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Pirates Cove

2.0 star property
Hotel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach

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Lunch and dinner served
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Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Carolina Beach

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Riko's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Pirates Cove

Hotel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Pirates Cove. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carolina Beach hotel.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2007
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pirates Cove offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Carolina Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Pirates Cove to the airport?

Pirates Cove is 17.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pirates Cove have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pirates Cove.

How close is Pirates Cove to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 19.4 mi (41-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pirates Cove offer free breakfast?

Pirates Cove does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pirates Cove?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Pirates Cove?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Pirates Cove?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Pirates Cove have a pool?

Pirates Cove features an outdoor pool.

Does Pirates Cove have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Pirates Cove have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Pirates Cove to downtown Carolina Beach?

Pirates Cove is 0.3 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Pirates Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 555 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and organized when I arrived, staff were polite and friendly. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very good clean spacious I will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

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
Verified

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

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot tub or breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

My Corner

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

8/10 Good

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Doris

Had to get some one from restaurant to find check in person.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure to stay at Pirates Cove!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark

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

Good stay

Good place clean near what we wanted to be near
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Aly

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

8/10 Good

DEBRA

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

IAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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