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Sanderling Resort

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub

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1461 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949
  • The Sanderling Spa
    2 min walk
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
    7 min drive
  • Duck Boardwalk
    7 min drive
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    54 min drive

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 3 Bedrooms (Swan, Vacation Home)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Two Queens

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Poolside King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 3 Bedrooms (Harris Vacation Home) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Harris Vacation Home)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 3 Bedrooms (Griggs Vacation Home) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Griggs Vacation Home)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Premium King

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 4 Bedrooms (Renovated - Sandpiper, Vacation Home)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Room, Ocean View (Two Queens)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Sunset View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds (Sunset View)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite, Ocean View, Corner (King) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Ocean View, Corner (King)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Sunset View)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite (Oceanside)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Poolside (Firepit) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Poolside (Firepit)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Poolside Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Corner (Sunset View)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Lanai, Poolside (Firepit)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Sunset View)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Presidential Suite (Ocean to Sound) | Living area | 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Presidential Suite (Ocean to Sound)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 4 Bedrooms (Evans, Vacation Home)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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House, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey, Vacation Home) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

House, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey, Vacation Home)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sanderling Resort

4-star Kitty Hawk hotel steps from Outer Banks Beaches
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Sanderling Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Sanderling Resort offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

Guests under 21 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Sanderling Resort you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Sanderling Resort is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Lifesaving Station - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Kimball's Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Sandbar - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Beach House Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Beach House Bar
  • Kimball's Kitchen
  • Lifesaving Station
  • Sandbar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 spa tubs
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 300 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 21 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility

Property is also known as

Sanderling Resort Duck
Sanderling Duck
Sanderling Resort
Sanderling Resort Duck
Sanderling Hotel Duck
Sanderling Resort Duck, NC - Outer Banks
The Sanderling
The Sanderling
Sanderling Resort Hotel
Sanderling Resort Kitty Hawk
Sanderling Resort Hotel Kitty Hawk

Sanderling Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 460 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding and the bed/mattress and pillows were the best ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at The Sanderling, it was a late Summer quiet vibe which was perfect. Some areas are a little worn and could use some updating but overall a great long weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane lindsay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very accommodating and well trained staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

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

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was extremely helpful and friendly Convenient to everything The food at both restaurants was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not recommend
I stayed at the sanderling for the first time in 2017 and had a wonderful stay, however my recent stay found the hotel in a state of disrepair with unhappy employees. The property has not been maintained to its former standards. The walls are heavily marked with wear and tear, and the carpets are stained and way overdue for replacement. The walls of our room were spotted with various spills and suitcase scuffs. I stepped on an open safety pin and noticed used tissues under the bed. It was also clear the hallways and rooms had not been vacuumed in some time. Yes, the location is beautiful, but there is nothing luxury about this property. This once-grand resort now feels more like a neglected afterthought. It’s disappointing to see a place with so much potential fall so far from its former glory. At checkout I voiced my concerns to management only to receive lip service from about a renovation beginning in November, however, the hotel is not in any condition to accept reservations and host guests, especially at the price point they are charging. Ultimately the manager waived the resort fee - which I expected since we had to carry our own beach chairs and umbrellas out to the beach and there were rarely beach/pool towels available. Finally, we booked a king room through hotels.com but were given a room with two queen beds. The manager informed me that the property could not guarantee room types booked via third party, which I have never heard of before.
Splatters on the wall above the trash can in our room
Heavily stained and worn hallway carpet and moldy window
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condition of the property and facilities are tired and worn. The room however was clean and the bed was comfortable. Lack of a resort feel despite the resort fees. The building exterior requires capital needs (worn siding and deteriorating roof and wood). The pool furniture was broken and very dated. The location is good, and this is likely the reason the resort has been able to maintain occupancy without making necessary building and furniture upgrades.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Love the adult only pool and hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time in Outer Banks. This resort was beautiful and everything was just so convenient. They helped us plan off-site activities. The food was excellent. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

michael, Potomac

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. The property definitely needs renovation. It has a lot of potential with multiple restaurants and ideal location. Also they need more beach chairs . There is no one directly on the beach at all time setting up umbrellas. Finally, if anybody has allergies to animals they do allow dogs in every single room of the hotel. I believe renovation is pending next year so would love to revisit when it does.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

summer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that they had an adult pool and hot tub separate from kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples Get Away
Relaxing Adult only pool was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resrt options were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a great place to relax and unwind. The staff was super friendly and my room was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024