The Sanderling
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The Sanderling
No. 6 of 4-Star Select Hotels in North Carolina
1461 Duck Rd, Duck, North Carolina 27949, United States
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Highlights
Ideal location
Free parking
Lots to do
Pets welcomeAmenities
Golf Course
Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Hiking
Spa
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parkingFree
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Property Description
When you stay at The Sanderling in Kitty Hawk, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Outer Banks Beaches and 8 minutes from Corolla Beach. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Sanderling Spa and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Nor'Banks Sailing.
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8.8/10
Cleanliness8.8
Amenities8.8
Location8.8
Service8.8
All 99 reviews
Surroundings
Landmarks: Tar Cove Marsh
(2.3 km)
Landmarks: Vineyard Voyage
(3.7 km)
Landmarks: The Nature Trail
(4.2 km)
Landmarks: Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center
(4.3 km)
Landmarks: Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary
(4.7 km)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
10
Presidential Suite (Ocean)
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ocean view
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9
Room, 2 Double Beds (Ocean)
2 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ocean view
Daily housekeeping
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9
Suite, Patio (Pool, King)
1 Sofa bed and 1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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7
Pool King Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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2
Room, 3 Bedrooms (Swan Residence)
Bedroom 1:2 King bed and 2 Single bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Braille signs
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9
Studio, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed (Resort)
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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5
Room, 4 Bedrooms (Evans Residence)
Bedroom 1:2 King bed and 1 Sofa bed and 4 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Braille signs
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7
Suite, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed (Resort)
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
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9
Suite, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed (Ocean)
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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6
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
2 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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7
House, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey, Residence)
Bedroom 1:2 King bed and 1 Single bed and 1 Queen bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ocean view
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8
Room, 4 Bedrooms (Sandpiper Residence)
Bedroom 1:2 King bed and 4 Single bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Braille signs
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9
Ocean King Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ocean view
Daily housekeeping
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5
Room, 3 Bedrooms (Harris Residence)
Bedroom 1:1 Sofa bed and 2 King bed and 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Braille signs
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8
King Room-Accessible
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Shower with grab bars
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10
Studio, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed (Ocean)
1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ocean view
Daily housekeeping
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4
Room, 3 Bedrooms (Griggs Residence)
Bedroom 1:2 King bed and 1 Sofa bed and 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Braille signs
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7
Resort Room-2 Queen Beds
2 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Electric fan
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8
Resort King Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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8
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Pool)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Braille signs
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7
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pool)
2 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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Guest Reviews
8.8/10
Very Good
99 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.8
- Amenities8.8
- Location8.8
- Service8.8
Average for similar properties in Duck
Judith
August 4, 2025
The air conditioning did not work went out the first day we had to cut our stay short! There were roaches in the bathroom and in the hallway! Complained about it, but did not get resolved! So we just left
Cody
July 25, 2025
Great stay and clean rooms. The building exterior needs repair. The pool was awesome and not crowded. Great pool service also. Definitely would stay again.
Kimberly
July 16, 2025
Daily housekeeping services were severely lacking especially at the price point of this hotel. Bed sheets were never changed during a 5 night stay even after requesting it. Black mold in shower tile/grout. Used Qtip/drinking straw, and trash/hair in drawers upon arrival/check in. Found roach in bathroom one night. Cobwebs in corners of room and light fixtures. Found hotel room door unlocked/opened after coming back from day at the beach. Dirty outdoor balcony furniture.
This hotel might be "renovated" but the inadequate upkeep and housekeeping makes it undesirable to return next year. Management should take a long look and try to fix the inadequacies before they start losing return guests.
Suzanne
July 15, 2025
Far exceeded expectations!!
The Sanderling is absolutely magical. I entered check in and was greeted by Lisa who is so helpful and kind. Our king suite was roomy and offered amazing views and the decor is beautiful. The two pools, beach set up with chairs are umbrella are included. The property has a Lifesaving station restaurant. It is amazing to see how the rescues occurred off the coast years ago and see the museum pieces on display in the restaurant. We spent two nights and truly relaxed. I can’t wait to return.
heather
June 27, 2025
Great check in experience. First night here. Arrived at night. Great service and beautiful room.
Adam
June 16, 2025
Check-in was average. Easy parking. Room had about 30 mosquitoes in it. Not ideal. Nighttime brought more. The lower lobby of our building literally had 2 swarms of mosquitoes on the walls. We’re talking apocalyptic number of bugs. Easy to fumigate, I’d presume. Not relaxing. Not worthy of another stay.
Joseph
June 13, 2025
I was skeptical when I read the Sanderling was ditching the coast guard orange umbrellas and cushions that were symbolic of the resort; however, I was pleasantly surprised how easy on the eyes the new colors are. It was a good decision. The new carpets, paint, color coordinations, they are all home runs.
The Sanderling is the crown jewel of the Outerbanks.
I have just one minor suggestion: Get rid of the two stroke engine powered blowers used to push sand back onto paths. Electric blowers are powerful enough these days and far less jarring.
clifford
June 4, 2025
The room was a nice size and clean. Had to ask for thongs that should have been restocked at cleanings. Will no stay there again.
Phillip
May 26, 2025
Not what we expected
Check-in experience was okay. Just handed a resort map and information sheet. Told that it had "all info" we needed.
Found later that they should have been directing "traffic" to there new restaurant Theodosia. They made zero attempt to do so!!!
It is not cheap to stay here. Really expected to be welcomed much, much better.
Services & Amenities
Most popular amenities
Golf Course
Off-site
Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Hiking
Off-site
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Private parking
Free
24-Hour Front Desk
Bar
Tennis Court
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Business Center
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Spa
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Multi-Function Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation needed.
Private parking
Free
Front desk services
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk Safe
Languages spoken
English
Food & drink
Kiosk/ Convenience Store
Bar
Lobby Bar
Room Service
Health & wellness
Spa
Additional charge
Sailing
Off-site
Windsurfing
Off-site
Tennis Court
Golf Course
Off-site
Hairdressing and Beauty Center
Fitness Room
Massage Room
Kayaking
Parasailing
Off-site
Body Care
Hiking
Off-site
Yoga Session
Foot Bath
Activities
Eco Tours
Off-site
Beach Umbrella
Exclusive Beach Area
Fishing
Off-site
Public areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Picnic Area
Elevator
Vending Machine
Facilities for children
Children's Meals Available
Business services
Multi-Function Room
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Wedding Service
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Business Center
Accessibility
Assistive Listening Devices
Braille Signage
Pool Hoist Available
Handrails in Stairways
Pool Ramp Available
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Wheelchairs Available On-Site
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & security
Security Alarm
Smoke Detector
First-Aid Kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
The property will provide check-in details after booking
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleSet menu
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 07:00-11:00 Open
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Set menu:US$45.00 (approx. €38.80) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: US$300.00 (approx. €258.61) per room per stay
Service animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old
Paying at the hotel






- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 129
Phone:+1-888-9749781
When you stay at The Sanderling in Kitty Hawk, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Outer Banks Beaches and 8 minutes from Corolla Beach. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Sanderling Spa and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Nor'Banks Sailing.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 hot tubs, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Lifesaving Station, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 hot tubs, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Lifesaving Station, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sanderling?
Check-in at The Sanderling is from 16:00 and check-out is by 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sanderling?
Does The Sanderling have a swimming pool?
Yes, The Sanderling has a pool.Does The Sanderling have a swimming pool?
Are pets allowed at The Sanderling?
Yes, pets are welcome at The Sanderling, but it is best to call ahead to confirm.Are pets allowed at The Sanderling?
How much does it cost to stay at The Sanderling?
Prices at The Sanderling may change depending on dates, hotel policy, and other factors. Enter your travel dates to see the latest prices.How much does it cost to stay at The Sanderling?
What is the cancellation policy for The Sanderling?
The cancellation policy for The Sanderling depends on the room type and booking terms.What is the cancellation policy for The Sanderling?
About This Property
| Average Price From | EUR401 |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |









