Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Carolina Beach, Carolina Beach ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States of America, 28428

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel is a 3-star beachfront hotel featuring family-friendly accommodations and a variety of on-site amenities. Guests can enjoy two pools, dining at the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, and easy access to local attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel include a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe, a microwave, mini-fridge, and a private balcony with ocean views. The retro vintage vibe enhances the spacious beachside accommodations, perfect for families with various options available, including king and two queen bed rooms.

Dining Options

Dining options feature the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, both offering fresh coastal cuisine and tropical drinks. The Tiki Bar is located on the hotel’s pier, providing ocean views.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure amenities include an outdoor saltwater pool and a heated indoor pool. The hotel provides bike and water sport rentals, ensuring guests can easily engage in various outdoor activities.

Services & Attractions

With a meeting space accommodating up to 40 people and a gift shop for essentials and souvenirs, Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel provides convenience for both leisure and business guests. Nearby, attractions include the Carolina Beach Boardwalk and the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Oceanfront Room

Max:

2 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Oceanfront Room

Max:

2 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Oceanfront Room

Max:

4 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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City Center

Carolina Beach 1.0 mi

Airports

Wilmington International (ILM) 19.4 mi

Albert J. Ellis (OAJ) 69.5 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Paid parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Key card access

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Sun terrace

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States of America, 28428

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1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States of America, 28428

City landmarks

Mall

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

1.0 mi

Market

The Veggie Wagon

2300 ft

Parks

Carolina Beach Lake Park

3400 ft

Gallery

Artful Living Group

4500 ft

Beach

Carolina Beach

1.0 mi

Harbor

Kure Beach Pier

1.7 mi

Carolina Lake

2900 ft

Parks

Carolina Beach State Park

1.9 mi

Store

CB Surf Shop

3700 ft

100 N Lake Park Blvd

iEscape Rooms

4800 ft

501 Dow Rd S

Mike Chappell Park

4900 ft

Carolina Beach Parks and Rec

5200 ft

Museums

Federal Point History Center

1.6 mi

105 Atlantic Ave

Ocean Front Park

1.7 mi

Brooke Home

1.3 mi

Pleasure Island

1.3 mi

1009 N Lake Park Blvd

Jeanne's Jewels & Fashions Etc

1.5 mi

Jubilee Amusement Park

1.6 mi

Beach

Ocean Front Park and Pavilion

1.7 mi

Federal Point History Ctr

1.7 mi

HI Tech Recreations

1.7 mi

K Avenue & S 7th Ave

Joe Eakes Park

1.8 mi

Store

Food Lion

2.1 mi

1401 N Lake Park Blvd

Seawatch At Kure Beach

2.1 mi

Parks

Snow's Cut Park

2.4 mi

Parks

Freeman Park

2.8 mi

Parks

Brunswick Town

3.1 mi

Historic Site

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

3.7 mi

Judge Maurice Moore Foundation Ruins

2.9 mi

Nathaniel Moore Foundation Ruins

2.9 mi

Nearby

Market

The Veggie Wagon

2300 ft

Parks

Carolina Beach Lake Park

3400 ft

Carolina Lake

3600 ft

Store

CB Surf Shop

3800 ft

Restaurants

Granny's Country Kitchen

800 ft

1310 Lake Park Blvd S

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

beautiful beachfront location

friendly and helpful staff

funky smell in the room

obstructed ocean view

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.3

Location

8.3

Service

9.0

Dining

6.7

4.5/5 based on 494 reviews

#2 of 19 hotels in Carolina Beach based on Tripadvisor

Scott

United States of America, February 2024

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms, though showing some signs of age, were comfortable and clean, although the air conditioning was a bit challenging to control. The nights were a bit warm for my liking, but the beds were cozy. The staff was exceptionally nice and helpful, ensuring a clean and sanitized environment. The location was gorgeous, right on the beach, but could use some cleaning and maintenance. The dining experience was satisfactory if a bit limited, but the proximity to the ocean and other attractions made it worth it.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfy and clean, but the air conditioning was a bit difficult to regulate.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, ensuring cleanliness and sanitization.

Location

8.0

The location was stunning right on the beach, but some areas need cleaning and maintenance.

Dining

7.0

The dining offerings were satisfactory but limited; however, the proximity to the beach and other attractions made up for it.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered the necessary facilities for a nice stay.

David

United States of America, November 2023

8.2/10

Staying at this hotel was fantastic! The room was awesome, clean, and comfy, but unfortunately, the ocean view was obstructed by the pool house. The service was top-notch, with friendly staff attending to our needs promptly. The location was breathtaking, with great proximity to key attractions. The dining experience was good overall, but inconvenient having to eat out. The hotel facilities were enjoyable.

Rooms

8.0

The room was awesome, clean, with comfortable beds.

Service

9.0

The staff was great, friendly, and efficient.

Location

9.0

The location was breathtaking, with great access to nearby attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good, but inconvenient to have to eat out.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were great for a pleasant stay.

Frank

United States of America, September 2023

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. While the rooms overlooked the ocean, they had a slight funky smell and obstructed the stunning ocean view with the indoor pool building below. However, the rooms were overall pretty clean.

Rooms

7.0

I loved that our room overlooked the ocean, but there was a slight funky smell. Also, being above the indoor pool obstructed the beautiful view I enjoy.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent in addressing the issues we had with the room. The staff was extremely friendly, nice, and very helpful throughout our stay.

Location

8.0

The location of the hotel was just what I wanted, right on the beach with the Tiki Bar and walkable to restaurants. I would definitely go back anytime.

Dining

6.0

I had to go out for breakfast all weekend, which was a bit inconvenient. The option to have breakfast at the hotel would have been nice. However, the muffins in the evenings were a nice touch.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were to be expected for a beachfront hotel with the Tiki Bar and beach access.

beautiful beachfront location

funky smell in the room