This is second-hand; I did not actually stay there but spent a lot of time: my husband and I booked our 50th anniversary party in Beau Rivage clubhouse -- beautifully done, fantastic food!-- and had 19 relatives staying in 9 units for 3 or 4 nights. Some are used to topnotch hotels, and all told us repeatedly they were very pleased with their spacious units and the surroundings, the comfortable atmosphere that worked well for gathering. After reading a couple bad reviews here 2 wks before, we (living in Wilmington) rushed there unannounced and were shown several rooms and reassured by resident family members who operate the resort and stand behind their cleaning staff and their personal attention.
Our guests knew ahead the units were not elegant, a tad dated but comfortable, and they enjoyed the huge bathrooms, many with double sinks, and found the huge living rooms and the private patios great for family visiting (and small after-party parties when we joined them...) Each morning we all pushed tables and chairs together in the clubhouse's screened porch for great, cheap breakfasts cooked to order with many choices, and all the time we wanted for visiting. Some tried and liked the pool, also; I was not there myself.
The location was perfect -- 10 minutes to our house, 10 minutes to Carolina Beach, and 10 minutes to Wilmington's historic downtown where we took great boat trip on Wilmington Water Tours' big catamaran, and 15 minutes for those who wanted to tour the Battleship North Carolina and Airlie Gardens on Wilmington's east side (all well worth it). None were golfers, but loved the view of the course from each of their rooms.
And they loved the price -- $62 Thurs and Sunday and $123 on the weekend -- for condos rather than cramped hotel rooms.

I can't think of a better place to go for golf and relaxation. The accommodations were remarkable; great rooms, great golf and great food. The staff was wonderful and so helpful. I was given such great service with my 14 month old baby which made my trip so enjoyable. The pool is amazing crystal blue water surrounded by plam trees and such a great place to relax for a family. My husband enjoyed the golf course daily he said it was one of the best golf courses that he had been too in a long time.

Spent 3 days/nights at the Beau Rivage with my extended family and had a wonderful stay there. The staff is about as friendly and accommodating as you will find anywhere. The rooms are very big (especially the bathroom) and very clean. You can walk right out to the golf course from the back door of your room. The golf course is very nice and well kept, and there is a driving range and putting green too. There is also a great pool there with a bar, where I spent a decent amount of time. The snack bar/restaurant, Peanuts, has a very reasonable and delicious breakfast, as well a decent selection of sandwiches for lunch (the fries are great). This is not a luxury hotel, if that is what you are looking for, but a great bargain for the money. This is my second stay at the Beau Rivage and I definitely will return again.

We went to Beau Rivage for a family reunion and had a great time. The hotel rooms were very large, comfortable, and clean. We had a beautiful view of the golf course which was beautifully maintained. The food was incredible and the staff was even better. Everyone who worked there was very friendly and accommodating. We had a great time and will definitely return.