Amazing experience and location! The hotel is being renovated, but still encompasses the Hilton brand. Oscar, the FD Manager, has impeccable customer service skills and made us and every customer feel like they were important. His smiles, kind words, and never making people feel like they were bothering him made the visit that much more pleasurable. Thank you Ocean Sands for making our stay memorable and pleasant to behold. Kathy and David read more

The parking was insane. Guest had to wait for people leaving the tiki bar to park!!! Seems like the guest should have priority! When we arrived our AC didn't work. Room was easily switched. However it was a hassle to pack up everything and move. Then the room we were switched to the AC leaked on the floor inside. We had to put towels out to keep the water up. Staff was good though read more

Nice beachfront hotel. Having the Tiki bar right there was a highlight. I did ask why the hotel has a bright, white light shining on the beach at night, when this is a known sea turtle nesting area. Other lights on the hotel's wood boardwalk are amber. The hotel needs to get rid of this very bright light that shines on the beach! Protect the wildlife Golden Sands! read more

Very clean! An amazing staff. Nicole, the assistant manager made you feel like family. Camden and Evelyn at the desk always had what you needed. The property has so many amenities it felt like an all inclusive resort read more

We had a wonderful time staying at the hotel. There are some small details to point out that will be beneficial for families staying but overall, it's well worth a trip here. To start on a positive, it has a very fun and funky vibe with a fantastic view. Our room overlooked the pier with a Tiki Bar. The Christmas lights were a nice touch. The hotel staff was very friendly and willing to assist and answer any questions. Nicole was kind enough to take time and show us additional rooms to help us better prepare for our next visit. While the family room boasts about having a bunk bed option, the upper bunk has a weight limit of 100lbs and unfortunately that left our kid unable to use it. The lower queen size bunk has a tv on the wall but you have to view the tv through the upper bunk bed ladder. It would have been a better function for our family if the upper bunk was not there. There is a lack of seating for the number of beds. The room has an oversized chair that converts to a pull out twin size bed but when used as a chair, was very uncomfortable. We doubled up the back cushions to sit on the chair. The dining table did have two dining seats so you could sit three people in the room when using the oversized chair. We plan on bringing additional beach chairs if we use this room option again. The lights are very funky and look amazing but they all point downwards. With every light on in the room, it still felt very dark at night. Visiting in the summer should not have an issue but it definitely feels dark in the winter time. While this sounds somewhat negative, there is a phrase "you get what you pay for" and for the price of the family room and the view, it is still a well worth option that just needs people to be prepared for the room type. We will opt for the double queen room for our next visit to have a full size couch when not utilizing the amazing surrounding area. Definitely check out this amazing hotel when visiting for the view, the friendliness of the employees and the price! read more

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We ended up making a day of reservation for this spot on a weekend. It was so nice! The room was clean, the front desk staff were super friendly and helpful, and the location was amazing! They have a small pool, a restaurant, and a fun tiki bar at the end of the pier. read more

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we had an absolutely amazing time when we went in February for a little girls weekend! The staff, Evelyn and Camden were so so friendly! Will definitely be back during the summer! read more

What an amazing stay my friend and I had here. I have to give a serious shout out to Nicole, who I believe is the manager or assistant manager. She gave us the BEST customer service I've ever had in my entire life. Professional, friendly and just a joy to talk to and be around. We had a room with an amazing view. This hotel is clean, smells AMAZING on the 1st floor, and has direct access to the beach. We truly hated to leave. Thank you Nicole for making our stay a memorable one. read more

This Hilton Curio was great. The staff is absolutely one of the friendliest I've ever encountered. The place was clean and everything appeared fresh and working. Right on the beach with its own restaurant. read more

Nice vibe, good customer service, clean and right on the beach. I was ready to give up on Hilton after being a customer for many years and having a recent bad experience. This stay may have redeemed Hilton and given me hope that the level of service I'm accustomed to still exists... My only suggestion is screens on the balcony so we can listen to the ocean breeze all night. read more

It is an excellent boutique hotel right on the beach! We loved their clean rooms and chill vibe. The decor, lobby smell, and rooms are delightful. Everything is very well updated to be highly functional and cute. The rooms have a fridge, microwave, and coffee pot. Access to the beach is easy! This hotel also has the best tiki drinks on the beach! The pools are basic but clean. They have a small indoor and a small outdoor pool. Lots of seating. No view from either one. Parking is so easy! The fee to park is included in your room, and there are always spots. This is our new favorite beach hotel for a quick weekend getaway. We can't wait to come back!! read more

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I have been going to this hotel for 20 years and last year I made reservations for my family during the winter season, expecting for the kids to have some place to swim. when we checked in we were not told of the change. The administration was not forthcoming about the situation and it still says there is an indoor pool. read more

We lost expensive wedding rings in the room and the service was terrible, we have called and called to get these rings back and we have got no where. Overall the room was mostly clean and view was good. Would not recommend if you lose stuff easily because good luck getting it back. read more

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We had left rings in the room and realized when we left. We have called and called and they apparently cannot do anything about it. We left that room spotless as we only stayed for a day. They said we are the only person to ever leave something there and therefore, we will not be getting those rings back. The service was not great, the elevators shut down, and now we cant find our rings. Nice going hilton. read more

Extremely unprofessional customer service, poor operation management, Untrust worthy staff. Great view though. No extra towels or pillows. No pool towels available after 9am so get there early. read more

Freshly renovated oceanfront hotel! We were very pleased with our stay. The pool wasn't open yet but it was very clean as were the rooms. The view was great and the restaurant attached to the back had great food. It was an easy walk down to the beach and just a mile down from the boardwalk. The beds were very comfortable and the staff was so friendly! Highly recommend this place. read more

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Absolutely wonderful stay at Golden Sands Motel/Hotel. We had an "Ocean front view room" on the 4th floor, it was spacious, with refrigerator and microwave, absolutely perfect! The young gentleman who checked us in was kind and accommodating. Easy check-in and parking. (Does need a sign or arrow showing location of office.) Carolina Beach is dredging along the shoreline, the dredging at this time was further down the beach and did not interfere with our stay at all. Great restaurant and pier bar on the grounds. Would definitely stay again, it would be one of my first choices. read more

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First time staying here, we are usually Marriott people but I wanted to stay where the rest of our group was staying because I am not a hotel snob. Initial impression, they need more parking spots. We drove in on a Friday evening which again I wouldnt normally do and luckily we didnt move the whole time we were there, we either walked or used a pick up service. We had the kitchenette room on the 6th floor. Again, wasnt a room we would have gotten normally but it was all that was left. Online it says it is bathtub only but iT IS NOT, it does have a shower. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the room, it was huge! We had a small table with leafs on each side, a full size refrigerator, full size microwave and stove top. Plenty of utensils, etc but we didnt need them as we were only there for 4 days. Our room had two queen beds and one sitting chair. The balcony was disappointing, it was very small, barely wide enough for the chairs that were on it. But from our room we had a great view of the pier and of what to me looks like a rusty dolphin on the roof of the indoor pool. Lol I would have loved to had a sheer or other type of curtain along with the main one so that you can sleep or wake up to some light but not all of the light first thing in the morn. I was surprised there wasnt one but thats okay. Night one the alarm clock between the beds started going on and off, flashing, not flashing so on night two we tried to figure out why. It didnt take but a minute to discover the problem. They have the clock and one lamp plugged in right against a mattress, that made me very uncomfortable. That is never a good idea and every time someone got on the bed the clock went all wonky cause the plug is coming in and out of the outlet, not good. One thing I always judge a hotel room on is their air conditioner and this one disappoints. I could not stay here during the hot months, the room never cooled off. I gradually dropped the temp down to eventually it was on 60 but it never cooled off. I usually travel with a fan but didnt bring it this trip but I should have, even in April, room was too hot for me. The bathroom was huge and that shower head and water pressure was awesome! If you have seen the Seinfeld episode where Kramer buys the shower head only used for circus elephants then you will know what I am taking about! Worth the price of admission! Lol Other than that and the envelope blatantly asking for money, we enjoyed our stay. read more

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I have come here many times and this weekend again had a great stay. Staff was friendly and we had a very clean room. We ate at the Ocean Grill the first night and it was as good as it normally is. We didn't use the pools but they also looked clean. Only downside is we smelled a large amount of pot in our hallway and off our balcony. I don't mind what people do but I don't care for the smell. read more

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Our second time being here, and we will continue to stay here when we're visiting! We were able to check in early which was a huge plus! The bar and restaurant attached to the motel is a definite must try if your into some good mixed drinks! Very friendly atmosphere here as well as clean rooms and wonderful service at the front desk! I cannot wait for our next stay with golden sands! read more

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Wonderful staff and clean rooms. Fantastic views of the Ocean. It would be a perfect review had the hotel offer a breakfast.

The floors needed vacuming. There was sand in the bathroom. One of the pillow cases didn't look washed. The commode was not cleaned. (Don't ask me how I know.) read more

I have stayed at this motel twice on a business trip, from the triad, and was pleasantly surprised at how lovely this motel was! Up until this point, they'd never put us up in a motel before. My coworkers and I were a little nervous and didn't know what to expect at first, but those feelings quickly subsided. The proximity to the beach was nice. Waking up to the sounds of the ocean is so relaxing when you're working away from home, the rooms were clean, and the view of the sunrise catching the Tikki bar from my window is a memory that sticks with me till today. It was a beautiful place to be. read more

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For a property that's not new, I was surprised and pleased that everything worked, was in good condition and, importantly, very clean. One negative - having a Kuerig coffee machine in the room is a VERY POOR choice for several reasons. We found out beforehand and brought our own machine, which made all the difference. The location is good, on the beach and not very far from some good restaurants. I only met two staff members while there, the gent at the check-in desk and the lady cleaning the rooms - in both cases, very pleasant people, professional, helpful and competent. read more

Oh wow......this place. Mom and I got there at midnight on Easter Weekend. We hadn't booked a room because everywhere was so expensive online so we decided to take our chances. After calling a ton of places that were booked we ended up at this one. The woman on the phone was super nice and let us know that if we could get there before closing that they had a room for us. So we got there and booked and at first we were only going to stay one night but the price was so good that I went ahead and got another night. All of the rooms are ocean front and we were right on the beach. It was a little cold but the view was amazing! The room was clean and looked as though it had recently been remodeled. I have stayed at a ton of places on the east coast and I would stay at this one again. Even the prices in the gift shop were good. My mom and I bought a few things to take home because we couldn't believe the prices. Also, they have a indoor heated pool as well for the off season. And they are just a few miles from the ferry. read more

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My husband and I went here for our honeymoon and then again for our 1-year anniversary. Price is good, view is terrific, and the rooms are clean. If we're ever back on the East Coast, we'll definitely be back. When it's open, the tiki bar is fun, too. Drinks are great! read more

The Golden sands is a great beach motel. It's clean, the views are great, and they have complementary ice machines on 2 different floors for the guests to use! The restaurant/bar attached to the hotel are awesome with good food & strong drinks... they have a little market in the lobby with anything you may need for your stay (beach bag, SPF lotion, medications, snacks, etc) recommend if you plan to visit Carolina Beach anytime soon :) read more

This place is soooo awesome I recommend anyone that's in Carolina beach to get a room and stay, we even decided to stay and extra night. The rooms are clean, the staff was more than great. The Hotel is in reach of everything, I just really loved it! read more

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My daughter and I stayed here for a long weekend this past week. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of not only the rooms in the North building, but the elevators too!! Come on, when have you gotten in a great smelling elevator? The room upon check in had a less than spectacular view and with a quick and courteous phone call, we moved to the wonderful seventh floor! (Thank you for that, kind Sir!) The restaurant and Tiki bar were just as nice! I was shocked to see a fried bologna and pimento cheese sandwich (oh so delicious!) on the menu! My daughter got a very tasty Club sandwich with sweet potato fries, which I had to fight her over for a bite!! The Tiki bar out on the pier is lots of fun and the drinks, crab dip and cold beers hit the spot! Coming to this area? Consider staying here!! We'll be back without a doubt! read more

Pleasant though not luxurious. Love the Golden Sands. The rooms are clean and all have an ocean view and a balcony. The Tiki Bar and Grill are awesome. We love this aspect because as parents of young kids, we can pop right downstairs for dinner and not have to wrangle hungry tired children. Food is wonderful. Pools are great. One indoor, one outdoor. Not giving 5 stars because the WiFi is slow...but that's an issue I can live with when on vacation. read more

Great place to stay for the money it's a mile away from the action but uber rides are cheap and highly recommended. Cheaper than paying parking. The food is not great here go downtown for better options. But rooms are affordable and very clean and view of the ocean. read more

We stayed last weekend with my husband and son. The location is awesome. We got ocean front and split room. It is just one room but the beds are separated by the bathroom so you can have some privacy. The rooms aren't fancy but it is a beach hotel. The room is clean and neat. So I will definitely stay there again next time we want to stay at Carolina beach. read more

This is my second time staying here and I love it! Prices are great, rooms are clean, bathrooms are huge, views to die for! The staff is attentive and friendly. I'm already planning my next get-away here. read more

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Not a bad place to stay, excellent location, friendly staff reasonable rate all Oceanfront facing the beach. This might be the only place on Carolina Beach offers a split room with two Queen beds. This saves us from having to rent 2 rooms read more

We stayed over the extended July 4 weekend. Nice, clean room on the 6th floor with a kitchenette all facing the ocean. Quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and the price. read more

Stayed here in September without knowing anything more than what I found on Booking.com. High Points: All rooms have ocean views, the South side gets a prettier and longer view of the beach. All rooms also have a small balcony, just enough to sit and have a coffee/drink while enjoying the view. Rooms with kitchenettes are available which I liked as I was hoping to cook up my catch after fishing. Rates are reasonable and vary between weekday and weekend rates as well as high, mid and low seasonal rates. Low Points: Nothing special about the rooms or the beds. Just a basic room, so, if you're used to staying at a Marriott and need that type of room, furniture and super comfortable bed, then you won't be happy here. I would go back as it's location and decent pricing is what makes it attractive to me. read more

Rooms are clean. Great ocean front views. North building seems newer then the south building. Heated outside covered pool. Outside pool off the Tiki bar pier. read more

Being RIGHT on the beach was awesome! The rooms were clean, in good repair, and actually far better appointed than we had anticipated considering the reasonable room rate. We held a work retreat for 70 people on a Thursday-Saturday. We booked 40 rooms, and the hotel comped the meeting room for us. The meeting room had a built-in projector and a spacious kitchen prep area, lots of tables and chairs, and several different entries so that the room setup could be very flexible. We had sent them a guest list in advance and they were fantastic about having rooms assigned in advance, having a roster ready for our organizer, and the feedback from the group about their checkin and checkout experience was A+. We will definitely stay there for our next retreat! read more

Always clean, affordable, and hospitable when we stay here. The staff is really helpful and the tiki bar out back is so nice to have near the beach! Definitely recommend for a family vacation if you don't wanna break the bank. read more

My family and I have been staying here for nearly 20 years. The staff are always super friendly, and accommodations have always been top notch. Clean rooms, ample parking and great food. The ocean grill can be pricey, but the food has always been great. When the sun goes down you can always enjoy a beverage from the tikki bar. Whenever we visit Carolina Beach, we always know Golden Sands Motel will be were we stay. read more