The Beacon

Beach motel in Salter Path with free parking

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June 2025

July 2025

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Living area | TV

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Parking included
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Explore the area

1305 Salter Path Rd, Salter Path, NC, 28575

Beach Wheels Bike Rental
‪2 min walk‬
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
‪10 min drive‬
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
‪17 min drive‬
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
‪71 min drive‬

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Room options

2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

300 sq ft
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2992 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

388 sq ft
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Salter Path

The Beacon places you next to Emerald Isle Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Beach Wheels Bike Rental. Each of the 23 rooms at this motel includes a balcony, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

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What's nearby

Beach Wheels Bike Rental - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
Emerald Isle Adventures - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles
Salty Pirate Water Park - 19 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

Havelock Station - 40 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬22 min drive
‪Starfish Grill - ‬30 min drive
‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬21 min drive
‪Pita Plate - ‬22 min drive

About this property

The Beacon

Beach motel in Salter Path with free parking

Guests staying at The Beacon have access to a terrace, a picnic area, and a garden. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations.

TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$179 nightly

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Beach umbrellas
Direct access to the beach
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

2 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 25.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Dogs only
2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Certain rooms only
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Administrative fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Oak Grove Motel

Salter Path Inn

The Beacon Motel

The Beacon Salter Path

The Beacon Motel Salter Path

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Beacon?

The Beacon provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beacon?

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beacon on Jun 16, 2025 start from $115.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around The Beacon?

Guests enjoy the motel's walkable location in Salter Path based on their ratings, and it's steps from Emerald Isle Beach and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. You'll also find North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Beacon?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The Beacon feature a casino at the property?

No, The Beacon doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Beacon?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does The Beacon have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Beacon have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Beacon doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Beacon allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Beacon for a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. A deposit of USD 150 per stay is collected.

Does The Beacon have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from The Beacon?

The closest major airport to The Beacon is New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional), which is about 28.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Beacon?

Yes, every guestroom at The Beacon comes with a balcony.

The Beacon Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Lizbeth I.

May 26, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Mar 6, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Traveled with group, Business traveler

Nov 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Best place to stay I would love to stay again when I come back

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelley

Traveled with group

Nov 3, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Awful. Unable to sleep both nights due to room next to us fighting and barking dogs.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with family and small children

Oct 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This motel is going through a name change and they just updated all of their appliances. We were assigned to a room which had terrible saging in the floor. Husband requested another room and we were quickly reassigned to a better one. The picnic area is top notch. Gotta see it to believe it. The boardwalk, proximity to the beach and sunrise/sunsets are amazing, quick and breathtaking. If I had gotten angry with the condition of the floor and left that night, I would have never known the beauty all around me. So glad we stayed and thank you for being so hospitable. Just a gut feeling, once they work out all of the little repairs - this will easily be a very expensive room on the beach. Can't say for certain, but it sure seems that way -especially with all the sweat and tears going into the place. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Oct 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The Beacon

This was a basic hotel, but I was at the beach. The room was semi upgraded, and there was not any heat. The air conditioning was on very high, and I figured out how to turn it off, which made the room much warmer. I could hear the dogs in the room next door. For being at the beach, this hotel was adequate and very reasonable.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Oct 21, 2024

Great experience. Thank you

Convenient. Great location. Beach access. Clean. Just what I needed for a long weekend getaway. There was a lot of commotion from an arguing couple in an adjoining room for several hours but that’s no fault of the host or a reflection of a typical stay. I plan to return! Thanks “Beacon!”

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Traveled with family

Oct 15, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was cute, quiet, and had everything we needed. My only suggest is to spray for spiders and clean the mirrors in the bathrooms

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslyn

Traveled with family

Oct 13, 2024

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

This is a charming motel with so many lovely features. I grill, gas fire pit, beach umbrellas, swings, sooooo cute. You can walk to to eat and beach is just a quick walk down the path. The beach is in a quiet area. Love this place

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lee, san francisco

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets

Oct 3, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

When we opened the door to the room, we were blasted with a strong smell of mold and mildew. The room had not been cleaned from the last guest. We went down to the lobby and received another room that had been cleaned, but still had the awful mildew smell. Luckily we only stayed one night because I can’t imagine dealing with that smell any longer. The bed was very springy and uncomfortable. The sheets were extremely thin. The shower was very old and dirty feeling. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else. You deserve better than this.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Traveled with family and small children

Sep 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel has been our secret spot the past 3 years. Easy beach access from our door.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ken

Traveled with partner

Sep 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pricy for what it is. Rooms are clean, but painfully basic. Two beds- that’s it. Very small bathroom with no outlet. One small mirror that was coming unlaminated- very old. Insufficient linens for a two night stay. Rickety walk way over the dunes to the beach, which is a hike. There has been an attempt to update the property, but it’s a work in progress and that progress seems to have bypassed our room.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Traveled with partner

Sep 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

loved the outdoor area and late check in availability but one of the beds had cigarette burns in the bedsheets

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Sep 14, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean place. Friendly staff. Easy access to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucyna

Sep 7, 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Sep 5, 2024

Great location, small simple hotel, very clean and has everything you need to enjoy the beach, which is of course why you are there.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tamil

Sep 1, 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Craig

Aug 23, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A+ for effort. They are trying but not there yet.

Rat poop on the bath towel. no daily service. Tiny room for $$$. Nòt even a chair or a vanity. Could have stayed at large hotel with a pool and pets for same money. Wasn’t cool and nostalgic like I thought. Plus's the staff helpful and friendly. Beach access and beach very nice. Enough parking for the rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edwin, Middletown

Traveled with family and small children

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Prices are a little high but the location is great, there is a path straight to the beach. Room #6 was renovated, 2 ACs, very clean and comfortable. There was no staff for check in or check out but we did not need it during our 1 night stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Holly

Traveled with partner

Aug 20, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The room spelled, the bathroom was dirty, old fixtures, dirty washcloth. Used dry wall screws to install mirrors. The windows in the back of the room had no curtains, they were frosted but let the morning sun shine through. Cheap pillows and bed linens. Just not worth the money we spent.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

casey

Aug 18, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Milton, Rougemont

Traveled with family

Aug 13, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

No complaints due to price, but I was trying to book for this coming weekend and the prices went up

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Traveled with family and small children

Aug 3, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We really enjoyed the beachy/boho vibe. The family hang out area was a cool little spot to just relax at the end of the day. The best thing about this property is the beach access. It's a short walk down the trail and the beach itself was not crowded. It seems the place was recently remodeled, so there were a few things that were outdated or broke in our room or around the common areas, but that may also be on their list to get too. We'll definitely look into this place again for our next visit.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Traveled with group

Jul 29, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cute spot with lots of room to grow

We visit the Crystal Coast regularly and have been staying at a wide variety of housing in the last year. Though there wasn’t anything major wrong with this cute lil motel, there were quite a few small issues that could benefit some attention: our room didn’t look like any of the rooms on the hotels.com website, the name has changed, (while all of the communications I got said “Salter Path Inn” all of the signage said “The Beacon”.) We ended up passing the spot several times and I questioned my sanity because I thought I knew where the SP Inn was. We arrived well before the office was listed as closing, but ended up doing a version of contactless check in -never having met any staff person during our stay. Our bathroom sink was clogged and we didn’t have anyone to tell. (Having a communication box similar to the check-in box might help if staff are away from the front office during open office times.) The coffee maker didn’t work, the bathroom door was difficult to fully close, and there was a gaping hole exposing mold in the bathroom. Aside from those minor issues, it was a cute spot, the back patio was cool, access to the beach was easy to find, and there are good food spots nearby. We loved the larger fridge and kitchenette (even left some spoons as the room was wanting). We may visit again, but will wait for more renovations to be completed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024