1 / 33

River Dunes - Indigo Bunting Suite I

Hotel in Oriental, NC

2 guests·Studio·1 bathroom
4.8 · 7 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Easy highway access with marina proximity to Oriental and coast towns.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Resort-style pool, hot tubs, kayaks, and waterfront leisure at hand.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 19% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Property details

1 King 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 Smart TV - 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. Minimum age to book this property is : 25

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Pool

    Pool

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Deck

    Deck

Guest reviews

Star icon 4.8 | 7 reviews
5
4
3
2
1
W

Wendy W.

Very Peaceful

Star Icon 0 0Star Icon 0 1Star Icon 0 2Star Icon 0 3Star Icon 0 4

May 2026

Love the resort area.

E

Elizabeth M.

So comfortable!

Star Icon 1 0Star Icon 1 1Star Icon 1 2Star Icon 1 3Star Icon 1 4

October 2025

My husband and I rented the room for 2 nights and really enjoyed it. It’s spacious and had everything we needed. The pillows and bed are incredibly comfortable. They even had amber lightbulbs in the bedside lamps. A nice touch for someone like me who hates the glare of bright white bulbs at night. The toiletries were generous and very nice and we had plenty of towels, so much so we didn’t end up using them all. The fridge was nice to have on hand and so was the coffee, as I’m an early riser and was up well before breakfast, so it was nice to have a cup while I waited for the world to wake up. It was also very quiet. We knew others were staying there, but we never heard them. The only negative was the elevator which was incredibly slow, but wasn’t a big deal once we got used to it.

C

Carol G.

This is the place to unplug!

Star Icon 2 0Star Icon 2 1Star Icon 2 2Star Icon 2 3Star Icon 2 4

September 2025

From bike riding, using the pool, kayaking, walking and eating amazing food this place more than met our needs for a weekend to unplug and get away. If it wasn’t so hot we would have played tennis! We are hoping to bring the family, our adult children, here next year for a weekend away.

B

Becky T.

Okay but not great.

Star Icon 3 0Star Icon 3 1Star Icon 3 2Star Icon 3 3Star Icon 3 4

July 2025

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.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

Have a question about this property?

Site Footer

Get deals directly in your inbox:

© 2026 Whimstay, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “SEIZE THE STAY” and “WHIMSTAY” are registered trademarks of Whimstay, Inc. and the W Logo is a trademark of Whimstay, Inc.