River Hotel of Southport

2.5 star property

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the water from this two-story retreat's spacious balcony.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, kitchenette, sofa, and TV.
Kitchen area with a dining table and chair, featuring a refrigerator and granite backsplash.
Relax by the pool with a clear view of the horizon, surrounded by lounge chairs.
Stunning residential building surrounded by lush greenery and a waterfront pier.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
704 E Moore St, Southport, NC, 28461
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • The Clubs at St. James
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Southport Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Panoramic Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Southport

With a stay at River Hotel of Southport in Southport, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. .This beach hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Carolina Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southport Marina - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬6 min drive

About this property

River Hotel of Southport

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
River Hotel of Southport offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Southport hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2019
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving after 8PM will receive an email with specific instructions to access our lockboxes or establish a digital key to your smart phone.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

River Hotel of Southport Hotel
River Hotel of Southport Southport
River Hotel of Southport Hotel Southport

River Hotel of Southport Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 827 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband liked the fishing area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Staten Island

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is great. Clean and friendly staff. Although unused, the pool area and the room’s kitchen appeared to be clean and well stocked. The little town had maybe 10 shops, a few restaurants, and an ice cream shop. We toured the old town cemetery and since the little old jail was closed we looked through the windows. We swung on the swings along water. The recommended restaurant on the water Oliver’s we determined you have got to love Cajun seasoning. Summary the hotel was very nice and good price. The little town it sits in can be done in an afternoon. We even swung on the swings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was extremely clean and well kept with a pool and private beach. Rooms were immaculate and spacious with granite countertops in the kitchen and bathroom. An elevator made it easy to get around. The best hotel I've stayed in for years.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Customer Service Issue

The facility and staff were great. Location was close to downtown area for restaurants and shops. The issue I had was a medical emergency came up and had to the trip short one day. I called to cancel the second night and was given a hard time. Not sure if they billed me for both nights or let me out for one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

Very pleasant and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spring break

Hotel was lovely, great location nice pool and private beach area. The only thing I would say was a negative was the housekeeping. The basic cleaning of ou toilet wasn’t up to standard for the 6 days we were there.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property was well maintained. The flowers, roses, were in full bloom and beautiful. I loved being able to walk on the pier. So very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and beach area was cute and relaxing. Room was clean and proximity to downtown area and ferry services was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the water and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Juliette

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy getting their and checking in after hours
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I almost hate to give a review. This little hidden gem in Southport is my favorite! I live in Wilmington but love to come here for a little staycation! Everything about it is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location , room was spotless. Walk to all the shops and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vangie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Pinehurst

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025