Saltwater Suites

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (77 reviews)
605 N Topsail Dr, Holly Ridge, North Carolina, 28445 , Holly Ridge , US

Children allowed

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Free bicycles on site
Arcade/game room
Express check-in/check-out
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Elevator
Kayaking nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
location
clean rooms
friendly staff
Cons:
cleanliness issues
noise from upstairs guests
late check-in time

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
There were multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, particularly with the floors and rooms not being serviced.
Service
9.41
Overall, communication and management were praised, though there were issues with housekeeping.
Location
9.95
The property is praised for its fantastic location, close to the beach and convenient access to amenities.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, although some lacked attention to detail.
Amenities
8.93
Amenities like the kitchen and beach access were appreciated, but some suggestions for improvements were noted.
Value for Money
9.39
Guests felt they received a good experience for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.61
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and most would return, despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:25

Property Description

Experience coastal bliss at Saltwater Suites, where comfort meets convenience just moments from Surf City Beach.

Home Away From Home
Enjoy the privacy of our 24 individually decorated guestrooms that feature full kitchens, pillowtop beds, and spacious seating areas. Relax in the ambiance created by premium bedding and unwind with your favorite shows on 50-inch Smart televisions.

Unforgettable Amenities
Take a breather at one of our four beach bars, or challenge friends and family in the arcade/game room. Make the most of the picnic area for a delightful outdoor experience, or take advantage of our beach shuttle service for easy access to the waves.

Exceptional Location
Nestled in Holly Ridge, you're only a short stroll from sandy shores and rejuvenating spas. Explore nearby attractions like Surf City Pier and Southside Park, all just minutes from your door.

Book your escape to Saltwater Suites today!

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ILM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • Pets

    No pets, service animals welcome

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 77 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 9.39
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Gary
10
Pros:

So far so good. Made the reservation at 4 o’clock had all of the emails and text messages by 4:30 arrived at 5:30 property is as advertised and I think I’m staying tomorrow night also perfect little spot washer and dryer fully stock kitchen two queen beds and you can hear the ocean

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Emery
10
Pros:

We were in town for the RHOTI bike ride for breast cancer and stayed October 3-5. Great location, facilities were clean, room was clean and spacious. A great stay.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Connie
8
Pros:

Clean room. Staff nice. Definitely not a hotel.... they only provide 2 rolls of TP, 1 roll of PT, 1 dishwasher soap packet, etc no matter how long your stay! Also, they do not allow you to leave any seasonings or condiments! Sparsely furnished kitchenware and if you use the stove, you set off the smoke detector (you can't turn it off, staff had to come out)

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Michele
8
Pros:

Very clean, fstaff, ocean view would have been bettwe

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Love the location and the room. Will definitely stay here again!

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey
10
Pros:

Great location, great communication, easy access to the beach,

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Ella family
8
Pros:

The room was spacious and well lit with plenty of outlets for electronic items. I did not like the shower, all open and no curtain and there was nothing in the bathroom to lay personal items on. A kitchen hand towel would have been nice also.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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Angela partner
8
Pros:

The room was clean, spacious and very comfortable, would have been better if an earlier check in was possible

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Jamel family
8
Pros:

Beautiful property. You can see the ocean from the window and walk to the beach in a flash. It is convenient to most places on the island. Great walk/bike culture. Quiet, the people were nice. Dog friendly- there were almost too many dogs area.

The room was nice, but we had to clean the Floor- it was filthy. We paid for an additional parking pass and housekeeping was supposed to bring it, but we never saw housekeeping until checkout. They never came to service the room and we stayed from Friday to Monday.

The property manager may want to check out the shower. When the shower head is positioned center winter pours onto the floor. I am sure there will be serious water damage to the floor and ceiling. Be prepared to step up into the shower. I am
5’2”.5 and I almost needed a foot stool to get in the shower.

Lastly, if you are on a floor with upstairs neighbors, know that the laminate floors are going to let you know the instant little feet litter patter and play. We had a little one ourselves and tried to make sure the downstairs neighbors were not catching it.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay immensely.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Carrie partner
10
Pros:

Super close to beach access. Room was very nice and super clean. Loved that it had a full kitchen and sitting area. Only thing was the room was next to stairwell so could hear everyone going up and down. Property had parking and elevator. Would stay again.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
B
Bryan
10
Pros:

Great

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
L
Linda
10
a great experience, will return
Pros:

😀the property mgmt provided a great trip. communication and instructions were point by point understandable. lol. the suite itself was almost spotless. sharply made beds, shiny and functioning kitchen area (stocked with all the essentials), and clean bathroom with linens. There was a lot more than i realized as far as what was provided. for the technically "smart" challenged, they provided step by step instructions on how to use everything.
side note: you could hear the people stomping around upstairs but that wasn't the fault of property mgmt.

will most definitely stay there again.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Phillip
8
Pros:

Great location, clean and comfortable. Only negative was being on the 1st level , the guests directly above us sounded like they were galloping across the floor.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Julie family
8
Pros:

We had an awesome family vacation here and wil definitely be back next year! Great location and amenities.
My only complaint is the 4pm checkin. That's a little late, especially with little kids.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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Kevin
10
Pros:

Beach showers on property where a nice touch. Roof top seating would be nice, for coffee sipping beach viewers. Nice and easy, quiet location. Perfect getaway. Will return soon.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
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Bobbi family
10
Pros:

Great stay for our family beach vacation. Our suite was roomy for the five of us. Easy beach access. Washer and dryer unit was amazing. Kitchen appliances very nice. Beds were comfortable except the pull out (but pull outs are never comfy). Enjoyed the ping pong table. There was even cornhole and connect four. Pool access nearby but we didnt feel the need to use. Close enough to food and fun but far enough to be quiet. Safe and convenient. Would definitely stay again and recommend

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Jill family
10
Pros:

Great vacation spot for me and my family of 5. We had a fantastic time. Rooms were clean, easy walk to the beach.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Kayla
10
Pros:

Very well kept, clean and close to the beach.

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Emily friends
10
Pros:

Beautiful property, very clean!

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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Dylan family
6
Pros:

Only issue I had was there management wanted to charge an extra $35 for a extra parking pass for one night. Seemed a little ridiculous. Other car parked down the road for $5 and walked.

2025-06-18 via Nuitee