The Marina is still my favorite place to stay in Oriental. Right in the middle of things, so once you park or dock your boat, you can walk every where. Each condo is individually owned so they are all decorated differently. Love being right on the water. The Tiki Bar is a place for all the locals to hang out,... More

We enjoyed our two nights at the Oriental Marina and Inn in Oriental North Carolina. We had a suite with a kitchenette, living room, and a king bed in the bedroom. Hurricane Irene in 2011 was pretty brutal, so most, if not all, of the floor level rooms were redone due to flooding. There was new carpeting and paint, and... More

This quaint little hotel (25 spacious rooms) and marina (12 slips and a fuel dock) greets road and ICW travelers alike with wonderful Southern hospitality. Oriental has a fascinating history, is mostly quiet, but does have some really neat special events. Go to Orientalmarina.com and browse through the various tabs to find out. The restaurant on property, and the Tiki... More

We were there over the 4th of July weekend, and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. It has great atmosphere and was lots of fun. They have a Tiki Bar that is the center of activity for locals and visitors, and live music, and excellent service, even with the big crowds. thier restaurant, the Toucan, serves great food, and has indoor and outdoor... More