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The Sand Dunes

2.0 star property

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sundeck
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Room, City View

  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Poolside

  • 358 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, City View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, City View

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront

  • 358 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Oceanfront | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Oceanfront

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Sand Dunes

Kure Beach hotel steps from Kure Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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 an outdoor pool.
The Sand Dunes features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and pool umbrellas. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Sand Dunes is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator

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 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

Property 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 35.00 (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
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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 358 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quite retreat. Just perfect for an off season beach visit, and the views were well worth the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the short walk to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Devin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Christy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff super nice. Very convenient. Toilet paper holder could have used some work. Towels and soap well stocked. Pet areas were east to access. Beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute overnight trip. Easy to book. Easy to check-in. Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Room smells of mildew
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being walking distance to the pier and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth the Stay
Our room had a spectacular view of the beach and was in great shape. We were very impressed and will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, hot hot water for shower. Staff was very friendly. Cant wait to stay here next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Romas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful for a quick weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024