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The Sand Dunes

2.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Poolside | Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

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Suite, Oceanfront

Suite, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kure Beach

With a stay at The Sand Dunes in Kure Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Kure Beach and a 2-minute drive from Carolina Beach. .This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Joe Eakes Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carolina Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sand Dunes

Hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
The Sand Dunes offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators 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 irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace.
Free self parking is available onsite.

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 number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

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 56.50
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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 56.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April 15 to October 15
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

The Sand Dunes Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 490 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was alright. Never saw any staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with kitchen on the beach. Walking distance to the pier. It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very impressed with the cleanliness and organized professionalism. Going back SAP
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and the staff was very accommodating. Being right on the ocean was great and it was nice that there was a lot to do within walking distance. It was very disappointing that they did not have an elevator as our room was on the top floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARTIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beach views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was average but the location was excellent. FYI this hotel takes dogs. There was a dog barking on the balcony and one that was swimming in the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach, quick access, but we kept finding cockroaches in our room. Luckily, only one at a time 😬 The room smelled off too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Meryem

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sink was not draining. Bathroom has no sink you have to walk around the room to get to it. The room smelled like a strong carpet freshener trying to cover moldy smell. The AC u AC units are super loud, we had to turn them off. The garbage pick up came at 6am on a Sunday!!! Pluses: front desk staff was very nice. Bed sheets were clean and proximity to the beach and Kure Beach pier was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities
The staff were very helpful and professional. I truly enjoyed my stay. I look forward to returning in the future😃
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Clara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, disappointing accomodations

I was really disappointed by the quality of the room, the cleanliness, and honestly even my experience checking in. The check in instructions were unclear and confusing. After a long day of driving it was not the relaxing stop that we were hoping for. The kitchen was very minimally equipped and there were stains on the walls in the main room and the bathroom. The beds were uncomfortable and taco shaped. Cigarette smoke wafted up from the parking lot to the balcony. It generally smelled like mold. I could go on but I’m over it. Great location and beautiful view.
View from the balcony, the chairs are the perfectly wrong height to where I couldn’t see the water past the railing when sitting down
When we entered the room we were hit with the smell of mold, didn’t take long to see that the AC front was covered in mold and dust that it was blowing into the room
They charge $25 if you leave dishes which makes me question if these dishes are ever properly washed..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the beach which was perfect! Hotel is old but has charm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Krisztina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Mattresses were awful, and room had a musty cigarette smell. Customer service was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great size room, location close to pier, rooms are updated. The balcony ocean view. I will return. Affordable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Shamim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and outlook very old windoes block the occean view allover old building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I did not see any ice machines or vending machines, however there was a store a block down the street along with several restaurants in the same walkable area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Corwin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, dead flies all over, the parking lot shined their headlights right into the bedroom, the bed was pushed right against the window. There was mold all over the ceiling and bathroom, I have pictures. They double charged me even though I paid through Expedia and finally they ended up reimbursing me. If I didn’t get a good deal via Expedia I wouldn’t stay here ever. Saw cockroaches on their boardwalk and the walkways to the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled something awful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paige, Angier

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place for a quick get away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025