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    Watermens Retreat

    4.5 (15 reviews)
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    Ralph K.

    Whether you're planning family vacation, a surf/kiteboarding trip, or just all around epic beach getaway- Watermen's Retreat in the Outer Banks is by far your best bet! I have taken two family trips to Watermen's Retreat this past year (once in August and once in Jan) and absolutely love the place. The location is amazing, the rooms are large, modern and luxurious, and the property itself is simply incredible. Watermen's backyard has a private slick and a HUGE, well-manicured lawn overlooking the Pamlico Sound. My son spent countless hours exploring the property looking for crabs, fish, snails and all sorts of other cool sea life. Unlike many rental homes or stuff hotels- there is plenty of open space for kids to run around and do kid stuff! Aside from hanging out at Watermen's- there is so much cool stuff for the entire family to do in the Outer Banks. Some recommendations include the North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo, Jenette's Pier in Nags Heads (my son loved this place!) and countless mini-golf courses all over. And let's not forget about watersports- the surfing and kiteboarding in the OBX can be world-class year round. Don't know how to surf, kiteboard or SUP? No problem- REAL Watersports (located right next to Watermen's) offers lessons for people of skill levels with their top notch coaches. Before concluding this post- I would be remiss if I didn't mention Watermen's Bar and Grill- which is on the resort property and overlooks the Pamlico Sound. The food here is amazing, and there is no better place on the entire east coast to eat dinner and watch the sunset! Watermen's Bar and Grill has an air conditioned dining room/bar as well a large open air dining area- which is the perfect spot for a family with young kids to eat, relax and not worry about their kids causing a ruckus or breaking things! Watermen's Bar and Grill also has some really great live music during the summer. I am looking forward to my next family trip to Watermen's Retreat- and highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a spot for their next vacation.

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    Amazing. Great amenities, great design. 4th time here and I'll be back for sure. I always feel relaxed at this place.

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    The Sanderling Resort - Balcony view

    The Sanderling Resort

    3.4(172 reviews)
    48.4 mi

    The new Sanderling Resort, your freshly polished slice of Southern charm by the sea! Nestled where…read morethe front balconies face the ocean and flip-flops are practically formalwear, this all-inclusive resort is a cheeky cocktail of barefoot luxury and Southern hospitality. With rooms as fresh as a mint julep and amenities smoother than your grandma's peach cobbler, they have reimagined relaxation. They have taken a salty gem and given it a glow-up--think stylish bars, sparkling pools, steamy hot tubs, and event spaces that clean up real nice. Whether you're sipping cocktails under the stars, hosting a party with ocean views, or just wondering how many pools is too many (spoiler: never enough), this is the spot where fun checks in and refuses to leave. Newly remodeled, wildly reimagined--welcome to your next favorite escape. Where ocean breeze meets elevated taste, and every bite feels like a seaside indulgence. They offer two coastal-inspired restaurants on site--each offering its own refined take on fresh, locally sourced fare--this venue is a destination for those who appreciate the finer tides in life. Sophisticated, scenic, and effortlessly relaxed--between the two it is coastal dining, redefined. Cheers!

    The lifesaving restaurant here needs help. Somebody throw it a lifeline. I came in and order a…read morecoffee which came an hour later. I mostly think they're just very very understaffed. Our waiter was also busing tables and doing everything by himself. Our food came an hour and a half after we got there. it is not awesome. When 100% of the table talk is about how bad the restaurant is. If anybody at this restaurant that works, there is reading this review, I invite you to look at all my other reviews. I have done hundreds of reviews and given very very, very very few one star reviews. You basically have to work really hard to get one star for me. Mission accomplished. Also, my steak which was requested, medium came well done I will say our waiter was a nice guy. To add insult to injury, I think they put everyone with small kids together with us and we had small kids running around our table like we were at the playground. High-pitched screaming, and nobody did anything. My suggestion would be to turn the place into our nursery and don't serve food

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    Chairs on the cold beach

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    The Roanoke Island Inn - The Inn is beautiful even on a chilly day.

    The Roanoke Island Inn

    4.9(22 reviews)
    26.1 mi
    $$

    The Roanoke Island Inn is located near docks with marina views in Manteo, NC. It is a lovely,…read moreconvenient spot where with easy to find food and drinks nearby as well as a great location for enjoying the Outer Banks in general. We easily visited Corolla, Duck and Kitty Hawk while also enjoying Manteo. We would love to stay here again in the future! The Inn itself is very clean and has a lot of interesting history that Lee (the manager) will happily share with you. The rooms are well kept and super clean with plenty of amenities available. The continental breakfast is thoughtfully provided with fresh fruit salad and an array of cereal, bread and other options. They also have plenty of coffee and a tea station that I particularly loved with an array of options and even teapots on hand. The grounds are beautiful with plenty of blooming flowers and green space to enjoy yourself and hang out. We particularly liked the very friendly koi in the koi pond which came over to say hi when we approached.

    We spent a few nights here and could not be more delighted with our stay! Lee, the innkeeper, was…read morefantastic and friendly and helpful. The room was lovely and we had a nice view of the water and the downtown area. We were here in mid October so it was a little chilly and rainy but it was perfect weather for walking around, sitting by the fire pit, and chatting in the lounge. If we're ever in the region again we would definitely stay here!!

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    The Roanoke Island Inn - Rocking chairs on the porch, overlooking Shallowbag Bay.

    Rocking chairs on the porch, overlooking Shallowbag Bay.

    The Roanoke Island Inn - A map of Roanoke provided to us.

    A map of Roanoke provided to us.

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    Koi in the koi ponds!

    Sea Ranch Resort - OBX Sunset

    Sea Ranch Resort

    3.2(88 reviews)
    34.2 mi

    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

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    Sea Ranch Resort - Oceanfront view from 4th floor

    Oceanfront view from 4th floor

    Sea Ranch Resort - View from the balcony of the fifth floor

    View from the balcony of the fifth floor

    Sea Ranch Resort - Oceanfront view from 4th floor

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    Oceanfront view from 4th floor

    Shutters On The Banks - Sunrise

    Shutters On The Banks

    4.1(100 reviews)
    32.6 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

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    Living room, pullout bed

    Oasis Suites Hotel

    Oasis Suites Hotel

    4.5(33 reviews)
    24.4 mi
    $$$

    Such an amazing homely getaway !!! Everything from arrival…read moreto departure was such a pleasant experience. The staff in the office once you arrive are so patient and welcoming, so checking in was so easy !!! If you have any issues in your suite or questions about locks, they will gladly come over and assist you. The excellent cleanliness of all the suite and the attention to detail to making your stay comfortable is outstanding !!! The rooms are spacious, very clean, full kitchen, large bathroom, very very comfortable bed, living room, dinning room, a nice balcony and chairs for you to enjoy view of the water, sunset and sunrise, easy access to boardwalk and gazebo on small pier. Also with access to a large swimming pool and hot tub for relaxation... Another plus is it's located between Manteo and Kitty Hawk, so you have plenty of options of places to go for drinks, a good meal, sight seeing, or for a good time in the water. If you are planning to come out here do keep them in mind for a great and comforting stay. Do inquire about specials for special events and specials rooms. Enjoy that personal touch at The Oasis Suites Hotel !!!

    Great hotel that is centrally located in OBX. Stayed here for a few days with a view of the Sound…read more The entire experience was relaxing. We stayed in one of the suites with a separate bedroom, which worked out great. There was a lot of space to spread out. Something minor to some but I loved being able to self-park close to the room. I'd definitely come back.

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    Oasis Suites Hotel
    Oasis Suites Hotel

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    Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

    Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

    3.9(39 reviews)
    20.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    We stayed at Lighthouse View in Buxton, NC for our honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect! Our…read moreroom (#628) had gorgeous oceanfront views as well as views of the sound..it couldn't have been more beautiful. We loved that Buxton had such a peaceful, laid-back vibe compared to the hustle and bustle of Kitty Hawk, and it was our first time staying here. There were so many charming shops and great places to eat nearby. The suite itself was spotless, tastefully decorated, and had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed having our own kitchen and living room so we could make breakfast and sip coffee while watching the sunrise over the ocean. The pool and hot tub were wonderful too, and everything around the property was very well maintained. Lighthouse View was the perfect choice for a relaxing, romantic getaway. We're already planning to come back again!

    My husband and came for our 24th anniversary for a long weekend away. And it was an amazing time!…read moreWe stayed in the ocean front king room. The room was very very clean and the bed was comfortable. Although the balconies are not private they still offer a sense of privacy with beautiful views. All rooms have nice Adirondack chairs and tables not the uncomfortable cheap plastic stuff like some other places. Check in and check out was incredibly easy. Swimming pool was nice and clean and so was the hot tub. Has vending machine and ice,and a grill. Although hotel is not wheel chair friendly. We are definitely looking forward to coming back later in the year and bring the whole family. The beach was beautiful and clean. And nice restaurants and stores in walking distance . Very wonderful place for couples or the whole family!!

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    Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging - View from the beach out front..just steps from our room.

    View from the beach out front..just steps from our room.

    Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging
    Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

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