Inn at Oriental

The Inn at Oriental has undergone a spectacularly thoughtful & reinvigorating transformation since Kate & Dustin’s purchase earlier this year. Their passion and dedication have infused the property with a renewed energy that's truly palpable and a charm that makes you want to stay longer. Each room is a sanctuary of comfort, with considerate touches & additions that make guests feel right at home. Beyond the amenities and comforts, what sets the Inn at Oriental apart is the genuine care and attention of the owners. Kate goes above and beyond to ensure that each guest’s stay is truly relaxing & uniquely enjoyable. The love & effort they’ve poured into this place is evident in the level of attention to detail, the way they’ve honored the Inn’s history in the decor & the genuine warmth of the hospitality. Add in the tranquil surroundings & no doubt choosing the Inn at Oriental is choosing nothing less than a phenomenal experience. Whether you need to stay one night on your way, need a cozy spot to unwind and recharge, or are looking for the perfect place to create memories with the family or your honey, look no further than the Inn at Oriental. I’d give it 10 stars if I could.

We called last minute and they quickly decided to accommodated us. Advised us they only had one empty room which had just been paited two days ago. They prepared the room for us with only a few hours notice. Lucy and Lou are wonderful hosts. We feel like we made new friends. They offer an evening, non or alcoholic (wine, rum, vodka beer, etc.) beverage to wind down each day (4-5). A full home cooked breakfast of your choice and time in their quaint dinning room, on china! We will be back!! Location is perfect. quiet, relaxing an a wonderful place to exhale! 💛

I’ll start with the fact that our most recent stay is I believe our 6th or 7th. From day one Lucy and Lou have been consistently the best. They, from the beginning, became our friends. We have watched the Inn morph somewhat in offerings and always well done. Their continued efforts to provide for their guest is remarkable. Several years ago we needed to move our boat to the Oriental area for Hurricane Dorian landfall, We contacted Lucy and ask if we could have a room for a few days until the storm passed. Graciously she opened their doors. Due to the kitchen being down from the storm chef Lou not deterred set up a grill on the deck beside the Inn and prepared our breakfast with out fail with umbrella in hand. Amazing. Since then we have visited several times and always feel spoiled by their attention to detail. I reluctantly post this as it may encourage others to stay and could prevent us from having a room available; however, everyone needs to experience this sweet place. Cheers y’all and best wishes Lou and Lucy!

We were there 10/20/23 thru 10/22/23 in the room at the bottom of the stairs…the Charleston I believe….unfortunately we encountered bedbugs….bed bugs bite multiple times in a straight line….still suffering the affects, see pics below…

What a find! I spent a week while working on my boat. The room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was limited but perfectly prepared. Lucy made me feel so welcome and was very kind and patient with me. My only regret is they are retiring and I will not be able to enjoy their hospitality next time

The Inn at Oriental is beautiful, and so is the city in general. It’s very close to the beach and you can do shopping and eating out very easily. Lou and Lucy are very kind and welcoming and they serve a great breakfast in the morning. I loved having a spacious room with a private patio. I recommend this place to anyone.

Lucy & Lou are the best hosts! We always stay here when wevisit Oriental. This time we came with friends. Lucy booked us in 2 of the rooms out back that had it's own deck. The rooms are very comfy. The breakfasts are amazing! The best place to stay in Oriental!

Lucy and Lou do a fabulous job welcoming you. The breakfast was delicious. The village of Oriental is charming. There are several restaurants to chose from but we went to M&M which was excellent. We will be back soon!

We never met Lou, but Lucy was very personable. She gave great restaurant recommendations in both Oriental and New Bern. We stayed in the Nantucket room. We thought it might be noisy since the bathroom window is on the sidewalk leading to the breakfast room, but we never heard anyone. We were glad to be on this side of the house because there is a bar on the other side of the house and they had outdoor singers the two nights we were there. They didn't go late at night, but if you wanted to rest in the early evening, it would have been hard since they were very loud. Luckily we couldn't hear them in our room. Breakfast is nice, but if you stay more than a few days you might get bored with the menu as you have the same choices every morning. In their reviews, several people mentioned a happy hour with wine. Lucy told us that she discontinued it due to covid and has not reinstated it as of July 2022.