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The Sand Dollar Motel

101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
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The Sand Dollar Motel
Ranked #5 of 15 hotels in Atlantic Beach
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
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rocky mount
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

the best deal & very nice owners Sam & Trisa,the motel is older, but looks new,very very clean,nice rooms,apartments have 2 rooms,living room & bedroom,&kitchen,will always stay here,Sam didnt have basic room,so whe got the apartment for same price,thanks Sam.

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sanddollar2006, Owner at The Sand Dollar Motel, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We really enjoyed having you stay with us and getting to know you. Hope to see you soon. So wonderful to have guest like you! More

Myrtle Beach, SC
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Visited with wife. We were referred by family and I was a little skeptical at first, but the motel is clean and well-managed. This is a family-oriented area and loud parties will be challenged. The owners, Tricia and Sam are good folks, very friendly and helpful. The beach is within walking distance...only a block or so from your front door.... More

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sanddollar2006, Manager at The Sand Dollar Motel, responded to this review
17 April 2012

Thanks for your very nice review. Hope to see you again and I have the fish will be biting for you. More

myrtle beach
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Do not understand the reviews about this motel. We visited this motel in march. Very nice and clean. The people that own it are very friendly and really look out for their guest. They are very helpful in telling of things to do. It is very reasonable and all on one floor which makes it nice not having to climb... More

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sanddollar2006, Owner at The Sand Dollar Motel, responded to this review
17 April 2012

Thank you so much for the nice review . Also thanks for pointing our that there are no steps to climb to get to your room,. More

Carrboro, NC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

It is a nice motel, close to the beach and not expensive but... rooms are small, ac made A LOT of noise, room was a little 'moldy' and service was not very friendly. It is ok, but can find better accomodation near by which are not much more expensive. Sorry, but I do not think we will be visiting again.

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sanddollar2006, Owner at The Sand Dollar Motel, responded to this review
17 April 2012

I apologize to this guest for having a disappointing stay with us. I do wish that this guest had come to us and let us know that the ac was loud, and they thought the room was moldy I can assure you there is not mold in any of our rooms. We do have a lot of humidity in the... More

Four Oaks, North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

first off there is only one ac/heater and it is in the back room! really sucks for the people who are sleeping in the front room. ac outlets are not placed well for use near the beds. toilet paper roll is behind you instead of in front or to the side. i had recent shoulder surgery which made reaching the... More

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sanddollar2006, Owner at The Sand Dollar Motel, responded to this review
26 September 2011

First I am sorry we could not please this person the motel was built in 60's no one has complained before. Note the statement he made about the toilet bowl you will understand what kind of individual we where dealing with. We just can not please everyone but we do our best to try. More

Mount Carmel, Tennessee
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed my stay. I have now stayed here for two years. My husband and I brought my parents and I must say this was such a nice quaint little place to stay. The rooms are all very affordable and my dad loved being able to sit and talk to all of the... More

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sanddollar2006, Owner at The Sand Dollar Motel, responded to this review
8 September 2011

Thanks you so much for the nice review. We certainly enjoyed having you and the family here. Your review said exactly how we we strive for, to keep the atmosphere relax and friendly. We love to see our guest sitting outside talking and meeting other guest. It makes everyone feel at home. Thanks again for staying with us. Look forward... More

Petit Rocher, New Brunswick,Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

Our second time in Atlantic Beach (Sand Dollar Motel) in 3 years. We have family here. The motel room was extra clean and we are always greeted with a smile from both Sam and Tricia. We had the efficiency suite and had all we needed for a comfortable and affordable stay(5 nights). The owners keep this motel spic and span... More

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Shelby, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011
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My husband, 2 kids, and I stayed here the 2nd week of August. Honestly, when I first booked the room, I was a little nervous because it was privately owned. Sometimes you never know if you are going to get a run, down, shabby place with rats and roaches. The Sand Dollar was very nice though. Of course, it is... More

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sanddollar2006, Owner at The Sand Dollar Motel, responded to this review
30 August 2011

Thanks so much for the nice review and your recommendation. Sorry that you were uncomfortable with the bed. We just had new mattresses made for the motel last year. I do know everyone has their preference and it is hard to please everyone, as you know so people like firm and some soft. i will check that one out though.... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011 via mobile

Great, clean and family oriented place to stay at the beach. The owners are friendly and wonderful! They take great pride in their motel. If you're looking for a clean, quiet, close to beach location... This is the place. Might be an older motel, but it's a hidden gem.

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sanddollar2006, Owner at The Sand Dollar Motel, responded to this review
30 August 2011

Thanks so much for the nice review. We are happy that you stayed with us. Look forward to seeing you again. More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

we only stayed here due to the gushing reviews on TA - experiencing buyer's regret. It's a decent motel, nothing special. Very small rooms with painted cinderblock walls, more like a bunker than a room. The room was very clean and the owner was polite enough, he left the room open with the key in it because he and his... More

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sanddollar2006, Owner at The Sand Dollar Motel, responded to this review
19 August 2011

Sorry this guest was not happy with his stay. Not sure what his compliant was other than his room was $77 and he may wanted to pay $30. He was quoted $77 per night when he made the reservation. This is a small family motel owned and operated by my husband and I. We do occasionally go to dinner since... More

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Address: 101 Henderson Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Price range (per night):* 46 AUD - 160 AUD

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