Robert Ruark Inn (Southport, NC): See 104 Reviews and 98 Photos

Also Known As:: Robert Ruark Hotel; Robert Ruark Hotel Southport

Address: 119 N Lord Street, Southport, NC 28461

Phone Number:

Region: United States > North Carolina > North Carolina Coast > Southport

Amenities:

Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #2 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Southport

Price range (per night): S$175 - 276

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Located in the quaint village of Southport, NC and featured in Coastal Living's Feb. 2013 issue, The Robert Ruark Inn is a beautifully restored Inn built in 1890 and restored in 2008. The entire Inn is decorated in fine antiques from the spectacular suites (all with own bath) to the parlor, formal dining room and throughout. There is a lovely front rocking porch, a warm and inviting brick courtyard with rockers and small bistro tables and plenty of bicycles to tour Southport, NC. A full, delicious breakfast is served every morning, wine & tea with light hors d'oeuves are complimentary every afternoon and a 24/7 coffee/tea service available.Service is a high priority at the Robert Ruark Inn. Exquisite linens, Aveda bath products, tours of Southport aboard the Inn's six passenger golf cart and service, service, service complete the picture. Whether touring or escaping for a weekend or few nights, the Robert Ruark Inn has the beauty, charm and service you should expect from any exclusive, elegant Inn. Come join us! ... more less

a_dreamrers_night

Manassas, Virginia

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

3 helpful votes

“Great location for a great price!”

Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

My husband and I decided to stay here for three days to celebrate our two year anniversary! The location of the B&B was great! We could walk everywhere, never had to drive when it came to shopping, eating, or going to walk along the river. Linda & Rick were great host! I loved the tour Rick gave us through the... More

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It was such a pleasure meeting you both. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We were so happy to hear you liked the tour and the 'Romance Package." It makes us so happy to see people come to the Inn when celebrating special occasions like two year anniversaries!!!! We feel honored to be chosen and want... More

Debbie T

Mocksville, North Carolina

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“PERFECT!”

Reviewed 11 June 2013

My husband and I spent 3 nights at the Robert Ruark Inn last weekend.From the minute we arrived we loved this beautiful,charming B&B.The Captain Adkins room with its private balcony is a perfect place to relax.Linda and Rick are wonderful innkeepers- from the warm welcome to the extras they provide.Linda took us to and from the Bald Head Island ferry-... More

Thank you so much for the review Debbie! We were honored that you chose the Robert Ruark Inn for Sam's special birthday weekend! Rick and I really enjoyed chatting with you both and seeing you around town. It is so nice to know you had a great time. We loved to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it... More

Callie S

1 review

“Excellent Inn & Wonderful Town !!”

Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

Myself and my wife just spent five wonderful days in Southport staying at the Robert Ruark Inn. It was our first "kid free" trip in four years and we could not have picked a better town or place to stay. Rick and Linda are wonderful people and the Inn is exceptional. We have stayed at several nice B&B's and this... More

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We greatly appreciate you choosing the Robert Ruark Inn and taking the time to detail your experience. It was so nice meeting you both and having a chance to chat a bit. It was great having you stay for your vacation and so nice to see you both enjoying yourselves!!! We hope... More

VEE1225

Raleigh, North Carolina

Top Contributor

56 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 27 cities

10 helpful votes

“Perfect weekend away!”

Reviewed 28 May 2013

I'm not sure I can explain in words how wonderful our experience at the Robert Ruark Inn was, but here it goes... The mere fact that I'm sitting down to write this today, when we were just there yesterday is a testament in itself. I already miss our quaint room (we stayed in the Charlotte Room), the wonderful breakfast (quiche... More

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of the Robert Ruark Inn. We truly enjoyed meeting you both and having you as guests this past weekend. It was so great for us to run into you both when we were out and about, too. It makes us so, so very happy to see... More

SevenLaker

Reviewer

4 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“Great B & B in Southport”

Reviewed 23 May 2013

We experienced an exceptional stay at the RRI in early May, and look forward to a return trip sometime in the not so distant future. Rick and Linda are wonderful innkeepers and operate a top notch facility. The breakfasts were excellent the three mornings were there, and it was especially nice that they were able to provide a wonderful gluten... More

Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate feedback and love to hear that our guests have had fun and enjoyed their stays at the Robert Ruark Inn. We are always looking to exceed expectations so your review makes us very happy. We are proud to be part of the Southport community and honored to share our Inn... More

Linda B

Greensboro, North Carolina

80 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 30 cities

35 helpful votes

“This review is way overdue”

Reviewed 6 April 2013

My husband and I spent two wonderful nights at this beautiful bed and breakfast back in November. Rick and Linda are welcoming and helpful. The room was well appointed and very, very clean. I am not a breakfast person, but the breakfast was so delicious that I ate every bite! The wine and snacks in the afternoon were a nice... More

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Thank you Linda for the review and kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you both. We'd love to see you again so please do come back!!! I also appreciate the "very, very clean" comment. We feel that is so important. It is nice to hear if from our guests often. Rick is grateful for the breakfast comment, too. He... More

Margo S

Stephentown NY

2 helpful votes

“Lovely place!”

Reviewed 28 March 2013

We were greeted at the door by Linda, who graciously checked us in and showed us around. The B&B is truly beautiful. Besides the extraordinary furnishings, the rooms (Virginia's room, in our case) are very, very clean. Rick, our host, gave us a tour of the town of Southport that was unexpected but much appreciated. He pointed out many things... More

Thank you so much Margo for the great review. We enjoyed meeting you both very much. We hope your travels home were enjoyable and safe. So glad you enjoyed the tour. Rick loves taking guests on the tour and showing them the sites of Southport! We hope to see you again one day! It was truly a pleasure having you... More

Nancy M

Durham, North Carolina

“Bed and Breakfast Gem”

Reviewed 16 March 2013

Our experience at the Robert Ruark Inn was top notch! The inn is a beautiful home located in the quaint historic district of Southport. It has been restored with elegant furnishings and exquisite attention to detail. We stayed in Captain Adkins room which was spacious and had a cozy fireplace. The room was decorated with tasteful antiques and felt so... More

Thank you Nancy so much for taking the time to review the Robert Ruark Inn and our service. We feel so blessed to be able to own and operate the Inn and meet such wonderful people. Hearing comments like yours and the others makes us feel like the decisions we are making to offer extra services (the tours for example)... More

GMarcan822

Mashpee, Massachusetts

Senior Contributor

24 reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

“Perfection in Southport NC”

Reviewed 14 March 2013

Not a single complaint about our stay in this absolutely wonderful bed and breakfast. Rick and Linda, the owners, are as nice as can be and they provide everything to make your stay in this wonderful establishment perfect. We stayed in "Virginia's Room" - 4 poster king sized bed, gas fireplace, and aa shower to die for. Wine and appetizers... More

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We greatly appreciate the kind words and the time you took to review the Robert Ruark Inn and our service. It was so nice having you both at the Inn. We were so glad you were able to relax and enjoy the property between your exploration of Southport and special time with family. We feel so fortunate to meeting such... More

Mks323

Palm Springs, California

Contributor

12 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

“Can't get any better than this”

You can feel the love in every aspect of this wonderful inn. The hospitality was heartfelt, the owners are so warm and welcoming, and interesting. The house is beautiful and tasteful, and lovingly cared for. The breakfasts were delicious and afternoon appetizers were special and beyond the usual. My room was very comfortable with all the charm you could ask... More

Thank you so much for your review of the Inn. We enjoyed meeting you so much. We also enjoyed meeting your friends. Lovely people! We are hoping to run into them around Southport. We are also hoping to see you again one day and are very appreciative of the opportunity to meet and visit with you last week. Take care!... More

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