River Hotel of Southport

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Southport hotel

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for River Hotel of Southport

Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
704 E Moore St, Southport, NC, 28461
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Clubs at St. James
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Southport Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Panoramic Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Southport

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Also, The Clubs at St. James is within half a mile (1 km) and Franklin Square Gallery is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Southport Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬6 min drive

About this property

River Hotel of Southport

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Southport hotel
A private beach is featured. As a guest of River Hotel of Southport, you'll find a terrace, a picnic area, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Southport hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2019
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
River Hotel of Southport offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Southport hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving after 8PM will receive an email with specific instructions to access our lockboxes or establish a digital key to your smart phone.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

River Hotel of Southport Hotel
River Hotel of Southport Southport
River Hotel of Southport Hotel Southport

River Hotel of Southport Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 863 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 863 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 863 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 863 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 863 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is fairly new and well kept. Room was very clean. My one complaint is that they use highly scented laundry products. For folks who are sensitive to artificial chemical scents, it’s pretty strong. Other than that, it was a good stay.

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is fairly new and in good shape. Clean and well maintained. My only complaint is the laundry products they use for linens and towels. The scent is Very Strong. For folks with sensitivity to synthetic chemically scented products it’s a bit overpowering. Please consider using unscented hypoallergenic laundry products.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Inn by the Cape Fear River
Friendly staff--Virginia was great! Lovely Inn by the Cape Fear River. I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always very helpful and friendly. Great little beach on the river for fishing and watching ships go to and from Wilmington. Close to ferry and Southport waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyra

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and extremely Comfortable!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Book It !
Always stay here when we visit Southport.We are never dissappointed. Rooms are clean....bedding is like sleeping on a cloud! Mini kitchens with stovetop, full fridge and coffee maker with Kcups and creamer. Large clean bathrooms. Always very comfortable and location is on the itracoastal. they have a beautiful pool on the water and a large gathering area with tables and chairs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location on the river is wonderful. Private Beach area great place to relax and watch boats. My room was clean. Comfortable beds. Nice full size frig with an ice maker! The front desk were attentive to any of my questions or needs. Kudos to the staff! Thank you for the enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property. Great location for shopping and dining. Nice views of Cape Fear River.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was a nice stay. Staff were helpful and welcoming. It was close to shopping center.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the water. Room was spacious with a kitchenette, large bathroom, lovely deck and a wonderfully comfortable bed! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place! So clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find in Southport
Nice place for a fun weekend in Southport! Nice rooms, updated and clean. Nearby cute little beach with tons of shells for kids to shell hunt. Nice pool area and patio for eating/sitting by the water. Friendly staff. Walkable (a little far but less than a mile) to most places in Southport town. Close to ferry up to Fort Fischer or Bald Head Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay if you're looking for a reasonably priced place in Southport. The staff was so nice and the room was clean and welcoming! Will be staying here again on our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024