2 Star Hotel

The Beacon

1305 Salter Path Road, Salter Path, NC, United States View Map

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The Beacon

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The Beacon is set in Salter Path, 13 mi from Havelock. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this motel is air conditioned and features a TV with cable channels. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Some rooms feature a kitchenette. New Bern is 30 mi from The Beacon, while Atlantic Beach is 8.7 mi away. The nearest airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport, 42 mi from The Beacon.

448 Reviews

8.2Very Good

What Guests Say

  • “Location First appearance good”
  • “Hotel employee was great and very, very helpful. Was visiting on business and this nice little hotel was perfect. Not roudy, or noisy,…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Bungalow - Beach Front1/4

Bungalow - Beach Front

549 sqft • 1 King or 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Queen Room1/4

Queen Room

302 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Standard King Room1/4

Standard King Room

302 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Double Room1/4

Double Room

302 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Deluxe King Suite1/4

Deluxe King Suite

302 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
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Deluxe Queen Suite1/4

Deluxe Queen Suite

302 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.2
    Very Good

    Based on 448 reviews

    Pros +

    • Location First appearance good
    • Hotel employee was great and very, very helpful. Was visiting on business and this nice little hotel was perfect. Not roudy, or noisy, easy access to the beach. Location is great! Overall very satisfied with my stay and with their service. A+++
    • The location is great, just a short boardwalk to the beach.

    Cons -

    • Highly infested with roaches Terrible And no chairs or sofa for sitting No tables either
    • A little dated, the bathroom could use some repairs, but still satisfied with my stay.
    • The air conditioning was out. I ask the manager on the 2nd day of a 5 night stay and never did get it fixed. The heat was set on 66 and it would come on when I would open the door to cool it off.
    2MichaelPosted on: 10-27-2025

    Location First appearance good

    Highly infested with roaches Terrible And no chairs or sofa for sitting No tables either

    10JoshuaPosted on: 4-19-2025

    Hotel employee was great and very, very helpful. Was visiting on business and this nice little hotel was perfect. Not roudy, or noisy, easy access to the beach. Location is great! Overall very satisfied with my stay and with their service. A+++

    A little dated, the bathroom could use some repairs, but still satisfied with my stay.

    7BrendaPosted on: 3-4-2025

    The location is great, just a short boardwalk to the beach.

    The air conditioning was out. I ask the manager on the 2nd day of a 5 night stay and never did get it fixed. The heat was set on 66 and it would come on when I would open the door to cool it off.

    10JonPosted on: 12-1-2024

    Location

    I personally prefer a higher number of staff to be available onsite, but it is off season and every time I did need something, the manager was immediately available by phone. I didn't lack for anything I needed.

    7JamesPosted on: 10-22-2024

    They tried to update the room with new appliances and paint. Good community space that they could have activities.

    Roach on the floor. Fake fireplace with no heat, no battery in remote, no curtains or blinds in bathroom windows, dirty towels left in bathroom, check in at 4 and office staff leaves at 5. We got there as staff was leaving.

    10LorrainePosted on: 8-23-2023

    Close to the beach . Very nice Community. Close to everything. the staff were very attentive. Room was very Very comfortable.

    The mattress was a little lumpy. The steps to the beach really needed fixing. No other complaint's.

    9MatthewPosted on: 7-31-2023

    The location is steps away from thr ocean. The room was very clean and the price was on point.

    The parking lot is a little tight for a larger vehicle.

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-5-2022

    They didn't change the sheet or pillow linings, they were dirty, the towels were old and smelled bad, they didn't have glasses or sugar for coffee and when I asked they said they didn't have it.

    5SusanPosted on: 5-11-2022

    It was within walking distance of beach. It was close to Dollar General in Indian Beach. Our room had a kitchen.

    There were no coffee cups or water cups. There was a cigarette hole in the bedspread.

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-16-2021

    Beautiful uncrowded beach down the boardwalk. Shower to wash the sand off before going into motel.

    No daily maid service.

    5CeciliaPosted on: 8-27-2020

    Close to the beach. Can bring your pet.

    I saw roaches on our last night..we left early

    1HeatherPosted on: 6-29-2019

    Nothing. I'll never ever go back.

    ROACHES (I took pics), water damaged walls, door trim broken from being kicked in, chipped wall paint, rusty light fixtures, boarded windows, terrible grounds. Claimed they were rebuilding from Hurricane but NO work was done the entire time we were there)

    1JamesPosted on: 6-13-2019

    Close to beach with nice privste board walk.

    There were roaches! The staff was working hard to make repairs and improvements after the last storm and eventually they'll get it up to speed.

    3DanielPosted on: 8-8-2018

    It was dry inside ...and a place to sleep...

    It's old.. room was not ready for us when we got there at four in the afternoon...a/c is a window unit that's really loud.. everything is out of date..

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-5-2018

    Its close walking to the beach. Love the distance from the beach to the hotel.

    Didn't like how the rooms were too thin you can hear people and the TV playing. Other people that stayed in at this motel seem to be very rude, there was just too much noise.

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 3-6-2018

    Bed was not clean but had no choice bc no one in office or answering. So disappointed and upset.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-28-2018

    I enjoyed how it wasn’t right in the middle of all the action. Not saying much since it was end of winter early spring, none the less I enjoyed the few hours I was there.

    Thin walls, I could hear people snoring or their tv on, also my shower would make a squealing sound when I turned it ion & the water would puddle in the tub due to poor drainage.

    10LydonPosted on: 2-20-2018

    Great little place in a central location to all events and a nice private beach

    7FrancesPosted on: 1-14-2018

    had first floor room with parking at door. full kitchen. bed really comfortable.

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-21-2017

    Very little.

    I had to get the night manager away from the tv in her pajamas to check in. The locks in the room were questionable. There is no beach access near the hotel or restaurants. The parking lot is difficult to get in and out of.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Private beach

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    All guests traveling with pets must contact the property prior to arrival. All guests traveling with animal must contact the property prior to arrival. Animal fees are $25 per night. An additional $150 security deposit is required and refundable at checkout for any guests traveling with animals. Please note that the following rooms are not pet friendly: Standard Queen Room (No kitchenette), Standard King Room and Two Bedroom Apartment.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Managed by a private host A damage deposit of USD 25.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    The Beacon

    1305 Salter Path Road, Salter Path, NC

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