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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 welcome
Amenities
Golf course
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Hiking
Spa
Massage room
Gym
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
Very Good
Cleanliness8.8
Amenities8.8
Location8.8
Service8.8
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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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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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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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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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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
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  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Amenities8.8
  • Location8.8
  • Service8.8
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L‍l‍o‍y‍d‍ ‍M
October 22, 2025
The Sanderling has undergone a long overdue thorough renovation where the rooms and common areas have been completely transformed. The vibe is what I woould call "coastal elegant." The location is superb, right on the beach in Duck , on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We did a lot of walking around on the sound side nature trails and reading ion the second floor of the Beach House. There are also nce restaurants and bars on the property and pools and bikes available. Finally, the staff is very knowledgable and friendly.
T‍o‍u‍r‍i‍s‍t‍7‍9‍1‍4‍4‍3
September 11, 2025
Second trip here to this beautiful resort! It’s elegant and relaxing at the same time. Rooms are beautiful and recently redone. The staff is accommodating and welcoming!
S‍u‍s‍a‍n‍ ‍K
September 11, 2025
Truly love staying at this resort! Everybody’s wonderful resort is clean and the rooms are beautiful. We plan to come back again next year! It will be A yearly anniversary trip for us
J‍a‍n‍a‍e‍ ‍A
September 2, 2025
We took advantage of everything the Sanderling had to offer! We took out the resort bikes, birdwatched, dined in Lifesaving Station and Theodosia. We took a few hours and did the wild horse tour too. Wonderful beachside gem! Rooms are beautiful! Make sure to go upstairs in the lobby where you can play games, read books and relax!
D‍a‍n‍i‍e‍l‍l‍a‍ ‍R
August 26, 2025
We loved this beachfront resort in Duck. It was very family friendly and convenient having chairs, umbrellas and beach towels available. The staff members were friendly (we loved our waitress Renee especially!) We had a few great meals at Life Station which was the onsite restaurant. Our room was ground level near the family friendly pool and we would choose to stay there again, it was nice walking right outside to it. The morning walk views were amazing on the beach, worth getting up early for. The room itself we stayed in was two queen beds and a large bathroom, we really used the little deck with rocking chairs off our room a lot, nice to be able to leave the beach gear out there and enjoy the fresh air. Overall, a really pleasant experience and laid back vibes which is what we were hoping for.
G‍r‍e‍g‍g‍ ‍D
August 17, 2025
Place was dirty and no one was paying attention …. Do not come here if you are expecting a Pinehurst type of experience..this is not for you
S‍u‍s‍a‍n‍ ‍C
August 17, 2025
We had a short stay here at the Sanderling, but will absolutely come back and stay longer next time. The room was stunning, and very clean. We loved the options for food on the resort property and other amenities like beach chairs and umbrellas, and beach/pool towels. The staff was extremely friendly. We didn’t bring our dogs with us but loved seeing the other guests that did. Definitely great for dogs lovers! A perfect place for couples and family’s. The Sandbar was great for mid day lunch/ snacks and delicious drinks. We were very pleased with our choice to stay at The Sanderling for our short little get away.
D‍a‍v‍i‍d‍ ‍H
April 28, 2025
Our hone took great pictures but not what we got. We must have been the first renters of the season. This house definitely needs work and to be upgraded. For the price we paid it should have been a lot better. Plus the Mang. Heather didn't have a care in the World and didn't send us the paperwork we requested suggesting something was wrong with our emails. She was no pleasant at all...
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
November 26, 2025
Last week my wife and I had a wonderful stay at The Sanderling Resort that included celebrating our 60th Wedding Anniversary. We have stayed there numerous times in the past, and were looking for a quiet spot and a relaxing getaway. Certainly this time of year The Sanderling provided just what we wanted. We were impressed with the recent renovations and glad to see that the resort has not lost its beach side charm. As always, it is the staff, and their attention, that make the visit truly outstanding. We would like to highlight several of those folks that contributed to our great experience: • Heather was our first contact at the resort when we confirmed our reservation prior to our arrival. Upon hearing it was our 60th anniversary, she graciously indicated she could upgrade us to a special room. The room she put us in certainly made the stay memorable. Our view of the sunset was one of the most spectacular to date. Her consideration made the trip really special. • Calvin, the Guest Services Manager, was manning the reception desk on our arrival. He also helped with baggage, passed out resort information, and local tips. We saw a lot of him during the stay--seems he spent a lot of time on duty. I suspected that if we had needed some maintenance action, he would have been the one to show up. • Tracy, at the Life Saving Station restaurant, was amazing. She appeared to be the only person working the front of the restaurant and was the waitress, server, bartender, and clean-up. She was always moving, fun, and never missed a beat. • Vicky provided our housekeeping support. Unfortunately, we never had a chance to meet her, but appreciated her efforts and our room was always immaculately kept. • We enjoyed conversations at the front desk with both Callan in the evening and Lisa at checkout. Both very personable and pleasant. We thank all of them for their efforts in making our stay special and memorable. Best regards, Chuck and Phyllis

Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Spa
Restaurant
Conference room
Multi-function room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation needed.
Front desk services
Languages spoken
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Activities
Public areas
Facilities for children
Business services
Accessibility
Safety & security

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.

Cribs 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
AgeFee
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the cancellation policy at The Sanderling?

The cancellation policy at The Sanderling depends on your room type and booking terms.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sanderling?

Check-in at The Sanderling starts from 16:00, and the standard check-out time is by 11:00.

Are pets allowed at The Sanderling?

Yes, pets are allowed at The Sanderling, but it’s recommended to contact the property directly to confirm.

About This Property

Average Price FromEUR400
Hotel Star Rating4