Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property
On beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan

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 Boardwalk
    ‪2 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
  • 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 25 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel on 30 Jan 2025 start from AU$173.60, 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. 714 out of 1167 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1167 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1167 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1167 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1167 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandyn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Love the spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariell Marin, San Jose

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

8/10 Good

Enso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast has to be served
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Esthefani

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catie

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Short walk to the beach. Comfortable room…will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wifi could be better, but who needs it when everything else is so nice?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view it was great and the service was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great beach stay
Front desk service was excellent. The room was cute and retro, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property and staff recently updated! A very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer, Murrells Inlet

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