Ocean Crest Motel

Pros: (1) You can not beat this location. This motel is literally just a few feet from the beach. We really love the size of Oak Island's beach and the fact that it was not crowdy at all during the week of July 4. (2) The beds were just double size but comfortable. (3) The room was clean. (4) Ladies in the office were helpful. Cons: (1) Even though there are fees for smoking, it seems like almost everyone around us were smoking but us. We could not enjoy sitting outside on the shared walkway because of all the smoke. My oldest son's hotel room reeked of strong smoke odor as soon as he first opened the door. (2) The hotel rooms were small and very plain compared to most hotel chains. (3) We were supposed to have an oceanfront room with a view, but on the first floor you do not have much of a view except of the pier and sand dune unless you are standing up and tall.

Worth the Money for a Oceanfront Motel. Friendly and the room was Spotless. The restaurant next door ( Island way ) was fabulous. Their is a pier right next door. We loved the stay and will be be our Motel of choice when we return...