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 barbecue grills. Housekeeping is available on request.
Pirates Cove offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.
This Carolina Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers 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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Carolina Beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pirates Cove has designated areas for smoking.
Lazy Pirate - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite 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
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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
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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 available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
7.4
Good
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I didnโt like that the building looked old and rubbed down. The shower didnโt work well either. The lady at the front desk was nice and the bed in my room was very comfortable.
THERE WAS NOTHING UNIQUE, DIRTY FLOORS, NO WASHCLOTHS, INSIDE WAS DATED, BUT PAINT AND DECOR WAS USED TO COVER UP THE AGING. SHEETS HAD STAINS, BATHROOM SINK HAD SCRATCH MARKS. WHEN PEOPLE UPSTAIRS WALKED THE CEILING CREAKED, RESTAURANT NEXT DOOR HAD 60-90 MINUTE WAIT TIME. WE LEFT.
It was pretty much what you would expect for a motel. The mattress isnโt attached to the box spring and very easily slid away from the headboard which was irritating but not the end of the world. The staff was very kind and helpful
Uncomfortable beds, barking dogs, drunks screaming at 3 in the morning,, poor location.
Miles
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Anna
Feb 16, 2025
Anna
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Toni
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Toni
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Lorena
Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Feb 2, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was clean outside, the beds were uncomfortable, for the rates I paid, I have stayed in nicer, its a subpar motel with a restaurant atteaction. There are long term tenants who walk their dogs around unleashed, which makes leaving the room when i was there very stressful. It wasnt a terrible stay, but ill take my money elsewhere.
Room was great with the exception of a couple of things that needed to be addressed which I did with the front desk. Remember to bring a hair dryer the rooms do not have one. Have stayed here many times and always enjoy it.
Dated. Not very clean. Room was unfinished. Bedding was uncomfortable
Jay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Lisa
Traveled with partner
Dec 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The first room we were assigned has a bad smell and we realized it was from mold growing in the fridge that was broken. The second room's bathtub didn't have a plug and the hot water was iffy. The room was like daylight at night because there were blinds but no curtains. The walls were very thin so we heard our neighbor's entire phone conversation. Proximity to beach is good, though. Big sign at the property for $69/night.
My second time being there and we love it!!
Gonna make it our second home ๐the lazy pirate next door was some of the best food ever!
The receptionist there ... Flower is her name is probably the best I've ever run across...felt like being with family!!!I definitely recommend both..
HIGHLY!!!THANKS for making the experience....a memory ๐