Experience our private stretch of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast

Where uncrowded shores, soft white sand, and breathtaking ocean views await—just steps from your room. Follow our private beach path through the dunes to a quiet, pristine stretch of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, perfect for peaceful seaside relaxation.

Enjoy a Complimentary Sauna Session

Start or end your day with a complimentary 15-minute therapeutic dry heat session—designed to support your overall health and wellness.


This relaxing experience may help improve circulation, ease muscle tension, boost immune function, reduce inflammation, and relieve stress—leaving you feeling refreshed and recharged.

Welcome to The William & Garland Motel

Discover the Best-Kept Secret in Salter Path

The William & Garland Motel is a charming, family-owned ocean side motel in Salter Path, NC, located on the beautiful Bogue Banks Island. Guests enjoy private beach access just 200 yards away, reached by a picturesque nature trail over the dunes.


Salter Path offers a peaceful retreat with quiet, uncrowded beaches and walkable local restaurants and dining. Our motel’s prime location provides easy access to Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach, making it ideal for visitors seeking beach vacations in North Carolina.


Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway, family-friendly accommodations, or nearby things to do in Salter Path, our motel puts you close to the best waterfront activities, fishing spots, watersports, and beach adventures on Bogue Banks.

Motel & Local Amenities

Beach Access

  • Private Beach Access
  • Quiet, Uncrowded Beaches
  • Oceanfront Surf Fishing Spot
  • 5-minute Scenic Walk to the Beach


General info

  • Walkable Local Restaurants & Bars
  • Pet-Friendly Rooms Available
  • All Rooms and Communal Spaces are Non-Smoking
  • Easy access to Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach

On-Site Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Outdoor Grill and Picnic Area
  • Shaded Lounge Deck
  • Fire Tables
  • Outdoor Shower and Changing Room

THINGS TO DO IN SALTER PATH

  • NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
  • Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
  • Island Encore Consignment
  • Beach Wheels Bike Rentals
  • Island Water Sports Rentals


Shared Facilities

 Shared facilities

Lounge Deck

Take a break from the heat and lounge with the family under the shaded deck.

Fire Pit

Keep warm on cool evenings around the fire pit.

Outdoor Grill

We have a new outdoor grill and picnic area. Perfect for dining with family and friends.

Sauna

Start or end your day with a 15 minute complementary therapeutic dry heat session to help improve overall health and wellness and relieve stress.

Location

We are nestled in the heart of Bogue Banks Island, right along North Carolina’s beautiful Crystal Coast—an 85-mile stretch of pristine shoreline known as the Southern Outer Banks. Our location offers a peaceful and uncrowded beach experience, far from large condos and busy public access points.


Guests love our proximity to local attractions: we’re less than half a mile from Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway and just four miles from the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores—making us the perfect base for both relaxation and family fun.


Location

We are nestled in the heart of Bogue Banks Island, right along North Carolina’s beautiful Crystal Coast—an 85-mile stretch of pristine shoreline known as the Southern Outer Banks. Our location offers a peaceful and uncrowded beach experience, far from large condos and busy public access points.



Guests love our proximity to local attractions: we’re less than half a mile from Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway and just four miles from the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores—making us the perfect base for both relaxation and family fun.