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    Sea Ranch Resort

    3.2 (87 reviews)
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    Room temperature went over 90 degrees

    This was our 4th stay here and our last. We had always liked this place, recommended it to family and friends. We recently booked a 6 night stay and paid extra for a higher floor. There was no AC during the recent heat wave. When I complained to front desk after two nights, I was told "well you're on the top floor. Heat rises. It's hot and the ac is old and can't keep up. Everyone on that floor is complaining. Just give it time". Also the pool was shut down and ice machines not working. The first time we asked for ice at the front desk, they filled a pitcher from the kitchen's ice machine. The next time we asked, they refused saying kitchen ice machine was running low. Our room was a 90 degrees when we checked out after 4 miserable nights. When checking out early, front desk clerk said someone was coming to try to fix the AC that day. Too late! It's really sad that we had to cut our vacation short and will have to find a new place to stay for OBX vacations. We have many fond memories including getting engaged here! It just sucks that management won't invest in maintaining the property.

    OBX Sunrise
    Harold F.

    Rooms with a view, a pool, an awesome restaurant & steps to the beach. Staff were friendly and accommodating & helpful with local information. Definitely worth a trip for a NY'er. We'll be back.

    Oceanfront view from 4th floor

    Booked one night & decided to stay for another upon arrival. Ed at the front desk is incredibly patient, helpful & welcoming. Beach access before check-in was a bonus! Oceanfront room has a large balcony, comfy chair, table/chairs, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker...everything we needed. Access directly to beach from 2nd floor is the best part! Convenient to restaurants, attractions and markets. Don't forget to check out the Beachside Bistro at the hotel

    Rooms are very clean! Towels are soft and large! Highly highly recommend the Beachside Bistro in the hotel! Amazing food! Some of the best! Service is friendly and engaging! I'll definitely be bac@

    Taken right off our private balcony
    Amanda B.

    The view from the balcony is awesome! The beach is all you see even from inside the room. I gave it 4 stars because the elevator was broke and we had to take the steps as well as we had a smoker near us who apparently chain smoked every time they were out on their balcony. Very hard to enjoy. People should not be allowed to smoke on the balcony. Also, the room was very out dated and didn't seem at all clean. Not sure if I would stay here again or not.

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    Cozy rooms, friendly staff, and a prime location make this hotel a great choice for travelers.

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    Outer Banks Beach Club - The kitchen of 11 a

    Outer Banks Beach Club

    4.5(6 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I went to this place since I was born I am 9 years old this year my grandma came she stayed at 11a…read moreI stayed 11d and 10c 1 once I checked in the front office was beautiful the served free popcorn. The room is very pleasant a whole kitchen with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 1 living room and a marvelous pool side view. You have a tv this year we watched the FIFA World Cup. You also get a free beach access you have to bring your own chair. Or you have to pay for the beach. The ocean had no jelly fish. And the waves were massive I got knocked down twice. I will really recommend this place for people in the east.

    The location is unbeatable--some of the best waterfront property in the Kill Devil Hills area…read more Being right on the beach is the highlight and truly makes the stay worthwhile. That said, the property is showing its age. The units still have outdated Dish TV service, and the curtains are faded and dated. Most of the furniture is cloth and overdue for replacement. The area rugs are also a concern--they seem a little smelly and retain sand, which makes them feel less than clean. Maintenance and management have noticeably declined. It's frustratingly hard to get in touch with someone when you need assistance. In short, you're paying for the location and ocean access, but the interiors and upkeep need serious attention. With some investment in updates and better guest service, it could return to being a top-tier beach property.

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    Outer Banks Beach Club - This is my ocean terrarium I made!

    This is my ocean terrarium I made!

    Outer Banks Beach Club - The finished product of our candles!!

    The finished product of our candles!!

    Outer Banks Beach Club - Decorated an anchor with seashells taught by Candice in the Activities Department.

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    Shutters On The Banks - Sunrise

    Shutters On The Banks

    4.1(103 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$$

    My husband & I really loved this hotel! There is a back terrace that has seating in the spring,…read moresummer & fall, but we were here in the winter, it was also very cold so we didn't make full use of the outdoor space. We did, however, use the walkway to the beach! Yup, you are only steps away from the beach! This is quite the bonus! The room is so quiet you won't hear your neighbors! The beds are very comfortable & warm! We can't wait to come back in the summer!!

    Very clean, friendly, and convenient. Reasonable prices too. In fact, we paid more for a tour to…read moresee the wild horses than we paid to stay at the Shutters. We had a ground floor room with two queen beds. There was a "back" door leading to a small sitting area looking at the dunes. We could hear the water from there. We did go up the stairs to see the water view, but it was way too cold to sit outside. There is also an indoor pool and jacuzzi. We didn't use it but it was good to know it was there. My only complaint was the shower. It was very difficult to route the water from the faucet up to the showerhead and the water was only lukewarm. If we had stayed longer, we would have asked for a different room because of that. We could tell the hotel has been updated within the last few years. It wasn't faded decor, but had a clean, classy vibe. Not a high-end resort hotel, but certainly worth the price and it's conveniently located.

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    Shutters On The Banks - Some Kill Devil Hill beach sea shells and Oregon Inlet conch snails

    Some Kill Devil Hill beach sea shells and Oregon Inlet conch snails

    Shutters On The Banks - Living room, pullout bed

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    Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk - From the fishing pier (daytime)

    Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

    3.7(196 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    •$$$

    A solid 4/5. Though the hotel is 20 years old, the lobby and rooms have clearly been refreshed…read morerecently. It's very pretty and well decorated. The staff were professional and pleasant. Great location too! A couple things worth mentioning though. Our room was very damp. And not just a little humid (we lived in FL for 15 years so we understand humidity), but like our clothes felt wet when we put them on and paper gift bags were soft. We actually turned off the air and opened the slider to air the room out a couple times. If I had to take a stab in the dark, there's likely a serious mold issue behind the walls. There was mold growing on the AC unit. Another thing about the area in general (not just the hotel)...flies. Be prepared to have them tag along with you EVERYWHERE. They were in every restaurant we went to, by the pool, at the beach, in the gym, in every store. It was the most bizarre thing. Just everywhere. Also, I didn't realize how dog friendly this hotel was. We have two dogs and love them, but our room clearly had a dog in it previously with signs of hair on the AC unit and in the carpet. I wish we'd have brought our own pillows as the ones in our room were down pillows and even with 2 of them, they still fall flat. Overall, the location, price, service, and amenities were totally fine but those things like the room being super damp, the flies, and pet hair were just little nuisances that I think people should be aware of.

    We cannot say enough wonderful things about the Kitty Hawk Pier and the entire team who helped make…read moreour wedding absolutely perfect! First and foremost, the Kitty Hawk Pier made planning our wedding from a state away incredibly easy. Every single coordinator we worked with was friendly, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our day special. Emma, especially, answered what was probably 2,839,028,392 emails from me and my million questions with patience, professionalism, and kindness every single time. From the very beginning, the entire team made us feel like our wedding was special and unique--not like they simply do this every weekend. The level of attention, care, and personal service they provided to make our wedding perfect was truly incredible and so appreciated. The food was AMAZING! We had several food allergies among our guests, including me--the bride--being allergic to gluten. The team went above and beyond to make sure everyone could eat safely while still enjoying an incredible meal. We had the mahi and beef, and our guests could not stop talking about how delicious everything was. We were also so impressed by how quickly and efficiently everyone was served. Every single employee we encountered was incredibly helpful, kind, and attentive. From the bartenders and servers to the managers, everyone went out of their way to make sure we and our guests had the best possible experience--and we truly did. Having the hotel right on site was an absolute dream. The hotel staff were incredibly accommodating, and our guests were very happy with their rooms, the restaurant, and the pool and beach access. The gym even had Peloton bikes! The entire setup made the weekend so convenient and enjoyable for everyone. I truly cannot stress enough what a dream venue this is for anyone who wants to get married at the beach. Being able to have all of our guests check in and be done traveling, have the most beautiful beach ceremony, and then immediately move inside to air conditioning while still enjoying the incredible views over the water was absolutely perfect. Having access to the pier for photos was also such a special bonus and gave us so many beautiful memories and pictures. The Kitty Hawk Pier truly gave us the beach wedding of our dreams. From the planning process to the food, staff, accommodations, location, and every little detail in between, everything was exceptional. We will be forever grateful to the entire team for helping us create the most perfect wedding weekend and would wholeheartedly recommend the Kitty Hawk Pier to anyone looking for a beautiful, stress-free, and truly unforgettable wedding venue!

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    Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk - Courtyard view

    Courtyard view

    Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk - Queen bedded room/desk area

    Queen bedded room/desk area

    Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk - Balcony view

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

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

    3.3(66 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    •$$$

    There are absolutely things about this TownPlace Suites that I would like to see changed or that I…read moredidn't like, however I'm still giving 5 stars because of the location and the setup they have here and because I personally would go back without a second thought. First, some of the issues I have: The room layout puts one bed very close to the air conditioner and because they have the old-fashioned hotel style AC units, that leaves at least one person getting directly blasted with cold air all night. Using pool towel clips to put a towel over one side of the vent did help but reduced the efficacy of the AC and made the room warmer for everyone else. Breakfast is nice (and free) but the setup of it seems to be done as if this is a business hotel and not a beach front hotel. The cereal choices were all boring adult cereals, the bread for toast was VERY whole grain (as in it had pieces of grains in it), and the only milk they had was white milk (for example). Adding a small amount of more kid-friendly breakfast elements would go a long way. The outdoor pool is sheltered from the wind by the sand bank and gets really hot in the sun, a lightweight shade over the whole (or part of) the deck would probably be a welcomed addition by most people. As for what's great about this place: The location includes a beachfront pool + small snack shack with beach access which is directly across the road from the hotel itself. This gives the best of both worlds with beachfront access as well as having better parking and more room on the hotel property. On non-weekends the price is super affordable for a beachfront Marriott property. Not to mention the only Marriott property on the Outer Banks. It's very close to great food options, many walkable. Stuff for both adults and kids is easy to access. It's also not far to many interesting sightseeing or cultural things to see. All-in-all, I would love to see some minor changes but even with some flaws this is definitely a 5 star option.

    We stayed Wednesday, August 19 to Sunday, August 23. The ice machine was out during the entire time…read morethat we were there. The breakfast buffet was OK not well stocked missing a lot of items and there was litter on the property with cigarette butts and that was reported and never cleaned up there were bins of trash in the lobby that were there for hours on end and never should be in the public view. There were children of staff helping out throughout the hotel during the evenings sweeping and folding towels. The air conditioning was broke in the main lobby, where the breakfast buffet was the room temperature thermostat was on the fritz and the unit rattle loud the cleaning service was absolutely horrible. The refrigerator was leaking and we had to retrieve our own towels daily because the staff didn't replace what they took out of room, we have stayed here 4 yrs in a row and this was the worst I've seen it.

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    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills - Boardwalk

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    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills - Lounging area

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    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills - Breakfast seating

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    John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

    John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

    3.2(125 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    •$$

    Super clean and right on the beach with its own gazebo. They have a great outdoor shower so you…read moredon't bring all the sand into your room. Pool is open until 10. Best is the location, right on the ocean! Can't get better than that! Each room has a refrigerator, electric stove, coffee maker and ironing board and iron. I'd def come back and stay here and so should you!! Hands down a great stay!

    Stayed here for a week; beginning of September 2026. Great…read morelocation. Right across the street from the Kill Devil Grill. And also, right down the street from Cook Out (which I love), a Brewery, and a short walk away from a Pizza and Ice Cream Place. The Oceanfront Gazebo was really nice, the beach wasn't crowded, and the pool was also nice! I appreciate the updates they have done to the place overall. My BF who loves free hotel breakfast, was disappointed that their breakfast spread didn't including hot foods like; eggs and bacon or sausage. The closest thing they had was a prepackaged breakfast sandwich you heat up in the microwave, which in his words "isn't the same". However, they did also have a waffle maker. Sidenote: I do wish there was a vending machine in the four seasons building. Complaints/Suggestions: The shower in our room only had a fixed glass wall, that only covered half of the entrance to the shower. (No tub) Which, I mean it's not my house, not my flooring lol but that caused a lot of water to splash out and get into the main bathroom floor. Which is just a poor design choice by someone; in my opinion they need something to completely block the water from getting out while you shower. Next, our balcony light didn't really work. Just flickered a lot. In addition to lighting issues and it only really happened 1 or 2 nights during our stay. But the main room light & fan is controlled by a remote thing attached to the wall. After turning off the light one night, while lying in bed, it turned itself back on. Then would flicker or like turn on and off a few times in a row. Not a big deal, but annoying lol This went on for about 5 to 10 minutes before we turned off the 'main switch' on the remote and that main switch turns off the light and the fan. Lastly, I do think the hotel was pretty clean and our room was clean. However, our last night we did see a roach on the ceiling. We ended up losing track of it while trying to get it outside. But then during a 2am bathroom break my BF saw either the same one or a different one on the bathroom floor. Again, we didn't see any all week, just the last night soooo Idk how to judge that. The roach brings me to 3 stars but without it, it would be 4 stars.

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    John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
    John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

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    Bermuda Bay Resort - Nice Pool Table

    Bermuda Bay Resort

    3.7(3 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Our party of 6 , 4 adults and 2 children found ample room in this rental house…read more The house was clean upon entering, with nice amenities of basic home furnishings and kitchen utensils. Be sure to bring extra TP. Only one roll per bathroom. Parking for 3 cars max, one in garage, one in driveway, and one in the designated parking spot. I did see a beach wagon , skim board, extra tank of propane and a few other odds n ends in the garage. This is a nice community with like rental housing with houses painted in a beach color theme. You do have a easy access drive up area to dispose of your trash. Overall nice accommodations. Not a gated community and as I was loading up to leave , a older van started up next to me in the parking spot. It was loud( no muffler ) and the fumes were pointing right at me from the exhaust pipe. As I was coughing, I went up to the window to ask if they could turn off the engine till I was finished. Too my surprise, I seen two guys smoking, not pot but crack. They were startled and I asked them to turn off the engine it was choking me out with the exhaust. They must have spent the night in the van because I did not see anyone get in it while I was loading up my SUV. They did turn off the van, it had a name of a Church from VA on the side. Then they turned it on again and too off. Good. Like I said it was not a gated community. Also a problem with communication: No Phone number for company , no answer for the number on Yelp and no voice mail. I found and cleaned black mold from the bathroom. The gas grill did not light, the HVAC filter was filthy, should have been changed a few months ago. No number to communicate with owners, unable to resolve any problems. Otherwise it was a ok place to stay.

    My husband and I spent the weekend at the Bermuda Bay Resort in Cambridge Cove. Just a few…read morehighlights: Pros - Townhouse was spacious and very clean - Bikes, beach toys, and beach chairs were provided - Washer and Dryer in the unit - About 1-2 miles from beach Cons - Waterpark is not heated. - Our house was directly behind a high school...who hosted their first football game the night we arrived. It was difficult getting my 10 month old son to sleep through the marching band and announcer...the game ended around 10:30pm. - No clear instructions for check in. We drove around for an hour once we got there trying to find a check in office. Here's a tip - there is no check in office! You call and check in over the phone and the office gives you the passcode to the house. Apparently they are supposed to email you with this info the day before, but since I booked through Expedia they did not have my contact info. A little frustrating to start our vacay that way. All in all I was very impressed with the value and we will likely return!

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    Bermuda Bay Resort - Property we stayed in.

    Property we stayed in.

    Bermuda Bay Resort - Dirty HVAC filter. Needed to be changed months ago.

    Dirty HVAC filter. Needed to be changed months ago.

    Bermuda Bay Resort - Clubhouse, dressing bathrooms

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