My husband and I have been staying at Golden Sands for years. We wouldn't consider staying anywhere else. We love the convenience (it's directly on the beach), it's clean and we have never had a problem with noise. The hotel is older, yes, and could use a bit of updating, but it's very clean! Room has everything you need: microwave,... More

Next time I go to Carolina Beach I will definitely stay here again! The location is perfect, right on the beach with great views, walking distance from bars and restaurants. We arrived pretty early in the morning, and we're told our room was not ready, so they gave us keys to go change in the public restrooms. By the time... More

I've been to Golden Sands twice now (2012 & 13) and both times have been a wonderful trip away. The hotel is large and very clean and simple. This is a large hotel with 2 buildings. The front desk is in one building and so your room might be in that building above or in the hotel adjacent. The rooms... More

The previous reviewer was "spot on". This hotel was extremely clean. Housekeeping leaves by one pm each day and arrived at our room by 10am.We had the two queen beds with the efficiency which had a microwave, coffee maker and mini frig. The indoor pool was not of interest to us but seemed of value to parents and children. The... More

I have been told that I rate hotels comparing them to Vegas hotels. Truth is, I do. This hotel was great. Very Spacious as far as beach hotels. Although I wasn't as high as I like to be, we had a view prettier than a picture. Thanks to the staff who helped me with my last minute reservations. Tiki bar... More

Just got back from Golden Sands and we were pleasantly surprised! We hoped all the rave reviews we read ahead of time were true and they were! Service was friendly, location awesome, rates were lower than many other beach side (and off beach!) spots. The room was your standard hotel type setup - we had two queens which were surprisingly... More

This is an older property but is in a excellent location and is very well maintained.The rooms are very well equipped. The rooms are kept very clean. All room ocean front and most ocean view. Never heard a sound from the rooms next door or the halls. .

Typical beach room, but all ocean front with a nice balcony. Very, very clean room even in a smoking room. Great customer service at the front desk. Had fried flounder take out from Big Daddy's in Kure Beach, and it was delicious despite the reviews. Huge, thick and fluffy!!! Have a Pain Killer at the Tiki Bar. :)

my friend and I stayed here one nite on our way to vacation with another friend on Bald head island. We wanted a room with a balcony overlooking the ocean and that is exactly what we got!! Not only was the view perfect, but the room was spotlessly clean and comfortable! We were greeted by the most friendly front desk... More