bed Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #205 Mini Efficiency King Pets

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rm #206 King Bed Eff Kitchen Pets Yes

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rm #207 King Bed Eff Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rm #211 Standard King Bed Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rm #212 Mini Efficiency King Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rm #210 Mini Efficiency 2 Dbl Bed Pet Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #213 Mini Efficiency 2 Dbl Bed Pet Yes

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #214 Mini Efficiency 2 Dbl Bed Pet Yes

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #215 Standard King Bed Pets Yes

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rm #216 Mini Efficiency 2 Dbl Bed Pet Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Sth Apartment 2 King Bedroom Full Kitch

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Nth Apartment 2 King Bedroom Full Kitch

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

HMS HoneyMoon Eff 1 King Bed Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rm #301 Standard 2 Double Beds Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #305 Standard 2 Double Beds Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #308 Standard 2 Double Beds Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #307 King Bed Eff Kitchen Pets Yes

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rm #306 King Bed Eff Kitchen Pets Yes

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rm #309 Standard 2 Double Bed Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #311 Standard King Bed Pets Yes

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rm #315 Standard King Bed Pets Yes

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rm #312 Standard King Bed Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rm #313 Mini Efficiency 2 Qn Bed Pet Yes

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Rm #314 Mini Efficiency 2 Dbl Bed Pet Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #316 Standard 2 Double Beds Pets No

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm #303 King Bed Eff Kitchen Pets Yes

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rm #304 Mini Efficiency 2 Dbl Bed Pet Yes

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Rm#302 Efficiency 1 King Bed Pets Yes

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Rm #310 Mini Efficiency King Pets Yes

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

On the beach.Stay at this Topsail Beach motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Surf City Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Missiles and More Museum is within 2 miles (3 km) and Thomas Tackle and Seafood is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Missiles and More Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 60 min drive - 47.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Gem - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Sea Vista Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Topsail Beach motel
Sea Vista Motel offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sea Vista Motel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Topsail Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed during December, January, and February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 60 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 60 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Sea Vista Motel Motel
Sea Vista Motel Holly Ridge
Sea Vista Motel Motel Holly Ridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea Vista Motel to the airport?

Sea Vista Motel is 39.8 mi (57-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sea Vista Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sea Vista Motel.

How close is Sea Vista Motel to the beach?

This motel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Vista Motel offer free breakfast?

Sea Vista Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sea Vista Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sea Vista Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sea Vista Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sea Vista Motel have a pool?

Sea Vista Motel does not have a pool.

Does Sea Vista Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sea Vista Motel to downtown Topsail Beach?

Sea Vista Motel is 1.1 mi away from Topsail Beach.

Sea Vista Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 153 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica

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

We'll be back!!

The staff is wonderful. The room was the cleanest I've seen when visiting a hotel, Verbo or rental....ever! The motel is a short walking distance to the shore which includes your little private back porch, rocking chairs included. The room is fully supplied with pretty much everything you need, and the motel was very quiet, we had guests next door and around us and barely heard them. Plus, and most importantly, they allow dogs!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MAUREEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ocean view, easy access to Ocean, nice kitchenette with dishes, noisy refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!! For someone flying solo who doesn't want to rent a house for a week but wants to be on the beach for a night or two, this is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly, beachfront mom and pop hotel. No frills but great vibe. Quiet, non touristy stretch of beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

april, statesville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are gross and uncomfortable. Shower is gross and no water pressure and goes from hot to cold no middle temp.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and very well maintained! Although the rooms are non smoking the people that stayed in the room previously must have not followed those rules as the room smelled strong of smoke once arriving. This was the only issue with our stay as everything else was great. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place as described with great ocean views. For the cost it was definitely a grerat stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful view of ocean which i enjoyed. Room was very dated. Horrible shower head. Barely water coming out. Overall could use some updating to make it more pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sea Vista Motel is clean, pet-friendly, and the manager is wonderfully accommodating perfect for traveling with dogs. Rooms are very dated, but it’s a simple, no-frills stay by the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Quiet and Lowkey Beach Getaway

Check-in was a bit confusing as we did not receive gate code ahead of time and it was an unexpected hurdle. Room was spacious and clean, no complaints and view cannot be beat. Porch/decks are huge, rooms are quiet, as were guests (and dogs). Beds were moderate, only complaint would be one was very noisy when turning over or getting up, and the pillows were pretty flat and only 4 total. Nothng would prevent us from staying here in the future. Fair Warning: Bring your own food supplies as options are beyond slim and delivery 60-75 minutes minimum.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillows were somewhat thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothey

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juju

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest staff and guests. The room is always spotless and the view is priceless!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AL

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

Our favorite place to stay !

It's been our 4yrs coming in this motel and this is our favorite Motel and the beach the staffs goes out of theirways to make your stays the most pleasant! We always find our favorite Sand dollars and shark teeth( shhhh pls dont tell anyone!) The building maybe an old but always brings us lots of happy memories We will be looking forward to our next trips If you are looking for a nice and quiet place this is the one for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was just what we needed. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Room smelled of cat pee

My room absolutely reeked of cat pee to the point I developed a severe headache and couldn't even stay there, I wound up sleeping in a chair at family's who live nearby. I complained twice, the first time I was offered air freshener and the second time I was told they would refund me and am still waiting on that refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in the HMS which is the penthouse room. The best part was that we had privacy on our balcony as we drank coffee, listened to the waves and watched the dolphins each morning. The beach is not crowded and you can walk around the end of the island to the sound side as well. The room was clean and had a kitchen with everything you need. The bed was comfy. The people were so nice. I dropped a few things on my way out. They called me and mailed them back right away.
View from the balcony at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was impressed how well maintained the facility was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025