Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort Hotel
Porchfront coastal lodge
Porchfront coastal lodge
The lodge runs at the pace of the tidal creek, with guests watching boats drift past from wide shaded porches.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Beaufort Hotel channels all of that and more, enjoying a place of privilege on the becalmed Taylor Creek with a welcoming stretch of porchfront.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Along Taylor's Creek facing the Rachel Carson Reserve, with downtown Beaufort accessible by hotel shuttle.
The rooms
Shiplap walls and rigging line accents bring seafaring craft indoors. Bathrooms have oversized walk-in showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor swimming pool and adjacent whirlpool sit beside marshland reaching toward the tidal creek.
34° North Restaurant
Tables on the covered porch look onto the creek, serving local seafood like crab cakes and Atlantic Beach Pie.
How it began
The property occupies the site of an old menhaden fishery, dating to Beaufort's working past as Fish Town.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.