The Sand Dunes

2.0 star property
Sun and fun on the beach, near Kure Beach
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Aerial view
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View
Suite, Oceanfront
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, NC, 28449
  • Kure Beach
    2 min walk
  • Ocean Front Park
    3 min walk
  • Kure Beach Pier
    3 min walk
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    38 min drive

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Kure Beach

At The Sand Dunes you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Kure Beach and within 20 minutes of Carolina Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a terrace. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Kure Beach hotel include Carolina Beach State Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 2 min walk
  • Ocean Front Park - 3 min walk
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min walk
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Sand Dunes

Sun and fun on the beach, near Kure Beach
The Sand Dunes offers its guests an outdoor pool, a terrace, and pool umbrellas. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Kure Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Sand Dunes offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • 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)

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.00
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Admirals Quarters 129 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach, NC 28449]
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests will receive a text message at 11 AM on the check-in date with check-in instructions.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • 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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 15 April and close on 15 October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

The Sand Dunes Hotel
The Sand Dunes Kure Beach
The Sand Dunes Hotel Kure Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sand Dunes?

The Sand Dunes offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sand Dunes?

As of 31 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sand Dunes on 5 Nov 2024 start from NZ$189.03, 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 The Sand Dunes?

Yep, The Sand Dunes has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to The Sand Dunes?

Yep, The Sand Dunes is a short 17-minute walk from Carolina Beach.

Does The Sand Dunes have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Sand Dunes has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 15 to October 15).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sand Dunes?

No, The Sand Dunes does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sand Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sand Dunes?

Dogs are welcome at The Sand Dunes, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet.

The Sand Dunes Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 311 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Starr

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The windows had broken blinds and no curtains so the fluorescent lights shown in the room all night making it impossible to sleep or feel safe considering anyone could see straight in the room. The window seals had dust/dirt all in them next to the bed and you could tell where drinks had been sitting and housekeeping did not even bother to wipe up anything from previous guest. There was no table or desk to sit items items on. My husband had to take our trash out daily and track someone down for clean towels daily. Our bed had a flat sheet, a comforter type insert then another flat sheet instead of an actual quilt/comforter set. There was construction going on the property so every morning we were woken up by lovely hammering outside the room and all kinds of randon items such as tables, laundry baskets, etc to walk around while they worked. Our vacation was not very relaxing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, the property is a bit older but in good shape. Good value for beachfront property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location; needing a few updates
The check in process was great- super slick and hotel was very quick and responsive to my questions via text! The view and access to the beach is unbelievable! We loved the pool- it was small but it was all we needed to cool off after a day at the beach. They do provide pool towels which is nice! You cannot beat the location!! Some things to improve: 1. The mattresses were bad. They were very bouncy and you sunk into them. Any time any loved position, you would get woken up and the home bed would be moving. 2. Clarification on which are beach view rooms. The pictures for the room we selected showed a beach view, so I assumed we would. Our view was a brick wall of the hotel next to us. We were only there one night, so we were ok about it. If we were there longer and paying that much a night, I would have been really upset. 3. The lights outside our door was so bright it was hard to fall asleep. Easily fixed with black out curtains. We would stay there again, but would be contacting the manager to make sure of the room and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It reminded me of the old 60's-70's beach motels that use to dot each beach town. First time to Wilmington and was amazed how many older beach motels are still around. Unlike Panama City who tore everything down. It's not exactly walkable to restaurants, but the pool and convenience to walk right to the beach was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love the Sand. Dunes I don’t wanna go anywhere else. I mean their is your normal issues here and there but they are very personable there and I love it esp Rozz
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They are so sweet and really go all out to make sure your happy and comfortable, anything you need they make sure to get it quickly and every time I set the dirty laundry out side the door their was new clean ones out there so quick. The staff is so awesome, Rozz is the sweetest and she makes me feel so happy to be there. David is so awesome and he really made up for a bad experience quickly and made us very happy and comfortable. I don’t like going anywhere else at the beach this is my place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good as it always is
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
People upstairs making noise all night. No chairs in the room. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thais

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach and walking to arcade, pier and dinning options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here....so close to everyghing. Staff was great!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little dated, but clean and staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Asheboro

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to kure beach pier and had easy acess to the beach which was much less crowded than other areas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special place!
We truly enjoyed ourselves. What a kind and hospitable slice of paradise! From the high quality service, to the great accommodations, we will truly be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it!
Wonderful stay! Motel was clean, linens fresh, location perfection. Communication with staff A+!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly
The front desk gentleman called me as we were making our way to their hotel to make sure we were alright as we hadnt checked into our room yet. I cant remember his name but he was very polite and showed me where i could park when we finally arrived. The room was very clean and comfortable and only a few feet from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome!!
Best place to stay on the beach!! Dave Mitchell is the best thing since sliced bread!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shery

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

6/10 Okay

Ann, Wadsworth Ohio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Parking is not the best. No elevator. It’s a basic beach hotel. Clean but nothing fancy just the basics.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We had a great time at there. Hotel is a little bit dated but it’s kind a charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Website was deceiving on amenities. Did not have a kitchen or even bigger fridge as in posted website photos. Rooms were small. Room was not cleaned. There were stains and filthy carpet. Splatters of dried substances on the doors and walls. There were roaches alive and dead in the room and on the porch outside of the room. It was difficult to find parking there also. The price paid to book this rental exceeds the quality and value compared to other rentals at other property location in Myrtle Beach, SC previously where we had clean rooms and amenities exact as shown on the website including accessible parking. I feel like we were overcharged in the price at Sand Dunes Motel due to the quality, conditions, size of our rooms, bathroom was cramped with a small stand up shower, roaches, splatters on the walls, dirty stained carpets, upon entering our room coffee maker filter was laying in the floor. Called the Sand Dunes office went to voicemail. Spoke with them next day to get our towels at adjoining motel named Admiral the lady blamed 3rd party for posting deceiving pics that Sand Dunes amenities was supposed to have. I was very disappointed with my stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lorie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff members are the stars!
The staff went way out of their way to accommodate us even though they received incorrect reservation information. The staff were understanding and very helpful. We had to move rooms during our stay but they made that as easy and seamless as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024