Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

511 Salter Path Rd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512 United States (USA)
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3 Star Property
34.6916307-76.8447755
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  • Includes an outdoor pool
  • Access to gym on-site
  • Hotel has 102 rooms
  • 7 floors in property
  • Check in time: 4PM
  • Check out time: 11AM
  • Group friendly rating of 7.5/10
  • Hotel has 4 meeting rooms

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Local Attractions

Aquarium 1 mile down the road Multiple piers in the area for fishing Water park down in Emerald Island Multiple ferry services in the area to explore the different islands including Shackleford banks and Cape lookout lighthouse. Explore downtown Beaufort historical downtown Fort Macon State Park

Verified Reviews of Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Best spot on the island"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We absolutely love every stay at our home away from home. Thank you for always providing a great experience and we love the new updates.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Apr-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Mar 30 to Wed Apr 01 2026 at a $92.65 average nightly rate.
"Wave therapy"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Everything was tidy, clean and neat.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
31-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 29 to Wed Dec 31 2025 at a $115.99 average nightly rate.
"Excellent!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The hotel and staff are excellent.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Oct 13 to Tue Oct 14 2025 at a $166.99 average nightly rate.
"Pleasant stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The room was fine and everyone was nice.The beach was great
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 23 to Fri Sep 26 2025 at a $132.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Good"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
This was the first time I've stayed here. Staff was very friendly,front desk,restaurant. Location was wonderful and the beach was cozy and not crowded.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 19 to Fri Aug 22 2025 at a $201.99 average nightly rate.
"Great beach trip!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel was very nice! Clean rooms, the resturant was very good and the staff was very accommodating. The best part was our view of the beach. One of the best vacations I have taken in a long time.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Aug 18 to Thu Aug 21 2025 at a $184.99 average nightly rate.
"Relaxing"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great location. Perfect beach access. Staff was helpful, friendly and ready to help with any issue that came up. Loved that it was dog friendly!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 06 to Mon Aug 11 2025 at a $226.00 average nightly rate.
"Everything at your fingertips."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Everything you need is right here on property. The best perk get to the Hotel before checkin time and enjoy the property until your room is available. We sure do like it!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 20 to Sat Jun 21 2025 at a $271.20 average nightly rate.
"Amazing Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The room was awesome. The view was even better. The staff is amazing. The room is clean. The bed was comfortable. We did absolutely love it here. We want to give a big shout out to the Tiki Bar bartenders. They were great and very accommodating.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 19 to Mon Jun 23 2025 at a $381.50 average nightly rate.
"Great stay and great service."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
All was great!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 08 to Fri Apr 11 2025 at a $112.91 average nightly rate.

Property Description

Discover Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel, formerly The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores, on a stunning barrier island along North Carolina's pristine coastline. With every room being oceanfront, our hotel boasts breathtaking views, ensuring the serenity of the sea surrounds every guest.After an extensive renovation and rebrand, the 2024 re-opening promises a blend of coastal charm and modern sophistication, with state-of-the-art appliances in every room. Our tropical oasis invites you to relax on your private balcony, dine at our coastal on-site restaurant, or hang out at our seaside swimming pool and pool bar.Our oceanfront hotel offers a natural sanctuary directly on the beach with beautiful surrounding attractions near Pine Knoll Shores, NC, also known as “The Beach Town in the Forest.” We would love to host your next wedding or private event, where guests can relax at our resort and explore the coastal surroundings.Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel values the guest experience and is committed to exceeding your expectations and ensuring a seamless and memorable stay.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4PM
Check Out: 11AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2019
Floors: 7
Rooms: 102
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 102
Handicap Rooms: 6
Rooms with 1 Bed: 41
Rooms with 2 Beds: 61
Suites: 0
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: As Needed
Meeting Rooms: 4 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 530.8 sq. meters
Banquet Space: Holds 157 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 24.1 Km
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 8A-8P DURING SUMMER MONTHS
Pool Info:
Our Pool and hot tub are open daily from 9AM-10PM all year round
Ownership: Blue Water Hospitality
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Our cancellation policy requires notifying us at least 72 hours before your scheduled arrival date to avoid forfeiting your deposit.
Nightly Parking: 20
State Tax: 4.75%
Occupancy Tax: 6.00%
City Tax: 2.00%
Parking Fee: 20.00 Per Night
Additional Room Fees: 50.00 Per Stay
Banquet Bartender Fees: 40.00 Per Hour (May change based on event)
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 16.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 16.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 20.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 30.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 25.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • All-inclusive resort
  • ATM
  • Beach access: Directly on the beach
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Games room
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: The Movie Channel
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports
  • TV Channel: Disney Channel
  • TV Channel: Discovery Channel
  • TV Channel: Nickelodeon
  • TV room

Airport & Shuttle Information

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport - 41 milesAlbert J Ellis Airport - 52 miles Wilmington International Airport - 91 milesRaleigh- Durham International Airport - 164 miles

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

You can eat breakfast at our on site restaurant from 8AM-11AM. Typically plate averages about $16.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
We have a one-time charge of $75+ tax, per pet, per stay. Service animals are welcome and are exempt from fees. We do ask that you bring their vaccination records to provide for us at check in time. Please note that pet owners are responsible for any damages caused by their pets to persons or property.

Parking Info

Our hotel offers convenient on-site parking for all guests. During peak season, parking is $20 per vehicle, per night, and during our off-season, parking is reduced to $10 per vehicle, per night. As an added benefit, qualifying groups may be eligible for complimentary parking based on the size and needs of their event.For motorcoach and group travel, our spacious parking area can comfortably accommodate up to 3–4 buses on-site, providing easy access for arrivals, departures, and group coordination. Whether you're planning a tour, reunion, military event, sports team stay, or corporate gathering, our property is well-equipped to handle your group's transportation needs with convenience and ease.We are happy to discuss customized parking arrangements and group incentives to help make your stay as seamless and cost-effective as possible.

Internet / WiFI

You can use our Wifi through out the building and it is free.

Cleaning Policies

The comfort and well-being of our guests remain a top priority. To provide a more personalized and environmentally conscious experience, housekeeping service is available upon request throughout your stay. Our team is happy to provide fresh towels, linens, trash removal, and additional amenities whenever needed.To ensure a clean and welcoming environment for all guests, high-traffic public areas, including the lobby, are cleaned and sanitized every two hours. Our staff follows established cleanliness protocols to maintain a comfortable, safe, and enjoyable experience from arrival to departure.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel.

Feel free to use the Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Pine Knoll Shores event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Bouge Room 30 x 37 x 9 1883157/--1108045544512/91008080
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Bouge Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
174.9 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
30 x 37 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
25+
Columns:
0
Windows:
10
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$250.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$500.00 USD
Pricing based on event and time of year.
Palm Room/ Outside Dining 44 x 28 x 9 1232--/--------------/----123--
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Palm Room/ Outside Dining

Room Type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total Size:
114.5 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
44 x 28 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
4
Windows:
10
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Turtle Lounge 40 x 27 x 9 108032/--2445263126--/----5020
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Turtle Lounge

Room Type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total Size:
100.3 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
40 x 27 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
3
Windows:
12
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Clamdigger 69 x 22 x 9 151850/--30----------/--505030
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Clamdigger

Room Type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total Size:
141.0 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
69 x 22 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
5
Windows:
10
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel have?

There are 102 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

You can eat breakfast at our on site restaurant from 8AM-11AM. Typically plate averages about $16.

What parking is available at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

Our hotel offers convenient on-site parking for all guests. During peak season, parking is $20 per vehicle, per night, and during our off-season, parking is reduced to $10 per vehicle, per night. As an added benefit, qualifying groups may be eligible for complimentary parking based on the size and needs of their event.For motorcoach and group travel, our spacious parking area can comfortably accommodate up to 3–4 buses on-site, providing easy access for arrivals, departures, and group coordination. Whether you're planning a tour, reunion, military event, sports team stay, or corporate gathering, our property is well-equipped to handle your group's transportation needs with convenience and ease.We are happy to discuss customized parking arrangements and group incentives to help make your stay as seamless and cost-effective as possible.

How much does internet cost?

You can use our Wifi through out the building and it is free.

Is there a gym at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our Pool and hot tub are open daily from 9AM-10PM all year round.

Testimonials:

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