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Pirates Cove

2.0 star property
Sun-kissed beaches and a refreshing pool create the perfect backdrop for relaxation, while savory meals from the restaurant complete the experience.

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Pirates Cove offers a genuine beachside retreat with an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. Enjoy practical amenities like free self parking, in-room WiFi, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant serves satisfying meals that guests consistently appreciate.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a window with blinds, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a window with blinds, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a sofa, a window, and a door.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a television.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a couch.

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Carolina Beach, Pirates Cove is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Arcade are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
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701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

What's nearby

  • Pretty oceanfront beach rentals; Shutterstock ID 45397519; Purchase Order: -
    Carolina Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • BJR9AT View of Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach, North Carolina USA
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • CC8GTX Boardwalk on Fly Trap Trail at Carolina Beach State Park, south of Wilmington, North Carolina, AGPix_0637
    Carolina Beach State Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Riko's
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • K38 Baja Grill
    4 min walk
  • Cape Fear Boil Company
    10 min walk
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    5 min walk

About this property

Pirates Cove

Hotel near Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach Boardwalk is located near Pirates Cove, which provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 58 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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 percent

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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.

Is Pirates Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, Pirates Cove allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Federal Point History Center are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Pirates Cove Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 519 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the property is pet friendly! The rooms are clean beds are very soft and u can tell the sheets and bedding are clean to sleep under! The pool is great my kids got to take a dip even tho it wasnt in season (only by a week) so they're really kid friendly as well!!
My Kids playing in the pool at pirates cove resort!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and a great view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was bright, clean, and smelled new.and everything was esthetically pleasing. The staff were always in a great mood, and extremely courteous. And of course always had big smiles on their faces.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place the staff were Fantastic and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

My Corner

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, and the location was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool was great for the kids and a lot of good dining options nearby. Short walk to the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place near beach

This is a 10 minute walk to the beach. Comfortable bed and good AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Amenities
Pet friendly, great location, clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time properties very clean people staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Good location for beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amy is great. very accommodating, very friendly and a hard worker.. I will be back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to walk to the Boardwalk, pool is very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

melissa

Clean. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is kind and very accommodating. The room is clean. Location is good walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place to chill. Very clean, drawback is: no phones in room and parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent experience. The rooms were extremely clean the desk clerk Amy was as helpful as could be possible. She gave good references to restaurants and other places. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! Had a wonderful time, Clean,Quite with the slight exception of the music from the bar at times was loud but promptly quiet at midnight. And within .3 of a mile from all the attractions, So well within walking distance. I'm definitely going to keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Irene

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

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy check in, friendly front desk. Accessible vending machine, ice and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very good, staff was friendly, and the stay, in general, was very good. We did have issues with doors: the room door did not unlock easily and required two or three tries. Also the bathroom door would not completely close or lock. Room 101.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with short drives to museums and the aquarium. Fair price and clean room. Planning our next visit with our fur babies this time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Liked: Staff & service
Staff is always pleasant and accommodating. Hotel is older and could use updating but is centrally located to all the nightlife and easy walk to the beach. Pets are allowed - big plus
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and quiet area for my family and dogs for a weekend beach trip. The staff went above and beyond for us. The pool was clean and well taken care of. We will return to Pirates Cove, Carolina Beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025