Kill Devil Hills, NC

Travel Guide

Wright Brothers National Memorial
Wright Brothers National Memorial showing a statue or sculpture
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Photo provided by National Park Service
Photo provided by National Park Service

Where to stay in Kill Devil Hills

Morning walk on the beach in the Outer Banks.  Caught the sun rising at the Avalon Pier.

Avalon Beach

If you're spending some time in Avalon Beach, Outer Banks Beaches and Glazin' Go-Nuts are top sights worth seeing.

Avalon Beach
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Colington Harbour

When in Colington Harbour, you can plan a visit to Wright Brothers National Memorial and Nags Head Woods Preserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Colington Harbour
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$56 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,857 reviews)
Awesome and friendly staff that made check in a breeze and have provided clean rooms. It’s peaceful location which is conveniently located across the street from an amazing restaurant and easy beach access ! What more could you want?

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks

3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail Kill Devil Hills NC
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$80 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,711 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Shutters on the Banks
Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills

Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills

2 out of 5
804 North Virginia Dare Trail, NC 12 Kill Devil Hills NC
$53 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$60 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Night staff is beautiful 😆

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful Ocean Front Studio with direct beach and access to a deck.

Beautiful Ocean Front Studio with direct beach and access to a deck.

Kill Devil Hills NC
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Avalon Fishing Pier and Glazin' Go-Nuts ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
We had a minor issue or 2 but the host and maintenance responded quickly and followed up 2x to make sure all was good. Thanks!

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Beautiful Ocean Front Studio with direct beach and access to a deck.
Magnolia Cay | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Magnolia Cay | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Kill Devil Hills NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and a pool table. Popular attractions Professor Hacker's Lost ...
Very nice all around

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Magnolia Cay | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly
Pet friendly sound side 3 Bdrm/2Bth Non Smoking Beach Box Private Home

Pet friendly sound side 3 Bdrm/2Bth Non Smoking Beach Box Private Home

Kill Devil Hills NC
Stay at this vacation home in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Paradise Fun Park and Glazin' ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
Home was well maintained, clean and comfortable. Check-in process was easy.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Pet friendly sound side 3 Bdrm/2Bth Non Smoking Beach Box Private Home
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kill Devil Hills

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
454
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
270
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
45
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
8
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Being going here all my life. Great place for a family vacation

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love this area..... great beach, convenient to many attractions & things to do. Great seafood & friendly people, even during these Covid-19 trying times. We'll be back.....

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It is such a beautiful area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I would definitely stay here again!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Like going in winter but lack of open restaurants...too bad.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Wright Brothers historical site was a fun learning experience.

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