Can’t decide between the cool coastal beaches and the small-town charm of the inland Crystal Coast? Then enjoy the best of all worlds with a stay at the centrally located Best Western Plus Silver Creek Inn. This low key but accommodating hotel is found just inland of the Emerald Isle shoreline, and is wonderfully close to the cool Downtown Swansboro region, the Croatan National Forest, and a wealth of restaurants, marinas, and shops in between, providing a perfect home base for exploring the southern Outer Banks in its entirety.

Visitors can enjoy long days of exploring the surrounding area, or can relax on-site thanks to the hotel’s seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. There’s three golf courses located nearby for a little additional outdoor recreation, and the hotel also features a meeting room and high speed internet for working visitors who need to prepare for a big conference or get-together. Free breakfast is provided daily, and the individual rooms are outfitted with all the comforts of home, including flat screen TVs, desks, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffee makers. With a full host of amenities designed to keep guests comfortable, and a uniquely central locale that’s close to a world of on-the-water activities and attractions, the Best Western Plus Silver Creek Inn is a safe bet for full crystal Coast explorations.

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