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Pirates Cove

2.0 star property
Hotel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach

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Pirates Cove

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Lunch and dinner served
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Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly) | Free WiFi
Lunch and dinner served

Overview of Pirates Cove

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach Boardwalk10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach Fishing Pier6 min drive
  • AirportWilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly) | Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Also, Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School is within half a mile (1 km) and Carolina Beach State Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 15 min walk
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Nollie's Taco Joint - 8 min walk
  • Crush and Grind - 9 min walk
  • Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 9 min walk
  • Britt's Donut Shop - 11 min walk

About this property

Pirates Cove

Hotel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach
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 picnic area 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.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2007
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pirates Cove offers 58 accommodations. 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 daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 percent

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pirates Cove to the airport?

Pirates Cove is 17.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pirates Cove?

As of May 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pirates Cove on May 5, 2024 start from $172.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Pirates Cove have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pirates Cove.

How close is Pirates Cove to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pirates Cove offer free breakfast?

Pirates Cove does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pirates Cove?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Pirates Cove?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Pirates Cove?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Pirates Cove have a pool?

Pirates Cove features an outdoor pool.

Does Pirates Cove have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Pirates Cove have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Pirates Cove to downtown Carolina Beach?

Pirates Cove is 0.3 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Pirates Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 268 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 268 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 268 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 268 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 268 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disappointed
Started out with a phone call asking us to check in early, 2pm. Got there and no one was there. Had to call and meet someone at 3pm. They denied ever having conversations with me. Then we found 2 roaches. When I made the reservation I specifically asked if the restaurant was open during our stay. They told me Mon and Tues they were closed... Guess what they were closed till Thursday. To say the least due to our jobs we don't get a lot of time off so we were a little disappointed but we made the most of it by driving into Wilmington and did the river walk and strolled shops. We also visited Michael's Seafood which I highly recommend. We also visited the aquarium which was nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was fine without any issues. The location is convient to live music, restaurants, shops, and public beach parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, great price for location. A bit noisy as had no idea there was a bar beside the property. Shared parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

meh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a cheap motel
Good for a cheap motel. No drapes so it gets pretty bright in the a.m.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast and easy check-in. Very professional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable motel and staff were polite and helpful. My room smelled like cigarette smoke and was bare bones. Can be a little noisy at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great as always!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023