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Captain's Cove Motel

Wilmington - NC · United States

6401 Oak Island DriveView location

7.8/10Very good318 Reviews
Cleanliness7.6/107.6
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort7.0/107.0
Condition7.2/107.2
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Captain's Cove Motel

With a stay at Captain's Cove Motel in Oak Island (Long Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Caswell Beach and 9 minutes from Bald Head Island Conservancy. This motel is 24. 2 mi (39 km) from Holden Beach and 2. 9 mi (4. 7 km) from Ocean Crest Pier.

Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions.

Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

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With a stay at Captain's Cove Motel in Oak Island (Long Beach), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Oak Island Beach and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. This motel is 28 mi (45 km) from Holden Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Caswell Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Childcare
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 23

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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; cash is not accepted
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Minimal age
    23
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Oak Island Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Caswell Beach 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Oak Island Golf Club 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Ocean Crest Pier 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Oak Island Lighthouse 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
57th Place West Access Park 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Founders Club at St. James Plantation 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Horse Island 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Dosher Memorial Hospital 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
The Clubs at St. James 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Franklin Square Gallery 12.8 km / 8 mi
The Clubs at St. James 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
The Point 13.2 km / 8.2 mi
Old Brunswick County Jail Museum 13.2 km / 8.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • motel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Lift access
  • Children’s swimming area
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 23
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUA.2D

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    Captain's Cove Motel

    QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.2D

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Captain's Cove Motel

7.8
Very good
318 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.6 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
7.0 /10
Condition
7.2 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2026
Brian
It’s an older motel but is in a great location about 2 blocks from the beach. It has a nice pool area with a kiddie pool and a larger pool. There is a refrigerator and microwave and coffee pot in the room. We did have some minor flooding under the door when a heavy thunderstorm came up but a few towels stuffed under the door stopped the water. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was surprisingly quiet for being on the main drag. The furniture is a bit dated and the curtains were a little on the thin side so the lights in the parking lot could be a bit bright at times. Overall, it was a decent stay and I would stay here again. It isn’t the Hilton or Hyatt but the rates aren’t Hilton or Hyatt either. Nice mom & pop motel in a good location is my main assessment
2/10
Poor
13 Jul 2026
Sheila
We booked 2 rooms for 2 days. There was a very strong odor of dog urine in the office. The owner/ receptionist had 3 dogs running around in there. The rooms were reasonably clean. However there were used false eyelashes and a couple of press on nails left on top of the microwave. The first day went well. The second day we went to the pool. There was an electrical outlet on the wall that my daughter plugged her phone charger into. There were no signs stating not to use outlet. The owner/ receptionist came out and started screaming at my daughter for using it. My daughter repeatedly apologized but the woman continued screaming, cursing and verbally abusing my daughter in front of my grandchildren and other motel guests called her stupid, an idiot, a moron ect. Continued screaming as my daughter was walking away. The woman was wanting a fight and we would not argue with her. She was screaming “I’ll have you kicked out of here” I gathered up my grandchildren and our belongings, went back to the room and started to pack up our stuff to leave. We were embarrassed and confused as to the owners behavior and no longer felt comfortable or safe staying there.While packing up I lifted the bed covers and discovered a bed bug ( took pictures)upon further inspection I found more , which would explain the bites that I woke up with on my legs. We were there for my grandsons birthday. Needless to say the owners hysterical, unprofessional volatile meltdown put a damper on the celebration.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Kassandra
Great place. The staff, location and family atmosphere makes Captains Cove the perfect location for an old fashioned family beach vacation. After 15 years of visiting it feels like staying with friends and not just a hotel. I’ll be back soon!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Kristy
It was a good price. Needs some updating. But for one night it was fine.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
jacolyn
Older motel, but clean and well maintained. Reasonable walk to the beach.
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Erika
Walkable to the beach! And a few shops and restaurants
Pool was refreshing
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Brianna
Overall it was good for the price, clean rooms, close to the beach, and things to eat and do near by. It is outdated but still very clean and worth what you pay!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2026
Angel
Clean room, walking distance to ice cream and grocery stores
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
20 Nov 2025
Nicole
The room was well cleaned, other than the old dirty looking carpet, mattresses was not is good condition. The mattress was covered but had black spots under the cover.
Clean towels and sheets were delivered upon request.
After staying 2 nights my boyfriend ended up in the hospital for a week with pneumonia. The same day I was diagnosed with an ear and sinus infections and rash on my back, stomach, and legs.
After packing up my last morning I discovered black bugs all over our cloths, bags, and blankets.
I had to take all of our items to a laundry mat and treat my car for bugs.
I missed several day of work due to being sick. The stress of the bugs and missing work triggered my autoimmune disease to flare resulting in loosing my job.
I contacted the hotel and requested a refund due to the bug infestation but never heard back from the owner.
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Nov 2025
Nicole
The room was cleaned well, but smell of smoke, fresh sheets, and towels were dropped off when requested.

After staying two nights my boyfriend ended up in the hospital for a week with pneumonia, I got an ear and sinus infection the same day. All of our clothes, bags, and blankets were covered with small black bugs.

I had to take everything to the laundromat, and had to treat my car for bugs. I ended up missing several days of work due to a rash that started on my 3rd and final night. The stress from missing work, spending time and money at a laundromat, made my autoimmune disease flare resulting in me loosing my job.

The staff was friendly. I called about a refund but never heard back from the owner.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Timothy
Cool
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Charles
Friendly staff. Good location
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Angel
I love staying here every year with my family. Our kids love the pool and we love the grills and picnic tables right outside and how you can walk to the beach and other places
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Diane
Clean
Pet friendly
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Rebecca
Staff was great.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2025
Brianna
We loved our night at Captain Cove. It was so nostalgic of my family road trips as a kid. Yes, it's very 80's Roadside Motel inside the rooms, but they are clean and comfortable. The staff was so nice and my kids LOVED the pool. Quick walk to the beach and plenty of restaurants around. You can also grill in their adorable courtyard. Would definitely go back!
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2025
Lindsey
For the price of the motel it was great. Don’t expect too much, we had a good sleep, and the motel was clean.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Steven
Quick and easy beach access as well as being in walking distance of multiple restaurants and right next to the arcade/ice cream/putt putt.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
14 Jun 2025
Don
I booked 2 rooms when I checked in the desk clerk said they only had a reservation for 1 room. They did accommodate me for another but if they couldn't i'd have been really pissed
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2025
Bonnie
very rustic yet nice and clean. the staff were all very pleasant and friendly. I'll be back!
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2025
Verified traveler
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The toilet needed a lid. We liked that it was only a short walk to the beach.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
Andrea
The staff is super friendly. And if any of them see this review I was the one that stayed during the marathon weekend and I ran. I said I thought I was going to lose my toenail. I did lose it lol
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Jimmy
The staff was so nice @ every encounter. The room was clean & neat. Very close to everything! Great experience
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Suzanne
The people are really nice here. Incredibly helpful.We had a great stay. Thank y'all so much.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Suzanne
Really nice people here. And, so close to the beach.
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2024
Lisa

Budget Accomodations in a Great Area

I love this old-school place but if you are picky about your mattress firmness it might not be the best; the beds weren't very comfortable this time.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Oct 2024
Ronald
Old property that serves fishermen, construction workers and budget-minded tourists. My room had been refurbished in the recent past and was satisfactory, but bathroom was very dated and small. Wi-Fi was spotty at best, tv was a 36” with minimal channels and a sporadic
Remote controller.

The grounds are not the best but you don’t see them while sleeping. Didn’t utilize the pool.

Asked for a Non-smoking room but was told “All our rooms are smoking”. My room wasn’t too bad, but I didn’t think you could have a lodging facility that was ALL
SMOKING ROOMS!???? Is that even legal?
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
16 Sep 2024
Dave
This has got to be right up there in the top 3 absolute worst places I’ve stayed in over 50 yrs of traveling. The only plus was the shower water pressure. Floors were filthy, it smelled like an old 1960’s no tell motel, barely an outlet to plug anything into. No vanity top in bathroom for wife to put the girl bathroom stuff on. Beds had plastic pee protectors over the mattresses that squeaked and felt like you’re wrapped in Saran Wrap all night and made you sweat and felt real creepy. The girl that checked me in didn’t seem real happy to be there working. I could go on but won’t…… just remember, you get what you pay for.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Sep 2024
Dawn
Staff was very nice. Place is a set back from the 80's with room decor which was okay, but we saw a few bugs in room which changed our opinion overall
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2024
Tracy

Cozy and Charming

This was an adorable and charming little mom and pop place. Everything about it was inviting with old beach motel charm. The location was amazing in that it was close to beach and restaurants and even in town it was nestled under the oaks with a tropical landscape. This is a sweet spot for family and children to play as well. The staff serviced our room and refreshed it while we took a dip in the pool and we just couldn’t be more pleased with the personal attention. We will definitely return.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Melisa
Enjoyed our stay it was very family oriented and they kept the grounds impeccable.The pool was amazing they even provided pool toys at the kiddie pool.Very convient to shopping restaurants and grocery store .My family will definitely be back!!!
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
19 Aug 2024
Anjali
Nice pool and location. Cozy and retro. Room quality is pretty poor quality and light bulbs and tv remote and the refrigerator didnt work. Lots of shady people seem to stay there.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2024
Amber
Family motel, everyone was so friendly. Pool was wonderful and beach was a short walk. Will definitely return
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2024
Vincent
Great location, room was clean but dated.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2024
JAMES
Family run property with a great little pool for families with kids and just to hang out at during the day. Two block walk to the beach easy to get to close to grocery stores restaurants and anything else you need. Staff is amazing always on site and really work hard to keep the place updated and clean.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
01 Jun 2024
jeremy
Literally the worst hotel. Should be a 0 star. I impulsivly booked this hotel because of price and location. We got there and the \"lobby\" is a disguisting portion of a house. Staff was dressed in dirty pajamas and it looked like a hoarders paradise. When we got to the room it stunk, had cockroaches crawling on the wall and dead beatles. In the bathroom there were ants and the sheets were torn from what i could see. We turned around and left. Not even worth the cheap price.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2024
Steven
This place is 40 years old. For what it is it is amazing friendly staff. Get room 212 you won’t be disappointed. The bed by the air conditioner is absolutely amazing.
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2024
jeffrey
This is just a nice old fashioned motel, it is not the ritz and dont expect the ritz.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2024
Kenneth
Great location, 3 blocks to the beach. Older property in pretty good condition. Nobody's gonna steal those towels, they were clean but very thin
Leisure Pet
6/10
Pleasant
30 Mar 2024
Ontario
It was quiet and affordable! I didn’t like the smell of dogs in my room! The staff was very friendly
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2024
Cheryl
Very nice place. It is rather old but that increases the atmosphere of being at the beach. I will definitely stay here again.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2024
Tonya

A little getaway

Spur of the moment trip with my daughter. Owners were very accommodating. Location is great.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
01 Mar 2024
Theresa
Terrible owner!! This place is an absolute ripoff!! Neither owner or staff will work with you!! I would not recommend anyone stay at this hotel!!
Business Self
4/10
Poor
27 Feb 2024
Andrea
The room was clean, staff was very pleasant but office smelled horrible of pets and smoke. My room had very strong smell of smoke! Everything in my suitcase smeeled of smoke! Was not happy about that.
Business
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2023
Lisa
My husband, and I, really liked the fact, that the owners, and staff, of The Captain's Cove Motel, have been, very
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
Mickey
I liked that the accessibility to get to our room was easy with safe steps, that the room was clean and ready when we got there. Staff was friendly. Loved how they had it decorated for Halloween! Just a pleasant stay, as it has been the each of the 7 times we were there!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2023
Yvette
Didn’t like that every room is a smoking room. No hairdryer, box or tissue or guest shampoo/conditioner.
Did like that rooms have fridge & microwaves. Rooms are very old but clean.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
21 Aug 2023
Maureen
All rooms were smoking. The tub wasn't clean. The curtains & bedspreads were outdated and oversized. The soft chair was over-used and old. Lots of noise & banging from room above our room. Terrible parking, not enough. The beach is much further than the map shown shows.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2023
Sheila
Friendly, helpful staff. We love Captains Cove Motel
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
05 Aug 2023
Jeanne
The doors to the rooms were all open. And there were bed bugs showing through mattress pads. I could not stay there. They refused to refund my money
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2023
jacqueline
The property is exactly as advertised. It is an older motel and rooms are small. However; the staff are all very friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean and the pool is wonderful. Love the fact that they have a kiddie pool (big enough for 6-8 young children). They can splash to their content.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2023
Kassandra
We have been coming here for many years. The location and the staff are great. I have stayed dozens of times andI wouldn’t stay anywhere else. Feels like coming home
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2023
Rebecca
Captain's Cove was perfect for a trip to beach with my dog! Convenient location. It's no-frills, but has everything needed and was clean. Will definitely be staying here again.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2023
Ann
The motel is what I needed for one night for me and my dog. I dont need frills, just clean and safe. The only problem I had was them telling me the price with my dog is an extra $50. I explained that it is advertised online with pets staying free. She said she needed to call and fix that. But I wasnt charged the extra $50. I would not stay at this motel for an extra $50. Otherwise, it was what I needed
6/10
Pleasant
17 Apr 2023
Brayden
It’s really one of those “pay for what you get” type of places. When you’re vacationing on a budget I recommend this place. Keep in mind that you give up a few “higher quality” items when you pay for a cheaper place to stay. They only provide small bar soaps and not the travel size shampoos, conditioner, or body wash like a hotel would. The cleanliness of the room was good, but the beds seemed much smaller than a queen size. There seemed to be more long term residents and I’d say they were not necessarily the type I’d intentionally put my family and valuables around. EVERY room is a smoking room and reeks of cigarettes. They did not have a broom in the room which I thought was odd given it’s the beach and the sand you track into the room. It is within walking distance of a restaurant and ice cream place, it also has a side street that you could walk to the beach. All in all it was an okay place to stay for a short getaway and to bring along our dog, but it definitely isn’t somewhere I’d want to stay for longer than a weekend.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2023
michelle
Nice and quiet. Easy beach access
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2023
Stephon

Great service on a budget

The staff was super friendly! Our room was clean overall.
The only issues we had were the drain in the tub wasn’t draining but I just unscrewed the plug completely to let it drain, we did find one small roach and spider in the restroom but they were killed and disposed of. The motel in general has a lot of trees and shubbrery so bugs are to be expected occasionally.
Overall we had a great experience on a budget! The motel is only a block from the ocean and close enough to multiple businesses to walk. Will definitely visit again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2023
Audrey
Loved it
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2023
Crystal
This property is great for families and it's minutes from local shops. The owner is an amazing person and is very friendly and very professional.10/10 would recommend
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2023
Tony
Love staying at Captains Cove. Will definitely stay again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Feb 2023
Izaak
The pictures on internet of the property are better than the property them zelf.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2023
John
Excellent!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2023
Audrey
Loved it
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2022
WILLIAM

Dog friendly

Great hotel dog friendly and a short walk to the beach
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2022
Wayne
The staff was real nice and sufficient. Our room was very clean. The management was very good to us and we had a large time we will stay there again. We could not ask for a better place to stay. Very peaceful and quiet Walking distance to ocean and to eat. Thumps up to owner.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2022
Howard
Perfect for a quick 1 night.
Bed linens and rooms need some updates.
Overall clean and comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2022
Janis

Fantastic!

This place was just fantastic! Super clean and very very well maintained! This will definitely be our go to spot!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2022
George
Really great option for an affordable getaway to a beautiful place
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2022
Tammy
My husband and myself have stayed here every time we visit Oak Island. The owner is great and her staff are very friendly and helpful in getting anything we need or ask for. Thank you Ms Linda, we hope to see y’all soon
Leisure
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2022
Janice
Rude check in person. Room was horrible. Not cleaned. Had to get someone to vacuum. We assume the person next door to our room lives there because they have a cat and we kept hearing knocking on their door all night long. The beds did not even have a box spring. It was just one mattress on top of another. The pillows were stained. The pool was clean. Booked for two nights. Couldn’t stay the second night. Booked the Holiday Inn. Much better.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
18 Jun 2022
Barry
Property is just older but Property wasnt bad
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2022
George
We had a great time. They have the best location on the island. An inexpensive way to enjoy a really terrific beach!!
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
13 Jun 2022
Stefanie
One word: ROACHES. Sometimes life requires that you take a budget friendly option, but I would not even pay half the cost to stay here! The lady at check-in was entirely unprofessional as we tried to fix a hiccup in the reservation. Finally done there, we get to our room and its AWFUL. Carpet hasn't been shampooed in 20 years or more, walls and baseboards were filthy, and comforters were years old and were literally patched and faded to where you barely could see the original design. When we came back from dinner, there was a roach crawling on the wall, one in the tub, and two others decided my toiletry bag was interesting to play in, GROSS!!!! I can handle older and worn, but filthy and bug-infested I will not. We will never, NEVER, stay at this place again! My skin is still crawling....
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
29 May 2022
Beverly

Can you spell SCUMHOLE???

This property should not be listed on Hotels.com. This was the worst scumhole we have ever had the displeasure of staying in. We would not have stayed past the first five minutes if we had another choice, but it was the beach and Memorial Day Weekend. Although illegal in NC, all the rooms were smoking rooms, as well as the common areas, even where they did laundry. Even the clothes we didn't wear, our suitcases, shoes and everything smelled like cigarettes when we got home. There was a small TV with a non-working remote. There were no hair dryers, no shampoo, and threadbare, dirty towels and bed linen. The \"pool\" was a joke and had cracked, pitted walking areas that were dangerous, especially being wet. The \"shower\" at the pool was a spigot with an indentation in the sidewalk to catch the water which overran into the parking lot. There were people smoking and drinking alcohol with children at the pool and in the \"playground\". The people at the check-in desk were smoking and blowing it in our faces. There was not enough parking so that when we came back from dinner we had to park next door in a filthy lot. There were people grilling with giant fires in the common areas that were also dangerous. I must reiterate THIS PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE LISTED ON HOTELS.COM. If it would get me anywhere, I would demand a refund, however, I know that would get me nowhere. Our Memorial Day weekend (and we're both veterans) was ruined because of this dump!!!
Partner
2/10
Poor
27 May 2022
Mark
Never checked in !!
Asked for a ground level room not second floor , owner/ manager took key to room then told us to leave !! Very rude mean lady !!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2022
Sidney
We were so pleasantly surprised with this place! The room was spacious and even had a table to sit at. Everyone we talked to was so friendly and the atmosphere was easy going and laid back. The walk to the beach was easy and quick, plus the beach access was one of the less busy ones which was nice. We didn’t use the pool but it was a plus to have that. We will definitely be coming back!
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2022
Chandra
Enjoyed the stay. Rooms could use a good cleaning. Would stay again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2022
Kristy

Beach stay

Accommodations were average. No frills. Waited 20 plus minutes for check in even after ringing the bell. Dogs on site barked all night long.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2022
Janice

Good time

Very nice I would stay again
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2022
Bobby
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2022
Gary
Room was neat and clean. Wished we could have gotten a non-smoking room but there wasn't one available.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2022
John

Easy living

Totally rustic. It was nice. Not nice like a new resort, nice like you feel at home staying there. Clean enough to be healthy, dirty enough to be happy. Thinking about going back someday to stay for a month.
Business
4/10
Poor
28 Nov 2021
Linda J
Arrived and they had no reservation for me. After showing confirmation and reciept for room with two queens was given rom with one ful bed. Upn initial inspection of room it looked ok. Within few mins of checking in started seeing roaches. Went and purchased can of roach spray and used all during three night stay. Had i had any other option and not been out over $300. i would have left imediately.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
15 Nov 2021
Janice
Best part was1&1/2 blocks from beach. Mold & strong smoke smell were bad.
Business Self
4/10
Poor
03 Nov 2021
Tamatha
Surroundings were good
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Oct 2021
Jeanette
I loved the dog area where they can use the bathroom. I did not like that I had to pay 50 extra dollars upon arrival because it was not asked on Expedia for a pet deposit. What if we didn't have enough money and we are 4 hours away from home?
Leisure Pet
2/10
Poor
08 Oct 2021
Nancy
Staff was extremely rude, we did not stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2021
Tammy
Excellent service at this motel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2021
Mark
Older property, but it was well maintained, very clean, and you can't beat the price. Excellent location. We are already planning a trip back.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2021
Jacqueline
The rooms were dark and needed a good cleaning. The staff however was very nice and friendly. The motel was convenient to shopping and dinning.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
23 Sep 2021
Sandra

Don't go here!

Bugs in the room and lots of smells from cigerettes.
Grouchy woman attended the counter.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2021
Thomas
Pleasant stay in quaint surroundings
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2021
Vicki
Enjoyed the pet friendlines and the beach being in walking distance. The only problem was ordering food and having to use the bed as a table.
Leisure Pet
6/10
Pleasant
09 Sep 2021
WAYNE
Quiet, clean, helpful staff. Rooms need to be updated, new mattress is # 1 update item, not comfortable due to age? Type? or both. Overall, this lodge is OK for one night stays.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2021
Tammy
First time staying here and we are already talking about when we are going to come back! Friendly down home folks who work here. Property is exactly what I hoped for it to be. Captain’s Cove motel is my kinda place and thank you for not getting to technology smart!! That means a lot to some people 😊
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
It’s nice smokers friendly
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Great location!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Decorative
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
This was a great mini vacation. My only complaint was the mattresses need to be replaced. It was fine if just one person was in bed but 2 people it squeaked and dipped badly. The service was impeccable and the staff was awesome. We will definitely stay here again. Very clean and safe!
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
The room was dated but was clean. Smokers used the room did not smell of smoke. The staff was attentive and helpful; there was always clean towels. Parking was tight but we always found a place.
Leisure Family

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Captain's Cove Motel
6401 Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, United States

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