The Ocean Club Condos are right on the property of the wedding venue. The wedding will take place during the island's busy season, so renting one of these condos on vrbo, airbnb, etc, as soon as possible is highly recommended.
The Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel is 5 minutes away from the wedding venue. The hotel has a pool, bar, and soon-to-be restaurant. They have special offers which include receiving 2 adult and 2 child tickets to the NC Aquariam with your stay. The wedding venue has specified to us that this hotel is pet-friendly!
The Lighthouse Hotel is on the right of Emerald Isle almost as soon as you get onto the island. It is close to the Islander Hotel. It is 18 minutes away from the wedding venue and has great shopping areas within walking distance.
The Islander Hotel is on the right side of Emerald Isle almost as soon as you get onto the island. It is 20 minutes away from the wedding venue and has great shopping areas within walking distance.
The Holiday Trav-L-Park is on the right of Emerald Isle almost as soon as you get onto the island. You can bring your trailer or rent one. The campground has activities in the park with beach access as well as shopping areas outside of the campground within walking distance. It is 15 minutes away from the wedding venue.
The Waterway Campground is in Cedar Point, a couple minutes away from the island of Emerald Isle. The park has a swimming pool, store, and laundry facilities. You can rent campsite trailers to stay. It is 25 minutes away from the wedding venue.
The Hampton Inn is 10 minutes away from the Emerald Isle island in Swansboro. It has a pool and is close to downtown Swansboro. It is 30 minutes away from the wedding venue.
At Goose Creek Campground you can bring your own trailer, rent a trailer, or rent a cabin. There is a pool and store available on the campground and it is close to Morehead City, another coastal town worth checking out. It is 30 minutes away from the wedding venue.
There are many beach houses in the area that are airbnbs, vrbos, etc.