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Make the Most of Your Emerald Isle Stay

A family-focused retreat with natural beauty

Emerald Isle stretches along North Carolina's Crystal Coast as a 12-mile barrier island where the built environment deliberately favors single-family homes and low-rise condominiums over towering resorts. The town's official motto, "Nice Matters," reflects a community ethos that maintains a family-oriented atmosphere. The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier anchors the eastern end, while The Point at the western tip offers expansive sandbars where the inlet meets the ocean, creating exceptional sunset views and secluded beach experiences.

Dining and coastal exploration

The culinary scene centers around the bridge area, where Caribsea Restaurant operates the island's only rooftop lounge with modern coastal cuisine, while Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar provides refined dining. The 41-acre Emerald Isle Woods Park preserves maritime forest through birding trails and a pier extending into Bogue Sound. Day trips to historic Beaufort or Cape Lookout National Seashore's wild horses and lighthouse add depth to your coastal stay.

Practical considerations

A rental car proves essential, as the island lacks public transit. Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern sits 40 miles away. Golf carts are permitted on most streets, offering a relaxed way to navigate between your accommodation and the beach.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Isle

Can I book hotels in Emerald Isle on Delta Stays using miles?

Yes, you can use your Delta miles for your hotel reservation in Emerald Isle, or you can opt for a miles-plus-cash combination to provide more booking options. When you log in to your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will also discover Member offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits if I use Delta Stays to book my hotel stay in Emerald Isle?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To ensure you earn miles when paying fully with cash, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

What is the policy to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies vary by property. We suggest reviewing the cancellation policies displayed in the detailed information for each hotel before completing your reservation. You'll find that some rates are refundable, while others are non-refundable. Changes and cancellations to your booking may result in a different amount of miles earned and awarded to your account.

Can my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card be used for booking?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you enjoy the advantage of earning additional miles alongside numerous valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply to these offers. For an overview of all advantages associated with your card membership, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where you can review complete benefit details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Periodically, Delta Stays provides special promotions for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on accommodations reserved through their booking service. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

In order to book a hotel on Delta Stays, do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member?

No, Delta Stays is available to everyone for hotel bookings. However, by becoming a SkyMiles Member, you will unlock the ability to earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and additional charges). Plus joining SkyMiles is free. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

Can I book a vacation rental through Delta Stays?

Yes, beyond traditional hotels, Delta Stays provides an extensive collection of vacation rentals for your travel needs. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Emerald Isle?

To experience Emerald Isle during great weather, consider a visit in September when temperatures reach the 80s and the ocean remains warm with fewer crowds than summer. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during spring when temperatures range from the 60s to 70s with mild conditions and flexible booking options.

Which hotels in Emerald Isle are near Flatwaters Paddling?

Flatwaters Paddling guides you through Chicago's waterways by kayak or canoe, where you'll glide past architectural landmarks and discover hidden shorelines from a fresh perspective. Popular hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront which is a short drive away.

Which hotels in Emerald Isle are located near 3rd Street Park?

Third Street Park provides direct Atlantic access with an observation deck and just 12 parking spots. Arrive early to claim your space at this quiet Emerald Isle beach. Popular hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront which is a short drive away.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar