Beaufort Hotel

Set along Taylor Creek off Onslow Bay, this upscale hotel is 2.5 miles from Beaufort Historic District and 3 miles from Michael J. Smith Airport. Airy rooms with sofas feature free Wi-Fi, balconies or patios, and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, designer amenities, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded quarters offer bay views. Room service is available. Amenities include a warmly decorated creekside restaurant, a gym, and a seasonal outdoor pool with a hot tub. There's also a chic bar. Boat dockage is available for a fee, and golf carts and bicycles are offered for rent.