Pirates Cove

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December 2024

January 2025

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk

Bar

Laundry

Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Explore the area

701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School
1 min walk
Carolina Beach
9 min walk
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
10 min walk
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
27 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Double Room

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

About this property

Hotel in Carolina Beach with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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 Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. 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
Steps from Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and 9 minutes on foot from Carolina Beach Arcade
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.

Languages

English

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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Pirates Cove Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Donald

27 Aug 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

21 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Out of date! No iron, no blow dryer, and not even a phone! Night staff is very disrespectful and mattress cover smelt like piss! It was the worst place I ever stayed at and I travel once to twice a month

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

12 Aug 2024

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

Been coming here for years. Older property but they make it look good and great service!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Travelled with family

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

4 Aug 2024

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

My stay at Pirates Cove was nice. The staff were friendly and very informative. The food next door at The Lazy Pirate was great as well.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melani

28 Jul 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Information

Hotel had no parking during the hours thw restaurant beside it was open. Have to pay $30 per dog, when was told it was per night. Short pool hours. No place to walk dogs that are allowed to be there.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

28 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Its needs better costumer services and politically off cancelation

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Irene

Travelled with family

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean room, conveniently located. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenniffer

Travelled with group

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Pirates Cove was better than anticipated! We will be going back soon!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karysa

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberley, Lexington

Travelled with partner

7 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Completely awful!!!! 1. Faulty door lock. According to staff “we’ve been having a problem with this room”. Our card key did not work. Several times a day we had to go to the front office and ask them to manually open our door. Many times no one was at the desk and we had to wait on them. We were promised maintenance would repair the lock and never happened. One staff member actually suggested we just prop our door open. All the staff was aware of our dissatisfaction with this issue and it wasn’t until the evening before our check out that we were offered another room. Our stay was for 4 nights. 2. Housekeeping. Hotel description states daily housekeeping. We asked about housekeeping and specifically requested it during our stay at check in. They never came. We again asked for housekeeping and were promised they would service our room. Didn’t happen. We had to go to the office daily to ask for towels. We had to take out our own trash. 3. Parking. Several times we had to park across the street due to lack of spaces. There is a restaurant close by and their customers park in the parking spots that are designated for hotel guests. Not sure why they bothered taking the make/model and license plate of the car at check in if parking was not enforced. 4. Overcrowded pool. Witnessed several families not staying at the hotel pay the staff money to use the pool. 5. Apathetic Management. At checkout we discussed our concerns with the management No apology.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

3 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Property was close to the beach and boardwalk. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Only issue was having to request towels each day, do to the humidity towels were not drying.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Breanna

Travelled with partner

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothea

Travelled with group

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Older & handicapped friends enjoyed

Everyone hospitable at late check-in. Inform you 10% given next door at Lazy Pirate Grill. Pets allowed, in downstairs rooms and has fenced pet area. Sitting areas with benches and the tall cigarette disposals, larger trashcans. Upstairs appeared to have nooks with patio table/chairs. All face parking lot and pool and live music next door. Hotels.com: This is not a 3-star, it is 2-star hotel, and also shows sheets not available (they are). My friend recovering from stroke and with some blindness felt very capable being here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

30 Jun 2024

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

Clean and nice facility

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Liked everthing except no room service first night

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets

28 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place was absolutely filthy! I will never stay there again! There was constant noise all night long. We were on the bottom floor with a group of children above us that ran in and out and yelling until 3AM and after! There was fighting, vulgar language and at one point law enforcement was called. To say the least It was a disaster!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

26 Jun 2024

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok place for the price

From the outside, the property is very cute. When I opened the room I was greeted by a musty smell. The rooms are very dated and could use an upgrade. The bed was comfortable. The bathtub had a hole in the side of the wall and the toilet lid was hanging on by one side. I was asked to pay more when I checked in, but luckily I pulled up my hotels.com account and they honored it. They offer 10% off food at the Lazy Pirate that is located beside them. It is a walk to the beach or to center city, but you definitely don’t want to pay $6-7/hour or $25-35 for the day everyday. It is pet friendly, but not really a great place to walk your dog. If I had nowhere else to stay, I would stay again, but it’s not my top choice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024