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2 Queen Kitchenette Oceanfront w/Balcony
Room with view
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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2 Queen Beds - Non Ocean View
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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King Bed Oceanfront w/Balcony
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1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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King Family Suite w/bunkbed
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1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 5 children)
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2 Queen beds Oceanfront w/Balcony
Room with view
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Sun and fun on the beach, near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Multilingual staff
Conference centre

Located in Carolina Beach (Wilmington Beach), Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Carolina Beach Boardwalk. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kure Beach and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Kure Beach Pier.

Make yourself at home in one of the 116 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar serving guests of Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and an elevator. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 12 to April 15:

  • Swimming pool

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 116
  • Television in common areas
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine
  • Uncovered parking
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Walkway to water
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 5
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 34
  • Registration desk height (centimetres) - 86
  • Lift door width (inches) - 46
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 117
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 34
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres) - 86

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers 116 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Carolina Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Microwave
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 55
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 3
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 3
  • Travel cot

Where to Eat

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - Onsite restaurant.

Tiki Bar - This beachfront bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at midnight

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Hotel Names

  • Golden Sands Hotel
  • Golden Sands Oceanfront
  • Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
  • Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Carolina Beach
  • Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Hotel Carolina Beach

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to November 01.

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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