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Drifters Reef Motel

701 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Ranked #14 of 17 hotels in Carolina Beach
2.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
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jason j
Newton Grove, North Carolina
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

This is a great motel for the general traveler. the management was great and very attentive. The room we rented was clean and very comfortable. This is a really great barging for your buck. We have stayed before and we were not disappointed during this trip. Will stay again!!!1 More

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Taq02127
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

The bed is broken the carpet is stained! The towels are worn out with holes through them! Planned on staying the weekend at Carolina beach, will leave as soon as check out since I got in after 8pm! I am headed to another motel tomorrow night!!! More

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tommygurl119
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011
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Hello my fellow vacationers and fun seekers, I plead with you to NEVER stay at this motel. We stayed mon and tues Oct 10 & 11. The first night was ok. The first room we were in was acceptable for the price. I noticed we only had one towel and no shower curtain, so like a reasonable guest I called... More

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Kervee
Morgantown, West Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

Not sure why there are so many terrible reviews of this place because we had a good experience here. I had asked for a smoking double room on the ground level floor near the pool and that is exactly what I got. The room was clean and the towels were fine. The bed was comfortable enough, the only complaint that... More

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Travelinwife
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

Not sure why there are so many negative reviews on Drifters Reef. My husband was traveling for business and brought me along. The office staff is awesome, we had a quaint king room, which was roomy and very clean. The only complaint I had is that the housekeeping staff did not make the bed or clean the room, during our... More

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mot1590
Leasburg, North Carolina
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

I will never stay here again. The management was awful and rude, the rooms were a mess, and there were more bugs than should ever be allowed for a running motel. More

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vcpete73
Denver, Colorado
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

My husband and I stayed at the Drifter's Reef last September around Labor Day. The location was great, within walking distance to the beach. However, it's obvious that the owner of this motel doesn't put any money into it. The bed was in desperate need of replacement. My back was killing me every morning when I woke up. The sheets... More

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misgail
Raleigh, North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This so called Motel is a joke. the homeless shelter or your local pound has better conditions than this. These people with the exception of Danny are a sad group of people. The rooms are deplorable. Filth just pure T filth. Leigh Ann the owner is nothing but a slum lord making her money sitting back getting wealthy off of... More

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hottblooded
Sanford, North Carolina
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

A girlfriend and I decided to get away for the weekend and ended up at the Drifter's Reef. Prices were the best we found at the beach, although it is not beach front (there are many public beach access areas with parking nearby). Room was not as clean as I like, BUT I am a bit of a germaphobe, so... More

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happysable
Rockwell, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Took Mom and my family to the Drifters Reef Motel for Mothers Day Weekend and Mom was so happy to be at the beach and be with all of the family, but most of all she was treated like a Queen at the Motel. They are pet friendly so she got to bring her little poodle with her, that made... More

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