Hotels in Corolla, North Carolina

Located on North Carolina's Outer Banks, Corolla and the surrounding area offer a great base from which to explore the 130-mile-long barrier island. Hike and explore nature preserves and historic lighthouses or swim, kayak or jet ski in the Currituck Sound. Or bike along the beaches and salt marshes on winding paths with little traffic. Whatever your outdoor pleasure, plan on getting a good night's sleep at any of these local hotels.

Inn at Corolla Lighthouse

Situated among oaks and tall pines along Currituck Sound, this Corolla Light Resort Village hotel features 43 modern, comfortable rooms and suites. Rooms feature refrigerators, coffee makers and televisions. Some of the rooms and suites also offer kitchenettes, gas fireplaces, separate sitting areas with views of the ocean, and whirlpool tubs. Enjoy a swim in the pool or soak in the hot tub overlooking the Sound. Ask at the front desk for a bike and head for the historic lighthouse. Or rent a wave runner or kayak and go exploring. Take a trolley or walk to nearby restaurants and shopping

Inn at Corolla Lighthouse
1066 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-3340
1-800-215-0772
corolla-inn.com/

Hampton Inn & Suites

Located right on the beach, this hotel offers 123 comfortable oceanfront rooms and suites. Each room features a comfortable arm chair, balcony, in-room movies and video games, 27-inch television, whirlpool bath, coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, two phones with data ports and high-speed Internet access. Before you head out to play in the morning, enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast. Guests also enjoy use of the fitness room and pool, or head to the beach just steps away. For lunch or dinner, take a stroll to one of several local eateries.

Hampton Inn & Suites
333 Audubon Drive
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-6565
hamptoninn.hilton.com

The Sanderling Resort & Spa

Located outside of Corolla, this hotel offers luxury accommodations, including access to secluded ocean beaches. Choose from recently renovated rooms and suites spread out among three inns and five villas. Decorated in classic Outer Banks architecture, rooms feature private porches with views of the Atlantic Ocean or Currituck Sound. Rooms also offer lounge chairs, 36-inch round dining tables, 32-inch flat screen TVs, coffee makers and WiFi Internet access. Dine at the hotel's Swan Bar and Lounge or eat at the full-service restaurant located in the restored 1899 United States Lifesaving station. Or enjoy fine dining at The Left Bank with breathtaking views of Currituck Sound.

The Sanderling Resort & Spa
1461 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27947
(877) 650-4812
thesanderling.com/

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