Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott
8.4 (700 reviews)
100 Charlotte Avenue , Carolina Beach , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location and views
Excellent bar service
Cons:
Renovation noise
Cleanliness issues
Maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Several guests reported issues with room cleanliness, including mildew and poor TV service.
Service
9.2
Staff was consistently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.24
The location and views were mentioned as significant positives by multiple guests.
Room Quality
7.19
Guests had issues with maintenance and comfort, including problems with the thermostat and hard beds.
Amenities
7.72
Amenities access issues were reported, including early closure of the pool and lack of information regarding wifi.
Value for Money
8.18
Overall experience was seen as worth the price, especially with the understanding of renovations.
Food and Beverage
9.23
Bartender and bar service received high praise.
Overall Experience
8.7
Despite some issues, many guests expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:05

Property Description

Panoramic Ocean Views

Experience the beauty of Carolina Beach with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you're relaxing by the indoor or outdoor pools or enjoying direct beach access, Courtyard Carolina Beach offers a picturesque seaside getaway.

Modern Rooms with Amenities

Our air-conditioned rooms feature modern decor, work desks, and flat-screen TVs. Stay refreshed with a small refrigerator, coffee-making facilities, and the option for a microwave.

Convenient Facilities and Dining Options

Take advantage of our fitness center, on-site laundry facilities, and souvenir shop during your stay. Indulge in fresh seafood and international cuisine at our bistro, or savor specialty coffees from Starbucks.

Book your stay at Courtyard Carolina Beach for a memorable oceanfront retreat.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ILM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 700 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 7.19
Amenities: 7.72
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 9.23
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Howerton couple us
9
Nice
Pros:

Clean and nice location

Cons:

Fix the elevator wort part of my stay

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Jeffrey solo_traveller us
2
Pros:

location was great

Cons:

staff not so friendly and only 1 elevator worked causing us to take the stairs as wait was long,also stayed 2 nights and no one cleaned room

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Tyeshia couple us
4
Due to so many issue with check in and there elevator, I probably would not book here again
Pros:

I liked that it was beachfront and right by the boardwalk

Cons:

The elevators were down and we had to lug everything up the steps and we were on the 7th floor. My room was not ready at 4.. had to wait 3 hours to check in!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Richard couple us
1
elevator didn't work, but they gave a partial refund without question.
Pros:

i liked that they refunded a night without making me work for it. also, the elavator had the courtesy to wait until we got our stuff up before it broke for the weekend. apparently, this is an ongoing issue with this hotel.

Cons:

the elevator was broken every night until the day we left. they put us on the 10th floor. we had to walk 10 flights every time we wanted to leave and it dramatically affected our stay because we had to plan around it. they don't have a continental breakfast either, despite claims that they do. what they have is a commissary that you can buy stuff from. the hotel was filthy because the elevator didn't work and housekeeping couldn't make its rounds. also, when sitting ANYWHERE on the back patio ur gonna get splashed by AC water dripping down all of the balconies. they even have the audacity to set out chairs and patios as if anybody is OK with getting sprinkled on by scummy patio water.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Kelly extended_group us
6
Hotel is good but staff did not make the stay good ‼️
Pros:

Clean room when we got there. Great bed! Wonderful location ! Good pool.

Cons:

T Only one elevator worked then no elevator worked had too walk up eight flights of stairs! Was not told that we had to take out our own trash every day and we had to go get our own towels and wash cloths each day!!!! 5day no maid service at all!!! Ask for a coffee cup for in room coffee and it was sent up by staff 2 hours later,he stood there wanting a tip? Have not got our incidentals ($80) back on our credit card… we didn’t charge anything to the room or take anything!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Nikki family_with_children us
6
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Clyde solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Jasmine couple us
8
Great spot to stay in.
Pros:

Great location, comfortable room, friendly staff. There was the carnival close by and that was also really cool to be able to walk to.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Nefertira couple us
3
Pros:

The location was great, it allowed for you to come out of the hotel and then directly entering in the boardwalk.

Cons:

Immediately upon arrival we were told that the room was not ready and we were told that they would call us when it was ready. We waited two hours in a hot lobby for our room.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller us
4
Will likely not stay again.
Pros:

Location and room cleanliness

Cons:

Common areas dirty, only one of two elevators working, delayed in checking in.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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watsac Family Bel Air, Maryland
2
**Look Elsewhere**
Pros:

**Extremely Disappointing Stay – Far Below Marriott Standards**

As a Marriott Lifetime Gold member, I expected much better from the Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront.

Although we arrived after the published check-in time, our room was not ready for nearly two hours. The premium high-floor room we reserved and paid extra for was not honored, and management admitted Marriott's reservation system cannot reliably guarantee room types.

The property itself has numerous issues. One of only two elevators was out of service for virtually our entire stay, creating long waits during peak summer season. Security is also lacking—the rear entrances remained unlocked despite signage stating a room key was required, and the pool was accessible without any verification.

Our room had multiple maintenance problems, including mold on the shower curtain, a broken TV remote, damaged curtains, missing room amenities, and poor room layout. The biggest disappointment, however, was the sliding glass door. The insulated glass seal had failed, leaving the ocean view permanently fogged. We paid a premium for an oceanfront room, yet the very reason we chose the hotel was compromised.

The maintenance technician confirmed that at least six rooms have the same problem, suggesting management is aware of the issue but continues renting them without disclosure.

The staff was courteous and attempted to address some concerns, but the overall condition of the property and the lack of attention to guest experience fell well below what I have come to expect from Marriott.

Until Marriott addresses these maintenance and operational issues, I cannot recommend this property, especially if you're paying extra for an oceanfront room. My recommendation: **look elsewhere**.

There's a Hampton Inn Oceanfront property just 3 blocks away.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Gregory family_with_children us
7
Only one elevator
Pros:

Location was great!

Cons:

My question is: why is only one elevator in service? This is extremely inconvenient!! We as in many other customers, paid too much money for this inconvenience!

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Danny family_with_children us
7
Cons:

Even though we had reservations we could not get into our room two hours late. The room we did get was next to the carnival which was very loud and bright with lights.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Singletary solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Perfect vacation everyone at the hotel was so helpful and kind

Cons:

Elevator was out. Not the facilities fault. But some guest were rude. I rode a scooter. some let me on others blocked my entry and got on themselves. Even if I were there long before them and had given up my spot for others. Staff were sympathetic and apologized.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Roberta family_with_children us
6
Looks good in pictures, but disappointing in real life
Pros:

The location was great
Right on the beach by the boardwalk
Good outside pool

Cons:

The entrance! The main doors were dirty
The staff was not welcoming
They didn’t greet us at our arrival! No smiles, no small talk. Never greeted us the whole time we stayed. Only the janitors were always friendly. One of the elevator didn’t work and was supposedly not working for weeks. It would take up to 10 minutes to make it down to the main floor from the 4th floor!
We paid to have breakfast included only to find out that breakfast consisted of a pastry or a bagel with one drink. Also, one of the supervisors complained about us “voucher carriers” because we were not “making them money”! The place was not clean!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Janice couple us
8
We had a great time inspite of a few aggravations at a very busy time of the year. Just fix the elevator!
Pros:

Super location- expensive within reason considering the location . Clean. Adam was very helpful and friendly with our questions

Cons:

Check-in was very backed up and very late because rooms were not ready. I believe they were way short on staff to handle the number of bookings for that day. Only one operational elevator for a whole lot of people including the staff. I Understand it has been out for a long time. We, both of us, had to make 3 trips to bring in our luggage because no carts were available even at 6:30 pm on Sunday when we checked in. That took forever with only one elevator. We stayed 3 nights and staff did not come to room at all to replenish towels and empty trash until the 3rd day when we asked at the desk. Even then they did not replenish the coffee.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Sergio solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Location and beds where comfortable

Cons:

Employees where having a loud discussion in am in hallway by my room and lady working in the bistro didn't had the best actitud.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Vilma family_with_children us
4
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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angelique family_with_children us
2
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Mary family_with_children us
4
Below averge.
Pros:

Sleeping room was clean. Front desk was good to work with.

Cons:

Only one elevator worked. Pool was filthy. Did not swim in it.
It appeared they were understaffed and the staff that was working was taxed.
The few days we were staying was not worth the price of the room. I have been to this hotel in the past and it was not
like this.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee