Title: Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=86785&destination=Carolina+Beach%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=92377875&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel ## Photo gallery for Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel ![In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92377900/92377875/7cd054a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92377900/92377875/a97a26ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel (Carolina Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92377900/92377875/43ce91ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel provides amenities, such as a free breakfast buffet and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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[Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carolina-Beach.dx86785) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.02111%2C-77.89703&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CRXUKZWo91LNYcckJXNTAo_iEEY=) 1211 S Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428 ### What's nearby - ![Pretty oceanfront beach rentals; Shutterstock ID 45397519; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087231/730cd10e-07e7-4850-ba5c-75bee6f47197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carolina Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![BJR9AT View of Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach, North Carolina USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560819995/7f893ea0-df35-47ee-8cba-0a79140afac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carolina Beach Boardwalk 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Ocean waves and fishing pier at Kure Beach, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/624896182970966016/1aafe4bb-7753-4fb1-84a6-c9f6470a0441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kure Beach 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - ![CC8GTX Boardwalk on Fly Trap Trail at Carolina Beach State Park, south of Wilmington, North Carolina, AGPix_0637](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661044/b97ac51f-080a-4a4d-a9b3-15b40c211341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carolina Beach State Park 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Carolina Beach Lake Park 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - Island Burgers And Bites 3 min drive - Nollie's Taco Joint 3 min drive - The Sandspur 18 min walk - Crush & Grind 3 min drive ## About this property ### Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Hotel near Carolina Beach Close to Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel provides amenities, such as a free breakfast buffet and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - 15 outdoor pools - Free self-parking - A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property Room features All 50 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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Free secured, covered self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily ### Things to do - 15 outdoor pools ### Family friendly - 15 outdoor pools - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Lockers ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - On the beach ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Food and drink - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Free local calls - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel have a pool? ### Is Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel? ### Where is Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Amenities ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rosario 30 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was fine. The staff was super friendly ![The view of the sunrise](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d29b7c69-92bc-425b-88fb-f6bed9f2f3c2-1774873634685.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![At night](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7da4ac2b-825b-4411-84e2-607080a47053-1774873634798.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rosario Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kirsty 4 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Only reason i marked down amenities was it said it included breakfast, but when asked they said they dont do or have done breakfast, they serve coffee and some pastries in the main reception, so not a breakfast for the family i thought was included in the price, then also the mini arcade the kids were excited for wasnt running as the machine wasnt working to buy the cards needed to play the machines. Staff, cleanliness, location etc were all great though! ##### Kirsty Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 ---