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Pirates Cove

2.0 star property
Hotel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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

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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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

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. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬7 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 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.

  • 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 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.

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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

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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: 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. 

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.

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 19.6 mi (30-min drive) from Wrightsville 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.

Reviews

Pirates Cove Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 478 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice place near beach

This is a 10 minute walk to the beach. Comfortable bed and good AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place to chill. Very clean, drawback is: no phones in room and parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. Its 5 mins away from beach and boardwalk. Its a friendly place. I will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The fact that it’s right next door to The Lazy Pirate is convenient but can be a problem bc parking for the motel is tough to find bc diners of the restaurant take stops from the motel. Also it can get noisy at night. Room was great and we enjoyed the pool area. Couldn’t find a hair dryer but no big deal, just bring one with ya, more towels put in the rooms would be great. Walkable to plenty of restaurants and other things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When checking in Amy was so helpful and wonderful. She went anove and beyond. The room was vey comfortable and clean. I would definitely recommend to my family and friends. Great job and thank you for a wonderful little get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Traveled with partner
Clean. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATIE, Winston Salem

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Kari

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

My Corner

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

gregory, Graham

Traveled with group
Over price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are cleans but needs updating. Needs to replace carpet with LVP, needs new mattress and definitely needs blackout drapes!! Pool was nice and clean, location is good walkable to many restaurants and the broadwalk. Staff was nice and accommodating Would stay again especially if they did the updates mentioned above.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

Happy 4th, not 4th

Unfortunately, late planning had us frantically looking for a room last minute. But luckily found a room on the 3rd of July. The amazing part was that Carolina Beach has fireworks every Thursday (3rd) so felt like a 4th of July celebration! Met amazing people at the pool. Restaurant next door was delicious with excellent service. I recommend this place a thousand times over!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordi karen, Elliston

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place for rest 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent experience. The rooms were extremely clean the desk clerk Amy was as helpful as could be possible. She gave good references to restaurants and other places. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025