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Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property
On beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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On the beach, beach bar
Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$421
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

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1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪38 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

View all photos for King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony

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

2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony

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

Terrace/patio

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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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 Wilmington 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 - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

On beach with seasonal outdoor pool, 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 a shower, 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

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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (117 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch 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: midnight
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 - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Front desk (limited hours)

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 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel on 26 May 2025 start from NZ$421.07, 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. 819 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1332 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CANDACE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Beautiful views. Staff were friendly and helpful. We highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They’ve done a nice job updating inside. You can still tell the property is old from the exterior paths and sliding glass doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice But can tell it’s a remodel

Overall pretty good. Front desk employees… ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!! Very professional and sweet. You can tell that it is definitely a remodel hotel… shower was pretty bad and falling apart and definitely had to clean a few things when we got in the room. But… not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable Great location right on the ocean Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly

The bed was like a hard board. There was a dead cockroach in the first room then they moved me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely clean and had all of the essentials from soap to coffee and tea. Thermostat worked beautifully to keep us comfortable. There was construction happening on the property so mornings were a little noisier than ideal. Lots of little restaurants nearby for meals. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing like usual. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never not have a bad time here.. Just wish the tiki bar was open smh..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were very helpful. This is a hotel that is being renovated and I think will be at great when finished. We would love to come back when the tiki bar and grill are open(closed in January). Kids loved having their own space with the bunk bed room with their own tv. We walked to The Spot for dinner and drinks. Had gone to Jack Mackerels for lunch and explored the Fort Fisher museum. We would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maranda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool needs maintenance Nasty water No breakfast Just coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was concerning that an employee walked in my room at 10 am and said no one told them anyone was “in here” i had planned to maybe stay 2 more nights if liked it but checked out immediately after that happened.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful view. Not much else.

So nice place in theory. Right on the beach. Balcony in every room overlooking the beautiful ocean. That is where the niceness of this place ends. I was there for a full week so I had plenty of time to see the internal operation and how this place runs. First I have to say that the front staff is extremely welcoming and friendly. I had originally rented one room because it was just supposed to be my daughters and I however my sister decided to come with her son so when I got to the hotel I rented another room and although they do not have conjoining rooms I was able to get the room next door to the original one which was nice for everyone. Don't have much space so as follows... The Good: On the beach Balcony Big room Friendly staff Little shop of cute things to buy Free parking The Bad: No breakfast offered No room service (request only) does not clean. Only towels and garbage Had to sweep own room too much sand from beach Had to take own garbage down to front desk. Get garage bags. Broken down, stagnant, black indoor pool. Claims it is under construction but doubtful because the water is not drained out. Just sitting neglected. Please drain pool! No laundry service Pay for wash and dry. Pay for soap + FS. Very uncomfortable beds. Had to buy mattress toppers to avoid severe back pain. Restaurant closed down a day after I arrived. Food was not good. Soap dispenser old and empty. Did not use Need to replace water filter on water refill station $3 bottle of water!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Great start to the New Year.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

milene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry and Karla

Clean, well maintained and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLENN

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

Fall Get Away

What a great find. So close to the beach and tasty eats near by. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025