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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 Pirates Cove Hotel. 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 Pirates Cove Hotel 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 589 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    nothing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Rooms were not clean, dead flies were on the floor, there was hair on sheets, bathroom smelled like a public bathroom at a gas station.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very nice and quaint

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Bathroom was a bit outdated and had earwigs. Front desk young lady was not very friendly upon check in, didn’t ask for ID or anything, didn’t greet me even after I said hello.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was great and helpful. Air conditioning worked well. We had a clean room

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    No coffee!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything was great

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We didn't have any linens in the room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Outdated. Bathroom could use some love

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Will be staying again

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The place is run down when we got their the room have a smell the app put me in a pet friendly room with out me knowning the manager was really helpful she said the third parties do that if other rooms are full we have roaches in our room and the sink and tub were clogged the only good thing was the spot it was close to the boardwalk and most restaurants

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location Cleanliness of room; smell of room; strong odor of cigarette smoke; mattress was uncomfortable; toilet seat was almost off toilet was told it would be fixed.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Called the desk, they brought me a brand new one! Ice machine was dirty. Didn't like the limited parking because of the restaurant sharing the parking lot.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Continental breakfast or coffee in the Lobby

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The restaurant experience wasn’t pleasant. The bar staff seemed to act like we weren’t there. We had to go to the host to see where our server was after for about 15 to 20 minutes. We then had to ask about our food order because we were waiting almost an hour. They put someone else’s drink on our tab and all this happened and the restaurant was pretty dead. As for the room it is very minimalistic. The only good thing I have to say is the ac worked well. The shower felt like i could fall through at any point. The room wasn’t well maintained. Overall the price of the food, drinks, and room were honestly too high for the quality

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Had a problem, but my money was returned the next day

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room wasn't as expected. Mattress was like sleeping on the floor. Shower wasn't clean, Some of towels were dirty, Had a half Shower curtain. Water would stop and start until pressure built up.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice pool n/a

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The ice maker was nice. It was so gross. Very dirty. It smelled really gross like mildew and formaldehyde and a gross air freshener. A patched hole in the bathtub. Bugs everywhere. The sheets were like sand paper. The parking spaces were small. The crowds were loud. Staff was always unavailable. We never found the dog park. We ended up leaving after one night even though we paid for two.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I was originally given a room that wasn't clean, the lady at the desk was very helpful, however it was a late arrival and I just wanted to go to bed and had to get moved which took up more time.

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 71, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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