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The Inn at Southport

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Franklin Square Gallery

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Exterior
The Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
The Apartment | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Room 1 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
The Apartment | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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512 N Howe St, Southport, NC, 28461
  • Place, North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room 1

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 2 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 2

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 3 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 4 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 5 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 5

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 7 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 7

  • 117 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 8 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 8

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 9 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 9

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 10 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 10

  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 11 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 11

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 12 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 12

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

The Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Trundle Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room 14 - Solar light | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 14 - Solar light

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 15 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 15

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 16 | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room 16

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Southport

In shopping district.Your stay at this Southport motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Also, Old Brunswick County Jail Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Southport Marina is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Clubs at St. James - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Southport Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oliver's on the Cape Fear - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Inn at Southport

3-star motel near Franklin Square Gallery
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.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Inn at Southport offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers. 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 showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 within 24 hours before arrival with 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Inn at Southport to the airport?

The Inn at Southport is 32.8 mi (45-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Inn at Southport have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Inn at Southport.

How close is The Inn at Southport to the beach?

This motel is 8 mi (48-min drive) from Kure Beach and 9.2 mi (19-min drive) from Caswell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Inn at Southport offer free breakfast?

The Inn at Southport does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Inn at Southport?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Inn at Southport?

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

Is there free parking at The Inn at Southport?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does The Inn at Southport have a pool?

The Inn at Southport does not have a pool.

Does The Inn at Southport have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Inn at Southport to downtown Southport?

The Inn at Southport is 0.1 mi away from Southport.

Reviews

The Inn at Southport Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely amazing from location, room, courtyard with fire pit, and absolutely the best communication you will get for check in process. will be are go to place in Southport from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan, St Johns

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff, nice size comfortable room with a table and chairs, sofa, fridge, coffee maker, etc. The bathroom, however, is miniscule. A large person might have trouble using the shower or the toilet! The website mentioned that they have bicycles that are available for free, but the bikes were pretty rusty and two of the three had flat tires. The location being walking distance (several blocks) to the waterfront might justify the price, but we felt that it could have been a bit better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Granddaughter and I were going to do a quick trip but after being here decided to stay another day. Have enjoyed staying here. It's so convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was there for a quick overnight for work. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wyche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was comfortable and clean. The motel is classic 60/70's- drive up to the room . The owners have maintained the premises and tried to keep the nostalgia from the era.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really loved this renovated motel! Very convenient location, walkable to everything we wanted to do. Great customer service too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I stayed overnight on our way to the Outer Banks. Room is clean and bed is comfortable- room has a mini fridge and coffeemaker. Our room was #1 and closest to the street so there was some traffic noise but it didn't keep us awake. Property manager/owners were excellent with communication which is a plus since there wasn't anyone on site. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in the suite. Very roomy and well appointed. Convenient location. They did a good job of modernizing an old motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great weekend stay

Great stay for a weekend! Clean. Quiet. Parking is tight, but street parking is available. Would stay again. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect!

Beautiful room, quiet, comfortable and walking distance to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff came out to greet us and give us our code so that we could get into our room although we will only spent one night it was very quiet and very convenient for our travels
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Perfect

Amazing and perfect location to walk everywhere. The lace was clean and cozy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Southport

Good trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Edison

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I was in Room #1. The bedroom was spacious, well-lit, clean, simply and tastefully decorated. TV worked well. The climate control was not very clear but the room was comfortable enough. I had a good sleep. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS ROOM OR THIS MOTEL FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES OR RELATED DISABILITIES. There is no front desk and I never saw any staff during my stay (@29 hours overnight). Communication is, apparently, entirely by text. if you don't have a smart phone you're out of luck. I phoned and Emailed from home a few days ahead of time and did get helpful responses, plus a handwritten welcome message when I arrived. On arrival I fortunately found a vacant parallel parking space in front of my room. However, I dared not move my car from the space because it's not reserved for my room, and parking seems to be at a premium. I saw no handicapped spaces indicated anywhere on the premises. In front of my room, there is a roughly 9-10" step up from the parking pavement to the walk in front of the room, and I had to reposition my car close enough that I could boost myself up to the walk. I saw no other steps, no ramp, no handrails anywhere. The bathroom is clean but tiny. (Photo misleads.) The toilet is in a recess about 24" wide. I could use it standing, but I was afraid to sit on it because there were no handgrips or other assistance for standing. Shower @ 24x30" -- I passed on using it. Not friendly for disabled people. My mistake. Won't repeat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything was great even had a letter explaining places to go and eat very helpful and thanking me for staying
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family

Awesome stay

The staff here was extremely organized and friendly. I had an issue with the toilet in my room and at 3:00 am helped me with this. They also assisted me in getting a unit with more room for us. Love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

SA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well situated location w/responsive staff. However, it is an older property which needs extra care, reeks of weed, has zero amenities & frankly I suspect the owner is allowing it to go to seed. It could be a great property w/some TLC & added staff, likewise the check in @ 4 & checkout @ 10 are the worst I’ve seen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024