I booked 2 nights and after climbing 2 floors with suitecases, my room was average except for great view of ocean. After 5 hous of driving I was looking forward to a hot shower. Surprise! There was NO HOT WATER and the office was closed for the day!! Next morning I went to office to ask for another room and... More

It was the worst place ever. I do not recommend it to anyone. The owner/office mgr. is a nasty man. He is rude from start to end. The rooms are disgusting. I have been going to Topsail Island for 10 years now and have never had such a terrible experience as this one. Pets are allowed and they urinated everywhere... More

Checking in was awful. The man at the front desk repeatedly talked down to me and my wife, and he yelled at our kids. After such an unpleasant check-in, I was even less impressed with the run-down room. Everything was grimy, rusted, and looked like they hadn't even cleaned it since the last guest had stayed. The view of the... More

If I could give zero stars, I would. Disgusting room, bed linens were translucent with dubious cleanliness, pillows were worse than coach class airplane grade, the floor was filthy, the room smelled like a thousand nights of stale smoke, the mirrors were warped like funhouse mirrors, there was loose insulation and toxic cleaning supplies under the sink, the shower head... More

Well I would like to start out by saying this place (sea vista) is an amazing place to visit and chill out,, I have been coming here for many years,,,and the man in the office might be a little harsh,, but I adore him he has to deal with so many people on so many different levels,,, and the view... More

Our first trip to the Sea Vista - we were prepared due to all the negative reviews for the man in the office. Seemed to me he was trying to be nice - guess the reviews caught up to him. The ladies in the office were very nice. Thank goodness one reviewer said bring sheets! We rented the kitchenette -... More

We have regular guests of the Sea Vista since 2007, staying at least once each season. You have to understand that on Topsail, there are no options for nightly stays except for really the Sea Vista and that is amplified when you add on a pet. We go into each stay knowing that this is an old beach motel and... More

DO NOT STAY IN ROOM 301!!!!! The only positive thing about this place is that the beach is outside your window. The room was unlocked with the door ajar when we checked in. It was filthy!! The sink and tub faucets were dirty and corroded, and there was water on the counter. No drain stop in the sink, and the... More

It's the only hotel directly on the beach. It has great rates and is far enough away from the tourist junk surf stores to feel like a getaway. The rooms are all different some are nicer than others but I find every room I've stayed in has horrible beds, pillows and blankets. Uncomfortable and gross. That is the only issue... More