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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
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Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 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

  • Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Pirates Cove?

As of Jan 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pirates Cove on Jan 4, 2026 start from $80.49, 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 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.

Pirates Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 485 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioner very noisy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Zack

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

IAN, COLUMBUS

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We could get the things we needed towels ice bucket
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stained sheets and cockroaches
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyree

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Manchester

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amy is great. very accommodating, very friendly and a hard worker.. I will be back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No real issues with the hotel as far as a place to stay, but I was hoping to get more work done while there but the wi-fi wasn't good. I'd say if you are on a working vacation (as I was trying to do), it might not be the best place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I would give a higher rating but our room had ceramic flooring that was sweating, the AC was working but the wet floors were very annoying and the room was damp.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Look amazing, pool, around area..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay. The drawers smelled like mold so we didn’t utilize that, but everything else was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, Amy was the best!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location. Parking at night is shared with the restaurant which made it difficult to find a spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

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

Good stay

Good place clean near what we wanted to be near
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room door was unsecured, door was not completely shut. There was no towels or washcloths, we had to wait over 20 minutes at the front desk for items. Bathroom door is uneven and does not shut all the way. One of the female staff was very friendly and helpful while night shift was completely rude. Multiple guests smoking weed outside their rooms. This was not a very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025