This hotel offers affordable streetside rooms as well as an oceanfront tower that has guest rooms and large, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments with full kitchens and a washer and dryer. Beach equipment rentals are available in the summer. YMCA privileges are available for guests.
Smoke free premises. 76 units, some two bedrooms and kitchens. 2-5 stories, interior/exterior corridors.
Pros: Location is very good with easy beach access. Reasonable rates for clean and comfortable room. Welcoming staff. The Bistro served good food. We liked the small plate option.
Cons: Our wing of rooms doesn't have an elevator which limits acces. The wing on the beach does have elevators.
8.8
Wynette
Excellent
young couple
09-20-2016
Pros: Location was wonderful. Close to everything we were planning on visiting.
Cons: A piece of my underclothes was taken.
8.3
S
Very Good
family with young children
09-16-2016
Pros: Easy to go both directions. Easy to get to beach. Service is good.
Cons:
5.8
Renee
Okay
mature couple
09-15-2016
Pros: Area was nice
Cons: The room smelled moldy. I asked for a late check out (maybe an hour) and was told no. She said someone was staying in our room but when we arrived for check in at 1pm we had to come back at 4pm. I find it hard to believe they couldn't extend our check out for 1 hour
10.0
Heather
Exceptional
family with young children
09-08-2016
Pros: Location
Cons:
4.2
Carol
Disappointing
family with older children
08-26-2016
Pros:
Cons: Bed bad, restaurant poor. Closed pool early so granddaughter didn't get to swim, came with sister and granddaughter. No category on that.
4.2
Beach
Disappointing
family with young children
08-15-2016
Pros:
Cons: The front entrance is a joke! A HUGE dip no automatic doors!!!! I had a cart and the EMPLOYEE washing windows was too busy gossuping rather than helping me with the door. No entrance from side door upstairs where our room was. Had to go though the slippery heavy door at entrance and walk upstairs with all our luggage and down a long hallway. Sand all over carpet, its a beach keep it vacuumed everyday! Carpet felt disgusting! The pool was so slick we didnt go back in i had two kids fall. Who builds a pool with the decking as a humps? Its just like the front entrance! Terribly designed! Difficult to walk around with slippery turf. All parents were complaining about it. The place just felt dirty, way too inconvenient to even get into and if your hands were full, your screwed. The spot where you rinse off was so full of sand everyday feet couldnt be cleaned to get into pool.
7.5
Robin
Good
family with young children
08-12-2016
Pros: Great location on the beach. Staff was very friendly and efficient. The Bistro restaurant was very good also. Entertainment and events were a great feature.
Cons: Our room smelled like mold or mildew. It had a dehumidifier in it but the smell was still very strong. Our son had the room right above us and his did not smell nearly as bad. The bathtub had scratches in the bottom that made it look dirty but it actually wasn't. The mattress needs replaced.
7.5
Carol
Good
mature couple
08-07-2016
Pros:
Cons: Poor wifi reception
7.1
Monica
Good
solo traveller
08-02-2016
Pros: I liked the size of the room
Cons: I didn't like that a breakfast was not included with the room.
7.1
Ashley
Good
family with young children
08-01-2016
Pros:
Cons: Close by beach
6.3
Older
Pleasant
mature couple
07-28-2016
Pros: Close to the ocean and the areas we frequent during our stays on the Outer Banks.
Cons: Room in the main building was not just humid but floor, bedding, everything was wet for the 3 nights we stayed there. It was difficult to sleep with bedding so dam. The musty smell of the room kept us out of the room except to sleep. Thank goodness the air conditioner did lower the temperature. I'm not sure the deal was a good one.
8.3
Dave
Very Good
family with older children
07-26-2016
Pros: The resort is in a great location and right on the beach. It was clean and staff very friendly and helpful.
Cons: Although the rooms were comfortable, the air conditioner in the hallway just blew out warm air. A week later it was still the same even though I reported it.
10.0
Gretchen
Exceptional
young couple
07-25-2016
Pros: Loved how close it was to the beach.
Cons: We stayed at in the older section so Ac in the hall wasn't working but fine in room.
3.3
Mms
Poor
mature couple
07-17-2016
Pros: beach location good
Cons: Facility was not very clean and needs updating badly. Resort is not taken care of - dirty windows, rooms old and not kept up, lobby needs to be cleaned, etc. We do not recommend.
8.3
Chris
Very Good
family with young children
07-17-2016
Pros: Room and staff were great.
Cons: Paid to much money for the pool to be closed all week until the day we left.
9.2
Edward
Wonderful
mature couple
07-12-2016
Pros: Staff, location
Cons: No balcony
5.0
Susan
Fair
review category group of friends
07-03-2016
Pros: Hotel location was good.
Cons: Misleading ad on booking!!!! Thought we were getting ocean view since we had a balcony. Balcony was overlooking the parking lot. Desk person was not friendly about situation and said thats what happens when you don't book directly with them!!!
4.6
Beverly
Disappointing
mature couple
07-03-2016
Pros: Location makes it easy to see the sites on both ends of the Outer Banks.
Cons: The "main building" is an older building to the side of the property. Our room 111 had a very strong mildew smell. Staff put a humidifier in the room to help with the damp feeling. The water had to be emptied four times every 24 hours. When I arrived home all my clothes had to be washed to remove the smell. We asked to be moved to a room in the beach front part of the property but no room was available during our stay. Thankfully we were touring all day so we only had to sleep in the room.
6.7
Nancy
Pleasant
review category group of friends
06-30-2016
Pros:
Cons: Bed pillows and comfort of bed
7.9
Laura
Good
review category group of friends
06-29-2016
Pros: Great restaurant. Very peaceful.
Cons:
10.0
Gale
Exceptional
mature couple
06-28-2016
Pros: Best place we have stayed at in the area. Everything was very clean and staff was very friendly. The location was was good for area activities.
Cons:
10.0
Karen
Exceptional
review category group of friends
06-11-2016
Pros: The bed was very comfortable, the restaurant on site was convenient, the food was wonderful and the prices were great, especially for breakfast. The enclosed pool was nice, since it was very windy on the beach. Will stay here again!
Cons:
2.5
Andrea
Poor
mature couple
05-31-2016
Pros:
Cons: Room was not cleaned in a fashionable time, after 2pm to be exact. Website was not clear that this resort was dog friendly. Front desk personnel, the man was nice but the lady was very rude.
7.5
Jennifer
Good
solo traveller
05-29-2016
Pros: Location, indoor pool, comfortable room
Cons:
6.7
Dennis
Pleasant
mature couple
05-29-2016
Pros: there weren't any employees at the resteraunt when we were there for breakfast..... so we left and went else where.
The pool and the location was great.
Cons: Hotel was ok for the price, would stay there again, just would continue to eat elsewhere.
8.8
David
Excellent
mature couple
05-24-2016
Pros: Rooms were clean and updated, live entertainment nightly, staff was pleasant and helpful. And it was really close to the ocean.
Cons:
7.5
Rene
Good
mature couple
05-23-2016
Pros: We had a good diner and a good breakfast in the hotel bistro. It's nice to see the Atlantic Ocean so close by.
Cons:
7.5
Leon
Good
mature couple
05-20-2016
Pros: Great location right on beach. Large comfortable room. Excellent restaurant at facility. Beds very comfortable
Cons: Thought the food was a little pricy. Exteriof coul stand a little spfucinb up.
10.0
Lori
Exceptional
young couple
05-10-2016
Pros: Loved the balcony on the ocean side! We had 2nd floor and was amazing!!!
Cons: The restaurant attached was nothing to write home about. Definitely better places to go.
6.3
Obx
Pleasant
family with older children
05-03-2016
Pros: Staff was friendly and responsive to complaints or requests, location handy to many services, and breakfast (not comp) was excellent. Balcony on room was nice. Our outings in OBX were very enjoyable at other services.
Cons: One of our two rooms was in terrible shape--substandard condition of smelly, not clean, repairs needed to bathroom & heating unit.
However, the management was very responsive and tried to remedy most of the problems. Perhaps our misfortune of being in pet friendly room (only two rooms there) in oldest section of complex with no ocean view. Enclosed Pool was in separate building you had to go out to enter.
9.6
Bernard
Exceptional
mature couple
04-22-2016
Pros: everything was grate. I wish we could stayed longer.
Cons:
9.6
Brian
Exceptional
family with young children
04-03-2016
Pros: The room was very clean. Excellent view of beach and ocean. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant was good. Central location in Kill Devil Hills made day trips north to Corolla and South to Ocracoke easier.
Cons: Minor issue is that the heated pool was too cold. As we stayed late March/early April the ocean was too cold for kids to swim. It was have been perfect if the pool was heated to a higher temperature.
5.4
Aaron
Fair
family with young children
11-29-2015
Pros: Great location.
Cons: The front office staff was the least welcoming person I've interacted with in some time. She was not helpful, accommodating or informative. She did not smile.
The "indoor pool" was misleading. It was encompassed by glorified green house walls and was very cold. Also, there was no enclosure and the setup required you to go outside in the cold. Not a good setup during the cool months.
10.0
Freda
Exceptional
mature couple
11-20-2015
Pros: Clean, nice ocean view. Good food.
Cons:
5.0
Patty
Fair
mature couple
11-16-2015
Pros: Would like ocean view room next stay
Cons:
5.8
Melody
Okay
mature couple
10-28-2015
Pros: Location right on the beach so ocean was easily accessible.
Cons: Location of room - not clear from booking information that an interior room with no view located to side of oceanfront buildings. Room dark, curtain didn't work, located right by public road to beach so noisy. Booking information should include complete details of hotel layout. Restaurant breakfasts mediocre. Should note that beach has seriously eroded in front of property.
10.0
Susan
Exceptional
mature couple
10-21-2015
Pros: Best hotel on the Outer Banks as far as the view goes. Look down from your balcony and watch the waves crashing on the beach. King oceanfront room was clean and nicely furnished, nice little wet bar with sink, decent bathroom and shower. Good WiFi connection. Loved the Beachside Bistro in the hotel, really good food and excellent service! Big indoor pool. This place had everything we wanted for a reasonable price. Close to shopping and restaurants. We will book here again when we travel to the Outer Banks.
Cons: The bed was a little hard for our taste. Would be REALLY nice to have a screen door to the balcony because you can't leave the door open at night if the lights are on or the bugs come in.
9.2
Jacqueline
Wonderful
mature couple
10-20-2015
Pros: The restaurant was great. We really loved the nightly entertainment.
Cons: We thought the pool was cold and it was supposed to be heated.
5.4
Disappointed
Fair
mature couple
10-18-2015
Pros: Beachside Bistro was convenient; food was good - their decor was attractive. Our bathroom was nice - obviously newly renovated. Bed was comfortable and king-size as requested.
Cons: Room smelled musky - maybe the nor-easter left a dampness in the building? Ample number of lamps in the half of the room with a bed, but no lighting in the sofa side of the room - no coffee table or end tables. Seemed bare bones. Disappointed that there was no spa as "resort" suggests. Public areas need renovation: replace chairs at pool, rehab pool bldg., visiably rusty AC units and fix areas on hallway walls swollen by some sort of exposure to water. TV seemed a bit small to watch from across a room.
9.2
Robert
Wonderful
review category group of friends
10-11-2015
Pros: The hotel is right on the beach. The majority of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant in the hotel is a plus and the food/service is great. Rooms have been upgraded since our visit last year and the property looks great. Beach was clean. Will be back!
Cons: I don't have any negative comments re the hotel. We were very happy with our stay and will be back.
8.8
Sherrand
Excellent
solo traveller
09-29-2015
Pros: I found the food good. The staff was friendly.
I liked the location of my room. It was convenient for unloading and loading my car. I would stay there again.
Cons: I could smell mold at nighttime, but I always travel with Lysol. The air conditioner at night was a little loud.
10.0
Herloversheart
Exceptional
young couple
09-29-2015
Pros: The oceanfront room was awesome. The room was quiet and made us feel very comfortable. We will book here again.
Cons: Slow elevator.
7.1
Suzanne
Good
mature couple
09-18-2015
Pros: Great location. Beach area was a little small. Pool was good. Overall a good time.
Cons:
8.3
Dianne
Very Good
family with older children
09-17-2015
Pros: Beach is right there with very easy access, staff very friendly, plenty of free parking.
Cons: Room looked out on to the parking lot
10.0
William
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-11-2015
Pros: I liked everything about the sea ranch.
Cons:
7.5
Kaitlin
Good
review category group of friends
09-10-2015
Pros: Proximity to the beach, the food and most of the staff.
Cons: Access to the Internet was very slow.
4.6
Dexter
Disappointing
young couple
09-08-2015
Pros: Close to beach
Cons: Not very informative about the room from add, was expecting something a little better for what I had read, the restraunt, didn't seem like one, especially the way the staff and other customers acted.
7.5
Greg_a
Good
family with older children
08-28-2015
Pros: just next to ocean! food lion is nearby.
Cons:
8.3
Linda
Very Good
review category group of friends
08-26-2015
Pros: We opted for an ocean view room after we got there, and it was wonderful, though a little pricey at $100 per night extra.
Cons: The carpet in our room needed cleaning and had some stains, but our maid service was attentive.
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