GoHotelly
Hotel Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 11:00

Windjammer Inn

Relax at Windjammer Inn, a 4.6-star oceanfront hotel in Pine Knoll Shores offering free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, and easy access to local attractions like the NC Aquarium.

103 Salter Path Rd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512, United States View on map
9.2/10
Exceptional Based on 503 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Outdoor pool Air-conditioned Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced Comfort on the Beach

Guests appreciate the clean, quiet beachfront setting with helpful staff and convenient amenities, though some note occasional service inconsistencies and minor room upkeep issues.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and comfortable rooms with oceanfront views and pleasant balconies.
  • Friendly and helpful staff, especially front desk and housekeeping.
  • Convenient beachfront location close to local attractions and dining.
  • Reasonable pricing for value received, including beach chairs and umbrellas provided.
  • Seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary Wi-Fi enhance the stay.

Worth knowing

  • Some guests experienced inattentive reception staff and difficulty reaching the front desk by phone.
  • Rooms are basic with no breakfast, on-site restaurant, or airport shuttle available.
  • Noise from neighboring HVAC units can affect the ocean sound experience, particularly on lower floors.
  • Housekeeping is generally praised, but occasional cleanliness issues have been reported.
  • The hotel is not pet-friendly and lacks fitness and business center facilities.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking straightforward, affordable beachfront lodging.
  • Families looking for kid-friendly accommodations and beach access.
  • Visitors planning to explore nearby attractions like the North Carolina Aquarium and Fort Macon State Park.
  • Guests wanting a quiet, casual beach vacation without the frills of full-service resorts.
  • Those valuing ocean views and a relaxed, low-key atmosphere.
Compare booking partners

Open this hotel on the platform you trust.

GoHotelly doesn't process bookings — we open this property on each partner so you can compare live rates, cancellation rules and loyalty perks side by side.

Some links are affiliate — if you book, GoHotelly may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure.

About this property

Welcome to Windjammer Inn

Located directly on the beachfront at 103 Salter Path Rd in Pine Knoll Shores, NC, Windjammer Inn offers straightforward oceanfront accommodation with casual rooms. The hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and free parking. Although it does not include an on-site restaurant, business center, or airport shuttle, the property is kid-friendly and includes amenities such as a hot tub and access to a nearby golf course.

The setting is ideal for travelers looking to enjoy a quiet beach atmosphere close to local attractions. It is situated about 3 miles from the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, 4 miles from US Route 70, and just over 6 miles from Fort Macon State Park. Guests have consistently noted the clean and comfortable rooms with ocean views, although some reviews mention occasional noise from heating and air units as well as variability in front desk service.

Windjammer Inn suits visitors seeking simple, no-frills accommodation with easy access to outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, and visiting maritime museums. The property’s oceanfront location provides direct beach access with conveniences like beach chairs and umbrellas available. Check-in is from 3:00 PM, with checkout by 11:00 AM, catering well to vacation stays rather than business travel.

Nearby airports include Albert J Ellis Airport approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes away by car, and Coastal Carolina Regional Airport around 49 minutes away. Several other hotels are located within a few miles, offering a range of options for travelers in Pine Knoll Shores and surrounding Atlantic Beach.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Hot tub
Golf course

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Business center
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

JD
Jeffrey Daniel Apr 05, 2026
8.0

Overall, I enjoyed my stay here. The rooms were nice and clean, the view was lovely and housekeepers did an amazing job keeping everything nice and clean. I was very displeased with the receptionist this time. It was an African American lady who was very friendly but she never answers the phone and after you call and call the office, then go all the way down there to find her sitting back chilling on her phone (very obviously worth nothing to do) that really sent me because I already try not to take the elevator because the maids have to use it. Coffee is also not available until after 7am daily which is a little late for me, no breakfast, no coffee pots in rooms, the hot tub was too dirty to use and I didn't see it cleaned the whole week we were there (that's because it wasn't btw). For what we paid a night here i expected more honestly. They are also not pet friendly like everyone else in the area. Carpets were nasty but i was told they are in the process of taking them out and putting vinyl down but I don't think I'll be going back next year. I hear the Atlantis is great and they aren't that much more which I found crazy!

MM
Mr. McDaniel Mar 23, 2026
10

Just returned from a 3 night stay and we must say that we were impressed with the accommodations. Will return when it is a little warmer.

G
Gee Mar 21, 2026
10

We've been here a few times & it's become our favorite. Very reasonable prices, clean & quiet. We love that they have the chairs & umbrella for you on the beach too. We'll definitely be coming back.

KB
Kelli Brant Mar 11, 2026
10

This will be our 5th straight year vacationing here. Love the staff! Everything is amazing! Would and do highly recommend The Windjammer Inn to everyone! Couldn’t be happier with our stay and cannot wait until we go again! Best vacation spot by far!

AS
Anna Scoggins Mar 06, 2026
10

My husband and I decided to spend Valentine’s Day weekend(which is also our anniversary) at Windjammer Inn and we will definitely be back!! From the moment we arrived, we felt relaxed. The property is beautiful and it makes you feel like it’s your own private paradise. All of the rooms are OCEANFRONT!! What’s not perfect about that!?! Claudia checked us in and gave us some great dinner recommendations (Southern Salt in Morehead City). She was so fun and a joy to interact with. Our room was fantastic and bed was amazingly comfortable. We had the concierge service which included a beautiful and delicious cake(Ho Ho Yummies - Heather Oden), a bottle of champagne, roses, and cute hearts decorations. The beach was amazing, we even found a sand dollar and spent our mornings walking on the beach enjoying the coffee available in the lobby. My husband and I have found our new “favorite” place to stay in Atlantic Beach. We will be back!! Thank you to all at Windjammer Inn

N
Natasha Feb 14, 2026
8.0

Beautiful outside of the hotel, Right on the beach . Rooms aren’t bad , balcony is nice other than you hear others heating and air units and can’t hear the ocean as good , you can see the ocean on all floors other than first if you’re standing you can see on second floor ,bushes next to shower coming off the beach should be lowered so second floor can see the ocean better , there was pubic hair on my toilet , cob webs in the elevator , people coming off the beach were loud all hours of the night but the hotel can’t really control that , would have liked a indoor pool and hot tub because it rains rains a lot , kids should not be allowed in hot tub up to certain age , people should control their kids better , beds should be bigger in rooms double just isn’t where it’s at now days . MY BIGGEST ISSUE IS TUB STOPPING FAST WHILE SHOWERING, and the smell of the detergent or cleaning products they use smells really weird and not everyone will like it and it’s very strong and the smell of pot every where through the place even though it says none or you will be fined , the fridge doesn’t even keep things cool so the fruit was ruined . Drinks weren’t cool they were just room temp but realized the fridge wasn’t plugged up , can’t shut microwave because it will come on and the floor is very slippery on tile it’s horrible !!!!

AU
Aubrey Urbanowicz Feb 14, 2026
10

Our first time to Atlantic Beach and we loved it. The hotel was great, very clean. Thankful for the lil snack shack. I forgot my beach bag! So the hotel has pool towels and the shack had sunscreen. Life saver. Very convenient and the prices were perfect. Loved sitting on the balcony. Will absolutely return.

VP
Vanessa Price Jan 07, 2026
10

We stayed the weekend of 9/26/25. Could not ask for better accommodation! Room was great, front desk staff friendly and helpful. Location was perfect, beachfront and close to great restaurants. Highly recommended !

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Windjammer Inn

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, USA

Set next to the beach, this straightforward, oceanfront hotel is 3 miles from North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, 4 miles from US Route 70 and 6.2 miles from Fort Macon State Park.

  • Albert J Ellis Airport 1 hr 19 Car
  • Coastal Carolina Regional Airport 49 min Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in North Carolina. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Fort Macon State Park 6,819 reviews

Fort Macon State Park

2303 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, United States

4.8 · State Park
North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 416 reviews

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

315 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516, United States

4.8 · Museum
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 3,038 reviews

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512, United States

4.7 · Aquarium
People also viewed

Similar Hotels in North Carolina

Hand-picked alternatives with a comparable feel, size and price band.

509 Yakima Valley Hwy, Sunnyside, WA 98944, United States

Town House Motel

Stay at Town House Motel in Sunnyside, WA offering free WiFi, parking, and petfriendly rooms. Close to Grandview Museum and Port...

3.1 (49) View
801 E Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34744, United States

Flamingo Inn

Flamingo Inn offers functional rooms with free WiFi, parking, and a pool. Conveniently located near Walt Disney World, Gatorland,...

3.1 (209) View
7937 Dream St, Florence, KY 41042, United States

Super 8 by Wyndham Florence

Stay at Super 8 by Wyndham Florence, a budget hotel offering free breakfast, outdoor pool, and free WiFi. Located near Cincinnati...

2.7 (871) View
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Casablanca Inn

Bright beachfront lodging in Santa Cruz offering casual rooms, free parking, WiFi, and petfriendly access. Near Santa Cruz Beach...

3.9 (882) View
2231 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926, United States

Town House Motel

Stay at Town House Motel in Chico, CA offering standard rooms with A/C, free WiFi, outdoor pool, parking, and close to California ...

2.2 (222) View
2000 E Kemper Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, United States

Travel Inn

Travel Inn offers affordable indoor lodging in Sharonville, OH with free WiFi, parking, petfriendly rooms, and easy access to Ki...

2.9 (708) View
1028 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, United States

Budget Motel

Stay at Budget Motel near downtown Mountain View. Enjoy free WiFi, parking, petfriendly rooms, and easy access to local attracti...

3.7 (73) View
768 N 2nd St, Cherokee, IA 51012, United States

Skyline Motel

Stay at Skyline Motel, a 3.9star motel in Cherokee, IA offering kidfriendly service. Close to Sanford Museum & Planetarium and S...

3.9 (33) View
2029 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester, TN 37355, United States

Budget Motel

Budget Motel offers basic accommodations in Manchester, TN with a 2.6 rating. Close to Old Stone Fort Park and Nashville Internati...

2.6 (29) View
120 AL-21, Monroeville, AL 36460, United States

Quality Inn & Suites

Stay at Quality Inn & Suites in Monroeville, AL with free WiFi, breakfast, and parking. Near Old Courthouse Museum and 1hr 40min ...

3.6 (110) View
Share your stay

Stayed at Windjammer Inn? Help the next traveler decide.

Short, honest notes are more useful than long ones. A few sentences about what worked, what surprised you, and who the hotel is best for will go a long way.

Your email is only used to verify the review — it won't be shown publicly.