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Pirates Cove

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

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Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
Property entrance
Lunch and dinner served
At Pirates Cove, indulge in a beachside retreat with an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. Enjoy easy access to free self parking and in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the convenience of laundry facilities and delicious meals at the restaurant.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

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
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪GulfStream Restaurant - ‬6 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
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecues and a vending machine
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

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
  • 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 at the property

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

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

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 1 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pirates Cove on 2 Sept 2025 start from AU$218.57, 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

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Pirates Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 460 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Look amazing, pool, around area..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, Amy was the best!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Amenities
Staff was amazing and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

My Corner

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location. Parking at night is shared with the restaurant which made it difficult to find a spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. Its 5 mins away from beach and boardwalk. Its a friendly place. I will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No real issues with the hotel as far as a place to stay, but I was hoping to get more work done while there but the wi-fi wasn't good. I'd say if you are on a working vacation (as I was trying to do), it might not be the best place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordi karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place for rest 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised to get into town and see vacant. It’s next to a dining establishment/bar that plays live music. But stops at a reasonable hour. We didn’t mind at all!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Clean. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I would give a higher rating but our room had ceramic flooring that was sweating, the AC was working but the wet floors were very annoying and the room was damp.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DEBRA

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

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

tracy a

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

Enjoyable Stay!

Enjoyed our stay! Will book again!
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The fact that it’s right next door to The Lazy Pirate is convenient but can be a problem bc parking for the motel is tough to find bc diners of the restaurant take stops from the motel. Also it can get noisy at night. Room was great and we enjoyed the pool area. Couldn’t find a hair dryer but no big deal, just bring one with ya, more towels put in the rooms would be great. Walkable to plenty of restaurants and other things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurant right next door with room discount
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