Golden Sands Motel
The oceanfront Golden Sands Motel has everything a beach traveler is looking for--from proximity to the beautiful beaches stretching along the Atlantic to indoor and outdoor pools. The motel also is home to Ocean Grill, one of the most popular restaurants in the area. House specialties at the Ocean Grill include crabcakes and baby back ribs. The restaurant's tiki bar stretches out over the ocean on a private pier, directly in front of the Golden Sands Motel. Motel rooms all have a private balcony overlooking the surf. After a day on the links, grab a mai tai at the tiki bar, then head inside to relax in the indoor Jacuzzi.
Golden Sands Motel
1211 South Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428
(910) 458-8334
www.goldensandscarolinabeach.com/
Drifters Reef Motel
When you see the bright yellow, coral and aqua exterior of the Drifters Reef Motel, you'll know you've arrived in Carolina Beach. Its convenient location on Lake Park Boulevard, the main route through Pleasure Island--on which Carolina Beach is located--means you're seconds away from an array of restaurants, pubs and attractions, including great local golf courses. The beach is only a short drive away. Drifters has a large outdoor pool and great island food is nearby at the bright, lively Lazy Parrot restaurant, which opened in 2009. The restaurant and bar serves popular seafood dishes and traditional pub fare, from burgers and wings to crab dip and chowder. Drifters Reef Motel is reasonably-priced, allows pets, offers clean, simple accommodations and has a friendly staff.
Drifters Reef Motel
701 North Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428
(910) 458-5414
www.driftersreef.com
Courtyard Carolina Beach
The Courtyard Marriott is one of the largest hotels in Carolina Beach. Every room comes with an ocean view, a private balcony, free wireless Internet access and a mini-fridge. The hotel also has its own fitness center for when you want to work up a sweat. The hotel's spacious, palm tree-studded pool complex is the perfect place to while away an afternoon. The complex includes a whirlpool and indoor and outdoor pools. Located in the heart of town, the Courtyard Carolina Beach is within a stone's throw of the popular and family-friendly Boardwalk area, which houses arcades, a pottery studio, shops and plenty of restaurants.
Courtyard Carolina Beach
100 Charlotte Ave.
Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428
(910) 458-2030
www.marriott.com
About The Author
Ashley Talley has been a professional writer for more than 10 years, specializing in travel and health. Her work has been published in "Coastal Living" magazine, "Wrightsville Beach Magazine" and "Choice," an anthology praised by "Vanity Fair" and the "LA Times." She graduated from Brown University with honors and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of North Carolina.
