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Pirates Cove

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
$143
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

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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

Carolina Beach hotel walkable 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 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.

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

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 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
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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. 179 out of 460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 460 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

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurant right next door with room discount
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool was great for the kids and a lot of good dining options nearby. Short walk to the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Megan

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

6/10 Okay

Donna

Traveled 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 traveler
Liked: Amenities
Property-exceeded expectations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN, COLUMBUS

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled 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