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    The Sand Dollar Motel

    97 reviews
    #6 of 8 Hotels in Atlantic Beach
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    101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512-7465
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.0
    97 reviews
    • Excellent63%
    • Very good16%
    • Average4%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible11%
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    101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512-7465 See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Air Conditioning
    Non-Smoking Rooms
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    Kitchenette
    Breakfast included
    2 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Retro find

    We were pleasantly pleased with the Sand Dollar. It was CLEAN and quiet. The shower tile was a blast from the past! Very short walk to beach access.... GREAT inexpensive find. Also recommended Crab Claw restaurant for dinner and the food and service were great.

    Thank Newfoundmm
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Less than accommodating

    Less than a few hours of our check in we received a call from the motel that a pipe burst in the bathroom of our reserved room. Manager told us there was nothing he could do but refund us the money. Which took 6 days....More

    1  Thank Aneisha M
    Reviewed June 17, 2018 via mobile
    Good deal!

    My family of five needed a place for one night, and the Sand Dollar was able to accommodate us on short notice. Pros: The unit was reasonably priced and spacious. The owner was friendly and helpful. Our rooms were exceptionally clean (!) and the bedsheets...More

    3  Thank A9085LTkenb
    Response from Sand Dollar M, Manager at The Sand Dollar MotelResponded June 18, 2018

    Thank you for staying with us, we are very glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again in the near future!

    Reviewed March 12, 2018 via mobile
    Good room for the price

    We were in town to visit friends and wanted an affordable place to sleep and this fit the bill. The room was no smoking, but it smelled very strongly like smoke, so either someone before us broke the rule and smoked in the room, or...More

    Thank Tamara C
    Reviewed February 9, 2018
    Beach days

    Busy weekend was a place that had a fancy. Was small but clean. The people were nice.A the walk to the beach was fairly short. The beach was very clean. It is also close to restaurant s and stores. Will go again.

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    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Air Conditioning
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    $85 - $230 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #4 Mid-range Hotel in Atlantic Beach
    #7 Quaint Hotel in Atlantic Beach
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites, Kitchenette
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    $85 - $230 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    marionpurnell
    March 14, 2017|
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    Response from Sand Dollar M | Property representative |
    Sorry, we are not a pet friendly motel. Our other property is, if you want to check with them Econo Lodge Crystal Coast, in Morehead City. 3 miles from the beach. Lorie L. Manager
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    "rooms with kitchens are roomier, budget rooms are cramped"
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    "Closest to office has better Wifi access."
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    "The rooms farthest away from the main road are quietest, but there was no noise to speak of."
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    "Make sure you have the right Sand Dollar as there is more than one hotel by that name"
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