Find a Great Motel Southport

If you’re not able to find a motel in Southport, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 92 hotels and other accommodation options. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.

Motels often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

These are some of our customers’ top motels to choose from in the larger area. The Inn at Southport: Enjoy access to the free motorhome/coach/lorry parking and picnic area, as well as room amenities such as a furnished balcony. Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. Central Southport is 23.1 mi (37.1 km) away. Carolina Beach Motel: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 10.6 mi (17 km) from the heart of Southport. Surf Suites: Central Southport is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) away. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay. Dry Dock Inn: 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from the heart of Southport. Enjoy access to the 2 outdoor pools, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Take time to enjoy the beaches and restaurants in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Cape Fear River, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Kure Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Southport Marina, Franklin Square Gallery and The Clubs at St. James.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Southport to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 12°C. The rainiest months in Southport are September, August, July and December, with each month seeing an average of 188 mm of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Southport to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.), which is located 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.), which is 54.4 mi (87.5 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.