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The Sanderling Resort And Spa

1461 Duck Rd Duck, 27949 United States of America

Island oceanfront resort and spa on Outer Banks

Sandy beaches
The Sanderling Resort and Spa is tucked between the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound on the north end of the Outer Banks chain of barrier islands off the North Carolina Coast. Show more
Spa and tennis
The resort offers plenty to do, with indoor and outdoor tennis courts. The Spa offers relaxing massages body and skin treatments. Restaurants serve dishes ranging from Continental to French-influenced.
Renovated rooms
Individually decorated rooms at The Sanderling Resort And Spa incorporate elements of granite, waxed pine, bronze finish antiquing, and chenille upholstery and bed throws. Interior wood shutters add to a warm antique ambience. Hide

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  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Awards and Affiliations

The Sanderling Resort And Spa is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Property Amenities

The Sanderling Resort and Spa is located at the north end of Outer Banks, a chain of barrier islands off the North Carolina coast. The resort is tucked between sandy Atlantic Ocean beaches and Currituck Sound. The Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary is adjacent to the resort. A three-mile nature trail begins at the resort and winds through the sanctuary.

The resort provides indoor and outdoor tennis courts and lessons, an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, a health club, and a day spa.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby, upstairs, downstairs, and in guestrooms. The resort provides conference and banquet facilities. The resort's two restaurants offer a variety of dishes ranging from Continental fare to French-influenced cuisine.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beauty services
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Full-service health spa
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Library
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Total number of rooms - 88
  • Parking (free)
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Shopping on site
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool - children's
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
  • Tour assistance
  • Umbrella
  • Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
  • Wedding services
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Rooms

Guestrooms at The Sanderling Resort And Spa were thoroughly renovated in the summer of 2006 and have individual decor. Earth tone colors echo the colors of the surrounding shoreline landscape. Antique-style furnishings, original waterfowl art, interior wood window shutters. Additional decor features include chenille throw blankets and upholstery, waxed pine dressers, 36-inch round cherry-finish tables, and bathrooms with granite countertops, walk-in showers, antiqued bronze-finish light fixtures, and tile accents.

The resort's 88 guestrooms are located in three cedar-shingled two-story buildings, and include balconies or patios with views of the surrounding dunes or the waterfall rock garden.

Room amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, cable TV with premium channels, CD player/clock radios, separate sitting areas, coffeemakers, and refrigerators. Bathrooms include Sanderling signature toiletries. Complimentary DVD players are available upon request. All rooms are nonsmoking.

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Room Amenities

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Balcony
  • Bathrobes
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fan
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Electronic check-out
  • Air conditioning
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Free local calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Separate sitting area
  • Sewing kit
  • Phone
  • Turndown service
  • Bathroom scale
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • Desk
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Sofa bed
  • Double sink
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • ESPN
  • HBO
  • Water view
  • Ocean view
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Dining

Lifesaving Station Restaurant and Swan Bar - Housed in a restored 1899 Coast Guard Station, the restaurant serves contemporary American Continental cuisine daily during breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours. The Swann Bar offers cocktails and light snacks during dinner hours.

Left Bank - French-influenced American cuisine served daily during seaonsal dinner hours. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire.

Room service is available during limited hours.

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Recreation

The Pine Island Racquet and Fitness Center, located north of the resort, includes indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a pro shop, and private and group lessons. The fitness center includes free weights and Cybex resistance machines. The South Inn Fitness Center includes cardio and resistance equipment. The resort also has an indoor pool, a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa tub, steam room, and sauna. Pilates and yoga classes are available.

The Sanderling Eco-Center includes a three-mile nature trail that originates at the resort and winds through the Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary adjacent to the resort. Bird watching is extremely popular in the area because of the number of waterfowl and other wildfowl.

Several golf courses are available within a short drive of the resort. Currituck Golf Club is five miles from the resort and Seascape Golf Links is less than nine miles away. Several more are available within 20 miles of the resort.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Aerobics on site
  • Bird watching on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Running track/path on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Playground nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The Sanderling Resort And Spa

4.6
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
4.5
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.6
Location:
4.3
Neighborhood:
4.5
96%

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A Traveler from Nantucket, MA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 29 2010

“Outstanding Resort”

Exceeded my expectations

Jill from Alexandria, VA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 15 2010

“Luxurious”

We've always wanted to stay at the Sanderling and the great winter rate drew us in.

A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 27 2010

“Wandering Review”

Pricey... and worth it...

Bill M from Virginia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 29 2010

“Looking forward to returning next year.”

The best resort on the North Carolina Outer Banks.

Area recommendations
The Outer Banks of N.C. offer something for young and old alike. If you love the beach and ocean you can not find a better family-type vacation spot.
When to go
May through October
Getting there
Int 64 through Norfolk and then take the toll road to the N.C. state line -- after that follow the signs to the outer banks. From Int 95 take N.C. state road 64 to Manteo.
Getting around
Your car, bike, or feet. No commercial transportation.
What to pack
Mostly beach casual. Take more semi-formal if you like to go to upscale places (very few)
Must see
The Lighthouses, museums, fishing piers, Jockeys Ridge, Wright Brothers Memorial, historic towns of Manteo and Ocracoke, and local fare.
Shopping
Mostly beach type places, one small outlet mall.
Dining
Lots of it -- All kinds of food, lots of fish houses, a few national chains, but mostly local places--thats why you come here!!
Family-friendly activities
You name it they have it -- children love it there.
Nightlife
A few adult places, Many family oriented places, particulairly for children
Events and shows
A must see: The Lost Coloney in Manteo.
Outdoors or beach
60 miles of beach -- great swiming, fishing, or just laying out!
A Traveler from Colorado
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jul 22 2010

“Been there, won't go back.”

The Sanderling was not a satisfying experience for the price paid. This was our first experience at the Outer Banks. Having been to beach areas in Hawaii, Florida, California, Mexico, and all over the Carribean, the Outer Banks is not a great beach area. The beach is fine, but what the beach towns have allowed is just a shame. Miles of strip shopping centers with no sign control, crawling traffic, uncontrolled development etc. We were underwhelmed. The Sanderling reflects this also. It was ordinary, not really very clean, the carpet did not look like it had been vacuumed. Very mundane bathroom, it had a marble vanity, but no place to store things underneath, and one towel rod. It did have shelves, but they were inconvenient and held some things if one were tall enough. The view for was dense bushes. The lobby was large, 2 story and 1950's Southern lodgelike but hot. We enjoyed the teatime, the cookies were good. The main pool was across the busy 2-lane street. The boardwalks to the beach were splintery, you needed shoes all of the time. Some boards have been replaced with a composite material. The railings of the buildings were all untreated wood so splinters were lurking there too. All of that gray wood made it look depressing. The whole place just looked down at the heels as did most of the whole area. I think the resort is not at all comparable to other beach areas for the price paid. Will I come back again, no, money would be better spent elsewhere. 3 star place, no more.

Area recommendations
Next area north of Duck, Corolla. They have their act together in terms of developmental control. Hope they can keep it that way.
Cindy Sa from Alexandria, VA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 2 2010

“Very Relaxing Vacation.”

Very nice hotel. Would refer others to this site and I would return.

Area recommendations
Historic Corolla and the light house were great!
When to go
We traveled in early June during the week and it was great. No traffic jams and no crowding at restaurants and shops.
Must see
I am sorry that I did not arrange to go on one of the kayaking trips but would do so the next time....
Sally D from Washington, DC
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 30 2010

“So so.”

The hotel was very nice but I was disappointed that when we arrived a few things were still out of place. The hotel staff had to come and hang up a shower liner because they had forgotten to do so when we checked in. When they came to do so we were actually napping and they barged in, realized people were sleeping, and just went into the bathroom and started banging things around. It was quite rude. We called ahead to be sure there was an iron and ironing board in the room, and when we arrived... no iron/board. We called for one and the first iron they brought did not work. Luckily the second iron did. Also the very first time housekeeping cleaned the room, they took both robes and never returned them! We called several time to the front desk and asked for new ones to be delivered but... they never showed up! Sigh. The hotel was in nice condition and the fine dining restaurant they have across the street called Leftbank was incredible. I was just disappointed in the quality of service. Note to any one travelling to this hotel for a wedding or such.... the closet are so small that you cannot hang a dress or suit in them! The bar to hang clothes on is hung below wasit height in a cupboard type thing!

A Traveler from Rockville, MD
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 16 2010

“Excellent Easter Getaway”

The resort was everything we thought it would be. Staff was friendly, room was clean and spacious, service was great. The initial mix-up upon arrival when we were booked for three nights but the resort only had us for one was quickly and satisfactorily resolved.

Pam W from Northern Virginia
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 14 2010

“Customer Service was not up to par for price of accomodations”

We were disappointed from the start with this inn because we could not get the Special Occasion Package for our 30th wedding anniversary. Because They had no ocean front rooms available we could not book this package. There was not flexibility or trying to please the customer. I told them that we would be happy with a room that was not ocean view. So this is why I booked thru Expedia rather than thru the hotel reservations. Also in the spa they mixed up our couples massage appointment, started our appointment 15 min late and charged us the full fee. We were at the spa 15 min prior to our appointment as we were told to be and then we had to wait 30-35 min for our couples soak to start. Our 30 min soak was not more than 18 min. The room was nice, spacious and clean and we liked the Sound view from the 2nd floor and breakfasts were delicious.

A Traveler from Rocky Mount, NC
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 14 2010

“Wonderful place for a romantic getaway.”

Beautiful beach, very comfortable, clean and attractive accomodations. Excellent service.

Outdoors or beach
Beautiful beaches that are not overly commercialized.
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The Sanderling Resort And Spa

1461 Duck Rd Duck, 27949 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary - adjacent
  • Duck Village - 5 miles
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 5 miles
  • Corolla - 5 miles
  • Army Research Pier - 5 miles
  • Currituck Banks - 6.25 miles
  • Kitty Hawk - 10 mile
  • Whalehead Club - 13.5 miles
  • Wright Brothers Memorial - 15 miles
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 15 miles
  • Beachcomber Museum - 16.5 miles
  • Nags Head Woods - 16.75 miles

Location Highlights

  • On beach
  • On river
  • Beach nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby

Norfolk International Airport (ORF): Approximate driving time to The Sanderling Resort And Spa is two hours and distance is 100 miles.

Driving directions from Norfolk International Airport:

  • Take I-64E to Exit 291B Nags Head/Manteo (which is Rte 168S).
  • Merge into the two left lanes immediately upon entering Rte 168S and continue ($2 toll at Chesapeake Expy) to Rte 158W. 168 becomes 158.
  • Take 158 to the Wright Memorial Bridge. After crossing the bridge, turn left at the fifth stoplight onto Rte 12N.
  • Follow the Duck/Corolla Northern Beaches signs. The Sanderling is approximately 13 miles on the right-hand side.

    Getting there: The best way to reach The Sanderling Resort And Spa is by car. There is no airport shuttle service from Norfolk to the resort.

    Getting around: Attractions and historical sites are spread throughout the area, so a car is advisable for guests interested in exploring them. Rental cars are available online.

    All prices are subject to change.

    • Nearest Major Airport:

    • Norfolk, VA, United States (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)

    Area:

    Duck, North Carolina, United States of America: The Town of Duck, NC, is a northern Outer Banks seaside town with seven miles (11 km) of private beach between the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound. Oceanside water sports include swimming, surfing, surf fishing, and sea kayaking. Fishing is popular in the Sound. Surprisingly, the Town of Duck has no public beach accesses.

    The Sanderling Resort And Spa

    1461 Duck Rd Duck, 27949 United States of America