The Beacon

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

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

3.6

Good(255 Reviews)

Motel in Indian Beach, NC

2 queen beds

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this motel

Beach motel in Salter Path with free parking
Along with tour/ticket assistance, this motel has a garden and a picnic area. Self parking is free.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Beacon offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Indian Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

Fort Macon State Park

18 mi

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

5.6 mi

Governor’s Palace | Tryon Palace

48.6 mi

Old Burying Ground

20.9 mi

Available Rooms

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen • 2992 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen • 388 ft²

Sleeps 5

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

2 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

1 King • 1 Queen

Sleeps 6

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

The Beacon

$$$$

3.6

Good(255 Reviews)

Motel in Indian Beach, NC

2 queen beds

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this motel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Indian Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

Fort Macon State Park

18 mi

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

5.6 mi

Governor’s Palace | Tryon Palace

48.6 mi

Old Burying Ground

20.9 mi

Available Rooms

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen • 2992 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen • 388 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

2 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

1 King • 1 Queen

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.6

Good(255 Reviews)

0.5

Nov 2024

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

2.0

Oct 2024

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.

2.5

Oct 2024

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!”

2.0

Sep 2024

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

5.0

Sep 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.

1.0

Aug 2024

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.

2.0

Aug 2024

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.

4.0

Aug 2024

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.

4.0

Aug 2024

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

4.0

Aug 2024

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.

1.5

Jul 2024

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.

1.0

Jul 2024

Poor front desk service. No one was there when we arrived there were notes left in mailbox which we didn't realize till we had waited 30 plus minutes. No staff even knew where the front desk staff were but she did try to help. eventually she checked the mailbox and we realized the keys were in there.I was charged for having a pet and didn't have one, and never received a refund despite asking for it 3 times. Dishes were dirty with dirt and hair on them and very little silverware was available. Outdoor area and private beach was nice. Wifi was terrible and wasn't given a password anyway. Probably because I made no contact with an actual person when I arrived. I never asked for it at a later time because the data on my phone was faster than the 2g they offered so just used that. I would not stay here again unless a lot of improvement was made.

5.0

Jul 2024

Nice place to relax with your family.

2.0

Jul 2024

Cute inn. The name is different now and needs to be updated to the beacon online asap. Bed was comfy but their pillows are not for king size bed

2.0

Jul 2024

Great little place that with a little more renovation will be an excellent place to stay. Quiet room and ac kept it nice and cold

2.5

Jul 2024

The place was renamed to The Beacon so it was a little confusing. But the rooms were clean and looks like they did a few upgrades. They were so close to the beach and the outside area was so cute.

1.5

Jul 2024

The couple who were managing were extremely nice and helpful! The building itself, I understand has gone through some updates, but not the best quality of workmanship on that in my opinion. Not what we expected. Room was small, bed was hard, very small bath & vanity. The walkway to the beach I don’t consider senior friendly as it was too narrow & long walk…we chose to drive to the public beach access. On our last day before check out, we did notice two roaches in the room, but I know that can be common with beachfront properties. We personally won’t be staying again.

5.0

Jul 2024

This was our first time staying after the remodel and once again the place did not disappoint.

5.0

Jun 2024

Room was clean. Owner is very friendly. Overall loved the area.

2.5

Jun 2024

The hotel has been updated since the last year. Great hang out area with a gas grill. Needs calking. Room was great and close walk on a boardwalk to the beach!

1.0

Jun 2024

one of the beds in our room was so nasty and smelly, I had to change bed clothes and take a shower before doubling up in the other bed, which was fine. I reported this to the office as we were booked for two nights. the second night we had the same condition as no room service corrected our problem. a very terrible experience.

2.0

Jun 2024

So this is going to be a hip and great hotel very soon. The location affords convient access to a nice stretch of beach. There's a convenience store and Dollar General store across the street so that was great since Atlantic Beach is 8 or 9 miles away. The hotel has a cool & stylish hangout area which includes a grilling area, patio and a ping pong table which im sure will be a draw for guests to chill after a long day at the beach. The rooms, the purpose of the place, are an area owners are working on, as noted by the king size mattress, tools and building supplies outside the the 2 rooms we rented. The good news is this is obviously temporary and despite that The Beacon (formerly The Salter Path Inn) is now hands down our Hidden Gem and retreat.

2.5

Jun 2024

The manager was wonderful and so kind. She was very helpful. This place has been updated inside and out. It has some nice sitting areas and you get private access to the beach. Would stay again especially for the price.

2.0

Jun 2024

Property was not ready. No key to the room for the first night. No TV, microwave, coffee maker or fridge. Ended up changing rooms the second night.

5.0

Jun 2024

Small and cute area. Love the private beach access and staff were very accommodating

0.5

Jun 2024

We went to the hotel and they had septic backed up. We were refunded for the rest of our stay but they would not refund our first night even though we could not use the bathrooms. Rooms are very limited on outlets. We only had 1 working outlet in the room and it had the TV plugged into it.

4.0

Jun 2024

Property under renovations. Bed was comfortable. Large walk-in shower. Refrigerator and microwave were not hooked up so didn’t work. A/C was quietest we’ve ever had.

5.0

May 2024

Nice property, it’s being updated but has a very good set up. My only issues with this property was there was no Wi-Fi, no outlet in my bathroom, the bathroom door needs painting and more towels and washcloths need to be put in there. It is very close to beach, walking distance. We enjoyed this property!

1.0

Apr 2024

Tanya and Mark were amazing however this proper was not in any condition to be rented out. The owners should be ashamed of themselves for putting these nice folks in the position they did this weekend. Not enought staff. Rooms were not completely finished from renovation. due to under staffing we had to wait for an hour to check in while Tanya was at the other property handling issues there. Again Tanya (manager) and Mark (maintenance) were amazing and did everything they could to make our stay as good as it could be. Will not be staying here ever again.

2.0

Jan 2024

Clean, no-frills room with a kitchenette was all we needed for a NYE getaway with our two dogs. Check-in was quick and the staff checked on us a few times during our stay. Our two dogs came with us and loved the beach! My one complaint would be the sheerness of the curtains in the bathroom - anyone in the house behind the inn would be able to see inside. I remedied it by hanging a towel over the curtain rod. :)

2.0

Dec 2023

The property was nice, but we never saw a person in the office all weekend.

2.0

Nov 2023

We loved the beach access and thought the boardwalk was cool. While we like “funky” and family run motor court type places this motel was run down, in poor repair, with stained towels, no drinking cups in the room and no coffee anywhere. There was no place to even go out to get a cup, Not cool.

4.0

Nov 2023

As others commented, it is quaint in a good way. One night, German Shepherd with me, had been bathed and hair blown-out. Wasn't the Hilton but served the purpose. Clean, plenty of towels. Bed very comfortable, nice semi-firm mattress felt great. Walkway to beach in back. Paid $150 which I believe was $100/room,$25 pet,taxes

5.0

Oct 2023

This was a hidden surprise so close to the beach.

5.0

Oct 2023

Great beach location. Good price and friendly and helpful staff.

3.0

Oct 2023

The folks managing we’re very nice. The room was fine and clean. The grounds were dismal. Parking area is sandy gravel which tracks in to the room. No one cleaned the room during my stay. The walk ways were not clean adding further tracking. A little more effort cleaning up outside and some effort to clean the rooms would be a plus. The TV and WiFi were not stable. I would not recommend this facility to families.

1.0

Oct 2023

Very poor

5.0

Oct 2023

Nice little hotel, very clean, staff was nice! Will revisit!

1.0

Oct 2023

Staff was helpful when the power went out in my room three times new microwave had a short. Was awakened by another resident at midnight demanding that I open the door while using profanity new mattresses were so soft they were uncomfortable. Overall nice remodeled room just the small things made it not a great trip

2.5

Oct 2023

Salter Path was excatly what you need for a quick beach getaway to The Crystal Coast

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Indian Beach?

The average price for a rental in Indian Beach is $463 per night. This rental is $326 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Beacon. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Beacon pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Beacon?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.

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The Beacon

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in Salter Path

1 king bed

Pets allowed · Kitchen or Kitchenette · Air conditioner

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The Beacon

Motel in Indian Beach, NC

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Indian Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

The Beacon

Motel in Indian Beach, NC

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Indian Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this motel?

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