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The Beacon

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Salter Path motel

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Beach nearby, beach umbrellas
Exterior
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Private kitchen
Aerial view
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1305 Salter Path Rd, Salter Path, NC, 28575
  • Beach Wheels Bike Rental
    3 min walk
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
    8 min drive
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast
    10 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    59 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 278 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly | Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - Not Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Salter Path

Steps from the beach.You'll find Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway within a 15-minute walk of this Salter Path motel. Also, 3rd Street Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Flatwaters Paddling is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Beach Wheels Bike Rental - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 14 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pita Plate - ‬22 min drive

About this property

The Beacon

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Salter Path motel
The Beacon offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
The Beacon offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Oak Grove Motel
Salter Path Inn
The Beacon Motel
The Beacon Salter Path
The Beacon Motel Salter Path

The Beacon Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 255 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A+ for effort. They are trying but not there yet.
Rat poop on the bath towel. no daily service. Tiny room for $$$. Nòt even a chair or a vanity. Could have stayed at large hotel with a pool and pets for same money. Wasn’t cool and nostalgic like I thought. Plus's the staff helpful and friendly. Beach access and beach very nice. Enough parking for the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edwin, Middletown

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prices are a little high but the location is great, there is a path straight to the beach. Room #6 was renovated, 2 ACs, very clean and comfortable. There was no staff for check in or check out but we did not need it during our 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Holly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room spelled, the bathroom was dirty, old fixtures, dirty washcloth. Used dry wall screws to install mirrors. The windows in the back of the room had no curtains, they were frosted but let the morning sun shine through. Cheap pillows and bed linens. Just not worth the money we spent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

casey

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Milton, Rougemont

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No complaints due to price, but I was trying to book for this coming weekend and the prices went up
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the beachy/boho vibe. The family hang out area was a cool little spot to just relax at the end of the day. The best thing about this property is the beach access. It's a short walk down the trail and the beach itself was not crowded. It seems the place was recently remodeled, so there were a few things that were outdated or broke in our room or around the common areas, but that may also be on their list to get too. We'll definitely look into this place again for our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute spot with lots of room to grow
We visit the Crystal Coast regularly and have been staying at a wide variety of housing in the last year. Though there wasn’t anything major wrong with this cute lil motel, there were quite a few small issues that could benefit some attention: our room didn’t look like any of the rooms on the hotels.com website, the name has changed, (while all of the communications I got said “Salter Path Inn” all of the signage said “The Beacon”.) We ended up passing the spot several times and I questioned my sanity because I thought I knew where the SP Inn was. We arrived well before the office was listed as closing, but ended up doing a version of contactless check in -never having met any staff person during our stay. Our bathroom sink was clogged and we didn’t have anyone to tell. (Having a communication box similar to the check-in box might help if staff are away from the front office during open office times.) The coffee maker didn’t work, the bathroom door was difficult to fully close, and there was a gaping hole exposing mold in the bathroom. Aside from those minor issues, it was a cute spot, the back patio was cool, access to the beach was easy to find, and there are good food spots nearby. We loved the larger fridge and kitchenette (even left some spoons as the room was wanting). We may visit again, but will wait for more renovations to be completed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Less than desirable
Poor front desk service. No one was there when we arrived there were notes left in mailbox which we didn't realize till we had waited 30 plus minutes. No staff even knew where the front desk staff were but she did try to help. eventually she checked the mailbox and we realized the keys were in there.I was charged for having a pet and didn't have one, and never received a refund despite asking for it 3 times. Dishes were dirty with dirt and hair on them and very little silverware was available. Outdoor area and private beach was nice. Wifi was terrible and wasn't given a password anyway. Probably because I made no contact with an actual person when I arrived. I never asked for it at a later time because the data on my phone was faster than the 2g they offered so just used that. I would not stay here again unless a lot of improvement was made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax with your family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Cute inn. The name is different now and needs to be updated to the beacon online asap. Bed was comfy but their pillows are not for king size bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little place to stay
Great little place that with a little more renovation will be an excellent place to stay. Quiet room and ac kept it nice and cold
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estefani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute
The place was renamed to The Beacon so it was a little confusing. But the rooms were clean and looks like they did a few upgrades. They were so close to the beach and the outside area was so cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
July 2024
The couple who were managing were extremely nice and helpful! The building itself, I understand has gone through some updates, but not the best quality of workmanship on that in my opinion. Not what we expected. Room was small, bed was hard, very small bath & vanity. The walkway to the beach I don’t consider senior friendly as it was too narrow & long walk…we chose to drive to the public beach access. On our last day before check out, we did notice two roaches in the room, but I know that can be common with beachfront properties. We personally won’t be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeniffer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying after the remodel and once again the place did not disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Owner is very friendly. Overall loved the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Updated and close to the beach!
The hotel has been updated since the last year. Great hang out area with a gas grill. Needs calking. Room was great and close walk on a boardwalk to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
one of the beds in our room was so nasty and smelly, I had to change bed clothes and take a shower before doubling up in the other bed, which was fine. I reported this to the office as we were booked for two nights. the second night we had the same condition as no room service corrected our problem. a very terrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hip and Upcoming Hidden Gem
So this is going to be a hip and great hotel very soon. The location affords convient access to a nice stretch of beach. There's a convenience store and Dollar General store across the street so that was great since Atlantic Beach is 8 or 9 miles away. The hotel has a cool & stylish hangout area which includes a grilling area, patio and a ping pong table which im sure will be a draw for guests to chill after a long day at the beach. The rooms, the purpose of the place, are an area owners are working on, as noted by the king size mattress, tools and building supplies outside the the 2 rooms we rented. The good news is this is obviously temporary and despite that The Beacon (formerly The Salter Path Inn) is now hands down our Hidden Gem and retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
The manager was wonderful and so kind. She was very helpful. This place has been updated inside and out. It has some nice sitting areas and you get private access to the beach. Would stay again especially for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was not ready. No key to the room for the first night. No TV, microwave, coffee maker or fridge. Ended up changing rooms the second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small and cute area. Love the private beach access and staff were very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We went to the hotel and they had septic backed up. We were refunded for the rest of our stay but they would not refund our first night even though we could not use the bathrooms. Rooms are very limited on outlets. We only had 1 working outlet in the room and it had the TV plugged into it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Linda, Gilbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property under renovations. Bed was comfortable. Large walk-in shower. Refrigerator and microwave were not hooked up so didn’t work. A/C was quietest we’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024