The Sea Ranch is your typical Mom & Pop motel. The old adage "you get what you pay for" applies here. If you want better, you can go to one of the bigger places and pay more. Or you can make do and make the best of it, which is what we did. We were on a restricted budget and... more

This is a rundown hotel with tiny beds and a small shower. The toilet seat was cracked the linens were stained. Poolside rooms do not have their own balcony. My advice spend the extra money and stay at the Golden Sands. The Sea Ranch is not worth saving the few dollars. more

I was looking for a spot to take my dad (83 years old) after attending my daughters' college graduation. For many years when I was younger, my dad & I would go annually to the Carolinas to go fishing & I wanted a location right by the ocean where he could relax & enjoy himself, & we could reconnect to... more

My husband and I were looking for a quiet place to relax and get away from the hassels of everyday. I would and have highly recommended Sea Ranch to my friends and family members. We will definitely be returning. The staff were very pleasant in every aspect and made our stay a great one. more

*My family stays here for every trip ! *The staff is super friendly & accomidating. *Sometimes there are large groups of us with young children. Other times just adults for romantic time alone. Either way it is the experience of a life time. *It's right on the beach and is definately the best value for your pockets !! more

the pros: - a pretty view of the ocean and a nice little porch with rocking chairs. It was very relaxing. - close and short walk to the beach. - a hose to spray off the sand before going into your room. - nice pools. one with a curvy slide. great for families with young children and teens. - a... more

We were a little nervous before arriving at the motel because of the reviews and low prices. When we pulled up, we were pleasantly surprised by the appearance of the grounds. The lady behind the counter when we were checking in was very friendly and helpful. We stayed in an oceanfront efficiency on the third floor; the room was very... more

I was very hesitant to stay here based on some of the reviews, but once we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. I certainly wasn't expecting a 4 star hotel, and it most definitely wasn't. Our room was an upstairs poolside room with a view of the ocean. While it wasn't ocean FRONT, we still had a pretty good view. The... more

We've been to Carolina Beach numerous times, and this is the first time we've stayed at the Sea Ranch. We had a beautiful private oceanfront balcony with great views. The rooms are fairly small, but adequate. As others have pointed out, the showers are on the small side; we found the lack of water pressure more concerning. Make sure you... more