465 E Harborside Rd
Oriental, NC 28571
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107 Reviews
by Jay B. - Verified user on Nov 04, 2026
Good reception and tie up assistance. Dockmaster stop by in the morning to check in. Excellent facility, good restaurant on site.
by Claudie P. - Verified user on Nov 02, 2026
Beautiful and well manicured marina. We appreciated Duncan and Buffalo’s friendly welcome. Be mindful of the depth on approach!
Marina Response:
Claudie, Thanks so much for the kind words! Duncan and I really enjoyed having you at the marina and are glad we could make you feel welcome. Hope to see you back at the dock soon!
—Buffalo, Marina Managerby Tony L. - Verified user on Oct 29, 2026
Very nice spot. If you like quiet this is your place.
Marina Response:
Hi Tony, thank you for the kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the quiet at River Dunes. It’s a big part of what makes this place special. We’d love to welcome you back on your next trip. Safe travels! - Buffalo Adams, Marina Managerby Robert P. - Verified user on Oct 27, 2026
Great place to stay! No current and some peace and quiet. Friendly staff and clean facilities.
Marina Response:
Thanks so much, Robert! We’re happy you found some peace and quiet with us, and I’ll share your kind words with the team. Hope to see you again soon! - Buffalo Adams, Marina Managerby Terry R. - Verified user on Oct 15, 2026
Exceptionally clean marina and beautiful facilities. Staff are welcoming and pleasant to boaters. Marina is in a beautiful area....only negative,,, be aware there is nothing nearby so make sure you have provisions. Great stop on your travels!
Marina Response:
Hi Terry, thank you for the kind review and the five stars! We’re delighted you found the marina clean and the facilities beautiful, and I’ll share your compliments about the staff with the team. You’re right that we’re a bit off the beaten path, which is why we keep a small provisions store on site for boaters who need a few essentials. Thanks for the helpful feedback, and we’d love to host you again on your next trip through. - Buffalo Adams, Marina Managerby Bob F. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2026
Great marina, beautiful grounds and great dock hands. Definitelybe back
Marina Response:
Thank you, Bob! We're so glad you enjoyed the grounds and that our dock hands took great care of you. We can't wait to welcome you back to River Dunes!by Jody M. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026
Love River Dunes. Great amenities restaurants are excellent. Everyone is friendly and helpful.
Marina Response:
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this, Jody! We're thrilled you enjoyed River Dunes, and it means a lot to hear the amenities, restaurants and our team stood out to you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!by Bill M. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2026
Great location beautiful marina and the resort is excellent. Friendly staff, great pool and bar, excellent restaurant. You will absolutely love it here!
Marina Response:
Thank you so much, Bill! We're delighted you enjoyed everything River Dunes has to offer — from the pool and bar to our restaurant and, of course, our friendly staff. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!by Anne R. - Verified user on Jun 05, 2026
Beautiful Marina . Terrific docks and facilities
Marina Response:
Thank you, Anne! We're so glad you enjoyed our docks and facilities. We hope to welcome you back to River Dunes soon!by Jamie H. - Verified user on Jun 01, 2026
Absolutely beautiful Marina! There is not much within walking distance, but everything you need is right there. Very clean and immaculate grounds and facilities. Nice pool with pool bar and food, also a restaurant and small provisioning store on site. Perfect place for a stop over. Get there early enough to enjoy the facilities!
Marina Response:
Thank you so much, Jamie! We're thrilled you enjoyed the grounds, pool, and dining options during your stay. And great tip about arriving early to make the most of the facilities! We hope to see you back on our docks at River Dunes soon!by Walterj.vaughan - Verified user on May 30, 2026
Very nice facility...pickleball courts were a plus for me.
by Andrew F. - Verified user on May 25, 2026
Great stay. Duncan helped us into great spot. The cafe restaurant and people were fantastic. Be advised there are clear large day markers to channel not on aquamaps or garmin. They make it easy. Thanks for great stay.
by Joe T. - Verified user on May 20, 2026
Stayed the night. It was fine.
by Karen U. - Verified user on May 19, 2026
Dock master was very accommodating!
by John P. - Verified user on May 03, 2026
The primary reason for lowering my reveiw was that the pool and hot tub were closed(one of the reasons I like to stop). Everything else was top notch!
by Linda P. - Verified user on Apr 29, 2026
Very peaceful. Dock hands were professional. A bit surprised that the Yawl's Cafe is not open at all on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
by David A. - Verified user on Apr 21, 2026
A beautiful harbor, marina and property. Mark and Josh are exceptional dock masters.
Marina Response:
David, Thank you for the kind words. We hope you come back and visit again !by Matt S. - Verified user on Apr 17, 2026
Friendly staff, docks are in great condition, everything was clean and nice...would definitely dock there again!
by Timothy D. - Verified user on Apr 17, 2026
Please is gorgeous! And pristine. Would 1000% recommend
by Mark B. - Verified user on Apr 14, 2026
Loved it, only problem is we couldn't stay there longer to enjoy it more! If you stay there, make sure and stay a few days to enjoy all they have to offer. Dock Master Mark was so friendly and welcoming.
Marina Response:
Thank you Mark for the kind words; you all have a safe trip and please come back and visit us.
Markby Virginia O. - Verified user on Mar 31, 2026
What a beautiful marina and facilities. Hot tubs, pool, showers like a spa and clean laundry facilities. Cafe food was great too! Dock staff amazing and very helpful. Would stay there again.
by Rustin C. - Verified user on Jan 11, 2026
Five Stars. This place is first class. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTVLox_jmv4/?igsh=MXV1Z2E3eW9jMHF6ZA==
by John B. - Verified user on Jan 08, 2026
The marina closes at 5 pm this time of the year. I called and spoke with MJ because we were going to be close on our arrival time. She was so nice and waited for us. She was a delight to work with. The amenities are outstanding and the staff were polite and attentive. We will definitely return!!
by Bill C. - Verified user on Dec 18, 2025
Excellent facilities, great dock staff, and very well protected. Highly recommend.
by Max M. - Verified user on Dec 15, 2025
A first rate and professionally run Marina. The day manager talked us in and met us on the dock. He knew weather was coming and had us positioned on the excellent floating dock in the best possible position. We extended our stay an extra day due to weather. We are officially off season and this was a welcome break from the cold, wind and weather. We will be back. This Marina rates as one of our favorites. The “cut” is straight and deep. Follow the markers and you will have no issues.
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- $.10 Off per Gallon of Fuel
- 5% Off Ship's Store (excluding electronics, alcohol, and sale items)
About River Dunes Marina
Welcome to River Dunes
A protected, deep water marina on the Intracoastal Waterway at MM 173, offering year round boating with floating docks, private steam showers, and transient dockage for visiting boaters.
River Dunes is a boating community just north of Oriental, NC, known for its natural beauty and outstanding onshore amenities. At its heart is the River Dunes Harbor Club, a boating and social club overlooking scenic Grace Harbor, where you can enjoy dinner with a view of the water. For a more casual bite, Yawl's Cafe in Harbor Village is just steps from the docks, with indoor and outdoor seating. Our protected entrance channel leads into Broad Creek, a natural deep water creek just off the ICW and Neuse River, making River Dunes a true must see destination for cruisers on the Intracoastal Waterway.
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