Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property
Sun and fun on the beach, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Carolina Beach
    3 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    13 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Arcade
    3 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    38 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

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

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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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 - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 4.6 km

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

Sun and fun on the beach, 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

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

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel on 16 Dec 2024 start from AU$160.88, 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. 684 out of 1127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1127 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

LISA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and comfortable. Oceanview balcony. Bathroom was spotless. Only problem somewhat was parking. Not enough spots. There was 'alternate' parking. We did not have to go there as we always seemed to get the last spot. No 'continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only complaint is that the balcony door did not lock. Reported to front desk desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and family friendly, loved the ocean front view and only having just steps from the beach, the location was awesome close to the boardwalk and shopping, also because I have arthritis loved having a walk in shower and a very comfortable bed, my family and I are looking forward to spending another vacation at this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcome, map at the front desk. Very helpful young ladies. Only regards no breakfast only coffee and cookies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romualdo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was available but a little full on the first night due to customers going to the restaurant on the pier. The room was clean and maid service is per request. Close enough to shops and restaurants so you can walk. The hotel seemed to be updated except for the indoor pool, it looked a little dated there was rust and watermarks everywhere. One elevator did not work. Overall, nice place to stay, we stayed with small children and they enjoyed the beach And both indoor and outdoor pools.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our go to hotel to stay when we‘re in Carolina Beach! Cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed out stay, extremely convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, clean ocean-front hotel. Recommended!
Clean, convenient beach-front hotel. Half the price of the big names a mile down the road but just as good. All hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Ocean view room with balcony was better than expected, and the hotel seemed to have been recently modernized with hard floors throughout. Will definitely stay again in the future.
View from balcony at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely be staying here again. Everyone was so happy and nice!! Actually made me want to work here. LOL!! It's newly decorated, clean and smells so good. Great choice for a quick getaway!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Beachfront Hotel
Great place to stay right on the beach. Staff was friendly and helpful. Nicely renovated with bright, cheerful colors and a friendly atmosphere. Prices were reasonable during the middle weekdays we stayed there Convenient on-site restaurant and bar with live music Our one complaint was frequent marijuana smoke coming from other balconies.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Beach was so easily accessible! Beautiful balcony view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The room was so spacious, clean and cute. A little broom in the room for sand would have made it perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024