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Getting Here

How To Get Here

Directions To Beaufort Hotel

Beaufort is located on the Crystal Coast, an 85-mile stretch of coastline in North Carolina. The region extends from the Cape Lookout National Seashore, which includes 56 miles of protected beaches, westward to the New River. There are multiple ways to get here whether you're driving, flying, or sailing in. 

By Land

From Emerald Isle/Atlantic Beach or Morehead City Areas 

  • Drive Highway 58 South/Salter Path Road to the Atlantic Beach Causeway.
  • Turn left and continue across the Atlantic Beach Bridge.
  • At the stoplight, turn right onto US-70 East / Arendell Street; continue following US-70 East.
  • Bear right onto Route 70. Take a left onto Lennoxville Road.
  • Continue down Lennoxville Road, past the Boathouse Marina at Front Street Village.
  • The hotel is on your right.

From Cedar Island/Downeast

  • Head South on NC 12 / Cedar Island Road.
  • Continue straight onto US 70 West.
  • Follow US 70 West for about 25 miles.
  • Bear right onto Route 70. Take a left onto Lennoxville Road.
  • Continue down Lennoxville Road, past the Boathouse Marina at Front Street Village.
  • The hotel is on your right.

From Ocracoke: 

  • Take the Cedar Island – Ocracoke ferry to Cedar Island.
  • Follow directions above from Cedar Island / Downeast.

By Air

The Crystal Coast is served by five nearby airports within an easy drive:

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh, NC | 168 miles

2400 John Brantley Boulevard Morrisville, NC 27560

919-840-2123

www.rdu.com

Wilmington International Airport

Wilmington, NC | 100 miles

1740 Airport Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28405

910-341-4125

www.flyilm.com

Albert J. Ellis Airport

Jacksonville, NC | 61 miles

264 Albert Ellis Airport Road Richlands, North Carolina 28574

910-324-1100

www.flyoaj.com

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

New Bern, NC | 39 miles

200 Terminal Drive New Bern, NC 28562

252-638-8591

www.newbernairport.com

Michael J. Smith Air Field

Beaufort, NC | 3 miles

150 Airport Road

Beaufort, NC 28516

252-728-2323

www.crystalcoastaviation.com

By Water

Easy access to the Beaufort Hotel from the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean creates the ultimate outdoor playground. Launch your boat or kayak and spend the sunshine exploring the natural beauty of barrier islands or ferry over to the Cape Lookout seashore and soak up the rays under the watchful eye of the Diamond Lady.

Statute Mile: 201

Latitude/Longitude: N 34° 42.568′ / W 076° 37.876′

Location: Northern banks of Taylor Creek, well east of the downtown Beaufort waterfront, and near this stream’s easterly tip.

Depths: 7 ft.

Car Rentals

Car Rentals, Taxis & Other Services

Avis Rent A Car

5380 Highway 70 W, Suite C, Morehead City, NC

252-247-5577

www.avis.com

Budget Rent A Car

5380 Highway 70 W, Suite C, Morehead City, NC

252-773-0700

www.budget.com

Enterprise Rent A Car

5273 Highway 70, Morehead City, NC

252-240-0218

www.enterprise.com

Old Town Taxi

316 Marsh Street

Beaufort, NC 28516

252-838-1277

Areas serviced: Beaufort, Carteret County, Craven County, and Morehead City.

Uber

Uber services are available throughout Eastern North Carolina

www.uber.com/cities/eastern-north-carolina

A Diamond Limousine

1391 State Route 101

Beaufort, NC 28516

252-646-4490

www.adiamondlimousine.com