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Pirates Cove

2.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
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Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Pirates Cove

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Carolina Beach
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Housekeeping is available on request.
Pirates Cove offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Carolina Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Pirates Cove, you're just a quick walk from Carolina Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes volleyball
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Pirates Cove. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carolina Beach hotel.

Lazy Pirate – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lazy Pirate

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Drifters Reef Motel Carolina Beach
Drifters Reef Motel
Drifters Reef Carolina Beach
Drifters Reef
Drifters Reef Hotel Carolina Beach
Pirates Cove Hotel
Drifters Reef Hotel
Pirates Cove Carolina Beach
Pirates Cove Hotel Carolina Beach

Pirates Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 459 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roach in the room. No hot water. Lady running around outside screaming. Pool full of ants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DEBRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room for a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with partner
Half a shower curtain , very few towels nowhere to hang clothes. Very tiny one trash can. No telephone to call front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena, Spring Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy check in, friendly front desk. Accessible vending machine, ice and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willard

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Property-exceeded expectations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN, COLUMBUS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach but reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy a

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable Stay!

Enjoyed our stay! Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Willie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt even stay eent and got another room somewhere else
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place and great location. Water pressure in the shower was not good at all. Other than that it was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were highly disappointed with our stay. We had to pay $250 for one night and our hotel fridge was broken, the bathroom had not been cleaned, the bathtub had hair and dirt all in it, there was hair on our bedding and there were people right outside our door talking and laughing until about 3am!! So needless to say we didn’t sleep much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with short drives to museums and the aquarium. Fair price and clean room. Planning our next visit with our fur babies this time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN, COLUMBUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely the best bang for your buck! If you’re looking for the Hilton this is not it. But if you want a quick and economical stay this is it. Everything and anything you would want to do is within walking distance. Nice get away for a weekend with the wife/ husband with out kids
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good location for beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jasmine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and quiet area for my family and dogs for a weekend beach trip. The staff went above and beyond for us. The pool was clean and well taken care of. We will return to Pirates Cove, Carolina Beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Okay

It was okay, flies were in the room and were a little annoying, bed wasnt the comfiest but the bathroom was good for the most part
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had reservations through Expedia. Got there just for them to say they canceled it. Charged me $200 more than what I was told and found out they lied about Expedia canceling. Bed was full of eggs and bedbugs and was refused a refund or another room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025