Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Jordan
United States · Solo · October 2026
+If you want to wake up on a waterway, this place has it! I loved how they made the outdoor seating very comfortable so you can enjoy time NOT in your hotel room.
Kurt
United States · Solo · October 2026
+Convenient location
−Loud window a/c unit and uncomfortable bed
Mia
United States · Couple · October 2026
“This is the perfect place for a quiet escape”
+We loved our cosy room. It was small but had everything we needed. Waking up beside the water was amazing. And seeing dolphins at sunset made it even more magical. I want to especially acknowledge the owners. They are doing a beautiful job of making this spot welcoming. Megan had excellent recommendations that made our stay even better. We even extended our stay because we loved the atmosphere. Loved the fire tables and waterside swing! Already planning to come back.
Lisa
United States · Solo · October 2026
“I will be back!”
+My stay was delightful! The friendly staff, cleanliness, location, and amenities were all excellent.
Eleonor
United States · Solo · September 2026
“Beautiful amd friendly”
+The location is superb and the staff was super helpful and friendly.
−The air conditioner is super loud and so cold in the room, so it was hard to sleep. It took me a while to figure out to regulate the machine
Kristen
United States · Solo · September 2026
“Charming”
−The only real issue for me was how loud the AC unit was. Unfortunately, because it was so hot out, we had to run it the entire visit. It's so loud we couldn't comfortably talk, hear the TV or at times sleep. It (and the dehumidifier in the room) also needed to be on the whole time to help control dampness and humidity in the room. It also helped keep the room from smelling musty. Overall just a really charming place with wonderful staff and location though.
Brown
United States · Solo · September 2026
+Being next to the water, the beds were cozy, the shower was hot, etc.
−It's a little pricy for the rooms being so small.
David
United States · Couple · August 2026
“Our first time visit was a great choice with plans to regularly visit Waterway Inn yearly.”
+Beautiful quaint inn right on the water of the intracoastal way and next to a NCWildlife public boat ramp. Inn has some boat slips available for rent. Plenty of sitting spots, chairs, shade, tables, fire pits, grills, a fishing pier, excellent and very helpful friendly staff. Family owned and operated and very accommodating, ready to help with needs. The view is superb and a truly sweet place for beach goers and boaters. Emerald Isle beaches are near with several other locations for visiting, shopping and dining. And kayaks and boat rentals are available at the inn. 10 Stars!!
−Liked it all. Nothing else to say!
James
United States · Couple · August 2026
“A very pleasant stay. We will definitely return!”
+Loved that the Hotel is right along the ICW. It was so lovely and peaceful. A delight to sit outside at night. The rooms were very, very clean. The owners were super nice! All in all a very pleasant stay.
Cody
United States · Couple · August 2026
“Very small room with everything you need, lil musty”
+It was right beside the water and it was beautiful. The people running the hotel were very friendly.
−The room smelled really musty when we first got there. There was an air filter in the room and we turned it up to max which eventually helped.