I stayed at this "resort" a few years back. First off let me say that I was quoted one price on the phone and charged about $25 more per night when we arrived. The guy told me at the front desk if I did not like it , I could leave knowing full well all the other hotels were booked... more

Yes, this place has a playground and bikes and stuff for kids, but it's all a little ramshackle and kinda dirty. The rooms themselves are pretty much horrible - lame decor, cinder block construction, astroturf on the outdoor walkways, bad 70s furniture. The whole place seemed kind of grimy to me - lots of smokers and cigarettes around. The perpendicular... more

This is a very friendly and accomodating hotel. It is ideal for families with young children since the hotel has such a large selection of things to do on its grounds. The beach area is clean and close to the resort. The resort furnishes both lounge and common lawn chairs, as well as sun umbrellas for the beach area. There... more

My family and I needed a quick get away to the beach at the last minute - by last minute, I mean it was Thursday afternoon and I wanted a place for that night and the next. I called numerous places on Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle and everything was either booked, allowed only week long stays, or outrageously expensive... more

I loved our stay at Atlantic Beach and Oceanana was so friendly we plan on staying there every year. After reading the mixed reviews for the Oceanana, I called the Visitor's Center and Health Department of Atlantic Beach just to check on things. The Health Department informed me of their rating - higher than the resort condotel I stayed at... more

Worst hotel I have stayed at; Rooms are the size of my bathroom; AC is freezing and now way to adjust, my son and both got sick, The noise level is very loud and impossible to sleep (cars with sound systems), insulation is nonexistent. The rooms smell like old feet, no privacy whatsoever, all – night long peeping toms peeking... more

My husband and I went bottom fishing in October and wanted to stay by the pier in case we needed to do more fishing. The hotel was overpriced for October. The rooms were not ocean view. There was a hotel down the road that had ocean front balconies for $20 less. The weather was beautiful, but the room needed updating... more

I just love everything about the Oceanana. The staff is wonderful and there is usually someone there who will remember me by name. I've only stayed there about 5 or 6 times but I absolutely love it. During one of my stays there, I met my current husband and for that I am greatly indebted to the Oceanana. I plan... more

Let me try to address some of the negative reviews: The beds - they may not be truly full-sized. I don't know. But they were comfortable enough. After a full day of swimming, shopping, more swimming and walking the pier, we could have slept on anything. The beds were fine. The facilities - not the most luxurious in town, but... more