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Pirates Cove

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

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Pet-friendly
Outdoor pool
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬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

Hotel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
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
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
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

Languages

English

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 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

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.

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?

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 Boardwalk is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Pirates Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 385 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

DEBRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room for a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, first time staying solo anywhere besides my car on a trip so I was a little nervous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurant right next door with room discount
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach but reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the size of the rooms and the location. Easy access to where we were going. Nice pool. Felt the floors in bedrooms could have been cleaner. No cups for coffee and no cleaning service. We really enjoyed the convenience to restaurants and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area love the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fine spot for an economic nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Amenities
Property-exceeded expectations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely the best bang for your buck! If you’re looking for the Hilton this is not it. But if you want a quick and economical stay this is it. Everything and anything you would want to do is within walking distance. Nice get away for a weekend with the wife/ husband with out kids
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roach in the room. No hot water. Lady running around outside screaming. Pool full of ants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Half a shower curtain , very few towels nowhere to hang clothes. Very tiny one trash can. No telephone to call front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were highly disappointed with our stay. We had to pay $250 for one night and our hotel fridge was broken, the bathroom had not been cleaned, the bathtub had hair and dirt all in it, there was hair on our bedding and there were people right outside our door talking and laughing until about 3am!! So needless to say we didn’t sleep much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the most disgusting place we have ever stayed. If it weren’t after 10pm we would have left.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had reservations through Expedia. Got there just for them to say they canceled it. Charged me $200 more than what I was told and found out they lied about Expedia canceling. Bed was full of eggs and bedbugs and was refused a refund or another room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It served its purpose. I literally only slept there but the room smelled like wet dog as soon as I opened the door. I didn’t have the energy to make a big deal about it as it was a last minute
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bisceglia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and cozy. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024