The Windstar Hotel
at Emerald Isle / Swansboro

Welcome to The Windstar Hotel – Emerald Isle / Swansboro, your relaxing home base on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. Whether you’re here for beach days, boat days, or slow mornings with coffee in hand, you’ll find comfort, convenience, and a more personal kind of Southern Hospitality – without the huge price tag.

Whether you are coming for the weekend or the whole week, our clean, comfortable rooms have the essentials you’ll love:  close to restaurants, free continental breakfast, free parking, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool.

You’re close to it all: Emerald Isle beaches are only a short drive away, and Swansboro’s waterfront dining, shops, and day trips make it easy to fill your itinerary—or keep it delightfully empty.
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Why Stay With Us?

Outdoor Pool

for post-beach resets

Free Continental Breakfast

to start the day easy

Free Parking & Free Wi-Fi

simple wins that matter

Fitness Center

when you want to keep your rhythm

Microwave + Mini-Fridge

In-room comforts

Pet Friendly

Limited pet-friendly rooms available

Location, Location, Location

Conveniently located between Emerald Isle and Swansboro, NC, The Windstar Hotel – Emerald Isle / Swansboro places you close to a spectacular mix of water and coastal culture. Public beaches, boat launches, fishing piers, and world-class coastal waters are all within easy reach.

Nearby Highlights

Emerald Isle’s pristine beaches — a short drive for sun, sand, and surf.
Historic Swansboro — waterfront dining, boutique shops, and laid-back strolls.
NC Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium — home to NC’s largest Living Shipwreck exhibit.
Onslow Bay fishing charters and boat tours for deep-sea adventures.
Carteret Speedway — “America’s Nicest Short Track” holds races and rallies weekly.

Family Rooms

4 adults OR 2 adults and 2 children

The Double Queen

Comfortable room with 2 queen beds
4 adults OR 2 adults and 2 children

Deluxe Queen Room

Larger room with 2 queen beds
coffee maker
3 adults OR 2 adults and 2 children

Mini-Suite King

Sectioned suite with 1 king bed, 1 full sofa bed
coffee maker

Standard Rooms

2 Adults

Whirlpool King

Suite with 1 king bed and jetted whirlpool tub in room
coffee maker
2 Adults

Normal King

Comfortable room with 1 king bed
coffee maker
3 adults OR 2 adults and 2 children

ADA Whirlpool King

Accessible room with 1 king bed and jetted whirlpool tub in room
coffee maker
2 Adults

Normal Accessible King

Accessible room with 1 king bed
coffee maker
2 Adults

Accessible King Roll-In Shower

Accessible room with 1 king bed and Roll-In Shower
coffee maker

Pet-Friendly Rooms

Pet rooms are limited and subject to availability. Please Contact front desk to reserve. Pet fee applies.
4 adults – Limit of 2 Dogs under 50 lbs

Pet-Friendly Double Queen

Comfortable room with 2 queen beds
coffee maker
2 Adults – Limit of 2 Dogs under 50 lbs.

Pet-Friendly Whirlpool King

Suite with 1 king bed and whirlpool tub
coffee maker
2 Adults – Limit of 2 Dogs under 50 lbs.

Pet-Friendly King

Comfortable room with 1 king bed
coffee maker

What Guests Have To Say…

Wonderful rooms and comfortable beds, friendly staff that really make you feel welcomed, would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Marielani

Guest

Rooms are very clean and had great amenities. Staff is top notch and friendly. Close to everything you need and to beach attractions. Business or pleasure, I will definitely stay here again!  Our girls trip was fantastic!

Holly

Guest

Newly renovated hotel with clean rooms, friendly staff, and a nice pool. Short drive to great restaurants, bars, shops, and the beach. Breakfast was mid but the pancake machine was nice. Overall, I recommend!

Janeel

Guest

Information

Reservations & Inquiries

Groups & Weddings

For inquiries about group booking or wedding blocks, please ask for a sales manager between the hours of:
Monday to Friday

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

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