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Pirates Cove

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, walk to Carolina Beach

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Outdoor pool
Lunch and dinner served
Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)
Lunch and dinner served
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach Boardwalk10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach Fishing Pier6 min drive
  • AirportWilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carolina Beach

At Pirates Cove you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Lazy Pirate, is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Carolina Beach hotel include Kure Beach Pier and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 15 min walk
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crush and Grind - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Pirates Cove

Hotel with free parking, walk to 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 picnic area 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. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Carolina Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lazy Pirate

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 per cent

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. Contactless check-out is available.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Pirates Cove?

Pirates Cove offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pirates Cove?

As of 27 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pirates Cove on 30 June 2024 start from AU$254.12, 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 Pirates Cove?

Yep, Pirates Cove has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Pirates Cove?

Yep, Pirates Cove is a short 9-minute walk from Carolina Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball.

Does Pirates Cove have a pool?

Pirates Cove has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pirates Cove?

No, Pirates Cove does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pirates Cove?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pirates Cove?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Pirates Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 283 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 283 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 283 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 283 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 283 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Right in the middle of Carolina Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anastasia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely horrific. I have never seen a room so dirty. Stains on the sheets dirt on the floor and on the wallls. Looked like nobody had wiped the walls since it was built. Very unsafe area. Had to get a different hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenniger

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meh
Ok for the price. Nothing stands out. Floors were kinda dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the stay for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disappointed
Started out with a phone call asking us to check in early, 2pm. Got there and no one was there. Had to call and meet someone at 3pm. They denied ever having conversations with me. Then we found 2 roaches. When I made the reservation I specifically asked if the restaurant was open during our stay. They told me Mon and Tues they were closed... Guess what they were closed till Thursday. To say the least due to our jobs we don't get a lot of time off so we were a little disappointed but we made the most of it by driving into Wilmington and did the river walk and strolled shops. We also visited Michael's Seafood which I highly recommend. We also visited the aquarium which was nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was fine without any issues. The location is convient to live music, restaurants, shops, and public beach parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, great price for location. A bit noisy as had no idea there was a bar beside the property. Shared parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

meh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a cheap motel
Good for a cheap motel. No drapes so it gets pretty bright in the a.m.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast and easy check-in. Very professional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable motel and staff were polite and helpful. My room smelled like cigarette smoke and was bare bones. Can be a little noisy at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great as always!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly.
Dog hair on top of the night stand and lots of dust. Bed sheets had some hair as well. Bathroom tub was somewhat clean. Overall good for staying one day or 2 if you don’t mind dog hair :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Christin

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I loved the outdoor space and how close it was to everything we wanted to do in Carolina Beach. I also loved the options for pets and the dog park area / it also backs up to a pond and a really nice neighborhood for longer walks. I didn’t like how loud my neighbors were and there were no quiet hours in place. They partied until 2-3 am and their kids were screaming. I also found questionable black spots in the sheets the next day and it really freaked me out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Katie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hazel

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is not on the beach as online, it is a motel people live in and drug infested and Dangerous! I could not stay with a 3 year old. I was Afraid!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’ve stayed several times and it’s an inexpensive place close to the beach - you get what you pay for. Our experience this time was a little frustrating. Our room looked newly renovated and was very clean but the door to the bathroom could not be closed. It wasn’t just humidity it was unable to be closed at all! The door to room was also wonky but a little kick and it opened. The only other complaint was no parking. You get a parking pass for the lot but it apparently a suggestion. When we went to ask where we should park there was no attendant at the desk - note on the door - and nowhere to park our vehicle. We ended up driving away and paying for overnight parking for $25. I alerted the clerk at check out the next day but he said they can’t do anything about it. They apparently share a parking lot with the restaurant next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023