Historic Property, Modern Amenities, French Heritage: For Customized Travel & Personalized Care…
Join the “Inn” Crowd!

#1 of 205 Inns in North Carolina Coast – Tripadvisor Traveler Ranked

Beaufort’s UNIQUE & BOUTIQUE lodging, Not a B&B, More than a hotel, Inn on Turner provides a European Auberge Experience…. Be our Guest!

Freshly renovated in 2022 the Inn boasts contemporary coastal decor, luxury linens with exceedingly comfortable pillow top mattresses for an exceptional night’s rest. Experience COMPLIMENTARY Field to Fork Breakfasts and our Happy Hour with Wine Service. Stroll to dinner or dine INN as we prepare an exquisite meal for you! We proudly serve and support Organic, Local, & Sustainable At the IOT….“FRESH is BEST”

Inn on Turner is literally the Center of it All, STEPS from Everywhere you want to be! WATER WATER Everywhere regardless of which direction you stroll, as restaurants, island hopping ferries, shops, breweries and nightlife of our historic coastal town await. With an extensive knowledge of the area (and state), we are happy to provide itineraries for outings, and recommendations for eateries that support our philosophy regarding fresh and sustainable or info regarding live music and nightlife in the area. With Caring concierge services we ensure your stay is fun filled & hassle free!

As the FIRST “Inn” the area to be NC Green Travel Certified, Accredited by Ocean Project and GottoBeNC Ambassadors; you are supporting Mother Earth, Mother Ocean and Family Farms while enjoying your seaside escape *Check out VisitNCFarms for NC farmers markets, farm tours, restaurants and lodging… oh and for Inn on Turner as we are the only area accommodations highlighted thanks to the support of our farm families ❤️

“LET US ENHANCE YOUR VISIT FOR CUSTOMIZED TRAVEL AND PERSONALIZED CARE SO YOU “TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL”

Kim Bell & Jonathan Haas
Owners/Innkeepers/Chefs

Inn on Turner was the FIRST area lodging to be Registered as Green Travel by the State of NC, Ocean Project Certified & the only lodging Ambassadors for GottobeNC listed on VisitNCFarms and highlighted by NC Dept. of Agriculture, It’s our passion to not only “buy, support & serve fresh, local & sustainable” but to also diligently care for our planet as we care for our guests.

Visit Inn on Turner for your seaside escape, enjoy upscale in downtown and travel like a local!

Amenities & FAQs

At Inn on Turner we strive to ensure your stay is most comfortable and relaxing, Wellness Travel that protects our environment is highlighted. Our recently renovated inn boasts transitional coastal decor, luxury linens and exceedingly comfortable pillow top mattresses with fluffy hypo allergenic pillows for an exceptional night’s rest.

Amenities With Wellness Travel In Mind

Relax and ready yourself for Coastal Adventures! Our contactless Check INN allows you to arrive and get settled when it’s convenient for YOU! No arrival windows, no worries, as your keys will be waiting anytime after 4pm! 🙂 Unwind each afternoon with our complimentary Happy Hour, a wine service we host from 5pm – 6pm *you can pre-order seasonal charcuterie or sweets to enjoy with your libation, ask about our weekly offerings and pricing

Rise n Shine to a healthy & organic field to fork breakfast sourced from our Carteret County Farms, served at 9am in our formal dining room. *coffee service begins at 8am as we encourage a good night’s rest *Early Birds can enjoy the convenience of Cru Coffee or Turner St. Market only steps from the Inn for that first cup prior to 8am

Isn’t it time you enjoyed a Coastal Escape that includes:

• Concierge Services ensuring you make the most of your time away
• A Completely Smoke Free & Pet Free Establishment
• Hospital Grade Honeywell HEPA UV Light HVAC Systems eliminating 99.9% of Allergens & Bacteria
• Filtered Water Provided in Rooms by *Kinetico System”
• Commercial Sanigrade appliances from dishes to laundry
• Clean Coastal Decor
• Convenient Central Location with both on & off street Parking
• Areas FIRST NC Green Travel & Ocean Project Certified Lodging
• Areas ONLY Lodging Ambassadors for NC Dept. of Agriculture (VisitNCFARMS)
• Field to Fork Breakfast Served Daily *ask about our organic family farms & the NC vendors we partner with as we “name drop” 🙂

• Complimentary Happy Hour Beverage Service each Evening from 5pm – 6pm
• Exceedingly comfy Mattresses & Bedding
• Private Bathrooms in All Suites (some things we don’t need to share)
• Luxurious Locally made Toiletries by SeaOats that are sustainable and all natural
• Hair Dryers in rooms
• Clothing Steamer in rooms
• High Speed Wireless Internet Access *available INN room and throughout the property for your ease of staying connected
• Heating and Air Conditioning

10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

You Are An Inn, Not A B&B; How Is This Different?

Lodging definitions can be confusing, even within the context of hotel, B&B or Inn! Offerings, amenities and hospitality style vary from property to property. As an Inn we serve not only breakfast but additional menus including charcuterie, sweets, wine, cocktails and dinners. Some items are complementary included in your room rate, other items are an additional charge. (Breakfast and Happy Hour Beverage Service are complimentary) Our Suite are consistent, rooms do not vary in decor, color scheme, amenities or comforts other than selecting King or Queen. Exceptional concierge assistance goes above and beyond to ensure you “Travel Like a Local” and allowing you to immerse yourself in coastal adventures, historic pursuits or relaxed indulgence!
*please review our website, social media or give us a shout should you have questions to help you ensure the IOT is the perfect fit for your travel needs

What Are The Check-In & Check-Out Times?

Our Contactless Check-In begins at 4:00 PM

*arrive at your leisure because travel should be stress free and alllll about you 🙂 💙

*our helpful Welcome Email sent prior to your arrival provides information, details and should you like helpful “stops along the way” to make getting to Inn on Turner a most enjoyable adventure, just let us know where you are coming in from and we will suggest points of interest and fun places to dine enroute!

Check-Out is by 11:00 AM 

When Are Meals Offered?

Coffee Service begins at 8am with respect to our guests in search of sleeping “inn” for restorative mornings with Wellness Travel in mind *early hour coffee is available steps from Inn on Turner beginning at 6:30am please inquire for details. Our Farm Breakfast is beautifully plated & served at 9am in our formal dining room. With a nod to European tradition our Table d’Hote Dinners are served at 7pm on select dates *please inquire should you care to dine INN

* special dietary needs? Not a problem, kindly email us, as requests must be in writing 48 hours in advance to ensure we are provisioned to accommodate, thank you!

What Certification Does Inn on Turner Have Reflecting Sustainable Travel?

We lead by example: Inn on Turner was the first area lodging to be Green Travel Certified by the State of NC, Department of Energy, the first area lodging to be Ocean Friendly Approved by Ocean Plastic Project & Crystal Coast Waterkeeper, and is the ONLY area lodging to be Ambassadors for GottobeNC, an extension the North Carolina Department of Agricultures highlighted on their VisitNCFarms app and reviewed on their website blogs. **We take great pride in our efforts to serve guests only the very best in local cuisine and are most grateful to our farm families, NC fisheries and local vendors who partner with us ensuring you enjoy fresh, local and sustainable. Our efforts in energy & water conservation, recycling, indigenous plant gardening and sourcing local has awarded us the state’s top ranking! *please note our alternate day towel exchange program is in accordance with green travel guidelines as we support Mother Ocean and our Coastal Watershed we thank YOU for being active participants and supporters of sustainable travel

How Do the King and Queen Suites Differ?

Pricing, bed size and spaciousness of bathrooms are the only differences between the suites. King Suites have spacious bathrooms, Queen Suites bathrooms are petite in line with the 1860 property *Room amenities and comforts are consistent with the same top of the line mattresses, hypoallergenic pillows and the softest of linens, casegoods and decorative elements are consistent as well. *breakfast & happy hour beverage service is ALWAYS included with your visit regardless of suite selection 🙂

What Is Your Smoking Policy?

With Wellness Travel in mind Inn on Turner is a Smoke Free Establishment. This includes the grounds and porches. *smoking areas are accessible across the street in front of the historic church with bench or under the live oaks with gazebo

What Is Your Pet Policy?

Being a petite inn with respect to those with allergies and those in search of the most quiet and restful of stays we sadly do not accept four legged guests.

Do You Welcome Young Travelers?

Adventurers over 12 are welcome at Inn on Turner but please contact us so we can share our Young Traveler Policies with you as we want to ensure everyone has the most enjoyable of visits *our rooms are double occupancy so if traveling as a family of 3+ additional rooms will be needed for your comfort and out of respect to our other visiting guests. IF BOOKING ALL 4 SUITES FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS, REUNIONS OR FRIENDS TRAVELING TOGETHER AGE REQUIREMENT IS WAIVED

How Does The Inn Support Wellness Travel?

Inn on Turner believes strongly in the benefits of Wellness Travel and work/life balance, we want to ensure our guests enjoy a relaxing and restorative stay. Our policies, meal times and recommendations for activities reflect our commitment to the Slow Travel Trend. The Inn is hypoallergenic & health focused with nutritious balanced breakfasts sourced locally for uncompromising freshness please ask about the family farm stories behind the meals we serve ! Our HEPA Systems remove 99.9% of bacteria and allergens from the air you breathe at the inn & our Kinetico Water System provides fresh filtered options during your stay. Cleaning products are used with the planet in mind, linens provided are sustainably sourced and sanitized with fragrance free earth friendly hypoallergenic detergent, toiletries are all natural created with calming properties, essential oils and made right here in Beaufort by our purveyor with a soothing spa scent that’s good for the skin and comforts the soul!

What’s With the French Flag?

Historic Inn, Modern Amenities, French Heritage: Jonathan’s mother is from Bordeaux, with his having spent numerous childhood Summers visiting grandparents in the Mid Pyrenees and a transitional year with Aunts and Uncles in Paris …it was a family affair! Kim’s grandmother was French and with Kim’s Basque bloodline she cherishes stories of her grandmother’s logging camp adventures that inspired her to explore more and take the road less traveled!

Adventures

There’s so much to DO and SEA at IOT……Coastal Adventures await!

As soon as you make your reservation with Inn on Turner you’ll immediately receive our “Travel Like a Local” Package emailed directly to you with weblinks to robust adventures and relaxing activities; allowing you to build a bucket list that fits YOUR needs with ease!

Whether you are an avid hiker/kayaker, fishing enthusiast, filling your National Park Book, immersing in History, focused on Regional Ecotourism or simply want to be a “laid back” Beach Bum….we’ve got you covered. Looking for Adventures that promote wellness and relaxation; from Spa experiences to Yoga classes ….we’ve got you covered!

With the very best in concierge services and Inn-sider tips, Inn on Turner will help ensure you make the most of your time away: to PLAY!

For customized travel with the most personalized care….immerse yourself “inn” adventure at it’s best…..Be our Guest!

Rates

**suites are double occupancy accommodating 2 guests, Families or Parties of 3 or more will require additional rooms

***if traveling with children please contact us regarding our young traveler policy to ensure we can accommodate

JUST A FEW OF THE AMENITIES AT INN ON TURNER

• Gourmet Breakfast – Freshest Ingredients, locally sourced, beautifully served (SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS ARE NEVER A PROBLEM AS EVERY GUEST STAYING WITH US DESERVES A DELICIOUS START TO THEIR DAY, DO LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE)
• Evening Happy Hour – Enjoy “Inn” house or “Inn” the garden, sip and savor the salt breeze before your evening fun
• Pillow Top Mattresses with the softest Luxury Bedding and Hypo Allergenic Pillows for your resting comfort
• Artisan & All Natural Hand Made Toiletries for your spa experience (in room blow dryers provided, flat irons and curling irons provided upon request)
• King and Queen Suites – all rooms are “en suite” with private bath
• NC Green Travel Certified – book your stay knowing you are helping care for the environment as you relax, play and dine
• Dine “Inn” – When booking your reservation ask about our Charitable Dining Events Schedule or request a private dinner for your personal enjoyment

At Inn on Turner your full service experience begins the moment you visit our website! With our Best Guest Practice we provide you with personalized care from the very beginning….no online booking engines to click…no monthly calendars to navigate. Simply call the Inn or fill out the form below so we can reach out to you via email if late night or by phone during normal business hours to answer any questions you may have regarding the Inn or the Area! We are here to assist you with any special arrangements to enhance your visit; be it a romantic get away, surprise celebration, a family reunion, wellness travel or simply a much needed escape to the coast. At Inn on Turner caring for our guests is our top priority ensuring your trip is fun filled and hassle free right from the start!

With wellness travel in mind IoT requires a two night minimum

Check-Inn: 4pm or after (if your arrival is delayed…no hurries no worries)

Check-Out: 11am or before (as leisurely or giddy up as your travel schedule permits)

Inn on Turner offers custom dinner services for our guests.

Please inquire about pricing and available menu options by contacting us.

Location

Centrally Located in the Historic District of down town Beaufort with coastal waters in every direction; you are only steps from everywhere you want to be! Walk to the Historic Site, the Old Burial Grounds, the Maritime Museum, great restaurants, breweries, night life, shops, and the boardwalk where you can catch a ferry to Carrot Island, Shackleford Island or Cape Lookout. So much to do…So much to see…So many adventures to experience!