Sanderling Resort - Duck

When you receive a discounted rate you often think the room will be less than par. We had a beautiful corner room with a view of the ocean and sound. The view was a wonderful way to end a day of visiting beautiful homes on the OBX.

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Exceeded my expectations

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

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This was my first visit to Duck--and i was surprised by the two-lane, high-speed road that dissects the barrier reef island. For the month of November, I found the road heavily trafficked and folks take the 45 mile per hour speed limit seriously. That would be fine if the amenities of the Sanderling were on the same side of the road as the Inn. But […] the pools, both indoor and outdoor, the spa, tennis courts, and high-end restaurant are all on the opposite side of the road. When I asked the personnel of the spa if I might wear my robe over my bathing suit in the early morning hours, they made it clear that they would prefer I come dressed and use the locker rooms there to change. Since I could not fathom dressing at 7 a.m. only to undress, I skipped the option. Also the indoor pool is incredibly dark and depresssing--even on sunny afternoons. We ate out our first night, Saturday, only to learn on sunday that the Left Bank, the high-end restaurant, is closed on Sunday and Monday. I would have loved to have learned that when we checked in. By the time we left, two days before Thanksgiving, the hotel was decorated for Christmas. Read more

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Pricey... and worth it...

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The best resort on the North Carolina Outer Banks.

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This is a bit of a drive from the center of activity in Nags Head/Kitty Hawk but is worth it. The hotel is beautiful, rooms are perfect, and the staff are genuinely helpful and friendly. Access to the beach is a real plus, as is the bike/walking path along the main road. It definitely makes for a memorable vacation.

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This is overall a very good hotel but with some rather annoying downsides. The property is charming, romantic, and very well located. Our room was very large and comfortable with many superior amenities, and it was silent at night with excellent bed and nice bed sheets and covers, and silent and precise central air conditioning. There are plenty of […] electric outlets (a plus for people who want to charge cell phones, laptops, cameras, etc), lots of lights, and a huge balcony. The bathroom is very nice and roomy. So, the room is very satisfactory, but on the minus side, I'd have liked to have a microwave, and the frigo bar wasn't chilling our bottles enough (it is pretty small and with no adjustable settings). Breakfast was delicious but overpriced and without a buffet option (that's why a microwave would come in handy since for those limited options and high prices, I might have purchased breakfast items from local gourmet stores and heated them up in my room). The management of this hotel should seriously consider a buffet option for breakfast. The hotel's main restaurant called The Left Bank (dinner only) is simply outstanding; in my opinion it is one of the top three in the entire state of North Carolina, with exquisite food and excellent wine list. The hotel also has a more casual, lower priced restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner called - if I'm not mistaken - The Life Station (I didn't eat there except for breakfast; with the temptation of the spectacular cuisine at The Left Bank, I didn't feel like going to its more modest brother). The location of both the indoor and outdoor swimming pools is dreadful: far from the beach and the beach bar; actually across the road! Every other beach resort I've stayed in my life had a swimming pool close to the beach and by the beach bar, so this is a rather significant downside. Besides, the indoor pool was quite dirty, which is why in my ratings I knocked "condition and maintenance" down to a 3. Everything e Read more

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I want to come back again! We spent 5 days/nights here and it was superb. The rooms are large and comfortable. Beds are cozy. Bathrooms are amazing. We had a room in the North Inn on the second floor overlooking a pond with views of the sound. Every morning they put out coffees, teas and apples in our bldg. Every afternoon they put out delicious cookies, […] ice tea and lemonade in the main house. We were seconds from the beach as well as the indoor pool across the street in the spa. They provide beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas. Also a lot of people leave their boogie boards so I recommend checking the deck before buying them. I bought them on the way in and I shouldn't have. Very family oriented. With exception of one odd woman who told me it was illegal for my children to be in a hot tub, all of the staff were nice, helpful...the best. Flat screen TV and fridge in the room. Turn down service at night with salt water taffy on your night stand. They give you water and homemade granola on arrival. Environmentally friendly bath products. I can't say enough good things. I saw some negative comments about the Lifesaving Station - don't agree one bit!!! Generouse portions with food and wine. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. And the atmosphere is very quaint as the restaurant is actually the lifesaving station converted into a restaurant. Duck is the nicest area of the OBX as far as I'm concerned. Quieter, classy. This resort is conveniently located between the villages of Duck and Corallo. We rented bikes and for three days didn't even drive our car. One of the best vacations ever and largely due to the Sanderling. The little touches and the staff made it all worth it. Yes, it is a litte pricey but well worth the cost. Read more

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Thought this would be a very nice hotel to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Could have stayed at a Hampton for $100 per day less and gotten similar service. Complimentry drinks where $3! Afternoon Tea with bad cookies, don't waste your time. Hotel only half full, likely a good reason... Would definately go back to OBX, just not stay here, […] could have rented a condo for 1/2 the price. Read more

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

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