Name: Captain's Cove Motel
Address: 6401 Oak Island Drive, Long Beach, Oak Island, North Carolina, United States of America, Oak Island, Brunswick County, US
Price range: $85–$113 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

At Captain's Cove Motel, travelers describe a budget, old‑school beach stay with a friendly vibe, highlighted by quick walks to the shore and restaurants, a family‑friendly pool area, and extras like grills and picnic tables for casual outdoor meals.

Rooms are dated and basic, with some reports of uncomfortable mattresses, small or worn bathrooms, and occasional maintenance issues. A recurring drawback is that all rooms allow smoking, and several guests noted strong smoke odors. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many found rooms clean, but others reported bugs and, in a few cases, serious infestations. Expect a simple, no‑frills stay near the beach.

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Facilities

The pool is a highlight, including a kiddie area and toys in some stays. Grills, picnic tables, and a courtyard add convenient outdoor options.

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Tracy

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

jacqueline

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Ronald

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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?

10

Melisa

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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!!!

10

Angel

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Brianna

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

4

Anjali

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

JAMES

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Amber

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Family motel, everyone was so friendly. Pool was wonderful and beach was a short walk. Will definitely return

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean with fresh towels, but others reported dirty areas and bugs, including a few serious infestation claims. Housekeeping typically supplies linens on request.

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Dave

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Jeanne

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Nicole

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Nicole

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

2

jeremy

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Maureen

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Jimmy

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was so nice @ every encounter. The room was clean & neat. Very close to everything! Great experience

8

Vincent

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, room was clean but dated.

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Stephon

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Lindsey

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price of the motel it was great. Don’t expect too much, we had a good sleep, and the motel was clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic; several mention strong smoke odors because all rooms allow smoking. Comfort is mixed, with reports of uncomfortable mattresses, small or worn bathrooms, and occasional maintenance issues.

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Dawn

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Dave

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Andrea

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Izaak

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures on internet of the property are better than the property them zelf.

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Ronald

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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?

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Maureen

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Anjali

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Yvette

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Lisa

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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Kenneth

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and accommodating, with staff often on site and helpful with requests. Occasional issues include reservation mix-ups and difficulty reaching management for refunds.

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Isaily Sonibeth

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good service

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Theresa

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

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!!

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Nicole

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Don

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Rebecca

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great.

10

Tonya

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spur of the moment trip with my daughter. Owners were very accommodating. Location is great.

10

JAMES

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Jimmy

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was so nice @ every encounter. The room was clean & neat. Very close to everything! Great experience

10

Suzanne

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The people are really nice here. Incredibly helpful.We had a great stay. Thank y'all so much.

10

Charles

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Good location

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Location

Close to the beach and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and family attractions like an arcade and mini‑golf.

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WILLIAM

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel dog friendly and a short walk to the beach

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michelle

Apr 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice and quiet. Easy beach access

10

Tonya

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spur of the moment trip with my daughter. Owners were very accommodating. Location is great.

10

Angel

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Brianna

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Rebecca

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Steven

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Vincent

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, room was clean but dated.

8

Kenneth

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Charles

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Good location

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Month	Average price
January	$91
February	$91
March	$89
April	$127
May	$127
June	$140
July	$135
August	$134
September	$97
October	$83
November	$91
December	$90

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4 $89	5 $89	6 $89	7 $89	8 $89	9	10 $89
11 $89	12 $89	13 $89	14 $89	15	16 $89	17
18 $89	19	20 $89	21 $89	22 $89	23 $89	24 $89
25 $111	26 $113	27 $100	28 $107	29 $111	30 $111	31 $113

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

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