Moran Motel
Don't let the old-fashioned façade and bright, garish green paint put you off. This mom-and-pop hotel is one of the best values in Kure Beach. The friendly, down-home atmosphere makes a stay here ultra-comfy. Rooms are white-glove-tested clean and huge, and have mini-refrigerators. Some have full kitchens or kitchenettes. Furnishings are basic but well-maintained. The location is tops; the beach and local fishing pier are right across the street. There's an outdoor pool, too. You can snag a two-room efficiency for under $90.
Moran Motel
118 N Fort Fisher Blvd
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-5395
http://www.visitnc.com/listings/view/31631
Kure Keys Motel
This locally-owned, no-frills motel is located across from the beach, with a flip-flop casual atmosphere and wallet-pleasing prices. The owner is nearly always on site and is willing to bend over backwards to make you happy. The retro furnishings are definitely old-fashioned (think late model TVs and 70's furniture) but everything is clean and well-maintained. There's a nice outdoor pool area with a Jacuzzi, a small deck overlooking the ocean where guests can relax and an outdoor fireplace (bring s'more-makings!) You can save on dining costs by booking one of the efficiencies with cooking facilities, or ask to rent the motel's commercial-size gas grill. There's also a guest laundry on-site. Standard room rates are $88 to $120.
Kure Keys Motel
310 N Fort Fisher Blvd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
(910) 458-5277
www.kurekeysmotel.com
Seven Seas Inn
You can't beat the oceanfront location of this locally-owned, casual hotel in Kure Beach. Walk out your door and you're at the beach! The local fishing pier is just a few minutes walk away. Don't expect fancy; the rooms are bare-bones, and furnishings are plain. There's a spacious pool area with plenty of seating and a small gazebo overlooking the ocean where guests can relax. There's a variety of room styles, from efficiencies with full kitchens, two-room suites with kitchens, and simple motel rooms (these all have small refrigerators). Families can rent adjoining rooms, and can combine an efficiency with a standard room. Look online for room configurations and request your top choices when making your reservation. In-season rates range from $135 for standard rooms to $199 for efficiencies.
Seven Seas Inn
130 N Fort Fisher Blvd
Kure Beach, NC 28449-4843
(910) 458-8122
www.sevenseasinn.com
Article Written By Pamela Wright
Pamela Wright is a freelance writer, author of more than two dozen guidebooks, and hundreds of articles. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including "National Geographic Traveler," "Family Circle," "Family Fun," "Backpacker," "Hemispheres," "Cooking Light," "Yankee" and more. An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, she holds a Bachelor's from Michigan State University
