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Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
4.1 ★★★★☆ 1,906 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Carolina Beach, North Carolina · 0.2 mi to the sand
Contemporary oceanfront hotel with an American bistro, an indoor pool & a seasonal outdoor pool.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity couples mention 50–50-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Phone +1 910-458-2030
- Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Direct access to the beach and the boardwalk.”
What couples highlight
“Other than that it’s right on the beach and it’s absolutely beautiful!”
From the reviews
The hotel and the location is great. Direct access to the beach and the boardwalk. The staff was incredibly friendly. Specifically a staff member named Victor, was incredibly friendly and would greet us and my 2 year old every day. He was always ensuring our stay was going well and seeing if we needed anything.
Scottie checked us in and he was the best!! He's kind, caring and professional. Sadeya checked us out and she was really awesome too! We absolutely loved this resort!!! The rooms are extremely nice and the beds are so comfortable. The beach is just steps away and is amazing.
Getting married at Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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