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Sand Dollar Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy 4 beach bars at this Atlantic Beach motel

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Terrace/patio
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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512
  • Triple S Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fort Macon State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Anchorage Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Balcony, Bay View

  • 900 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Single Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Atlantic Beach

Oceanside stay.At this motel, you'll be steps from Triple S Marina and within a 15-minute walk of Fort Macon State Park. Anchorage Marina and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Triple S Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fort Macon State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Anchorage Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Morehead City Port - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 29 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AB Bottle Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mug Shot - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sand Dollar Motel

Enjoy 4 beach bars at this Atlantic Beach motel
Sand Dollar Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 beach bars. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 4 bars on the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sand Dollar Motel offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Atlantic Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in April 2025.

Languages

English

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Aug 3 - Aug 4
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 4 beach bars

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sand Dollar Motel to the airport?

Sand Dollar Motel is 36 mi (49-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Dollar Motel?

As of Jul 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Dollar Motel on Aug 1, 2025 start from $130.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sand Dollar Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sand Dollar Motel.

How close is Sand Dollar Motel to the beach?

This motel is 9 mi (14-min drive) from Emerald Isle Beach.

Does Sand Dollar Motel offer free breakfast?

Sand Dollar Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sand Dollar Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sand Dollar Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sand Dollar Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sand Dollar Motel have a pool?

Sand Dollar Motel does not have a pool.

Does Sand Dollar Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sand Dollar Motel to downtown Atlantic Beach?

Sand Dollar Motel is 1.7 mi away from Atlantic Beach.

Sand Dollar Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 370 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was OK, but the property needs to be updated. The rugs in the room are dated and stained. Shower had plenty of pressure but the shower head was all clogged and desperately needed to be replaced. Good property for single guy or young adult on a budget. Your wife will definitely not like it there. I was there on the off season so it probably improves when they have more staff and customers. I would give it another chance if I went down again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cookie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
How well they are at getting to your needs
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

It was an enjoyable stay! The room was clean and management responded quickly to my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cookie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Caren l

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I went to get coffee the last morning and a cockroach came out of the coffee pot. If I can I would post a picture. I messaged the manager and still haven’t heard back from them. Unprofessional. Beds are too small for frame .and when someone got switch to room 5 there were dead roaches on floor I have pictures of that as well . She had kids . I can’t believe they have people stay there and knowing the infestation.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Itza, Thomasville

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rod

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was not a good experience or at all as represented in the expedia profile. 100 bucks a night for no amenities, internet, ice machine nothing. The room was not well cleaned and dirt or stains all over floor. I left another room in Tybee island thinking it was bad and got not quite as bad. Do not use the place unless last resort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antwan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Y Wel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice , the room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location near beach but facilities are dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

Traveled with partner
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

genevieve, morrisville

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024