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    Outer Banks Motor Lodge

    3.3 (21 reviews)
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    Laura G.

    I want to give this place full stars for its awesome qualities but there are a few things that need to be noted. I will start with those. After hours check in ( I am assuming it's only after hours), is done through a virtual assistant screen in the lobby. The virtual assistant was quick to respond, but when the key cards issued by the machine didn't work two times she had to summon an actual manager who was a ten minute drive away. The whole process took about twenty five minutes after the room had been booked and paid for on line hours before. I did not enjoy that. The a/c unit is loud. It works well and I was happy that I could adjust it and ultimately turn it off, but it ain't quiet. The room has been (spotlessly) cleaned with one of those very strong smelling fabuloso type cleaners. If you are sensitive to those kinds of smells, as I am, it's a bummer. On to the good. The room has clearly just been updated and it's simple clean and charming. The bed and bedding were quite comfortable. The location is absolutely unbeatable. From my less expensive pool view king it's a few steps to the beach. The beach was abandoned early morning and it was just what I needed. That made all the other things not important. I will adjust accordingly and stay here again whenever I can

    Laura T.

    Second stay here during summer season...front desk, housekeepers and guests couldn't be nicer. I had hoped for a second floor, however, due to a full house, I got a first floor oceanfront. That being said, I still had an amazing ocean view! #3stepstothebeach Unlike many first floor spots, no dunes here to block a view. Therefore, I ended up happier than even a second floor might have made me! Sunrise right from the bedroom window! And no doubt these rooms are cleaner than any chain motel on the beach! Rooms are large, have enough accoutrements in the kitchen to stay in any night. Nice to rent from a family business that is excellent at customer service.

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    Our room had a great ocean view, and it was very comfortable. Front desk staff was very pleasant and accommodating.

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    Hello. I am wondering if it is safe. I see that it is good for the price and excellent for the beach access. But I'm thinking about security. Will it be safe for a female to be here?

    I have not been there long enough to answer your question intelligently, I can tell you I will not stay there again.

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    Our room had a great ocean view, and it was very comfortable.

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    Colington Creek Inn - Vacation mode!

    Colington Creek Inn

    (21 reviews)

    This was such a neat place to stay. The owners are so accommodating, kind, and really just treat…read moreyou like family. Not to mention, they create an incredible breakfast experience. If you are interested in doing something around the area, or need suggestions, they have so many recommendations. I really just can't say enough about how wonderful they are. The house is like going to an aunt and uncles house, we just felt very cozy and comfortable. The pictures are exactly how the house is. It's convenient to so many different places, and a very short drive to beaches. There is a reason this place is rated with 5 stars on every travel site.

    Kill devil hills. OBX. The owners are so friendly and accommodating. The inn is Hugh. With 2…read morescreened porches upstairs and 1 downstairs. The other downstairs porch has tables for breakfast. There is also 4 high top tables on the deck for outside eating. We get the Boat Room. 1 king size bed with a bathroom big enough to dance in. Shampoo, conditioner, soaps and beauty pack filled with toothbrushes, q tips , dental pics. The views are fantastic. We watched dolphins and otters while eating breakfast. The breakfast is a work of art. Fruit cups, yogurt eggs with ham and cheese. Freshly made crepes with bananas and homemade Carmel sauce. There is a microwave and dishes, silverware and cooler with sodas and water upstairs with couches and games. Fresh baked cookies outside your room in the evening. There is fishing and crabbing on site. If you don't have the equipment they Wii loan you what you need. There is also a pool, several swings and chairs outside. Everything is so tastefully done and welcoming. There is also a small elevator to get suitcases and people upstairs.

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills - stairs to beach

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

    (64 reviews)

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    Great complementary breakfast, clean room, comfy beds, and welcoming staff it's a huge plus that…read moreit is dog friendly as well, and the rooms were very spacious

    Do not stay at this hotel…read more I've stayed in many Marriott properties over the years, but I wish I could give minus five stars to TownePlace Suites OBX. Infrastructure The website photos are completely deceptive. The hotel is not well maintained, despite being built in 2017. There are leaks throughout the property, and visible pockets of mold. The "Blue House" across the street (the beach access point) feels like an afterthought. There was only one deck chair, and it was broken. The handrail leading to the deck was also broken. Hygiene Poor. The interior is not properly cleaned, and both elevators were consistently dirty. Outside, there were empty bottles and trash bags scattered around the parking lot. Beach access Disappointing. If you're expecting easy, relaxing beach access based on the website photos, you'll be let down. You have to cross a street where pedestrians don't have the right of way, pass the poorly maintained deck, and then use stairs to reach the beach. Not worth the hassle. Breakfast Very poor. It's grab-and-go, extremely limited, and tasteless. Skip it and eat elsewhere. Service Unhelpful. We prepaid for a three-night stay but decided to leave after two nights due to the issues above. The front desk did not offer any flexibility or even a credit toward another Marriott property--we simply lost a night. Save yourself the headache. Stay elsewhere--areas like Duck or Corolla offer a much better experience. I'd also avoid Kill Devil Hills altogether; it's not walkable and doesn't offer a pleasant stay.

    Sea Ranch Resort - OBX Sunset

    Sea Ranch Resort

    (88 reviews)

    On check-in I was behind a lady complaining that her room was over 80° and that maintenance said…read morethey fixed it. I could tell that was the start of a bad stay. Of course the ice machine is out of order. I was awakened to construction men right outside my balcony repairing the patio of the restaurant. There are signs directing you to the elevator and then you get there it says staff only. The best part was the bistro, but even then the construction men were right on the other side of the wall from my table tearing apart the outside wall. I paid nearly double for a room "on a higher level" and got the second floor out of five. Just another typical tourist trap.

    Good price for a decent place. Outdated and desperately needs updated but clean. nice suite with a…read morefull kitchen and two separate bedrooms each with own full bathrooms and king beds. Plus there's a dining area and living room. Nice full balcony outback with a great view of the ocean. Wonderful breeze out the front but none of the windows worked to let the air in from the front. Only one of the elevators work. Some of the lights don't work. The living room TV has gone bad and often displays the programming as a negative image or mostly green in color. Side of the refrigerator has good amount of rust. The icemaker didn't work. The showers had decent water pressure and they have nice soap products. The food at the restaurant was good. The crabcake was good portion and tasty and the vegetable medley had excellent flavor. I was overcharged when I arrived for what my confirmation said. Hopefully that has been straightened out with my bill when I check out. There was an issue with the elevator the one morning as the employee said it wasn't working. This other lady who looked like a manager, was asking other guests about the elevator. When I told her that is your employee with the supply cart and he's been standing at the elevator and it's not working. She's responded to me saying "I don't know him. I don't know what's going on. I don't know about another elevator. I'm new here. This is my first day." Really? You start your first day on Easter Sunday and you had no training? There is another elevator, but apparently that's been out of order for many months. Thankfully, the employee with the supply cart was able to get the elevator back working quickly Lots of available parking in the open lot We consider staying again, but likely will try another place

    Cypress House Inn - Front of the Cypress House Inn

    Cypress House Inn

    (16 reviews)

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    We decided to stay on vacation one more night, and Yelp! led us to this lovely place. We were…read moreliterally packed and heading toward the bridge when we decided to stay. Having checked out of our Air BandB place we had to find a new place. We found this B and B about noon, and the owner led us right to a room and we were in! The room was beautiful, clean, large, and very comfortable! The house is directly across the street from a public beach access making it super convenient. The owners were incredibly friendly and fun to chat with. We were so happy to have found this place. (And no, we didn't want to leave the next day either, but we did.)

    We stayed at the Loft at this B&B while we were in town for a wedding. We had a fantastic…read moreexperience. When I booked The Loft, I was unsure what to expect as I hadn't read other reviews about it, so here is my take for those potentially interested in booking: The Loft * it is basically a one-bedroom apartment -- with a bed in the living room area and a bed in the bedroom. There is a microwave, a refrigerator, and a Keurig. You have a full sized bathroom as well, and a legit living area with a couch and a couple chairs. It is perfect to split amongst 4 people; you won't feel crowded! * It is a walk upstairs. You can get to The Loft using a separate entrance from the house. You do not need to walk through the main house to get to The Loft. We liked this a lot, for privacy. But, you may need to make several trips to/from your car if you are carrying a lot of luggage. If you are unable to carry luggage on your own, I'd recommend having a friend help you or, if you are staying alone, I would recommend a different room at Cypress. The walking up the stairs was not an issue for me and my friends, but I think it could have been an issue for my parents. * It has a outdoor patio area with 4 chairs around a small table, and you have a distant view of the ocean. It's lovely. The B&B experience: Bill was simply fantastic throughout our stay. The breakfast was delicious every morning. My husband and I are early birds so had no issue making it in time for the 8:30 breakfast. The breakfast was fresh and yummy! You are walking distance from the beach (like a 3 minute walk!). The B&B has chairs for your use, so you can grab one of those chairs and walk over to the beach. You're also walking distance from a few restaurants and to Duck Donuts if that's your thing. We tried Duck Donuts for the first time on a morning walk; it was ok -- to each their own! Tips: If you are driving to Duck for a wedding, please leave the Cypress 2 hours before your event start! We had no clue how bad traffic could get. What should have been a 20 minute ride took slightly over 2 hours. Apparently, it's just like that on the weekends (especially Saturdays), so you've been warned! All in all, we had a fantastic experience here and will be excited to return.

    Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills - Guest room

    Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills

    (62 reviews)

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    Let me start by saying: Location, location, location!!! You…read morewon't get any closer or convenient for the price in the area. Next, they allow pets! There's nothing better than spending the day at the beach with your fur baby. Finally, some rooms you enter from inside hotel and others you enter from the parking lot like a motel. I've stayed in both types of rooms here and they're all about the same. No, there is no longer a continental breakfast served in the lobby area but there are so many restaurants nearby and there is a microwave & mini fridge in every room. Yes, housekeeping is the bare minimum here but every business in the service industry has changed (most for the worse) since the pandemic. Do you really need someone to make or turn down your bed for you daily while you're on vacation?!? Do you really need fresh towels every single day? I've been coming to this same hotel for years and truly the only difference I see now compared to the past is the long term residents. I did not have any issues with them and I was given a room in that designated section.

    We stayed end of April 2025. Decided to stay here again end of September but was not the same. We…read moregot there after 3 for check in. I was told we had to wait until 4. When we came back around 3:30 there was a different employee. He said we could check in. We were given handicapped accessible room on 3rd floor which we did not ask for. I asked for the highest floor which would of been 4th. The tub was not flat on the bottom. Would be difficult to stand there if handicapped. The microwave did not spin. AC ok. Chairs on balcony had mold. The hotel is very aged and needs updating. There was one elevator working. They stopped serving the grab and go breakfast. When I asked the employee they said it was stopped a long time ago. I would expect more as a Wyndham member. I would not stay here again. The pictures are not what you get. The location was close to shopping and ocean.

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