North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Southport Marina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Oak Island Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Fishy Fishy Cafe - 12 min walk
Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - 5 min drive
Frying Pan - 13 min walk
Jersey Mike's Subs - 5 min drive
About this property
The Inn at Southport
Motel near Southport Marina
Located close to Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum, The Inn at Southport provides a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this motel include:
Free bike hire, express check-out and express check-in
Games and outdoor furniture
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished and boast comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Furnished balconies or patios, microwaves and coffee/tea makers
43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electrical adapters
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Mobile key entry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Inn at Southport pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Inn at Southport?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at The Inn at Southport?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM.
What time is check-out at The Inn at Southport?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Inn at Southport located?
Situated in the historical district, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery, North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Southport Marina and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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The Inn at Southport Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 141 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 141 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 141 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 141 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Was there for a quick overnight for work. Great stay!
Bailey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
My son and I stayed overnight on our way to the Outer Banks. Room is clean and bed is comfortable- room has a mini fridge and coffeemaker. Our room was #1 and closest to the street so there was some traffic noise but it didn't keep us awake. Property manager/owners were excellent with communication which is a plus since there wasn't anyone on site. Would definitely stay here again!
Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
The staff came out to greet us and give us our code so that we could get into our room although we will only spent one night it was very quiet and very convenient for our travels
Emilio
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Good trip
Jack
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Great customer service!
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Everything was great even had a letter explaining places to go and eat very helpful and thanking me for staying
Robert J
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Very nice stay. Very welcoming!!
Wayne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Love this place!
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Great location convenient to eateries and pubs. Communication was excellent with easy check in. The room was very clean, bright, and cozy.
John
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
We were pleasantly surprised at the this remodeled motel, that has been in Southport since the 50's. Beautifully decorated, very pleasant stay.
Sonya
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
The staff here was extremely organized and friendly. I had an issue with the toilet in my room and at 3:00 am helped me with this. They also assisted me in getting a unit with more room for us. Love this place.
Janet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Cute little place. We had a great stay and will stay again.
Amanda
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
Super cute and quaint place to stay. Customer service was great. Downside was the bathroom was really tiny with no tub for my 5 year old, but that wasn’t a dealbreaker.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
Great stay. Management is very accommodating and responsive. We will stay again.
Craig
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Really friendly staff with clear and useful communication. They had good recommendations for restaurants and places to see. Super convenient location and a great price for a last minute, holiday weekend trip. They had bikes to borrow and water for us in the fridge after a hot hot day. This was a pretty no-frills room but had everything we needed and the staff is definitely going the extra mile to make sure you’re happy.
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Cute motel. Its in a great part of town with restaurants and unique shops within easy walking distance.
Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
Cool little hotel. Perfect location if you want to explore Southport on foot/bike/whatever.
Tyler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10
Great location. Easy check in. Off street parking. Older unit but modern conveniences.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
This is a very comfortable property in the main part of this small town. It seems that the owner made a recent and very considerable investment to update the rooms and the results are outstanding. The room was spotless and very comfortable. They have a contactless check in procedure and it worked flawlessly. Would recommend.
John
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
4/10
Well situated location w/responsive staff. However, it is an older property which needs extra care, reeks of weed, has zero amenities & frankly I suspect the owner is allowing it to go to seed. It could be a great property w/some TLC & added staff, likewise the check in @ 4 & checkout @ 10 are the worst I’ve seen
SA
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Cutest place to stay in Southport. Wonderful staff and location. So close to everything. We come in by boat and rent a golf cart from Coastal which is right next door.
Jho
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
Property was very clean and quiet. Loved to location
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
We loved our stay! The bikes were a huge bonus. They made it so we could really see all of Southport! The room was just what we needed for a quick overnight.
Kate
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
6/10
Very quaint inn and very personable owners. Nice location. But for the size of the room and bathroom and no breakfast the price was way to high.
David
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10
Great refurbished old school motel. Room was clean and comfortable. Customer Service was spot on. Rebecca was a true pleasure and very helpful with restaurant referrals and things to do in the area. Already booked another stay!!