Peaceful Retreat in Coastal NC - River Dunes | Hotel in Oriental

9.4 (6 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Oriental Hotel | Peaceful Retreat in Coastal NC - River Dunes

Hotel in Oriental

River Dunes is uniquely located on a 1,324 acre peninsula near the town of Oriental, North Carolina. Situated on the Neuse River where it meets the Pamlico Sound, the community’s waterfront location provides deep-water access to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway, coastal towns, cruising destinations and anchorages.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
- Harborside Pool & Hot Tubs
- Tennis & Pickleball Courts
- Fine Dining at Harbor Club
- Casual Dining at Yawl's Cafe
- Bicycles, Kayaks & SUP Boards
- Poolside Cabana Bar (operating seasonally)
- Provision Co featuring Snacks, Drinks, Ice, Toiletries, River Dunes Gear & More
- Chandlery Lounge Area
- Billiards & Games
- Boaters' Lounger
- Fitness Center
MARINA
- Floating Docks with Full-Length Finger Piers
- Slips Accommodating Boats up to 150' and 7' Draft
- On Site Dockmaster & Dockhands to Assist as Needed
- Fuel Dock, Boat Ramp & Boat Trailer Storage
- Onsite Fishing in Designated Areas
SUITE I
- 1 King Bed
- Shower/Tub Combination
- Granite Vanity with Hairdryer
- Closet with Iron & Ironing Board
- Flat-Screen TV with Dish Network, CNN & ESPN
- Kitchenette with Keurig Coffee Maker, Mini-Fridge, Toaster & Microwave
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Cozy Reading Nook & Workspace
TRAVEL INFORMATION
River Dunes is easily accessible from I-95 and I-40 via US I-42/HWY 70 East and NC HWY 55 East. Air Travel is available from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern via American Airways. A variety of car rental companies are available at the airport.
DRIVE TIMES
- Oriental, NC- 10 mins
- New Bern, NC- 35 mins
- Beaufort, NC- 1.25 hours
- Atlantic Beach, NC- 1.5 hours
- Jacksonville, NC- 1.25 hours
- Greenville, NC- 1.25 hours
- Raleigh, NC- 2.5 hours
- Wilmington, NC- 2.5 hours
- Charlotte, NC- 5 hours
- Charleston, NC- 5.5 hours
- Washington, DC- 5.5 hours
RENTAL AGREEMENT
A formal Rental Agreement will be sent for e-signature within 24 hours of booking. This must be completed within 48 hours of receiving to confirm and hold a reservation.

Peaceful Retreat in Coastal NC - River Dunes is located in Oriental. Peaceful Retreat in Coastal NC - River Dunes provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Laundry, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Hotel features Security/Safety, Laundry, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Peaceful Retreat in Coastal NC - River Dunes has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Hotel because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Hotel, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Hotel has a friendly neighborhood, and the Oriental has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Hotel in Oriental, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Dryer
Breakfast
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Activities
  • Birdwatching
  • Marina
  • Sailing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center access
  • Hunting
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Golfing
  • Arcade/game room
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Tennis
  • Kayaking
  • Hot tub
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Smart TV
General
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
  • Books
Guest Services
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Laundry facilities
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: internet access
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Policies

Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Becky T.
Jul 7, 2025 02:55:00 PM
Review Score:   6
Summary: Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our third stay at River Dunes. We stay rented a cottage the first time. The next time we rented a suite (facing the marina) but when we arrived they said they made a mistake and double booked our suite so we were put in a room with no view. The room was dark and dingy. We were given a discount but our stay was not as enjoyable. The next time was our anniversay and we stayed in Suite I. It was a nice stay - overlooking the marina, but the club house was not open and the cafe was on limited hours so we drove to Oriental to get things we could eat in the room. We booked the same Suite I this time but found out on the day of arrival that we were moved to Suite J - which was okay but again the view was of the parking lot and a dirt lot out of other window. The food and service in the clubhouse has gone down significantly since our first stay a few years ago.
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