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The Sunset Inn
Bed & Breakfast
in Sunset Beach

Located along the tranquil marshes of Sunset Beach, NC, The Sunset Inn Bed & Breakfast offers a peaceful coastal escape just a five minute walk from the ocean, where comfort, quiet beauty, and island charm set the tone for a relaxing stay.

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The Sunset Inn Bed & Breakfast in
Sunset Beach, NC

The Sunset Inn opened its doors to the beauty of the saltwater marsh and island life in June 2000. The quiet comfort of our Sunset Beach Hotel overlooks the marsh out towards the Intracoastal Waterway and is just a five minute walk to the ocean. Our picturesque island has a temperate climate without the brutal extremes of summer or winter. The Sunset Inn is the place to stay on Sunset Beach!

The Sunset Inn Bed & Breakfast in Sunset Beach, NC

The Sunset Inn opened its doors to the beauty of the saltwater marsh and island life in June 2000. The quiet comfort of our Sunset Beach Hotel overlooks the marsh out towards the Intracoastal Waterway and is just a five minute walk to the ocean. Our picturesque island has a temperate climate without the brutal extremes of summer or winter. The Sunset Inn is the place to stay on Sunset Beach!

Aerial view of a large house with screened porches, surrounded by greenery and marshlands, with a gravel driveway—perfect for a Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast—plus neighboring homes under a clear blue sky.

Guest Rooms With Excellent Amenities

Guest Amenities
Top Level Rooms
Lobby Level Rooms
A bright bedroom at this Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast features a neatly made bed with white bedding, a teal accent pillow, bedside lamps, light blue walls, and a sliding glass door opening to a balcony with outdoor chairs and a scenic view.

Beautifully Appointed Rooms

Beautifully appointed rooms with king sized beds, private baths, private screened porches with marsh views, flat screen TV's, and wet bars with mini-refrigerators.

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A breakfast buffet table with a lace tablecloth, plates, utensils, fruit, and pastries awaits guests at this Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast in a bright dining room with blue walls, large windows, and several tables and chairs.

Delicious Breakfast

Continental breakfast is served from 8:15-10 am each morning. The aroma of fresh brewed coffee and hot tea will awaken you while you load up your tray with goodies to start your day.

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A cozy porch with a white swing bench topped with pink and gray pillows, overlooking a grassy landscape and water under a pastel Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast sky.

Exceptional Amenities

Take advantage of the ground floor amenities which include on site parking, 2 outside showers with plenty of privacy, and private storage rooms for your golf clubs, bicycles, or beach chairs.

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Enjoy the Solitude of
Our Beaches

Development in the area is limited and our natural beach is
unspoiled and uncrowded, the way nature intended a beach to
be. Sunset Beach offers one of the widest beaches on the east coast with white fine grained sand that soothes your senses for your next vacation. Located just between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC, Sunset Beach, NC is conveniently close and yet provides a feeling of “escape from it all.”

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Guest Rooms
With Excellent Amenities

There are 14 rooms, each with a different theme and decor. All rooms have a king size bed, wet bar, refrigerator, love seat and private screened porch with rockers. The four grand rooms of our Sunset Beach Guest House each have a whirlpool tub plus a larger corner porch with rockers and porch swings & robes.

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Sit Back and Relax on
The Decks & Porches

The Inn is much larger than your typical historic B&B but has the charm and quaintness of our smaller counterparts. We are unique and encourage you to visit and experience all that we have to offer for your vacation. We have complimentary WiFi in all rooms. Our lobby is open until around 6:00 pm in the evenings depending on the time of year and 4:30 pm on Sundays. Our beautifully landscaped grounds offer yet another place to relax and enjoy the salt air. Rocking chairs and porch swings are plentiful for lazy lounging on our open decks. 

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Relaxed Coastal Charm

A glimpse of our peaceful views, inviting rooms, and the laid-back
beauty of life at The Sunset Inn.

A coastal town with colorful houses and buildings, green lawns, and roads, set near the shoreline with the ocean visible in the background under a clear blue sky—perfect for a relaxing stay at a Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast.
A porch at a Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast features a white swing bench with a turquoise cushion, hanging basket of red flowers, potted plant, white railing, and wall lamp; trees and blue sky complete the peaceful scene.
White picket fence and garden with colorful flowers surround a sign reading “Sunset Inn, 910-575-1000, 9 North Shore Dr.” Trees and a white building with stairs sit under a blue sky at this charming Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast.
A large, light-colored, two-story Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast with wraparound balconies, white railings, and potted flowers on each level. The property is surrounded by lush landscaping and sits under a partly cloudy sky.
A vibrant Sunset Beach, NC sunset over gentle waves and a long pier; colorful clouds glow as the sun casts warm reflections on sand near a charming bed and breakfast.
A cozy living room with a light blue wall, gray sofa, wooden coffee table, and cabinet. Sliding glass doors open to a balcony with a swing and scenic outdoor view at sunset—a perfect retreat inspired by a Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast.

What Our Guests Say

Rated 5 out of 5
My friend and I wanted to enjoy a low key chill beach to break up our camping trip in the mid-Southeast of the US. This was the perfect place to do it. The Inn is perfectly situated on a small island next to...
A dark blue circle with the white capital letters "HF" centered inside it on a light gray background, evoking the relaxing ambiance of a Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast.
Holly Fritz
Rated 5 out of 5
Stayed here one night for work but wish I could have stayed longer. The room was the cleanest/tidiest room I've stayed in - and charming, wiith a view of the marsh that can't be beat. The communication was... Read More
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Elaine Cheedle
Rated 5 out of 5
Gem of a hotel in Sunset Beach. Rooms are unique but each has a view of the marsh. Short distance to the beach. Really nice linens - sheets and towels! Very nice staff experience keeping it personal but also low key. We'll be back!
A green circle with the white uppercase letters "TH" in the center, inspired by the welcoming charm of a Sunset Beach NC bed and breakfast.
Tim Hild
Rated 5 out of 5
Had a great time staying at the Sunset Inn for a few days this month. Hosts could not have been more gracious. Our "Bird Island" Room was comfortable, well-appointed, and provided a pleasant... Read More
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Brian Bara

Plan an Unforgettable Experience With Us!

Come stay with us and discover why so many guests return year after year to experience the calm,
comfort, and coastal charm of Sunset Beach.

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