hotel for the weekend (Wilmington, Emerald Isle: hotels, island, distance)

[SunnyKayak]

What suggestion you would have from the Emerald coast to Wilmington on reasonble place to stay either hotel or motel? (May 16th-18th)
I prefer to stay under a 100 bucks and ocean front in) walking distance would be great

thanks

[Ann in Oriental]

The Islander in Emerald Isle has a $90 phone in special till 5/22. Just google crystal coast nc hotels...lots to chose from.