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9 / 10 Guest Rating

The Sanderling

1461 Duck Rd, Duck, North Carolina, 27949, Kitty Hawk, US

The Sanderling - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Spa Experience
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa offering massages and facials. Enjoy 2 outdoor swimming pools and a steam room for relaxation.
Gourmet Dining and Bars
Indulge in local cuisine at Lifesaving Station or unwind at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily.
Convenience and Comfort
Stay in air-conditioned rooms with iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs. Complimentary wired internet access, designer toiletries, and safes are provided for your convenience.

When you stay at Sanderling Resort in Kitty Hawk, experience luxury by the beach. Book now to relax and rejuvenate at The Sanderling Spa.

Facilities & Amenities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Parasailing nearby
Firepit
Fireplace in lobby
Electric car charging station
24-hour front desk
Terrace

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible - Photo 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible - Photo 2
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible - Photo 3
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible - Photo 4
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible - Photo 5
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 King Bed375-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - 27-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dockFood & Drink - Mini-fridgeSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Wheelchair-width doorways, roll-in shower width (inches): 96, roll-in shower, accessible bathtub, braille signage, bathtub grab bar height (inches): 36, wheelchair accessible, shower grab bar height (inches): 36, grab bar in bathtub, low-height door lock, low-height view port in door, and wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 36Need to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-Smoking, pet friendlyConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

35 m2
Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Accessible King

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$681.73

$545.38

Includes taxes & fees
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Room, 1 King Bed (Resort) - Photo 2
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Room, 1 King Bed (Resort) - Photo 4
Room, 1 King Bed (Resort) - Photo 5
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Room, 1 King Bed (Resort)

1 King Bed375-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - 27-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dockFood & Drink - Mini-fridgeSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Braille signageNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-Smoking, pet friendlyConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

35 m2
Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Resort King

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$681.73

$545.38

Includes taxes & fees
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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort) - Photo 2
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort) - Photo 3
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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort)

2 Queen Beds468-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - 27-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dockFood & Drink - Mini-fridgeSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Braille signageNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

43 m2
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Resort Two Queens

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$703.61

$562.89

Includes taxes & fees
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Resort)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed569-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views Layout - Separate sitting areaRelax - FireplaceInternet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - 27-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dockFood & Drink - Mini-fridgeSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Braille signageNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-Smoking, pet friendlyConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

53 m2
Sleeps 4
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobe

Resort King Suite

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$1,210.16

$968.13

Includes taxes & fees
Room, 1 King Bed (Pool) - Photo 1
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Room, 1 King Bed (Pool) - Photo 3
Room, 1 King Bed (Pool) - Photo 4
Room, 1 King Bed (Pool) - Photo 5
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Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

1 King Bed375-sq-foot room, balcony with pool views Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - 27-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dockFood & Drink - Mini-fridgeSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Braille signageNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

35 m2
Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Pool Patio King

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$956.91

$765.53

Includes taxes & fees
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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Resort)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed503-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - 27-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dockFood & Drink - Mini-fridgeSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Braille signageNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

47 m2
Sleeps 4
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Resort Studio King

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$923.54

$738.83

Includes taxes & fees
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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Pool)

1 King Bed375-sq-foot room, deck/patio with pool views Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - 27-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dockFood & Drink - Mini-fridgeSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletriesPractical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning and heatingAccessibility - Braille signageNeed to Know - Limited housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

35 m2
Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Pool Patio

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$1,230.16

$984.13

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9
Exceptional217 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great staff and frequently praise the beautiful location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.7
Service10.0
Location9.6
Room Quality8.7
Amenities9.1
Value for Money8.2
Food and Beverage9.1
Overall Experience9.7

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CindiMECHANICSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 8, 2026

"Wonderful stay at The Sanderling - amazing customer service by Cassie!"

10.0

While we experienced a minor snafu during a late night check-in, the rest of our last minute visit was perfect. The hotel refresh is lovely and totally hits the mark for charming coastal chic, and we appreciated all of the amenities such as towels, beach chairs and umbrellas, coffee in the lobby, etc. We also appreciated being able to get breakfast sandwiches and and lattes in the lobby on the weekends as we weren't in the mood for a longer meal at the restaurant. The most notable part of our visit; however, was the impeccable service we received - especially from Cassie at the front desk. Cassie went above and beyond fixing the check-in issue and making things right; she also arranged for my dress and sweater to be laundered after learning an inebriated patron at an off site restaurant dropped an entire full drink on me the evening before. When the weather turned warm (unexpectedly early in the season), she arranged for chairs and umbrellas to be brought out of an offsite storage unit (thank you, Derek for having them set up for us every day before we even made it out to the beach)! Everything we needed or asked for she made happen and she did so with a smile - I wanted to bring her home with me! It's clear she understands great customer service... I hope they understand what a wonderful employee they have! We had a great time and hope to visit again soon.

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alantX817AV
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 2, 2026

"Perfect getaway!"

10.0

My wife and I had the perfect stay! I don’t say that often. Have traveled extensively and this is one of my favorites places. The Staff, accommodations and the great vibes were over the top. Resort itself was phenomenal and done with guest comfort as main goal. Would recommend for a great time!

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L1718MZloric
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 30, 2026

"Vernette - we LOVE You! And Can't wait to come back!!!!"

10.0

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The resort is phenomenal - the rooms are so so comfortable. The Pillows - I truly wanted to sneak one home. BUT - one of the highlights was meeting Vernette - our INCREDIBLE housekeeper. Heck - I wanted to keep her. She is by far one of the biggest assets at the Sanderling - be sure to meet her if you can! Thank you Sanderling for a memory that will last our life time :)

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848dianneg
Verified booking
Friends getaway
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 30, 2026

"Fabulous weekend stay!!!!"

10.0

We had an amazing time at The Sanderling Resort, the room was fabulous!!! And the trip would not have been the same without Miss Vernette, she greeted us with so much joy and happiness each time we met in her in the hallways!! She is a beautiful person with a genuine heart!!!!!!❤️

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680leenas
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 25, 2026

"Beautiful Resort"

10.0

It's a beautiful resort and I visit often. The staff is very kind and helpful and the location is one of the most beautiful places in the US. The spa is also wonderful! You have everything in the resort, plus so many activities and shopping options (in season).

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Christinemo3509CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"Romantic Weekend Getaway is a 10 out of 10"

10.0

My husband and I came to the Sanderling for a much needed romantic getaway. We stayed in the North building in an ocean view King. From the moment we walked into to the spotless, newly renovated room we knew it would be a weekend to remember. The bathroom was sparkling clean and well stocked with towels. We opened our balcony door and let the sound of the ocean carry us away. That night we had dinner at the Lifesaving Station and the service was quick and efficient and the food was delicious. Each morning we saw the sunrise over the ocean from the beach and walked to the main lobby in the Beach House to get coffee which was fresh and delicious. Every staff member we saw and spoke too was pleasant and helpful. They all seemed to generally enjoy their jobs and i could see why. The decor of the hotel was beautifully appointed and the attention to detail was superb. We felt lucky to me staying at a location where we could see the sunrise of the ocean and the sunset over the sound and nearly the same spot. The location cannot be beat. We had to reschedule our original stay from February because of some unexpected changes where we had gotten the stay two nights get the third one free. While we could not get the exact same deal for our March stay, Lisa in reservations was kind enough to work with me to get us a complimentary upgrade so the the value for the timing and the room was amazing

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I3991QNaliciar
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 21, 2026

"Beautiful resort."

10.0

Sanderling Resort exceeded my expectations. The room was beautiful and affordable with a great view, and the atmosphere was relaxing. The staff was great and stood out for their professionalism and kindness always attentive and friendly. It was a memorable stay, and I’d gladly return for another couple of days of luxury and tranquility.

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797daniellew
Verified booking
Solo travel
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 2, 2026

"Coastal Charm at Its Finest"

10.0

Coastal charm at its finest. My recent stay at The Sanderling Resort was warm, welcoming, and truly memorable. The Beach House is beautifully situated and centrally located on the property, making it easy to enjoy everything the resort has to offer. The room was clean, spacious, and well-appointed perfect for a comfortable week-long stay. Even during the cooler weather, the accommodations were cozy, and the views were exceptional, with stunning sunrises and sunsets each day. A wonderful coastal escape that delivers comfort, location, and scenery.

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bobbycB507HP
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 31, 2026

"A Gem Even During The Winter"

10.0

We had an absolutely amazing stay at The Sanderling Resort in Duck, NC. From the moment we arrived, the level of service from the entire staff stood out — every interaction was welcoming, professional, and genuinely kind. You could truly feel that everyone cared about making our stay special. The food and service at Lifesaving Station were exceptional. Each meal was beautifully prepared, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented, and the service matched the quality of the food perfectly. It quickly became a highlight of our visit. Our room was wonderful — comfortable, clean, and well-appointed — and the meeting spaces were equally impressive. They were well designed, functional, and supported by an attentive team that made everything seamless. Although it was cold during our winter visit, the property team went above and beyond to accommodate every request with positive attitudes and genuine smiles, which made all the difference. Their warmth truly offset the winter chill. We will most certainly be returning — not only in the summer, but again in the winter as well. The Sanderling Resort delivers an outstanding experience year-round, and we can’t wait to come back.

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shannoncC8472SN
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 23, 2025

"Wonderful stay at The Sanderling!"

10.0

Recently stayed at the Sanderling and it was such a wonderful trip! I got an 80 minute massage and an hour long facial done at the spa and they were fantastic and so relaxing! We had breakfast and dinner at the life saving station and every meal was delicious! The staff were attentive and kind and assured we had a great stay. Nothing beats the views and great location between Duck and Corolla. We are already planning our trip back for the summer!

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