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Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property
On beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

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Map
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 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 curtains

2 Queen Beds - Non Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony

King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony

King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Family Suite w/bunkbed

King Family Suite w/bunkbed

King Family Suite w/bunkbed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony

2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony

2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Exterior

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1000)
The price is AU$225
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

About the area

Carolina Beach

At Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Carolina Beach and within 30 minutes of Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a beach bar. .Tiki Bar serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. A meeting room and a conference centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Wilmington Beach hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Kure Beach and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Carolina Beach State Park.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 4 min drive
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 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

On beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
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 centre
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers 116 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Carolina Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (117 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

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 12 February to 15 April:
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on 01 April and close on 01 November.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

As of 24 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel on 25 Feb 2025 start from AU$172.45, including 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.

Is parking available at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Carolina Beach.

Does Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel have a pool?

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 01 to November 01).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

No, Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1191 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tena, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant experience! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. My queen room was clean, comfortable — and I loved the retro touches like the microwave design. Location is beachfront, with the sand mere steps away. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuncay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple days of getaway. Recharge.
Perfect for our needs. Excellent location, great view. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the colors
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Grayson

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were attractive and clean. The view from the ocean-side balcony was very nice. The staff was very friendly and approachable. To make this place a really top-notch destination, a continental breakfast should be included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee Ann

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Awesome restaurant and Tiki bar on property. No baggage carts in our building and we were not told we would have to carry all our luggage to the room. Sliding glass doors were not clean and the door did not lock me.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Only thing was the indoor pool was closed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, bradenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it...right on the beach...walkable area with restaurants...very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!! Will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there 4 times. This time was under the new owners. They have a new no-smoking policy. We use to be able to smoke on the balcony but not anymore. If you are caught, you are charged $250! You are only allowed 2 cars per room and the second car has to pay $20 for a parking permit. I guess they have to find the money for the ugliness renovation to be done. One good thing is that the bed are now lower and easier to get into. Bathroom tiles loose, botched sheetrock, patch work paint job. 1st room we were given the balcony door didn't lock. 2nd room the balcony door also didn't lock. The internet didn't work the 1st night. We stayed gone all day and only came in to sleep and shower. Not worth $161 a night to only use it for a couple hours to sleep. Don't think we will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful colors
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accept it would have been nice if there were vending machines.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kallie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Borys

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful at this time of year
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slim size can koozie only One elevator down for maintenance Floor buttons did not light up on only functioning elevator
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Relaxing Weekend!
Our stay was really nice here - staff, room, ocean view from our balcony, beach time, restaurant and tiki bar steps outside the room on the pier were perfect! Such a wonderful weekend getaway!! Delicious dinner nearby at Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria, followed by dessert at Pop's Diner. Next morning, Island Bagels was a treat! Would definitely go back and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lyndsye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. It has a retro beach vibe. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Business traveller
Cute find on the beach!
Very cute place on the beach had just enough to be comfortable! Restaurant was great! Service was lovely ~ cute find on a business trip to listen to the ocean!
Fresh food
Good morning!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No continental breakfast, no snacks, pool didn’t look fresh, liked the pier restaurant and local area,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, MACON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a toom with ocean views! Loved the decor and immediate help with a problem. Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024