Pirates Cove

2.0 star property
Hotel in Carolina Beach with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Pirates Cove

Property highlights
Laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Pirates Cove. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 58 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 11 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Does Pirates Cove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Pirates Cove?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pirates Cove on 24 Nov 2024 start from €86.24, 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 Pirates Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, Pirates Cove allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Pirates Cove?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pirates Cove?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pirates Cove?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Pirates Cove located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School, Carolina Beach Arcade and Federal Point History Center. Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

Pirates Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 319 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique besides the bugs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Nice staff restaurant right next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Crazy people on the the weekends lol just go during the week
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ciji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsite restaurant was amazing. Walking distance to the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachele, Roxboro

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed had sand in them before we used them, like it wasn't really cleaned bed sheets in one of the beds was our only main issue, Other than It rained the entire time we were there but that is not the properties' fault. At night its hard-to-find parking due to the restaurant next door, however, they do give you 10 percent off your food/drinks while staying at the hotel at the restaurant next door. Lastly, the Dog area was not cleaned up, people left their dog poo everywhere. The staff was great and very friendly, and place was affordable, so I rated them a 4-star, due to their friendliness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frederick

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spiders on ceiling above beds, uncleaned and broken tile floors, urine on walls, dirty vents, drunks and drug users were fighting outside of room on the night we stayed. absolutely...it was a nightmare. I hate being negative, but this place earned all of these comments.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had the best time with my grandson! The people were friendly, it was clean and well kept. The restaurant was amazing and so much fun! Was able to walk to attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Out of date! No iron, no blow dryer, and not even a phone! Night staff is very disrespectful and mattress cover smelt like piss! It was the worst place I ever stayed at and I travel once to twice a month
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been coming here for years. Older property but they make it look good and great service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Pirates Cove was nice. The staff were friendly and very informative. The food next door at The Lazy Pirate was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melani

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Information
Hotel had no parking during the hours thw restaurant beside it was open. Have to pay $30 per dog, when was told it was per night. Short pool hours. No place to walk dogs that are allowed to be there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its needs better costumer services and politically off cancelation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, conveniently located. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenniffer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pirates Cove was better than anticipated! We will be going back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karysa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberley, Lexington

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely awful!!!! 1. Faulty door lock. According to staff “we’ve been having a problem with this room”. Our card key did not work. Several times a day we had to go to the front office and ask them to manually open our door. Many times no one was at the desk and we had to wait on them. We were promised maintenance would repair the lock and never happened. One staff member actually suggested we just prop our door open. All the staff was aware of our dissatisfaction with this issue and it wasn’t until the evening before our check out that we were offered another room. Our stay was for 4 nights. 2. Housekeeping. Hotel description states daily housekeeping. We asked about housekeeping and specifically requested it during our stay at check in. They never came. We again asked for housekeeping and were promised they would service our room. Didn’t happen. We had to go to the office daily to ask for towels. We had to take out our own trash. 3. Parking. Several times we had to park across the street due to lack of spaces. There is a restaurant close by and their customers park in the parking spots that are designated for hotel guests. Not sure why they bothered taking the make/model and license plate of the car at check in if parking was not enforced. 4. Overcrowded pool. Witnessed several families not staying at the hotel pay the staff money to use the pool. 5. Apathetic Management. At checkout we discussed our concerns with the management No apology.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was close to the beach and boardwalk. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Only issue was having to request towels each day, do to the humidity towels were not drying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Breanna

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