Sea & Sun Motel

Great location. And a good deal. The old-school 2nd-floor 2-BR suite was very clean. Nice view of Carolina Lake. Short walk to the beach. No complaints. Would/will do it again. Mary runs a tidy ship.

Mary Jane, owner/operator, is very pleasant and helpful; The picture of Southern hospitality. Rooms are reasonably priced and clean. We always enjoy our stay.

We were only able to stay for one night but were so thrilled to be able to find a vacant room here. The room was SO cute and super conveinent. It is close to beach access, which was nice for us because we were hoping to walk with our two children only a short distance and we did! I did not meet the owner but my husband said she was very sweet and cute! We will be returning!

Been coming here since 1994...every year...family owned and operated...offers you charm like you can remember from coming to CB when you were a child. It is a safe place..clean....and the owner, Mary Jane is so wonderful and hospitable. She makes this place awesome because she is AWESOME!

WE ❤ THIS MOTEL!! YOU WILL TOO! 🌊☀
Our family began coming to Sea & Sun in 2006 & it’s forever been a favorite of ours!
The owner is (Mary, from Raleigh if I recall correctly) super friendly & she is always there when you need something! Such a sweet lady.
💲: She has always had the best prices! She’s never charged what she could have in competition-style with the locals. I appreciate that she loves her visitors, her business & just really wants to welcome people to have fun & not worry about high costs.
She offers different kinds of rooms depending on your needs. I especially love the back where you have a small patio area to listen to the waves & the front where you can see the lake & POOL!
🌊: Walk straight onto the beach! I call it beach-front, although you only have ONE other building between you & the beach. So no need to pack the car up & drive or pay to park: you’re already there!
This beach area does not have piers nearby to worry about your kids getting caught up with fisherman’s lines & hooks. Also, it’s mainly flat land on the ocean.
Directly ACROSS from the hotel, is a very nice little FAMILY lake that offers a play area, a paved walking trail around the lake, paddle boats & even FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS!! This is a lovely area favorite.
🎡: In walking distance there is a small boardwalk area, where rides are put up for small kids to enjoy. The last time I went (a few years ago...) the kids could get a wristband for all day play at a low cost. You can also walk (or drive) down to where fisherman come in with their daily catch. 🐠
For other things to do in the area, Sea & Sun is only a short drive away from Kure Beach Pier (check out their online live web-cam!!). You also have some great eating areas here too.
🚗: If you drive a little further down,~10 minutes, you’ll find ANOTHER WONDERFUL AREA... You’ll see some amazing trees on both sides, with old war grounds of NC shores that’s very interesting for those that love our history on the right. On the left, beach-side, there is a huge sandy area that’s really clean & has a large beach access, & it’s never packed. It’s quiet & surrounded by large rocks. It has a beautiful gazebo (but no restrooms). I’ve seen weddings here before because it is so beautiful & clean. There is also another paved walking area here!
🦈🐟: Next, if you load up & drive ~3 minutes further, you’ll find the NC Aquarium! You will NOT be disappointed. I highly suggest getting the Family Pass for 1 year @ $100.00. If you’re budgeting, this is perfect because you will want to go back plus by the time you pay for entry for a family of 4, you’ve spent almost $100. 💫⭐ This pass will also cover MOST AQUARIUMS & ZOOS in NC, or offer you a huge discount for entry ⭐💫
⛴:The last thing to enjoy at this end is a nice Ferry Ride across over to Oak Island! There is a Light House that you can walk up to. Or just enjoy a quiet walk on the beach here. Your drive back around will not be too long if you chose this route.
❤❤❤ So as you can see, not only is the hotel a nice place to stay, but it’s a PERFECT distance for anything you wish to do- whether is be in walking distance or a short drive down south. I find it exactly what I needed for my family with little ones. It made everything hassle-free for us & we saved a lot of money along the way.

Love it there Mary the owner super nice. Clean room. Great location board walk within walking distance. Beach across street we will be back

Family owned & operated. It has a very cool beachy cottage vibe. Excellent view of Carolina Lake across the street & on the back side you just have to cross Carolina Beach Ave & you're on Carolina Beach directly halfway between Carolina Beach & Kure Beach so it's the perfect location that's close to everything pleasure island has to offer. Very fair pricing & the lady in the office is super nice! It just has a very comfortable & homey feeling to it.

My boyfriend and I have stayed here twice and we're coming back this summer. We absolutely love this place. It's clean, affordable, close to everything, and the owners are super nice! Can't wait to come back!

Sea and sun motel is not your 5 star getaway. This is my families 2nd year staying here, and we love it. Its outdated but CLEAN. And for the price, cant be beat. The owner Mary Jane is a sweetheart, and friendly as can be. Motel overlooks the lake, and is beach accessible. Short walk to all the stores and boardwalk.

First time staying here and I absolutely loved it! I will be going baсk and staying there again. The owner is extremely nice the hotel was clean, and the price is great. Perfect location, doesn't get much better than staying here. I highly recommend it.

My family and I have came to Carolina/Kure beach every summer for our whole lives until our grandparents sold their condo. This was our first stay here at Sea and Sun motel, and immediately right off the bat the staff was professional and caring. They made my family feel right at home, and the room is clean and spacious. We have found our new stay here at Carolina/Kure beach. ☺

I've stayed here four or five times now and I absolutely LOVE this place and its owner! She is the most lovely lady to meet and she is very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. I hope she has an open room tomorrow :)

Very affordable motel. Nothing fancy but clean. One block from the beach and only about 3 blocks from the boardwalk. Right across the street from the lake. Very nice owner. Works for me.

I love this place ! Me and my boyfriend go all the time . I really love the owners they are awesome :) Everything you want or need is close by. Got to go im on the way now...

Very nice clean rooms. Front desk people were super super nice. Only place i will stay from now on at the coast

Cant wait to get there!!! Owner Mary is super nice... I cant wait to have a relaxing, clean, and affordable motel room this weekend!!!!

Absolutely loved this place, definitely a place will stay again, in a fishing tournament, great place to get to beach to surf fish

I absolutely love this motel the owner is phenomenal very caring and loving lady 5 stars all the way

That the staff is really friendly help you in anyway possible there just the best it not that far from the boardwalk and a store is right down the road

Fantastic family motel to stay in. I stay here with my son every year.