The best beach wedding venues in North Carolina

#1 Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,429 reviews · Wrightsville Beach, NC

Laid-back rooms & suites with balconies in a relaxed beachfront resort with restaurants & pools.

“Excellent location. Right on the beach but not too much traffic. Very clean. Handicap accessible. There is a restaurant and coffee shop on the property. The property has both an in…” — Vivian

#2 White Doe Inn

4.9 ★★★★★ 573 reviews · Manteo, NC

Ornate rooms in a luxe Victorian B&B offering 4-course gourmet breakfast, free desserts & sherry.

#3 Carolina Home & Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 717 reviews · Newport, NC

Laid-back nursery selling plants and pots and providing landscaping services, along with a boutique.

“Come for the plants… stay for the drinks, arcade, food, play area… and even animals. Really cool spot and it just kept going! The staff was super friendly but a little hard to iden…” — Chris

#4 Jack's On The Waterfront

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,101 reviews · Morehead City, NC

Rollicking, rustic watering hole with drink specials, live bands & a deck on the water.

“We had our wedding Reception here on the Private event floor. Jeff and Keri Did an awesome job on On everything from planning to execution. Bartender was awesome, food was great an…” — Stan

#5 The Sea Ranch Resort

4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,425 reviews · Kill Devil Hills, NC

Oceanfront hotel with homey quarters, plus an indoor pool, yoga classes & a restaurant.

“We stayed here s good many times over the last three years and it is a good value and the staff work with us to assure we get a room close to the elevator because my wife is on oxy…” — Don

#6 Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

4 ★★★★☆ 1,957 reviews · Atlantic Beach, NC

Relaxed beach hotel with informal rooms featuring Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant, a hot tub & a pool.

“During stay, you rarely see room services to get any extra toilet paper, fresh towels and wash clothes. They use to have first come beach chair and umbrella service. This year only…” — Larhonda

#7 Bask Hotel

4.5 ★★★★★ 807 reviews · Morehead City, NC

Casual rooms & suites, many with balconies, in a modern hotel offering free breakfast & a gym.

“The Bask Hotel is one of those places where you immediately begin to unwind. Perfectly situated overlooking the harbor channel, it offers peaceful waterfront views with comfortable…” — George

#8 Islander Hotel & Resort

4.1 ★★★★☆ 1,488 reviews · Emerald Isle, NC

Bright quarters in a casual hotel with an outdoor pool, beach access & oceanfront event space.

“The Islander Hotel was the perfect venue for our wedding! We wanted a beachfront wedding, and we were very excited to have the ceremony, reception, and rooms all in one place. We w…” — Jen

#9 Beaufort Hotel

4.5 ★★★★★ 652 reviews · Beaufort, NC

Polished hotel offering creek views, an outdoor pool & a hot tub, plus a gym, a restaurant & a bar.

“Our 15th anniversary and vow renewal at Beaufort Hotel was everything we dreamed of, and so much more, thanks to their incredible venue and outstanding team! First, the venue itsel…” — Sonia

#10 First Colony Inn

4.7 ★★★★★ 407 reviews · Nags Head, NC

Antiques-filled rooms in a 1930s hotel with wraparound verandas, a pool & private beach access.

“The First Colony Inn is such a special place. We held our wedding here in June 2026, and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience from beginning to end. From the exceptional staf…” — Ashley