Carolina Friends
Party organiser, Winston-SalemOpen
Carolina Friends is open, as far as Google, its own website and the web archive can tell.
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Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Status
- Open
- Website
- carolinafriends.com
- Newest review
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Before you go
- Arriving
Contact the organizers well in advance about your visit; one review noted months of unanswered emails before arrival, though current management emphasizes community focus.
- Privacy
Carolina Friends makes privacy one of its highest stated priorities—legal names are required for check-in and booking but are not made public.
- First visit
The club's own website emphasizes that newcomers are welcome and can explore the lifestyle at their own pace without pressure.
- Prices
Membership ranges from £12/month (recurring) to £115/year, plus separate event ticket costs; Caribbean cruise staterooms start at £185 USD per person per night.
- Facilities
According to a 2010 review from a staff member, recent upgrades included two additional showers in the downstairs locker room, a pool deck extension, an upstairs relaxation area, and four additional private rooms upstairs.
- Food and drink
A first-time visitor in 2011 praised the food, though another reviewer complained it was bad.
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About Carolina Friends
Carolina Friends is a lifestyle community and event organizer based in North Carolina that has been operating since 1991. The current team took over in 2016 to preserve the community when the original venue faced closure. Today they host hotel takeovers and private events throughout the Triad region rather than operating a fixed club location, with their website advertising membership packages and travel events like Caribbean cruises.
A typical Carolina Friends event features live DJs, dancing, themed entertainment, clothing-optional pool areas, and member-hosted social spaces designed to feel like a getaway with friends. The club's own website emphasizes that every event is planned around a central question: „Will this make our members feel welcome?“ They prioritize discretion, consent, and creating a comfortable atmosphere for people exploring the lifestyle at their own pace.
Reviewers from 2008 to 2015 paint a mixed picture. Those who had positive early experiences praise the welcoming atmosphere and lack of pressure, while several visitors report frustration with inconsistent service, cleanliness concerns, and a notably aging crowd. The venue appears to have faced operational challenges over the years, though the current ownership structure suggests a commitment to community preservation and modernization.
- Who goes
- Couples and single women from across North Carolina and surrounding states, with reviews suggesting the crowd skewed older in recent years.
- How opinion has moved
- Opinion declined markedly between 2010 and 2015, with earlier five-star reviews praising the atmosphere giving way to complaints about cleanliness, crowd quality, and staff rudeness toward newcomers.
What guests love
- Visitors appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and lack of pressure to participate in anything they were uncomfortable with.
- The facility itself was described as „top notch“ with „very nice accommodations“ by those who visited the physical venue.
- Food quality was praised by at least one reviewer who had a positive first experience.
- Friendly, attractive, and nice people were repeatedly mentioned by satisfied visitors.
- The community aspect and opportunity to meet new people in a judgment-free environment resonated with members.
- Current management's stated commitment to respect, consent, and making members feel welcome reflects the values the community prioritizes.
What guests complain about
- Multiple reviewers reported cleanliness issues and described the venue as „nasty“ or „dirty“.
- The crowd's average age was noted as problematic, with one 2012 review reporting attendees averaging near 60 and lamenting the loss of younger participants.
- Staff attitudes toward newcomers and unfamiliar guests were described as rude, suspicious, and unwelcoming in several reviews.
- The venue was criticized for being too small on busy nights, making it difficult to find space to sit, dance, or socialize.
- Pricing was called „very overpriced“ by at least one visitor.
- Several reviewers felt the venue had declined significantly from its earlier reputation, describing it as „sad“ and noting it was „the only game in town“ despite poor quality.
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Club facts, checked against sources
0 of 1 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.
- Membership
- Free sign-up Sources differ Club website · November 2026 other sources say: Paid membership
Latest reviews from every source
Nasty: This place is very nasty I had a horrible experience with a female there, I will never return again. I should have known better as seeing how unclean this place was. I wouldn't recommend anyone to the Charlotte Club!
Going in the wrong direction....: Althought the facilities at The Estate have been improved in recent years, the clientel base has been neglected. The age average of the attendees is now nearing 60 and very few if any younger folks attend. The place use to be hopping several years ago, but now has become quite sad. Friday nights especially. There are also staff members who don't want younger folks, who wish to elimin…
Nice but small facility: This club is nice on Friday nights when the crowd is ~100 people. However, the crowd is much larger on Saturday nights, to the point where a couple cannot find a place to sit, dance, or anything else.
First Time: My husband and I visited and loved the atmosphere and people. We were never pressured and anyone we spoke to were really nice. Food was great too!Defineatly going back and hope to be a little more "relaxed" next time. Being our first time at a swingers club, We really enjoyed ourself.Thanks
Stalkers: The place is dirty and lots of old homely looking men. Wife got hit on a lot by disgusting men. Food is bad . Very clicky. Dance floor small. Very overpriced. Don't believe me go for yourself..
Charlotte Club: As a member, and also a staff member, it makes me sad to read negative comments about this club. We, the staff, do try very hard to make it a pleasant experience for everyone who attends and we have 'regulars' who strive just as hard toward the same objective. This club is constantly upgrading and putting extensive amounts of money into the facility trying to make the patrons more comfortable. Recents…
One visit was enough !: We've been there once. We arrived from out of town. We had been emailing them regarding our upcoming visit for months ahead of time but had never gotten a reply from them. They were extremely rude to us when we arrived. They seemed extremely suspicious of us because they didn't know us. We have never in our ten plus year history of swinging and visiting clubs all over the country been treated…
Kinda Skanky: Sort of like hanging out in a basement complex. Cheap looking. Most people are not desirable to look at in any way. But it's the only game in town.
Sources we checked
- SwingersClubList 2★ from 1010 reviews readnewest April 2015
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (10 with stars). The line is the running average. Does the owner answer?
A staff member in 2010 responded to negative reviews acknowledging complaints and detailing recent facility upgrades, though current management structure (taken over in 2016) suggests a different ownership team now focused on community preservation.
Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.
Sources for this text: SwingersClubList, the club's own website, every review we hold.
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