River Hotel of Southport

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Pool View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 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
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Panoramic Studio

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

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 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
(52 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

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Oliver's on the Cape Fear - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Southport Tap And Cellar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Provision Company - ‬18 min walk

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.

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

Reviews

River Hotel of Southport Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in grreat location. Great amenities in room and hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful! The room was beautiful and comfortable with glorious views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a delightful town with great restaurants The river side pool was relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great place

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay

It was a girls trip, mother daughter and granddaughters! Loved it, felt safe and was very relaxing!
River hoyel
Sunrise
Side view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay in Southport! We traveled from Carolina Beach by ferry. Only 5 minutes from the ferry and 5 minutes from althe shopping and dining! We enjoyed the pool and private beach. Great place to relax and unwind. The beds were incredibly comfortable and just an overall pleasant and unique stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We've stayed here probably 4 other times but, this time was put in "economy" room. Told them we had only 1 spoon and they said it's as economy room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet friendly place! Close to downtown! We enjoyed our stay! Can’t wait to come back again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very clean and an excellent position right there at the river enjoyed the view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing hotel. All the staff were very friendly. The pier was absolutely amazing. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lashunda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its has great view ocean or bay 💙
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing place. nice and peaceful ✌️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Designed for comfort. Elevator. It’s GOLDIE LOCKS just right!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay at a very clean room. Walk in shower and plenty of towels. Kitchen super clean and very room. Great views too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the cutest hidden gem. The entire property is darling and perfect for a little trip because it is walking distance to all the restaurants, bars, and shops. The pool is nice and the ocean front view is amazing. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Great area. Room was very musty. It was remodeled nicely except for the carpet! Carpet is gross.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025