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Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
Pirates Cove – Carolina Beach, NC
Pirates Cove – Carolina Beach, NC
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Pirates Cove

Located within a 15-minute walk of the beach this Carolina Beach North Carolina motel features an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant and oyster bar. Free WiFi is provided. A small refrigerator microwave and cable TV are provided in every room at this Carolina Beach Drifters Reef Motel. Extras include coffee-making facilities. The reception is open 24 hours and barbecue facilities are available. Laundry facilities and free parking are on-site at Drifters Reef Motel as well. Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grille and Oyster Bar is adjacent to motel and serves salad seafood and burgers for lunch and dinner. The motel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Carolina Boardwalk and 1.5 mi from Carolina Beach State Park. Wilmington International Airport is 16 mi away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 572 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff were very helpful and very nice. There is a restaurant on the property with live music. Over all it was nice however the room was small on place to put my luggage down. Not a bad place to stay but kinda a long walk to the beach if you're 65 years old.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The water barely worked I couldn’t even fully shower without it stopping.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    rooms are dated & poorly equipped. A/C constantly shutting on and off. lots of noise on weekends from club and restaurant across the parking lot.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff was very professional and the room was clean. The hotel was walking distance to the beach and restaurant.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Dirty room (had to clean the floors myself), tried to charge more, tiny room & tiny parking lot, front desk person said I didn’t call the hotel (when I did), gave us 2 towels for 4 people, just 1 tiny trash can in the room. Believe me, the list goes on…it’s awful.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The property was not as described. Room was dirty and smelled musky. Not worth the price!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel’s location is excellent and very convenient. We were also able to relax and enjoy our stay once everything was sorted out. One suggestion would be to check the mattress cover and shower curtain, as both had noticeable stains. Also, there was no complimentary bottled water in the room. I’m not sure if that’s the hotel’s policy, but thankfully there was an Exxon nearby where we could buy some. Overall, despite the initial issue with the room, the friendly staff and great location made for a pleasant stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The entire facility had zero wifi during our entire stay. Cable TV was hit or miss. Rooms are rather old, poorly furnished and outdated. Nice bar/restaurant on property. Surprisingly quite at night and they have pet friendly rooms.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The floors were dirty. Bathroom grout was nasty. No kleenex, no bar to hang clothes or luggage rack - had to go on the floor. Didn't blow off the sidewalks so more dirt was drug in every time we came in.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    room was decently clean. room got double booked somehow while we were staying there. didn’t really dig how a random couple was in our room while we were occupying it. maybe it was a woopsie daisy i don’t really know. maybe it was because the worker didn’t put us in the system and when they called me back i answered and they started having another convo with someone. i hope next time they get a shower curtain that works and a towel rack. bring back towel racks i think they’re useful. lowkey was enamored by the floor stains like how do you even achieve that lol. POOL AND TV ARE FIRE THOOOOOOO

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    A blackout curtain or blind would be nice for privacy and keeping out so much light. We were happy with the room as it was convenient quiet and reasonably priced.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room was nice, bathroom little small but good. I will be back again

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I had a loud squeeking noise that came out of the bathroom the whole time we were there. Could not sleep! Staff said there wasnt anything they could do and couldn't give any discount either. Beds were old spring mattresses that were completely sunk in the middle.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Mattress was flimsy and springy, I ached the next day from it

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This hotel was absolutely perfect for what we needed it to be. A family friendly beach town hotel within walking distance to multiple things for all our kiddos, including the boardwalk (only about a 10 min walk). The rooms were really nice, mattresses could be updated ha, but they were clean and we still slept. The property was quiet, no issues with checking in or out and the staff was lovely. A definite choice for us again when we visit Carolina Beach next time.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everything was great! No frills but clean rooms and pool!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was smaller than pictured, the bed was hard as a rock, the shower curtain didn’t fit the shower, the water pressure and temperature constantly changed while in the shower

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Parking is horrible due to spaces being used by customers at restaurant which takes up the guest spaces. The room was just ok. Bed was very hard. The towel rack in bathroom kept falling down when removing a towel. The toilet needed cleaning better. There was one tiny trash can in the bathroom and no where to hang towels or clothing.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everything was good on the property could not ask for anything better. Just the neighbor beside us was very noisy

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The property is next door to their restaurant. Not enough parking for both so if you leave for dinner don’t expect to come back to a parking space at the hotel as restaurant patrons park in the hotel spots even though it is clearly marked for hotels guests. Hotel wouldn’t do anything about it.

Frequently asked questions about Pirates Cove

Does Pirates Cove have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Pirates Cove offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Pirates Cove offer parking?
Yes, Pirates Cove offers free parking on-site.
Does Pirates Cove have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Pirates Cove offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Pirates Cove have a fitness center?
Pirates Cove does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Pirates Cove located, and how walkable is the area?
Pirates Cove is located at 701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC NC 28428. With a Walk Score of 73, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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