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Reviews of Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1211 South Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, United States of America

#5 of 42 hotels in Carolina Beach

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1601 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    10
    We had such an amazing time! Fabulous staff, spacious and clean room! BRAVO!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two Queen Non Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing!!

    Wow! Just wow! We were so pleasantly surprised at this gem on the beach! To start off, the front desk staff made us feel like we were royalty! They were so kind. Our room was FABULOUS! So large and clean. There was so much room and space. Huge shout out to the Assistant Manager, Nicole for creating such an amazing atmosphere. We do not have enough compliments to give! Run! Don't walk to the Golden Sands Hotel!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    We have been here two years in a row and will be making this an annual visit- for my Mom's birthday!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room had a sandy floor when we checked in, so we wore our slippers to avoid feeling like it would end up in our beds when we retired for the evening

    The staff was friendly and so helpful! Any time we needed anything, they were fantastic at the front desk. They seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs and it makes the process of checking in and checking out that much better.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Nice and the people I ran into were helpful I can’t complain
    • Family with young children
    • King Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Well kept

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    Will definitely visit this property again. Clean and comfortable room with a beautiful ocean view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Family Suite with bunk bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    The staff were so friendly. My family enjoyed the stay. The bunk beds were a definite hit with my kids.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    The staff was very friendly and accommodating, the location was perfect, the room was clean and the view was nice! Would
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking lot felt small but we still managed to find a place to park

    I enjoyed the beach access, the fact that it had a pool and that’s right behind it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    great place and great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was very nice and the room was very clean. I had a couple of fish tacos from the restaurant and the tiki grill which was delicious and the drinks was on point. We enjoyed the quietness of the whole area and that we had a picture perfect bird eyes view of the beach. The direct access was a great bonus and there was plenty of seating on the pier near the tiki bar. The bartender was nice and it was a small crowd of people but everyone was having a good time. The AC in the room was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    10
    Great room with ocean view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was some construction going on but didn’t bother us.

    Great room. Looked brand new

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Oceanfront Room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish the set up of bathroom was different—for example putting up a partition between the sink and toilet

    That all of the rooms faced the ocean/beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The balcony was very small. Indoor pool was not heated. Toilet very wobbly.

    Very clean!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Oceanfront

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Comfortable place with close location to everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator was down while our stay, wasn’t fun going up to the 5th floor up the stairs which wasn’t they’re fault so we understand

    Staff was super nice and helpful! We got earlier check in thanks to them love the place. Restaurant and bar were great, great location. 3 min walk to little icecream shop and 3 minute house to a pancake house

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay! First time for our granddaughter to visit the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, people were very friendly! We loved the retro feel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    8.0
    We love staying at golden sands and will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevator got stuck twice but no complaints otherwise!

    Great location and we love the family rooms available.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    Other than the bed, we liked the hotel and would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were large, but we found them uncomfortable and hard to sleep in. Pillows were really firm as well. I realize others may prefer really firm beds and pillows but we did not.

    Loved the location to the beach and restaurants and boardwalk.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was excellent. There is a bike path across the street around a park that offered paddle boats. Shops and restaurants are all close partial walking distance. The hotel has a restaurant and tiki bar.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    everything was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    My friend and I wanted a quick beach getaway and I fell upon the Golden Sands. I’m so glad we found it! Staff was very w
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    The location was perfect, the graphic on the buildings are so cool, The Golden Sands has their own pier with a yummy restaurant and bar! How unique!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    10
    great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    oceanfront, perfect view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    The staff was great, you should have disclosed when we booked that beach access, the tiki bar, and construction was an i
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The things that were advertised weren’t there The tiki bar wasn’t open as advertised, the grill was overpriced and food so so. Access to the beach was blocked by excavator and lumber. Contraction started at 7 in the morning.

    It was clean, staff was great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Everything was nice and clean !
    • Family with young children
    • King Family Suite with bunk bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in was quick and easy, staff extremely nice and our room was sooo clean and stylish!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Family Suite with bunk bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    All excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Absolutely awesome experience and can’t wait to come back and visit my new friends that work there!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Oceanfront with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was extremely uncomfortable to me. Way too firm. That my only complaint; oh and the balcony needs a little paint or something to liven it up. We enjoyed our stay a lot and will be coming back. The construction was a little off setting but I’m glad we didn’t let if deter us and still stayed

    I loved how clean it smelled as soon as I walked into the office to check in and the cleanliness of my room. The staff was awesome and accommodating without making you feel like you’re being worrisome. Nicole greeted us with a big smile and went out her way to make sure we were comfortable. I really enjoyed her personality and attentiveness. We had a horrible food experience and she even recommended a way better place and it was a much better experience!!! This place is quaint, clean, and has a beautiful ocean view!!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

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