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Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property
Sun and fun on the beach, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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Beach views, serves lunch and dinner
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Point of interest
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach Boardwalk2 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarolina Beach Fishing Pier8 min drive
  • AirportWilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)33 min drive

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds - Non Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

2 Queen Beds - Non Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony

King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Family Suite w/bunkbed

King Family Suite w/bunkbed

King Family Suite w/bunkbed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen beds Oceanfront w/Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

2 Queen beds Oceanfront w/Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Carolina Beach

At Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Carolina Beach and within 30 minutes of Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a beach bar. .Tiki Bar serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. A meeting room and a conference centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Carolina Beach hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Kure Beach and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Carolina Beach State Park.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 4 min drive
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Nollie's Taco Joint - 3 min drive
  • Crush and Grind - 3 min drive
  • Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 3 min drive
  • Britt's Donut Shop - 3 min drive

About this property

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

Sun and fun on the beach, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Carolina Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 116 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers 116 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Carolina Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 12 February to 15 April:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, Discover, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 01 November.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Golden Sands Hotel
Golden Sands Oceanfront
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Carolina Beach
Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Hotel Carolina Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel on 20 May 2024 start from AU$268.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Carolina Beach.

Does Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel have a pool?

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 01 to November 01).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

No, Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 762 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 762 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 762 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 762 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 762 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake, Hines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular view with ample room. Very convenient to walk down to restaurants and shops. The beautiful beach was just out the back where we could watch dolphins swimming in the ocean. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updating second tower but was not bad at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter, New Bern

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great view!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Monique

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was very nice and charming. Clean. Until I woke up around 2 am to use the bathroom and there were roaches crawling on the coffee maker and the bathroom counter.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donovah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very welcoming and polite. We liked the renovations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife recently spent aometime in this beautiful motel ...staff is very nice and courteous...the room was absolutely spotless ...very clean and neat ...will definitely be staying here again and highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024