Following the completion of a two-year renovation focused on sustainability, the Oceaneer Hotel has opened its doors in Carolina Beach, N.C.
Developed and owned by an LLC that is run by Sailfish Real Estate Capital and managed by Access Hotels & Resorts, The Oceaneer Hotel occupies the building formerly known as The Oceaneer Motel, which opened in 1971. The extensive renovation took more than two years to complete and include many luxury details and eco-conscious touches driven by the investors, designers and contractors who worked on restoring the 54-year-old beach-front building, according to the company.
“We have succeeded in achieving our goal of providing a boutique beach hotel that ‘loves the beach back’ while also providing remarkably comfortable and intriguing amenities,” Rob McCord, managing partner of Sailfish Real Estate Capital, said in a statement. “Guests will love the unusually large pool and the inviting variety of places to retreat and enjoy beach breezes.”
The renovation of the hotel—located along the North Carolina coast next to an iconic area for surfing and fishing—was completed with a sustainability-forward mindset that includes preserving the hotel's original structure and eco-friendly comforts and amenities, according to the company.
Each of the 26 rooms features a 45-inch smart TV and eco-friendly touches like a Rocco fridge—which is known for longevity and low-energy consumption— as well as complimentary Tayst coffee, an ethically sourced coffee that is packaged in biodegradable pods.
For family travelers, The Oceaneer Hotel provides two suites that accommodate up to six guests. Other on-site amenities include a pool, fitness center, new beach-cruiser bikes, extra gardens and seating areas and an on-site market with locally made provisions.
“We chose not to tear down a 50+ year-old building to build a generic tower. Instead, we carefully used native plants and preservation techniques, restored one of the largest swimming pools on the island, and brought vibrant, contemporary design touches to this nautically themed boutique hotel,” said McCord.