Hotels in Outer Banks, North Carolina

The Outer Banks of North Carolina cajole millions of visitors each year. People come from all over the United States to relax in the sun, eat fine food and pursue their favorite outdoor activities. Hike along the long white beaches, go deep sea fishing or visit the four lighthouses. Take in "The Lost Colony" drama or visit the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, which has a large black bear colony and more than 200 species of birds.

The Sanderling Resort & Spa

The Sanderling Resort & Spa offers a variety of rooms and suites for guests who wish to stay on Currituck Sound in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Room amenities vary according to the accommodation and include private porches with ocean, dunes or waterfall views, plush robes, coffee makers, refrigerators, Jacuzzis and stereo systems. All rooms include beach towels, irons, hair dryers and makeup mirrors. The spa and salon features a wide range of body, nail and skin-care treatments. Massages are also available. A modern fitness center, indoor pool, two restaurants and a bar round out the facilities. The Sanderling offers kayak tours of the Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary. Walking paths in the sanctuary are open all year.

The Sanderling Resort & Spa
1461 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-4111
(800) 701-4111
thesanderling.com

The Sea Ranch Hotel

The Sea Ranch Hotel is on the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Rooms include a coffee maker, microwave, cable TV with HBO, refrigerator and free high-speed Internet access. Each room has one king bed and a sofa bed or two queen beds. The hotel has an indoor heated pool and oceanfront restaurant. The Sea Ranch is an official Y-Amenities property, which means guests have full access to the YMCA and all its facilities. Outdoor enthusiasts can bike along the Virginia Dare Trail.

Sea Ranch Hotel
1731 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Milepost 7
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-7126
(800) 334-4737
searanchhotel.com

Surfside Hotel

Located in Nags Head, North Carolina, the Surfside Hotel features oceanfront and ocean view rooms. Choose from efficiencies, double queen or single kind bed rooms, lofts or honeymoon suites. Rooms have coffee pots, refrigerators, microwaves, wireless Internet service, sofas or easy chairs, cable TV and ironing boards. Irons are available at the front desk. The hotel offers guests a free continental breakfast and a wine social in the afternoon. The large outdoor pool has padded chaise lounges for relaxing in the sun. Lighthouses and parks are within easy driving distance of the hotel. Visit the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site or the Frisco Native American Museum.

Surfside Hotel
6701 Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 27959
(800) 552-7873
surfsideobx.com

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Article Written By Ellen Kendall

Ellen Kendall has 15 years of writing and editing experience. Her travel and insurance articles have appeared in national magazines. Her book contributions include biographies and multi-cultural and Holocaust lesson plans. She has previously served as a real estate broker and interior designer and taught ESL in Korea and at Duke.

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