New Bern Hotels: Where to Stay in North Carolina

New Bern sits where the Neuse and Trent Rivers meet in eastern North Carolina. The city has a long list of lodging, from riverfront hotels to historic bed and breakfasts. This guide covers hotels in New Bern we could confirm, with addresses, phone numbers, and the details we could verify. We dropped several claims from the older version of this page because we found no source for them. Rates change daily, so we do not quote any. Call the property to confirm what matters to you.

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Hotels in New Bern NC: What We Confirmed

Where to Stay in New Bern: Riverfront Hotels

Downtown New Bern has four hotels near the water. The Visit New Bern lodging page lists the DoubleTree by Hilton, the Courtyard by Marriott, the Tryon Riverfront Inn, and the BridgePointe Hotel and Marina. Each one sits within reach of shops, restaurants, and historic sites.

DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront

The DoubleTree stands at 100 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560. Call 252-658-9000. The New Bern Chamber of Commerce says staff greet guests with a freshly baked chocolate chip walnut cookie.

Expedia lists check-in from 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The guest age minimum is 21. The same listing counts 99 rooms, with king beds, doubles, suites, and accessible rooms. Some rooms have river views or private balconies.

Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool open from June to September, a 24-hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi, free self-parking, and a business center with meeting rooms. The Confluence Riverfront restaurant and a bar operate on site. Pets are allowed with a fee and limits, so ask about both when you book.

The older version of this page mentioned a spa. We found no spa listed, so we removed the claim. Pick this hotel if you want a full-service stay on the water.

Courtyard by Marriott New Bern Riverfront

The Courtyard stands at 218 East Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560. Call 252-636-0022. Both the Visit New Bern page and the Chamber of Commerce list the property. We did not reach an official page, so we could not confirm check-in times, amenities, or room counts. Ask about parking, breakfast, and pool access when you call.

Tryon Riverfront Inn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Visit New Bern lists the Tryon Riverfront Inn at 100 Craven Street, New Bern, NC 28560. The phone is 252-649-0950. The page calls the hotel an upscale riverfront property. We found only this one source, so treat the details as unconfirmed and call to verify the status and amenities before you book.

BridgePointe Hotel and Marina

BridgePointe stands at 101 Howell Road, New Bern, NC 28562. Call 252-636-3637. The Chamber of Commerce describes 116 guest rooms and 125 boat slips on the Trent River. Visit New Bern lists the same address and phone.

The marina makes this hotel a fit for boaters. The older version of this page promised kayak rentals, a fishing pier, and a courtyard picnic area. We could not confirm any of these. Ask the front desk which water activities exist today.

We also could not confirm check-in times, parking, or pet rules. Call before you book.

Hotels in New Bern NC Near the Highway

Several chain hotels sit away from the river along Hotel Drive and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. These work well if you drive in on US 17 or US 70 and want easy parking. The Chamber of Commerce lists each address and phone.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Bern

SpringHill Suites stands at 300 Hotel Drive, New Bern, NC 28562. Call 252-637-0017. The Marriott site lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. The minimum age to check in is 21.

The hotel offers all-suite rooms with in-suite workspaces, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour convenience store. Marriott lists a free hot breakfast. Weekday service runs from 6:30 to 9:00 AM. Weekend service runs from 7:30 to 9:30 AM.

Marriott also lists free on-site parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and accessible rooms with roll-in showers. Pets are allowed with a fee and a weight limit, so confirm the current policy.

The older version of this page promised full kitchens and a game room. The Marriott page does not mention either one. Ask before you book if you need a kitchen. Pick SpringHill if you want a pool, a free breakfast, and a work desk in the room.

Hampton Inn New Bern

The Chamber of Commerce lists Hampton Inn at 200 Hotel Drive, New Bern, NC. The phone is 252-637-2111. The listing promises a warm Southern welcome for business and leisure travelers. We did not reach an official page, so we cannot confirm the breakfast, the pool, or the walking distance to downtown claimed in the older version. Check a map before you assume a walk to the riverfront.

Other Chain Hotels in New Bern

The Chamber of Commerce lists these additional properties. We confirmed only the name, address, and phone for each one.

Candlewood Suites stands at 3465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Call 252-638-8166.

Clarion Pointe stands at 3455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Call 252-638-8266.

Comfort Suites of New Bern stands at 1006 Old Cherry Point Road. Call 252-649-1717.

Holiday Inn Express New Bern Medical Park stands at 1020 Newman Road. Call 252-631-9990.

Call each property to confirm amenities, pet rules, and current status.

Bed and Breakfasts and Inns Near Tryon Palace

Pollock Street runs through the historic district, and several inns line the street. Visit New Bern lists these properties. We list each name, address, and phone here. We did not confirm room counts, breakfast hours, or policies, so call before you book.

Benjamin Ellis House Bed and Breakfast stands at 215 Pollock Street. Call 252-259-2311. The Chamber of Commerce also lists this inn.

Hanna House Bed and Breakfast stands at 218 Pollock Street. Call 252-635-3209.

Meadows Inn B and B stands at 212 Pollock Street. Call 252-634-1776.

The Jarvis at 220 stands at 220 Pollock Street. Call 252-497-2656.

Aerie Bed and Breakfast stands at 509 Pollock Street. Call 252-636-5553.

The Harvey, a boutique inn, stands at 221 South Front Street. Visit New Bern lists no phone, so search the inn name and confirm the contact details.

The Captain’s Stay Bed and Breakfast

VisitNC describes The Captain’s Stay as a circa 1800 home in the historic district. The listing says the inn is welcoming guests. Free on-site parking is included. Tryon Palace and Gardens, the harbor, the Pepsi museum, restaurants, art galleries, ghost tours, and boutiques sit within walking distance, according to VisitNC.

Kayak lists the address as 718 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC 28562, with check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Kayak also lists free Wi-Fi and a pool table. The phone on Kayak is 252-288-5133. Kayak is a booking site, so confirm the phone and policies with the inn.

Pick The Captain’s Stay if you want a historic home and a walk to Tryon Palace. The older version of this page mentioned a porch swing. We could not confirm one.

Hotels Near Tryon Palace and Downtown New Bern

Tryon Palace was the colonial governor’s residence. New Bern served as the capital of North Carolina from 1770 to 1792, according to Wikipedia. The palace remains the best known attraction in the city.

The historic district sits close to the palace. The Pollock Street inns and the riverfront hotels all serve this area. Kayak lists the Captain’s Stay about 128 meters from the Tryon Palace site. We did not source distances for other properties, so check a map before you book.

New Bern also calls itself the birthplace of Pepsi. Pharmacist Caleb Bradham invented the soft drink there in the 1890s, according to Wikipedia. The Pepsi museum appears on the VisitNC list of walkable sights near downtown.

We could not confirm current Tryon Palace hours or admission. Check the official palace site before you plan your day.

Getting to New Bern

New Bern lies in Craven County, about 112 miles east of Raleigh and 89 miles north of Wilmington, according to Wikipedia. US Routes 17 and 70 serve the city.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport serves the city. Kayak lists the distance from the Captain’s Stay as 3.3 kilometers. Check which airlines serve the airport before you book a flight.

Most visitors drive. Hotels along Hotel Drive and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard suit drivers. Downtown properties put you on foot near the historic district.

How to Choose a New Bern Hotel

Couples and history fans should look at the Pollock Street inns and The Captain’s Stay. You can walk to the historic district and skip the parking search.

Families should look at SpringHill Suites. The Marriott site confirms an indoor pool, a free hot breakfast, and all-suite rooms.

Boaters should call BridgePointe. The Chamber of Commerce confirms the marina and 125 boat slips.

Travelers who want a riverfront stay with a restaurant should look at the DoubleTree. Expedia lists the Confluence Riverfront restaurant on site.

Pet owners can start with the DoubleTree and SpringHill Suites. Both list pets with fees and limits. Confirm the current rule and fee when you book. We did not confirm pet rules elsewhere.

Drivers on a short trip can compare the chain hotels near the highway. Ask about parking and breakfast on the phone.

Before you pay, confirm the property name, the cancellation policy, parking, breakfast hours, and late arrival rules. Ask for the total with taxes and fees. Compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the DoubleTree against Visit New Bern, the Chamber of Commerce, and an Expedia listing. We checked SpringHill Suites against the Marriott site and the Chamber of Commerce. We checked BridgePointe against the Chamber of Commerce and Visit New Bern. We checked The Captain’s Stay against VisitNC and Kayak.

The Courtyard, Hampton Inn, and the chain hotels on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard rest on one or two directory listings. The Tryon Riverfront Inn and most Pollock Street inns rest on the Visit New Bern list alone.

We removed claims we could not source. These included a spa, a game room, kitchens in every suite, a nearby aquarium, a maritime museum, hikes in Croatan National Forest, Emerald Isle beach trips, and a blues festival. Several of these places exist in North Carolina, but we found no source linking them to these hotels or to the city. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

New Bern offers plenty of lodging. The DoubleTree gives you a riverfront stay with a restaurant. SpringHill Suites gives you an indoor pool and a free hot breakfast. BridgePointe serves boaters, and the Pollock Street inns put you near Tryon Palace. We confirmed the core details and flagged the gaps. Call ahead, confirm the current policies, and book early for the best hotels in New Bern.