Captain's Cove Motel

Angela Varner

2024-04

It's my favorite place to stay at Oak Island. I love the family atmosphere ❤️ So many wonderful vacations with my family here. All 4 of my grandchildren learned how to swim this last visit. I can't wait for vacation this summer.Rooms: I've stayed in several different rooms. They've all been nice and comfortable. Very clean

Rachel Cain

2024-01

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REBECCA SMITH

2023-12

When I got the key, I brought my luggage in then left to get food. When I got back and wanted to settle in, I cut the TV on but the smell of the room was unbearable. I started to look around, as dirty as it was I wondered if it was cleaned at all. Then someone started violently banging on the door, yanking on the doorknob and wouldn't respond to me calling out. I opened it a little to see who it was. It was a staff member telling me I was supposed to be checking out and the room needs to be cleaned. I told them I just checked in but I the room doesn't look clean. They just said okay and walked off. I then noticed ashtrays in the room, and had enough. While I was gathering my things to leave, I did let them know the TV doesn't work either. They sent a maintenance person while I was gathering my things and I did ask why the room smells so bad and what the deal was with the ashtrays. He said they are all smoking rooms but they use air cleaners. I told him they aren't working, I didn't want a smoking room and didn't even think that was still legal in NC. I went to the office to turn in the key, I told her why and she did offer me a different room. I told her I don't feel safe or comfortable plus I have asthma and can't be in a smoking room, nor do I want to be. She said my payments hasn't even gone through yet so I'm good. I left, then got an Air b&b. They still took the money out of my account and refused a refund. It seems more like a pay by the hour type place, then somewhere you'd actually be safe or comfortable. I'm out $152.60 for one night and still had to get another place to stay. If nothing else, they should tell people about the smoking rooms. Given I had waited over 15 mins for someone to even come to the desk to check me in, I should have taken that time to leave.

Tiffanie Faith

2024-03

Disgusting bed bugs found crawling on me with bites and refused to admit they were there refused refund most disgusting place I’ve been and it’s not even the bugs that wasn’t the worse part the worse is that the lady argued with me saying there wasn’t any in there just to keep my money so they aren’t doing any thing about it. $ 120 just to end up leaving in middle of night. If I could chose 0 I would

Deborah Ji

2023-08

We had such a wonderful stay here. We appreciate our dogs being welcome guests, too. They even gave us goody bags! As with most pet-friendly accomodations, we expected to see some damage, smell or hair and we found none of that. (Minimal damage on woodwork and curtains). Our room smelled nice and was all clean when we arrived. Due to their prevalence these days, no matter where we stay, we always check for signs of bedbugs. Everything was clean and the beds had nice, preventative mattress covers. We had 2 beds in our room and still had plenty of room for 3 crates! We enjoyed the convenient location with great beach access. The sound of the window AC helped keep the dogs from hearing outside noises, which often prompts a little barking. They never made a peep! We all slept like logs! We didn't use the fridge or microwave as we just stayed for one night. We hope to be back to visit again soon and for a longer stay.

Kenny Scott

2023-05

This place is disgusting and the parking is awful. The rooms are outdated and nasty. The carpets and blankets have cigarette burns. They unplug the refrigerators and leave the doors open when not in use so if you come in with food it won’t be cold right away. The biggest thing ROACHES everywhere. Day and night. We had to stick it out for two nights so we bought roach poison but it’s literally infested. Also bed bugs had my daughter ate up terribly. One of the lights in our room clearly had an electrical issue because it kept flickering. The carpet is so nasty. The tub doesn’t drain. The sheets on both beds had stains. There was hair stuck to the toilet seat. Toothpaste splatters on the mirror. The beds are the thinnest mattresses ever. If you sit in the middle of the bed on the side it literally lifts up each end. They do bare minimum when it comes to cleaning. Also if you go to the office before it “opens” you will get yelled at by an ill middle aged woman. Even though there no signs anywhere with hours or says the office is closed. The older lady “owner” that lives in the house where the pool is is super rude and will stand outback and stare at you. I could go on and on about this nasty shack.

Darrell Reynolds

2024-01

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matt burress

2024-04

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Bruce McDickles

2023-05

The owners and the staff are great people. It was so humid outside and the room air conditioner was so cold that there was some condensation building up. That was the biggest issue, and the staff did everything in their power to fight off mother nature and make our room comfortable. This is life on an island, life at the beach, and this place does it right! Large areas with grills for us to use, picnic tables, and a pool area that is fantastic! They continue to update the rooms, they care about the landscaping, and the Mom & Pop feel of the place coupled with the Family Friendly Vibe will keep our family coming back for years. Great place for an affordable family vacation in paradise! Plus we could take our dogs!

Christine Sawyer

2022-05

We came in from from North Myrtle after a week's day to check on some family land. We were thankful to get the only one we could find during the second week of September. However, they stay was not pleasant as our dust ruffle was filthy, the air conditioner was so loud and sounded like a semi truck was parked outside the door however I was thankful to have cool air, our sheets had two spots of blood on them I'm assuming, but not sure. The carpet was dirty, the TV change channels very slowly. The hotel really has a lot of potential as it is cute and very shaded with a play area for kids and a pool. But, we had to leave very early the next morning due to roaches crawling on the wall and in the bathtub and on the floor. We just left our keys on the dresser because the office was not open. I informed the desk manager by phone about the bugs, and he just said okay. It would have been nice to have an apology because even though the rates were reasonable no one should have to deal with bugs. They should have monthly maintenance that would help take care of that. Overall, I would just have been more satisfied to sleep in my van. I don't think I will be back unless I see some better reviews later and some upgrades that are very badly needed. It's in a great location and I feel like they could accommodate more people if they would do a few things, especially get rid of the roaches!

Sherry Cox

2023-05

Rooms were just a little dated but over all ok. The staff and service were great and the location was absolutely the best!. Loved the whole vibe of the place..may not be for everyone but was exactly what I was looking for. Shade trees and picnic tables and grill..benches outside of every door..very clean and enjoyable pools and pet friendly. Just please be considerate of other fur babies by keeping your pups on a leash and clean up after them..I will definitely be going back for another visit and recommending to family and friends..

Erin Walawender

2023-05

This place was absolutely horrifying. I do not ever leave reviews. But I rely on them a lot. And the amount of people who said this place was clean and had good service is extremely alarming. So I’m trying to save others! Anyone who says this place is clean with good service is so full of it!!! And if anyone honestly thinks that… I would hate to see the conditions they live in on a regular basis.To start off.. The lady up front wears a nightgown and yells. Very unprofessional and rude. The man is incompetent. The staff does not clean the rooms whatsoever and acted offended when I complained about the state of the room. Which was not good at all and very evident as soon as we walked through the door. The floor was awful. Clearly not vacuumed. And I’d bet never been shampooed. Wore shoes in the room for the time we did stay there (which wasn’t as long as we booked. We checked out after one night because even my 7 year old was having panic attacks from the condition in the room and how claustrophobic it is). The windowsills were covered with dead bugs and live spiders. Fridge wasn’t even plugged in and very dirty. Air conditioner loud and the room stayed stuffy. The beds were two mattresses stacked on top of each other so they were falling through the frame. The most uncomfortable sleep of my life. Pillows had stains. Shower extremely backed up. People next to us, who were clearly residents, kept knocking on the walls. Not banging or just noise from over there… but actually knocking which made me uncomfortable considering I’m a single female who was alone with 3 children.Everything felt grimey to touch. I didn’t leave any of our belongings in the room for the one night we stayed because of the bugs (roaches and spiders). I was terrified to even check the mattresses for bedbugs and stay the one night we did but nowhere else had a room available that short notice. Thankfully other hotels had vacancies for the rest of our stay!I will say that the pool was nice (when it wasn’t crowded) and there was one young girl who was so sweet and apologetic. She tried. But there was honestly nothing she could’ve done. Girl.. if you’re reading this.. you deserve so much better than this place!!Everyone else reading this.. do yourself a favor and DO NOT STAY HERE. It isn’t worth the money, stress or your health!

Angie Hale

2023-09

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Denise Wheeler

2023-05

Friday, 9/16/2022, we checked in for a one night stay on the spur of the moment because we were traveling the Outer Banks without prior reservations. The only thing to say about this place is… IT’S DISGUSTING!!! We’re not rich, so we don’t ask for a lot, but “cleanliness” is not negotiable! The room was filthy!!!…cigarette burns on the bed spread, nicotine on everything (and we’re smokers, but smoke outside even at home), BLOOD on the bathroom door casings, black mildew stains on the white bed sheets… and I could go on. We grabbed our bags at 10:30 at night and left. We were not laying down in that place and going to sleep. It was the worst thing we’ve ever seen in a motel/hotel.

Lisa Boyce

2022-05

This Retro Motel is a Blast of the Past in my book! I'm 58 yrs old and I have been going to this motel since I was 15 yrs old. My entire family, Parents, Siblings, Kids, Nieces & Nephews, Aunt & Uncles love this Motel and we consider it our second home.The pool has a dolphin fountain that the kids absolutely love! Such great memories playing water volleyball,playing in the pool, laying beside it to suntan!! The parking lot has lovely big Ole trees to give plenty of shade. There are picnic tables, grills, plenty of seating, and outdoor showers!It's a short walk down to the oceanfront for fun, sun and adventure. There is a small four car parking lot. Just remember to stay off the dunes because of Sea Turtles!Such a lovely place!

James Hester

2023-05

Captains Cove could not have been worse! My 84 year old mother was checking in there last night 8-7-2022 and almost slipped on a wet tile floor. She lodged a complaint with the hotel owners and was promptly kicked out with no where else to go! They deemed her a “liability and refused to let her stay! Now I know my mom can be a bit cranky at 84 but to send her packing at 5pm and having to scramble to find other accommodations is unacceptable! She ended up at a different hotel several miles away from my other family that is staying on the island and had to pay $500 additional in room fees! I called and politely asked the owners to explain to me how they could be so rude and was yelled at and hung up on several times! DO NOT SUPPORT THIS HOTEL AND THESE UNFORGIVING OWNERS! I am considering a law suit for age discrimination at this point and why not I would not mind owning a hotel at the each!

Steve Lapan

2021-05

First, if you are looking for a bright, modern shiny chain type hotel, you better look elsewhere BUT, if you are looking for clean, maintained (albeit somewhat minimally) room for a couple or a small family where you can relax and enjoy a beach trip, check this place out.My wife and I are normally picky when it comes to hotels and, largely due to it's age (we lived on the island for nearly 25 years but I first visited in 1964 and I am pretty sure it was here then) but this was a quick overnight for provisions (fresh, local seafood) and the price was acceptable so we tried it.We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the room. It was a single room with a queen bed so it was a little smaller than what we were used to but it was adequate for our needs. The room and (more importantly) the bathroom were clean though not immaculate. They were far cleaner than a lot of the chains we have stayed in. The bed was reasonably comfortable and there was a microwave a small fridge and a flat screen tv.Now to the really GOOD stuff!This hotel sits at the intersection of SE 64th St. This is a direct beach access road and is a fairly short walk (150 yards?) from the hotel. Across the street is a restaurant (Jones Seafood, under new management and quite a good choice for a family dinner),an ice cream shop (Sweet Treats) and a miniature golf and arcade complex.Due to it's 60's design it features a large, shaded courtyard which not only houses the pool are but boasts a large number of outdoor gathering areas with grills of every description and assorted picnic and lounging seating. Just the kind of place that you can get up, hit the beach, walk back to your room change and then relax by the pool or lounging areas while you throw some burgers on the grill and relax with a cool, adult beverage. This will be our new go to base of operations on future beach trips.

Sara Camacho

2021-05

The room was clean, or so it appeared. Our room wreaked of cigarettes which immediately diminishes my want to stay anywhere. The manager/owner of as friendly enough and charming. This was absolutely no frills. You can hear everything through the walls though, and if you’re on the first floor, it sounds as if elephants are keeping you awake until 2a stomping around. Beds are definitely used, but we wouldn’t stay here again after that night of sleep/experience. Not all of it was at the fault of the owner so I can’t in good conscience give them a worse rating.

Stefanie Draper

2023-05

One word: ROACHES. Sometimes life requires that you choose a budget friendly option, but I would not pay half what we did to stay here. The lady at check-in was entirely unprofessional as we attempted to fix a hiccup with the reservation. Finally finished with that, we get into the room and it is AWFUL! Carpet hasn't been shampooed in 20 years or more, walls and baseboards were filthy, and the comforters were years old and literally patched and faded to where you could barely see the original design. When we came back from dinner there was a roach crawling on the wall, one in the tub, and 2 decided to explore in my toiletry bag. Gross!!!! I can handle old and worn, but filthy and bug infested I will not. We will never, NEVER, stay at this place again! My skin is still crawling…

Melissa Depew

2021-05

Loved the mom and pop feel of the place. It has a comforting worn in vibe to us. We had no problem with the parking, but I've got a small car so that made it easier. The pool area was pretty and felt very family oriented. The location is close to the beach and walking distance from the restaurants, shops and grocery store. The room did smell strong of stale cigarette smoke though, thats my only complaint.

Angela Wilkes

2021-05

I have stayed at this hotel since I was a teen. It's very nostalgic for me and about a block from the ocean. It is not a fancy place at all. There's an old-fashioned pool with a dolphin fountain. The owners take great care of the grounds and the rooms are very clean but they do allow smoking. If you need toiletries provided or memory foam mattresses, you will not be happy here. I love this motel. We had a girls weekend and had a ball.

Maddie Hollendonner

2022-05

Ok, so my sole reason for writing this review is because I keep seeing people say that this place was clean. In fact, it's what caused us to choose this location. However, we had a very different experience. Our room was filthy. Yes, the towels and washcloths were laundered and the sheets seemed to have been, but the bed skirt was not just dirty, but covered in mold. The shower drain was stopped up so bad we had to remove the pop-up plug and shut the water off while washing so we weren't standing in water. We didn't dare sit on the couch or chair in the room, as they were so badly stained. All of this however was trumped by the smell of cigarettes making you nauseous and the creepy guy 2 doors down with a hoarder room staring you all in the face every time you walk by. He was clearly a resident, not a passer through. Beware people, beware!

Catherine Daughtry

2020-05

Cute little family owned and operated Vintage (old) motel one block up from a nice quiet beach access.(This is not a chain hotel brand so please don't make comparisons).Owners were as nice as they could be. Bed and bathroom was clean and comfortable. (It needs new carpet) The pool was beautiful and very clean with plenty of places to sit and relax. We loved the classic rock station playing in the pool area.I read all previous posts and did not see or experience anything negative. Great prices for a weekend at the beach and we will definitely return.

Aly

2022-05

It’s a little dated but don’t let that discourage you. The prices are so good and they do not discriminate against the size of the pet. My German Rottie has always been welcomed there. The kids love the little kiddie pool. The ocean just a short walk from the motel.

Patty Ramos

2021-05

The rooms were very outdated, bathtub backed up while showering, extremely loud window air conditioner could not hear yourself talk & very difficult to sleep. Went to grab a towel by the bathroom sink & a large bug was in it! I would not recommend sleeping in these rooms! On a positive note, office staff was extremely nice! We even received a goodie bag for our dog. Location was nice, just a short walk to the beach.

Amber Risaliti

2023-05

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Samson Chantilly

2022-05

Owner is NOT child friendly. Witnessed owner yelling at customer's children twice at the pool, instead of confronting adults. Booked an entire week but left 2 days early when owner tried to do the same to my child who was playing by himself and not even making any noise. I do not recommend families staying here. We were very disappointed and had high hopes for this place despite the older accommodations it has a great location.

Ramey Faircloth

2023-05

DO NOT STAY HERE! ROACHES! We booked for 2 nights and in the middle of the first night there I woke up to check on my toddler and when I pulled back the covers 2 roaches ran out from under the covers and 1 was on his cheek. My husband couldn’t sleep at all due to all the roaches running around. We shook all of our belongs out to avoid bringing roaches home with us. We were given a refund for the 2nd night. Don’t waste your time staying here it is disgusting.

joseph squires

2021-05

It was exactly what I paid for not to much and not to little. Pet friendly and the staff was great they respected my privacy the times I wanted fresh clean towels daily. Location was great only a 5 min walk to the beach and several restaurants and shops within a couple minutes of walking . The wife and I will 100% be back for sure thank you captains cove for a great anniversary weekend.

Makayla Calloway

2020-05

The outside was a very comforting, decorative and felt like a very “home like” place. The room we got was a family room, two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room. The floors felt gross to walk on, as if they needed to be shampooed 30 times, and the couch reeked of homeless animals. The smell of the couch was so bad that I couldn’t even bare to sit down on it. I would definitely recommend that they upgrade the furniture and do a DEEP DEEP clean of the rooms and carpets. They also have 2 dogs fenced in @ the pool and they CONSTANTLY bark.