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The Sand Dunes

2.0 star property
Sun and fun on the beach, near Kure Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Aerial view
Front of property
Sundeck
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View
On the beach

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, NC, 28449
  • Kure Beach
    2 min walk
  • Ocean Front Park
    3 min walk
  • Kure Beach Pier
    3 min walk
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    38 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, City View

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Poolside

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, City View

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, City View

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Oceanfront

Suite, Oceanfront

Suite, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Front of property

Golden Sands Oceanfront Hotel

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1127)
The price is NZ$188
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About the area

Kure Beach

At The Sand Dunes you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Kure Beach and within 20 minutes of Carolina Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a terrace. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Kure Beach hotel include Carolina Beach State Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Sand Dunes

Sun and fun on the beach, near Kure Beach
The Sand Dunes offers its guests an outdoor pool, a terrace, and pool umbrellas. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Kure Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Sand Dunes offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.00
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Admirals Quarters 129 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach, NC 28449]
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests will receive a text message at 11 AM on the check-in date with check-in instructions.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 15 April and close on 15 October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

The Sand Dunes Hotel
The Sand Dunes Kure Beach
The Sand Dunes Hotel Kure Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sand Dunes?

The Sand Dunes offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sand Dunes?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sand Dunes on 5 Dec 2024 start from NZ$149.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Sand Dunes?

Yep, The Sand Dunes has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to The Sand Dunes?

Yep, The Sand Dunes is a short 2-minute walk from Kure Beach.

Does The Sand Dunes have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Sand Dunes has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 15 to October 15).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sand Dunes?

No, The Sand Dunes does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sand Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sand Dunes?

Dogs are welcome at The Sand Dunes, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet.

The Sand Dunes Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 319 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shabby and not accessible, but gorgeous view
I did not appreciate having to walk up so many flights of stairs to reach our room, however the view was excellent. There was a slight musty odor to the room, but other than that everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kassamo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hole in floor under carpet, balcony door very hard to open, steps to beach slick due to water leak and algae everywhere
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mold
The room we stayed in (114) smelled like mold as soon as we opened the door. The carpet was damp from the moisture. It was a very unpleasant place to sleep because of the mold and we cut our trip short because we couldn't stand being inside the room. Check-in was all virtual, super easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Omar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

sahaon

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a simple place right on the beach. Exactly what we were looking for a short trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Van, Anchorage

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would stay here again but things are used and starting to get old. The thing that needs to be upgraded immediately are the beds. Both beds were very old. No cushion on top. Springs feel like they are coming through the top and both mattresses sink down in the middle. You could not lay on the bed without rolling to the middle. Uncomfortable to sleep on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Donte

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Musty, stall.... Funky air... Cleaning was needed, but overall for last minute... You get what you get
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The serve and staff were excellent, very friendly, and clean. But the beds were discomfortable, and very old. That is one thing we can’t be satisfied, Another thing is you can hear what next door people say.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away
It is incomprehensible why this property scores high in reviews. Stay away. Do yourself a favor and find something slightly more expensive but light years better in terms of cleaniness, service, and maintenance. Do not ruin your vacation by trying to save a few dollars. It is not worth it. To put it short: my wife refused to sleep in in our suite and slept in our minivan instead. One of our children joined her too. Thank God we only stayed in the hotel for one day only on our way to elsewhere. I cannot imagine being stuck there for a week or so. It is extremely outdated, dirty, wet and moldy, with tiny rooms that cannot accomodate a family. The ancient AC units are as loud as tractors and blow cold air directly in your head so you can get sick easily, unless you wear a hat while sleeping. One of them did not even work. The windows are next to your bed and the blinds do not block the light. The chairs' upholstery has huge rips half the size of the seat. Again, I have no idea how on Earth this property managed to collect favourable reviews. I guess they might have faked them. There is no way I will stay there again and pay my money for it. Their daily rate is slightly lower than in other beachfront properties, but trust me - it is not worth it. I doubt I would even want to stay there for free.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelli

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outdated and Misleading
Pictures were very misleading. Looks like they haven’t been updated in several years. Beds were horribly uncomfortable, likely several decades old, and not the size stated (was supposed to be queen, but mattresses were full sized). Bathroom was barely big enough to fit a single person, and our original room was barely big enough to fit the bed. There were no pictures of said room on the website, so we talked to management and they “upgraded” us to the room with 2 “queen” size beds. We were supposed to stay for 3 nights and ended up only staying for 1. Fair warning though, if you don’t ask to leave before 11am they will still charge you for that night, so despite only staying 1 night they charged us for 2. I’ve stayed in Carolina/Kure beach many times in my life, but this was by far the worst. Will not be returning. We also were not the only ones feeling mislead, as there were multiple people in the lobby waiting to complain about the same things when we checked out. The people at the front desk were accommodating and understanding as much as they could be though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
As soon as I walked in the door the room smelled of strong mold/mildew. They have an oven so we bought frozen foods from a market across the street because the nearby restaurants were closed. The food was for the oven (not microwaveable) so we heated up the oven but could not find a baking dish or cookie sheet or anything for the oven. We called the desk and they came to our door stating that they did not have anything for us to use even after they had checked all the vacant rooms. So we had to eat snacks for dinner. Everything else was great. For over $300 a night I would have expected much better service as well as a clean smelling room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Starr

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The windows had broken blinds and no curtains so the fluorescent lights shown in the room all night making it impossible to sleep or feel safe considering anyone could see straight in the room. The window seals had dust/dirt all in them next to the bed and you could tell where drinks had been sitting and housekeeping did not even bother to wipe up anything from previous guest. There was no table or desk to sit items items on. My husband had to take our trash out daily and track someone down for clean towels daily. Our bed had a flat sheet, a comforter type insert then another flat sheet instead of an actual quilt/comforter set. There was construction going on the property so every morning we were woken up by lovely hammering outside the room and all kinds of randon items such as tables, laundry baskets, etc to walk around while they worked. Our vacation was not very relaxing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, the property is a bit older but in good shape. Good value for beachfront property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location; needing a few updates
The check in process was great- super slick and hotel was very quick and responsive to my questions via text! The view and access to the beach is unbelievable! We loved the pool- it was small but it was all we needed to cool off after a day at the beach. They do provide pool towels which is nice! You cannot beat the location!! Some things to improve: 1. The mattresses were bad. They were very bouncy and you sunk into them. Any time any loved position, you would get woken up and the home bed would be moving. 2. Clarification on which are beach view rooms. The pictures for the room we selected showed a beach view, so I assumed we would. Our view was a brick wall of the hotel next to us. We were only there one night, so we were ok about it. If we were there longer and paying that much a night, I would have been really upset. 3. The lights outside our door was so bright it was hard to fall asleep. Easily fixed with black out curtains. We would stay there again, but would be contacting the manager to make sure of the room and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It reminded me of the old 60's-70's beach motels that use to dot each beach town. First time to Wilmington and was amazed how many older beach motels are still around. Unlike Panama City who tore everything down. It's not exactly walkable to restaurants, but the pool and convenience to walk right to the beach was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love the Sand. Dunes I don’t wanna go anywhere else. I mean their is your normal issues here and there but they are very personable there and I love it esp Rozz
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They are so sweet and really go all out to make sure your happy and comfortable, anything you need they make sure to get it quickly and every time I set the dirty laundry out side the door their was new clean ones out there so quick. The staff is so awesome, Rozz is the sweetest and she makes me feel so happy to be there. David is so awesome and he really made up for a bad experience quickly and made us very happy and comfortable. I don’t like going anywhere else at the beach this is my place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good as it always is
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
People upstairs making noise all night. No chairs in the room. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thais

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach and walking to arcade, pier and dinning options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024