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Pirates Cove

2.0 star property

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A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with various bottles, and a large screen.
A restaurant with a 'Welcome to Lazy Pirate' sign, outdoor seating, and a bar area.
An outdoor restaurant with wooden beams, bar area, and outdoor seating.
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly)

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Pirates Cove

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Housekeeping is available on request.
Pirates Cove offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Pirates Cove, you're just a quick walk from Carolina Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes volleyball
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Lazy Pirate – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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
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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Pirates Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 578 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, close to restaurants, the beach and shops
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the pet friendly accommodation and thankful i was booked into a 1st floor room. Staff was pleasant and a semi-short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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

8/10 Good

Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Older motel, but clean. Very popular so expect a crowd. Parking is at a premium because they have a very popular restaurant next door also!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
yes the bar was fine and AC worked good
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

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

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar across the street closes early. Plenty of thing nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The AC worked well for the price it’s a phone room no bugs no loud neighbors the third floor was hard For my dad to get up to but all in all CB at its finest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's okay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Rebecca

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

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was outdated, sink and tub old, cracked and stained. Stains in the bathroom walls. It was clean, good place to stay on a guys fishing trip but not a romantic get away. Bed was ok, only stayed for one night. I probably won’t book again. If you’re going to leave a review please be honest. Had I know the condition I wouldn’t have booked here. It’s not a 10 out of 10. Location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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
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

2/10 Terrible

Cierria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant. Cleanliness was horrible sheets and pillows full of stains and black hairs. Floors were not swept or moped. Toilet was dirty. We swept our own floor changed our pillow cases and slept on top of the beds after purchasing our own blankets at walmart. And bought cleaning supplies to clean our toilet. Very disappointed in the Cleanliness. Otherwise was within walking distsnce of everything. The pirates cove restaurant next door was amazing. The service and staff were amazing. The food was hot and fresh each time we stopped. Definitely worth dtopping to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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

Marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

My Corner

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

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
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

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

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