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$119704 East Moore Street, Southport, 28461, North Carolina, United States
625 reviews
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Private beach area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Welcome to the River Hotel of Southport, your perfect getaway nestled just 0.5mi from the charming heart of Southport, North Carolina! With prices starting at just $119, you can indulge in a waterfront retreat that boasts a stunning private beach areaāideal for sunbathing, swimming, or simply enjoying the gentle lapping of the waves. Imagine sipping a cool drink on the sun deck, soaking up the sun, or enjoying a picturesque river view from your balcony!
Step into a world of comfort, where our spacious non-smoking rooms come complete with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and delightful amenities like a kitchenette for those who love to cook. With 625 glowing reviews, our guests rave about the inviting charm of our outdoor swimming pool, along with the convenience of free parking and wheelchair accessibility. Donāt forget to bring your family alongāthe hotel features a patio, picnic area, and beach chairs to ensure everyone enjoys their stay to the fullest!
Whether youāre seeking adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, the River Hotel of Southport has you covered! Enjoy a pleasant stroll to downtown Southport and explore its quaint shops and eateries, or simply relax on our tranquil terrace after a day of fun. With modern conveniences, breathtaking views, and exceptional service, we invite you to create unforgettable memories at our beautiful haven.
At the River Hotel of Southport, the fun never stops! Dive into our seasonal outdoor swimming pool that boasts a stunning view, making it the perfect spot for everyone to make a splash. Whether youāre taking a leisurely dip or lounging poolside, youāll find ample opportunities to soak up the sun and enjoy the relaxed vibe. Kids and adults alike will love the shallow endāperfect for splashing around and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Imagine evenings spent gathered with family or friends in our inviting picnic area, where you can grill up a delicious meal under the stars. Bring out the beach chairs and set up for a cozy nightāthereās nothing quite like sharing laughter and stories with loved ones while enjoying Southportās enchanting ambiance. As you settle in for a night of fun, give those brews and snacks a shot from the kitchenette in your room. Itās all about comfort and convenience at the River Hotel, and we make it easy to keep the good times rolling!
Of course, we havenāt forgotten about the surrounding beautyāgrab a bike and hit the local trails or take a leisurely walk to explore the charming downtown area, where delightful shops and eateries await! A stay at the River Hotel is more than just a getaway; it's an invitation to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Youāre not just booking a room; youāre securing the adventure of a lifetime wrapped up in breathtaking views, endless fun, and cherished moments!
Planning a wedding, corporate event, or need many rooms? Get a personalized quote with discounted rates for your group.
Closest airports
Wilmington International Airport
24.9miMyrtle Beach International Airport
55miPrivate beach area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
River view
Elevator
Picnic area
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
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Studio, Pool View
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
375 sqft
River view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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Experience ultimate comfort and luxury in our spacious Studio with Pool View, featuring a private balcony, fully equipped kitchenette, and a king size bed. Enjoy the serene view from the balcony and relax by the pool after a long day of exploring.
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Studio, King Size, Sofa
1 Queen Size Bed
375 sqft
River view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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Experience modern comfort and stunning river views in our spacious King Studio with Sofa Bed. This stylish studio features a well-equipped kitchenette, a private balcony, and a luxurious bathtub, making it perfect for a relaxing getaway.
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Studio, Queen Size
2 Queen Size Beds
375 sqft
River view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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Experience a comfortable stay in our Queen Studio, a spacious and well-equipped room perfect for families and groups. Enjoy stunning river views from the balcony, relax in the bathtub, and take advantage of the fully-equipped kitchenette. With free toiletries and a cozy bed, your stay will be nothing short of unforgettable.
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Deluxe Studio, King Size
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
375 sqft
River view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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Welcome to our Deluxe King Studio! This spacious studio offers stunning river views from your private balcony, a fully-equipped kitchenette for your convenience, and a comfortable King size bed for a restful night's sleep. Ideal for families, this studio can accommodate up to 3 adults and 2 children.
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Budget
2 Queen Size Beds
375 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
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Welcome to our Budget Double Room, perfect for a comfortable stay for up to 4 adults. With 2 spacious Queen size beds and a smoke-free environment, this room guarantees a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all our guests.
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Economy, King Size
1 King Size Bed
375 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
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Our Economy Double Room is a smoke-free haven for two adults with a plush king size bed, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.
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Double Room, Accessible
2 Queen Size Beds
375 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
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Welcome to our Double Room with Disability Access. With a spacious 377 sqft, this room features an exquisite river view, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and a kitchenette. Enjoy the comfort of two queen size beds and unwind on the balcony or terrace. Perfect for up to 4 adults and 2 children, this room offers a range of amenities including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries.
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Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds, River View, Balcony
2 Queen Size Beds
Balcony
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Deluxe, Balcony
2 Queen Size Beds
375 sqft
River view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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x6
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Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette
2 Queen Size Beds
Kitchenette
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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom, River View, Balcony
Balcony
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Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds, River View, Kitchenette
2 Queen Size Beds
Kitchenette
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625 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Brian
10
March 2025
My wife and I came here because the hotel literally has its own beach. Since we were traveling the ICW by kayak, we pulled the boat out and were immediately on the property. Easy! The staff was friendly, and very kind to us, even offering to help us out on certain things. The room was immaculate, and had an awesome balcony with chairs to sit outside and enjoy the sun. Too bad it was cold during our stay. They provided room service each day and generous portions of coffee. The bed was comfortable, and room was quiet. They had wheeled carts that made it easy for us to get our gear up the elevator to our room. The room had a little kitchenette with microwave and all sorts of cooking gear (which was of no use because there was not a burner š§). There was a lot of good storage in the room. The price was very good for what the room was.
Shower was often lukewarm
Jennifer
10
July 2023
This is the best hotel ever. Perfect, clean, spacious, comfortable, and inviting rooms with a large bathroom (excellent water temp and pressure in shower & bathtub), full kitchen (with full fridge/freezer, microwave, stove, coffee maker, cups/plates/bowls/cooking utensils & cookware), big screen smart tv, large dresser/cabinet with beach towels, excellent indoor and natural light, great A/C unit, a dedicated workspace and fast Wi-Fi, a private balcony with a table and chairs, and personal touches āThe Dream Teamā provides to make you feel warmly welcomed. Awesome, excellently-maintained pool and outdoor shower to wash off sand after enjoying their quiet, private beach with incredible views you can enjoy by relaxing on provided lounge chairs and a wooden swing. Outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas to enjoy outdoor grilling and time with friends and family. Free parking with first-come-first-serve options if you want covered parking that is close to the steps and elevators. A great place for solo travelers, couples, and families. Also, this is *the* place to stay if you want to easily access (I did so on foot for the 4th of July parade and fireworks without dealing with traffic) downtown Southport and the waterfront parks and restaurants. Thank you for some of the best days of my life! So happy and grateful I chose this magnificent hotel! Thank you, Jack, Virginia, Christy, Tonya, Lori, George, and Ralph for everything you did to make me smile and feel right at home! See you all in the fall!
Lizzie
10
May 2025
I absolutely loved everything about this place!!!!! I was skeptical booking a hotel bc we usually book a house when we travel but sadly we are less our fur baby this year :( so we didnāt need a house. I am soooo glad I booked this place! It was cleaner than any place I have ever stayed! It was in a great location! Iāve never felt so comfortable somewhere!! The ac was Amazing lol, thatās a big deal for me! And the fridge also worked beautifully! Again a big deal for me and my love of ice cold water!!! lol. We luckily never even saw a bug! Even with going out on the balcony none of the critters followed us in! And thatās another thing! The balcony was a huge plus! I canāt say enough about this place I loved it so much. Sadly we left and went to Charleston rented an air bnb and could not have been more disappointed with them and wish we couldāve still been in Southport. I will definitely come back to this hotel!
There was absolutely nothing I didnāt like. Itās a little creepy at night? Outside lol. We got there very late but thatās anywhere lol.
Heather
10
May 2023
The rooms were clean, all the staff were friendly and it was fun looking for shells on their small (approximatley 50 yards wide?) river front beach and watching the ships go by. They have a nice pool and patio area.
It would be nice to have drinks and snacks in the office to purchase or a drink/snack machine located on the premise. The shops aren't far, so as long as you know this ahead of time, you can purchase these things elsewhere and bring them back to the room.
Christina
10
June 2024
Beach towels included, pool access, and beach access.
Robert
8.2
July 2024
Very new and clean. Comfortable bed and pillows. Full size refrigerator and kitchenette. Cold A/C. Everything worked as it should. Office person was very nice when we arrived.
Cleaning staff left a tip envelope after the 1st day. They came in and tidied up and changed out towels the 1st couple of days and then just stopped. Nothing changed on our end. Left a tip each day!! It was just confusing more than anything. We really didnāt need service each day. It would have been nice to know so we could have gotten towels before the office closed. Also not sure if it was because we booked through Booking.com but they put us in the 1st level room closest to the street on the north east side of the building, closest to the office. Definitely no sleeping in!!!!
Ella
10
June 2024
Absolutely loved this hotel and the location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Huge room with very well equipped kitchenette including large fridge freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Handy for us as we were travelling for a few weeks to different locations and had food and drinks with us. Very clean room with table and chairs and balcony with chairsā¦fabulous view across to the estuary/bay. Very comfortable beds and a lovely bathroom with a huge walk in shower. Our room was a deluxe double with balcony. Plenty of parking either underneath each of the three blocks of accommodations or in the large car park within the grounds. Lovely pool area with a beach in front.. They have regular weekly food trucks and live music. Unfortunately, we didnāt experience this as we were out that particular day during our visit. Set in a lovely, peaceful residential area and a 15-20 minute stroll into town. Southport is a beautiful place to stay with plenty of shops and restaurants whilst retaining a small town feel. There are many parts to the area that have been used in many films and tv shows and the local tourist office has a museum with local history and memorabilia and artefacts from the films, in particular from Safe Haven which is one of the more well known in this area.
The only negative is that we didnāt stay longer š
Kimberly
8.2
April 2025
I liked being able to see the river from our balcony. (The river view is not available from all rooms.) Clean spacious room. Even the top blanket smelled clean! The room had a kitchenette. This place has a nice pool and lounge area. Parking was good. There is an elevator also. Staff was friendly.
The only negative thing is the TV was a 35".(spouse would have liked a bigger tv.) Some of the other rooms do have a bigger TV. Some of the rooms overlook the park or the woods.
Josh
10
February 2024
The room was outstanding - the cleanliness of the room was amazing! From the moment we walked into the room we noticed how clean the room was. It wasn't a brand new room, but it felt like it was. The cleaning staff deserves the highest of praise for the great job they do maintaining the rooms. Location to downtown was great too - a short walk to shops and restaurants made it a great weekend get away.
Nothing, was extremely happy with everything at the property. It is located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, so I expected we might hear a lot of water vessel noise, but we didn't hear any noise from the boats/ships unless we were on the balcony.
William
9.1
November 2024
The location on the Cape Fear River was quite beautiful. The facilities were more like a well-appointed beach condo than a hotel room. The staff was cordial. My companion felt the same, save for the fact that she wished there was someone in the office later into the evening. But this was a minor point.
I wouldn't say it was something I disliked, but the railing on the small veranda blocked your view of the river when you were seated. Again, a minor thing.
Airports
Wilmington International Airport
24.9miMyrtle Beach International Airport
55miAirports
Wilmington International Airport
24.9miMyrtle Beach International Airport
55miLocation
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Private beach area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
River view
Elevator
Picnic area
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Beach
Fishing
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Living Area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
iPod dock
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Private beach area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor swimming pool
View
River view
From 15:00
Until 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 08:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
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Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
This property accepts cash only.
When are the check-in and check-out times for River Hotel of Southport?
At River Hotel of Southport, check-in is available from 03:00 PM until 08:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Is vehicle parking offered by River Hotel of Southport?
Yes, the River Hotel of Southport offers free private parking on site. No parking reservation is required.
What's the nightly rate at River Hotel of Southport?
The entry-level price at River Hotel of Southport is $119. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.
Which room categories can I book at River Hotel of Southport?
The River Hotel of Southport offers a variety of room types. They have Deluxe Double Rooms with Balcony, Double Rooms with Disability Access, Studios with Pool View, King Studios with Sofa Bed, Queen Studios, and Deluxe King Studios. All rooms are non-smoking and have an average size of 377 sqft. The rooms can accommodate a range of guests, from 3 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children, depending on the room type.
What are the main attractions at River Hotel of Southport?
Guests at the River Hotel of Southport can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities available. The hotel offers a private beach area, allowing guests to relax and soak up the sun on the beach chairs or loungers provided. There is also an outdoor swimming pool where guests can take a refreshing dip and cool off. The pool is located outdoors and offers a view of the surroundings. It is worth noting that the pool is available seasonally, so guests can enjoy it during specific times of the year. In addition to beach and pool activities, guests can also take advantage of the fishing amenities offered by the hotel. Whether it's enjoying the beach, relaxing by the pool, or casting a line in the water, there are plenty of leisure options available for guests at the River Hotel of Southport.
Does River Hotel of Southport feature a pool area?
The River Hotel of Southport has one pool available. The pool is seasonal and located outdoors. It features a shallow end and offers a view.
Can I use my credit card at River Hotel of Southport?
No, you cannot use your credit card at River Hotel of Southport. Only cash payments are accepted.
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