If you’re thinking about a beach vacation but don’t have unlimited funds for a swanky resort, you’ll be happy to know that you can still find a long list of cheap beach vacations. Check out our top picks for the best budget-friendly beach resorts across the United States.
Beach House Resort, Hilton Head Island - South Carolina
One of the best oceanfront resorts in Hilton Head, The Beach House is located directly on the shoreline of the popular Coligny Beach, with spacious rooms featuring flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. The Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar serves Lowcountry cuisine, while the Tiki Hut allows you to dig your toes in the sand while enjoying cocktails and live music. Guests also enjoy private beach access, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. More than 50 miles of scenic nature trails are right at its doorstep too.
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Private beach and scenic nature trail access
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Outdoor pool and fitness center
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Tiki Hut with cocktails and live music
1 S Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA— +1 843-785-5126
Postcard Inn on the Beach - St. Pete Beach, Florida
St. Petersburg is one of Florida’s top family destinations, offering easy access to beaches and kid-friendly attractions. Postcard Inn on the Beach offers a desirable location directly on St. Pete Beach with fine, powdery white sands and shallow Gulf of Mexico waters. The mellow swells are ideal for beginning surfers, and the property reflects the surfer lifestyle in its décor. Rooms feature a mix of surfing-themed photo murals, vintage longboards, retro light fixtures, and unique flea market treasures, which means no two are alike. It also boasts a beachfront pool and water sports rentals right on site, along with a fire pit, arcade games, photo booths, shuffleboard, and volleyball courts. The on-site dining options include the Stamps Lobby Bar and Restaurant and Beach Bar & Snack Shack.
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One of the best budget-friendly resorts in the U.S.
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Beachfront pool and water sports rentals
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Arcade games, photo booths, shuffleboard, and volleyball courts
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Rooms with retro surfing-themed photo murals and longboards
6300 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, USA— +1 727-367-2711
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton - Oxnard, California
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton is an all-suite resort that sits on a beautiful, wide stretch of beach between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, an enviable location with an island feel – so much so that it’s been used in TV shows and films to depict Hawaii. Every suite has two bathrooms – one ideal for rinsing the sand off so it’s not tracked through the room. Two-room suites include a bedroom with a door that can be closed and a sleeper sofa in the living room. Enjoy lounging alongside the lagoon-style pool and soaking in the large hot tub as well as onsite bike rentals, a 24-hour fitness center, spa services, tennis, and the Ox & the Ocean with outdoor seating and a fire pit. You can even borrow kites, sand buckets, and shovels to take down to the beach.
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All-suite oceanfront, pet-friendly resort
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Lagoon-style pool with hot tub and cabanas
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Tennis courts, bike rentals, and 24-hour fitness center
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA 93035, USA— +1 805-984-2500
Hallmark Resort & Spa - Cannon Beach, Oregon
A top beachfront hotel in the U.S., Hallmark Resort & Spa is the closest resort to the famous Haystack Rock, one of the most photographed monoliths in the country. A state-protected marine garden, the area is filled with tide pools home to all sorts of fascinating sea life, including hermit crabs and starfish. You might even see nesting seabirds like tufted puffins. Grab a free sand bucket at check-in to build a sandcastle after checking out all the cool creatures. The beach is also great for a stroll and kite flying too. Rooms feature balconies that overlook the Pacific, as well as a cozy gas fireplace and a two-person spa tub. You can also enjoy a refreshing dip in the heated saltwater pools or get pampered at the full-service spa.
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Closest resort to Haystock Rock
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Rooms with balconies, fireplaces, and two-person spa tubs
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Heated saltwater pools and natured-themed spa with sauna
1400 S Hemlock St, Cannon Beach, OR 97110, USA— +1 855-392-3279
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort - San Simeon, California
This gorgeous property on the Big Sur coast was carved out of a 1960s motel set above the glistening Pacific. It boasts a dedicated, friendly hotel staff, catering to the comfort of each guest while also respecting their need for privacy and solitude. Set along Hearst Drive, just three miles south of Hearst Castle on scenic Highway 1, renowned as one of the world’s most beautiful roadways – it also offers the opportunity to access secluded beaches with tide pools, enjoy sunset bonfires, view elephant seals, sea otters, and the migrating gray whale. Most rooms are done up in Mission-meets-lodge style, complete with wood-burning fireplaces.
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Access to Highway 1’s secluded beaches with tide pools
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Oceanfront fire pits for sunset bonfires
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Pet-friendly rooms with fireplaces and private patios
Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
A popular beachfront hotel in North Carolina, Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort promotes fun and relaxation. There is a playground, video arcade, sports court, and multiple outdoor pools, so everyone can have fun going from one to the other. Dolphins swim close to the shore all year round and are commonly spotted during the spring and summer months. Families will also appreciate the free area shuttle to shops and restaurants, as well as the Wilmington International Airport (ILM). There’s also a wide range of dining and entertainment options, from Southern cuisine and local seafood at the on-site Solstice to quick bites.
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Kids stay and eat free
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Indoor and outdoor pools
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Free area shuttle to beaches and airport
1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, USA— +1 910-256-2231
Captain's Quarters Resort - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is renowned as one of the best family beach destinations, and you’ll find a number of good, affordable accommodation options too. Golf enthusiasts will be in paradise with over 100 golf courses to choose from, and it also boasts some 60 miles of sandy shoreline, while a select few hotels have on-site water parks. At Captain’s Quarters Resort, not only will you enjoy budget rates, but you’ll be right on the beach in addition to having access to a large water park, an indoor lazy river pool, a children’s pool with a pirate ship, multiple outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi, pool bar, arcade and a bowling alley. One and two-bedroom efficiencies include a full kitchen, while suites feature a full kitchen and a separate living area. Many rooms enjoy ocean views, while all offer flat-screen TVs. Plus, you’ll be close to lots of great attractions like the Family Kingdom Amusement Park, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, souvenir shops, and a wide variety of restaurants.
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Access to water park, lazy river, and kids pool
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Arcade and bowling alley
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Rooms and suites with full kitchens
901 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA— +1 843-310-3419
Maui Coast Hotel - Maui, Hawaii
If you’re dreaming of Maui, the Maui Coast Hotel is one of the most affordable hotel picks in Hawaii. You won’t be sacrificing on comfort or amenities, either. Located in the heart of Kihei on Maui’s Southside, you’ll be just a short walk from the town’s best and largest beach, Kamaole Beach Park I, as well as a number of shops, entertainment venues, and affordable restaurants. Rooms have modern furnishings, including flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges, along with a private lanai. Laundry facilities are free, and you can also enjoy live music at the fun poolside bar after dark.
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Rooms with private lanais
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Free laundry facilities
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Live music at poolside bar
Azul del Mar - Key Largo, Florida
Azul del Mar is a beautiful, adults-only oceanfront mansion divided into spacious, elegantly appointed guest suites in Key Largo, renowned for its unspoiled beaches and glamorous watering holes. One of the best budget-friendly beach resorts in the world, it’s just across from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and reflects the island’s heyday when Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were frequent visitors. Facing Blackwater Sound and Florida Bay, the guest rooms feature colorful accents, round porthole windows, a kitchenette, flat-screen TV, and high-end toiletries, while most also include a super comfy king bed with a soft down or summer comforter and lots of fluffy pillows. Outside, you can enjoy relaxing on the lawn among the tropical trees, frangipani, and key-lime bushes or at the edge of the ocean on a private, man-made beach. Helpful staff can also arrange a variety of excursions like a sunset cruise, fishing trip, or snorkeling adventure.
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Adults-only oceanfront mansion
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Suites with kitchenette and porthole windows
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Private pier and man-made beach
104300 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA— +1 305-451-0337
The Inn at Mama's Fish House - Maui, Hawaii
Just like its famous restaurant, the Inn is warm and charming with an inviting quintessential vintage Polynesian look and a ton of personality. Accommodation options include funky beachfront and garden cottages as well as luxury suites, all more than reasonably priced and one of the best values on the island. Cottages include a spacious, covered lanai that faces the beach, along with a fully equipped kitchen and living room with a flat-screen TV and Blu-ray DVD player. Located just off the legendary Hana Highway, nestled in a coconut grove on a secluded beach on the north shore, you’ll be away from the busy resorts. But you’ll have easy access to one of Maui’s coolest towns, Paia, hosting cafes, galleries, shopping, and nightlife, along with the best organic grocery store on the island. Right next door is Hookipa Beach, where international kite-surfing, wind-surfing, and board-surfing competitions are held.
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Beachfront and garden cottages with lanai and kitchen
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Located next to Hookipa Beach popular for kite-surfing
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On-site award-winning restaurant serving island-inspired cuisine
Best Western Ocean View Resort - Seaside, Oregon
The Best Western Ocean View Resort sits along Seaside’s promenade, a one-and-a-half paved walkway bordering the nearly three-mile stretch of beach, offering spectacular ocean views and easy access to all of the city’s attractions. You’ll be steps away from Seaside Aquarium, where you can feed the sea lions, as well as Funland Arcade, with bumper cars, pinball, video games, skee ball and numerous carnival-type amusements. Oceanfront and ocean-view rooms and suites are available and all offer microwaves and mini-fridges. You can also enjoy the indoor heated pool and whirlpool spa.
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Located along Seaside walkway on beach
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Pet-friendly oceanfront rooms and suites
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Indoor heated pool and whirlpool spa
Blue Lantern Inn - Dana Point, California
Blue Lantern Inn, about an hour’s drive south of Los Angeles in Orange County, has frequently been ranked as one of the most affordable beach resorts in the nation. Even with outstanding rates, you’ll still find lots of desirable amenities, including a delicious breakfast in the morning and complimentary bicycles for a ride along the breathtaking coastline. The airy rooms, many overlooking the Pacific, each feature a fireplace, a sitting area and a spacious bathroom with a jetted spa tub along with a refrigerator stocked with complimentary soft drinks. If you want to splurge a little, sailing from Dana Point Harbor on a dolphin and whale-watching safari is the way to go.
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Signature breakfast, cookies, and wine hour included
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Complimentary bicycles
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Rooms with fireplace, jetted spa tub, and stocked fridge
34343 Street of the Blue Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA— +1 949-661-1304
Twin Fin Hotel - Oahu, Hawaii
The Twin Fin Hotel in Honolulu is a newly renovated hotel, and it also has one of the best locations you could ever hope for. Situated right along the beach, most rooms come with a beautiful ocean view. A top pick in Waikiki, this is a great hotel for families traveling in Hawaii because it’s very close to the Kuhio section, which is known to be one of the most family-friendly areas. When you stay here, you can enjoy private balconies, mini-fridges, large flat-screen TVs, and the on-site Tiki’s Grill & Bar.
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Rooms with ocean views and private balconies
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Beach rentals and activities like surfing lessons
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Waikiki Beach access and outdoor pool
Capri Laguna on the Beach - Laguna Beach, California
Capri Laguna on the Beach offers affordable value overlooking the ocean. A boutique hotel with Mediterranean roots, rooms include all the basics, although many have balconies and some include ocean views or are right at the oceanfront, perfectly situated for enjoying glorious sunsets at the end of the day. All come with TVs, minifridges, and microwaves. Some have added perks like fireplaces or whirlpool tubs too. Guests can also enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool and sunbathing on the pool deck. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
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Located right on Bluebird Beach
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Outdoor pool & sunbathing deck
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Complimentary daily breakfast
1441 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA— +1 949-494-6533
The Grey Gull - Ocean Shores, Washington
The Grey Gull is located in Ocean Shores, one of the top destinations among Washingtonians when it comes to beach retreats. A great option for families and others on a budget, it’s an architectural marvel designed to look like a bird in flight, and you’ll have six miles of beach and sand dunes right outside your door. The spacious condo-style rooms all have pool or ocean views and include everything from studios with kitchenettes to suites with separate living areas and full kitchens. There are two penthouse suites if you need more room, both with full kitchens and gas fireplaces. The property has a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, while an 18-hole golf course is nearby.
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Six miles of beach right out your door
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Year-round outdoor pool & hot tub
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All units include kitchenettes or kitchens + BBQ grill area is on-site
651 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, USA— +1 360-289-3381
Kon Tiki Inn - Pismo Beach, California
Set atop a bluff above the beach, every room at the Kon Tiki Inn comes with a private balcony showcasing a breathtaking ocean view. All include standard amenities like flat-screen TVs and minifridges too. The highlight is the beach, and guests enjoy access via a staircase that makes it easy to spend a day at the sand. There are numerous amenities too, including a heated outdoor pool, two hot tubs, and a casual restaurant for dining with a view of the Pacific. Complimentary access to a nearby athletic club with fitness classes is included too.
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Direct access to the beach via a staircase
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Outdoor pool and hot tubs
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Restaurant on-site + complimentary access to an athletic club nearby
Surfside Resort - Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Surfside Resort is a beachfront resort in a gorgeous setting where the mountains meet the sea. You’ll have soft sands at your doorstep that extend for miles in both directions. Ideal for families, all units include fully equipped kitchens so you can make some of your own meals and there are two-bedroom suites available providing plenty of space for all. Standard amenities also include gas fireplaces and private balconies, many with unobstructed ocean views. Complimentary beach toys are provided and there’s also a heated indoor pool.
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Heated indoor pool
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Complimentary beach toys
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Fully-equipped kitchens in all units
101 NW 11th Ave, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136, USA— +1 800-243-7786
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach is just steps away from the beautiful golden sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach, offering ocean-view accommodations along with a wealth of amenities. Ocean views are standard, and spa services are a bargain. Enjoy lunch alongside the infinity-edge pool or in one of the poolside cabanas, and perhaps indulge in a massage at the exclusive Spa Suite. Comfortable rooms include luxurious bedding, designer white leather-front furnishings, high-end bath products, and an LCD TV. Enjoy upscale dining right onsite at Steelpan, serving Caribbean-American fusion cuisine. Nearby attractions include kayaking, nature walks, snorkeling, and stand-up paddleboarding.
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Ocean-view, pet-friendly suites
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Infinity pool and poolside cabanas
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Full-service beachfront restaurant serving Caribbean-American cuisine
999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA— +1 954-315-1460
El Capitan Canyon Resort - Santa Barbara, California
El Capitan Canyon offers a unique resort nestled in a seaside pocket along the California coast for visitors who want to relax, reconnect, and commune with nature. This is upscale camping, with accommodation options including canvas-walled rooms on wooden decks with handcrafted twig furniture and tin-roofed cedar cabins that also feature a Jacuzzi, kitchenette, sleeping loft, and fire pits. After a day at the beach, you can come back and unwind with an in-room massage as well as enjoy a crackling fire, roast some marshmallows, and be mesmerized by the beautiful starry nights.
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Upscale camping with cedar cabins and yurts
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Pool and children’s playground
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Complimentary beach cruiser bike rentals
Inn at Manzanita - Manzanita, Oregon
Just 200 feet from the Pacific and two hours west of Portland on the breathtaking Oregon Coast, the Inn at Manzanita offers an ideal place for a romantic getaway. This intimate pine-and-cedar resort features cozy rooms, each with a fireplace, Jacuzzi, down comforter, and private deck. The rooms in the Main Building also offer vaulted ceilings and the most prominent ocean views, as well as flat-screen TVs and hardwood floors. The attentive staff will help you plan hikes, schedule massages, and supply magazines and board games if inclement weather hits.
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Pet-friendly rooms with fireplace, Jacuzzi, and private deck
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Located one block from Seven Mile Beach
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Complimentary tea and coffee
La Quinta by Wyndham South Padre Island Beach - South Padre Island, Texas
Avoid the spring break parties and visit South Padre Beach in the summer, when you’ll have a little more elbow room along with a good value for a waterfront location. Set along a tranquil stretch of beach, the La Quinta by Wyndham South Padre Island Beach offers a cozy room with a balcony, some offering Gulf views, along with a flat-screen TV, microwave, and a mini-fridge. When you aren’t out on the sand, you can enjoy a sunny outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. You’ll find plenty to do in addition to relaxing in the sunshine, including going on a dolphin-watching excursion, kiteboarding, sailing, or hitting the nearby water parks.
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Breakfast included
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Pet-friendly rooms with balconies and ocean views
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Beachfront outdoor pool and Jacuzzi
7000 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA— +1 956-299-2401
