Emerald Isle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Emerald Isle
Photo by Savannah Fersner
Photo by Savannah Fersner
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Photo by Alavia
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Photo by Martin Humpherson
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Where to stay in Emerald Isle

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The Point

While The Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park.

The Point
Islander Hotel & Resort
Islander Hotel & Resort
3 out of 5
102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC
The price is AU$224 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The stay was very nice however too many bugs in the room."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Islander Hotel & Resort
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
2.5 out of 5
216 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle NC, Emerald Isle, NC
The price is AU$276 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$276
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (222 reviews)
"Staff is excellent"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
Well-Equipped Emerald Isle Townhome: Pets Welcome!
Well-Equipped Emerald Isle Townhome: Pets Welcome!
Emerald Isle
Stay at this vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Plantation are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Feb stay
"We loved the location. Easy walk to the beach and didn't have to cross any busy roads.Kitchen and dining area were on the small side but functional. Bedrooms were good sized. The cleaning crew could be Not terributnot"

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

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The Hideaway
The Hideaway
Emerald Isle
Stay at this vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions The Sweet Spot and Emerald Isle ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Pictures don’t do it justice
"Stayed for our honeymoon/Valentine get away The house was great, great location.. Pictures don’t do the house justice.. We have stayed in many homes along the island and this one is definitely at our top to stay again…"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

The Hideaway
Spaceous Oceanfront "Great Expectations" in beautiful Emerald Isle!
Spaceous Oceanfront "Great Expectations" in beautiful Emerald Isle!
2 out of 5
Emerald Isle
Stay at this vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Flatwaters Paddling and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Thanks Giving at the Beach
"My family of 12 ages ranging from 8 to 64 had a lovely Thanksgiving. We were able to cook a full dinner. We all sat around a large table. after dinner stroll the beach in the moonlight, and play games. This was enough room for everybody to be very comfortable, spacious different games and conversations ..."

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Spaceous Oceanfront "Great Expectations" in beautiful Emerald Isle!
Lovely 3 bed/2.5 bath ~ 4 minute walk to the beach
Lovely 3 bed/2.5 bath ~ 4 minute walk to the beach
Emerald Isle
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Emerald Isle. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
We loved it!
"We loved the location and the family living area/kitchen. Thanks for allowing us to stay!"

Reviewed on 3 Sep. 2024

Lovely 3 bed/2.5 bath ~ 4 minute walk to the beach
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Popular places to visit

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Explore the waterfront in Emerald Isle with a trip to Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Emerald Isle Adventures

Take the family on an outing to Emerald Isle Adventures during your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Emerald Isle Adventures

Salty Pirate Water Park

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Salty Pirate Water Park as part of your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Salty Pirate Water Park

Emerald Plantation

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Emerald Plantation during your visit to Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Emerald Plantation

The Sweet Spot

Take the family on an outing to The Sweet Spot during your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

The Sweet Spot

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Explore the great outdoors at Emerald Isle Woods Park, a lovely green space in Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Activities

Sand dollars, the darker ones are alive and we typically don’t keep them.... Just the whiter colored ones which aren’t living.

Private Island Eco Tours on a Private Boat from Shackleford Banks

AU$870
per traveller
Private Island Eco Tours on a Private Boat from Shackleford Banks
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