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About the Resort

701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States, 28428

Pirates Cove - Family Hotel near Wilmington Airport

Drifter's Reef Hotel is a family-owned hotel in Carolina Beach, located three blocks from the ocean and the Carolina Beach boardwalk. The motel is 2.4 km from the Carolina Boardwalk and 2.4 km from Carolina Beach State Park. Amenities include an outdoor pool area and an award-winning on-site restaurant. The Lazy Pirate, a tiki bar and sports grill, features beach volleyball courts, cornhole games, and live music throughout the season. The Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grille and Oyster Bar serves salad, seafood, and burgers for lunch and dinner and is adjacent to the motel. The Boardwalk offers outdoor concerts every Thursday night at the Boardwalk Stage. Guests can contact the office at 458-5414 for any needs or questions. A launderette and free parking are on-site. Furry friends are welcome at the new pet park located in the back of the property. Some of the area's attractions include the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

Additional perks of the hotel

The Lazy Pirate has volleyball courts and cornhole games.

The Lazy Pirate is a local sports bar with many screens.

Housekeeping provides supplies between 10am-12pm.

Towels are cleaned using CDC-approved chemicals.

One guest from your party should come in the office for check-in.

Rooms

The hotel offers 61 rooms that vary in type. All rooms include wireless internet, flat screen TVs, air conditioning, cable TV, a coffee maker, a mini refrigerator, and a microwave. All hotel rooms have key-less entry. Certain units have a seating area. Please note pets cannot be accommodated in certain rooms.

Other conveniences

Irons and ironing boards are available upon request.

Hair dryers are available upon request.

Free toiletries

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Carpeted floor

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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
Double Suite Pet Friendly or ADA or 1st Floor
2 persons
51 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Room
2 persons
26 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Double Suite
2 persons
51 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Two Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
74 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

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City Centre
Carolina Beach500 m
Airports
Wilmington International (ILM) 29.0 km
Albert J. Ellis (OAJ) 109.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States, 28428
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701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, United States, 28428
Nearby
Carolina Beach Parks and Rec
570 m
Restaurants
Subway
10 m
700 N Lake Park Blvd
Gulfstream CB Restaurant
410 m
78 Myrtle Avenue
Island Burgers & Bites
360 m
111 Carl Winner Dr
Hardee's
390 m
254 Lake Park Blvd
Nollie's Taco Joint
620 m
3 Pelican Ln
McDonald's
510 m
220 Lake Park Blvd
Celtic Creamery
540 m
201 Lake Park Blvd N
Britt's Donut Shop
730 m
#11 Boardwalk
Pop's Diner
550 m
109 Lake Park Blvd N
Island Ice Factory
670 m
108 Carolina Beach Ave N
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