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Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Carolina Beach

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On the beach, beach bar
Point of interest
Restaurant
Point of interest
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds - Non Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Queen Beds - Non Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony

King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Family Suite w/bunkbed

King Family Suite w/bunkbed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Family Suite w/bunkbed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony

2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen beds Oceanfront w/Balcony

Terrace/patio

2 Queen beds Oceanfront w/Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

On the beach.With a stay at this Wilmington Beach hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carolina Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Kure Beach and Carolina Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

Beachfront hotel near Carolina Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Carolina Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 116 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers 116 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Carolina Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 12 to April 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open April 01 and close November 01.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Golden Sands Hotel
Golden Sands Oceanfront
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Carolina Beach
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Hotel Carolina Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel to the airport?

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel is 22.5 mi (38-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 Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

As of May 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel on May 13, 2025 start from $189.0, 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 Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel.

How close is Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel offer free breakfast?

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel have a pool?

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.The pool is closed seasonally each year from February 12 to April 15.

Does Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel to downtown Carolina Beach?

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel is 1 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 815 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1328 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Rooms cute and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakeeta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great hotel for families direct access to the beach nice clean rooms excellent customer service my family will def come back to stay.

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CANDACE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Beautiful views. Staff were friendly and helpful. We highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They’ve done a nice job updating inside. You can still tell the property is old from the exterior paths and sliding glass doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice But can tell it’s a remodel

Overall pretty good. Front desk employees… ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!! Very professional and sweet. You can tell that it is definitely a remodel hotel… shower was pretty bad and falling apart and definitely had to clean a few things when we got in the room. But… not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihguel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable Great location right on the ocean Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly

The bed was like a hard board. There was a dead cockroach in the first room then they moved me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely clean and had all of the essentials from soap to coffee and tea. Thermostat worked beautifully to keep us comfortable. There was construction happening on the property so mornings were a little noisier than ideal. Lots of little restaurants nearby for meals. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing like usual. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never not have a bad time here.. Just wish the tiki bar was open smh..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were very helpful. This is a hotel that is being renovated and I think will be at great when finished. We would love to come back when the tiki bar and grill are open(closed in January). Kids loved having their own space with the bunk bed room with their own tv. We walked to The Spot for dinner and drinks. Had gone to Jack Mackerels for lunch and explored the Fort Fisher museum. We would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maranda

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

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool needs maintenance Nasty water No breakfast Just coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was concerning that an employee walked in my room at 10 am and said no one told them anyone was “in here” i had planned to maybe stay 2 more nights if liked it but checked out immediately after that happened.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful view. Not much else.

So nice place in theory. Right on the beach. Balcony in every room overlooking the beautiful ocean. That is where the niceness of this place ends. I was there for a full week so I had plenty of time to see the internal operation and how this place runs. First I have to say that the front staff is extremely welcoming and friendly. I had originally rented one room because it was just supposed to be my daughters and I however my sister decided to come with her son so when I got to the hotel I rented another room and although they do not have conjoining rooms I was able to get the room next door to the original one which was nice for everyone. Don't have much space so as follows... The Good: On the beach Balcony Big room Friendly staff Little shop of cute things to buy Free parking The Bad: No breakfast offered No room service (request only) does not clean. Only towels and garbage Had to sweep own room too much sand from beach Had to take own garbage down to front desk. Get garage bags. Broken down, stagnant, black indoor pool. Claims it is under construction but doubtful because the water is not drained out. Just sitting neglected. Please drain pool! No laundry service Pay for wash and dry. Pay for soap + FS. Very uncomfortable beds. Had to buy mattress toppers to avoid severe back pain. Restaurant closed down a day after I arrived. Food was not good. Soap dispenser old and empty. Did not use Need to replace water filter on water refill station $3 bottle of water!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Great start to the New Year.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

milene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024