A solid 4/5. Though the hotel is 20 years old, the lobby and rooms have clearly been refreshed…read morerecently. It's very pretty and well decorated. The staff were professional and pleasant. Great location too! A couple things worth mentioning though. Our room was very damp. And not just a little humid (we lived in FL for 15 years so we understand humidity), but like our clothes felt wet when we put them on and paper gift bags were soft. We actually turned off the air and opened the slider to air the room out a couple times. If I had to take a stab in the dark, there's likely a serious mold issue behind the walls. There was mold growing on the AC unit. Another thing about the area in general (not just the hotel)...flies. Be prepared to have them tag along with you EVERYWHERE. They were in every restaurant we went to, by the pool, at the beach, in the gym, in every store. It was the most bizarre thing. Just everywhere. Also, I didn't realize how dog friendly this hotel was. We have two dogs and love them, but our room clearly had a dog in it previously with signs of hair on the AC unit and in the carpet. I wish we'd have brought our own pillows as the ones in our room were down pillows and even with 2 of them, they still fall flat. Overall, the location, price, service, and amenities were totally fine but those things like the room being super damp, the flies, and pet hair were just little nuisances that I think people should be aware of.

Overall, we had a good stay, but there were a few things that could be improved…read more The hotel looks a little outdated, but the highlight was definitely the view of the beach from the outdoor pool. It was beautiful and very relaxing. Both the indoor and outdoor pools were warm, which we really enjoyed. The only downside was that there were hardly any towels available at the outdoor pool. We booked the last available room for the day and were pleasantly surprised with complimentary breakfast vouchers. Unfortunately, after using the vouchers, I checked my account the next day and noticed I had still been charged for breakfast, which was disappointing. The room itself was comfortable. The pillows were soft, the blankets were warm, and we slept well. However, there was one large bug flying around the room, and I have no idea where it came from, which was definitely unpleasant. Overall, we enjoyed our stay because of the pools, beach view, and comfortable room, but a few issues--especially the breakfast charge and the bug in the room--kept it from being a perfect experience.

Used their swimming pool! Really nice and on the beach! Highly recommend! Friendly staff!read more

Very pricey per night, $400+, dated rooms, broken ironing board, patio door, and shower curtain,…read moreroom not well cleaned, TV channels didn't work (stated no connection for live TV), continental breakfast mediocre at best.. we stay at Hampton all the time, never usually have an issue, would not recommend this one. We needed one more towel, called house keeping with no answer, front desk stated they would bring one up, hours later my husband just went down and got one

Spider webs! Windows were open, wonderful breeze, so I'll ignore the layer of pollen on…read moreeverything. Two screens had multiple holes allowing bugs in. Hostess "brought up a try with the next days continental breakfast! The next morning we found a half a pot of old coffee in the pot. Two muffins wrapped in a paper and two apples and oranges. Beautiful view from the balcony at sunset. Watch out for the poison ivy in the parking lot. I do not recommend!

Really dirty! The bathroom sinks were splashed with coffee, the mirrors were spotted, surfaces…read moreand floors were dusty on all edges, and if you like the lovely common room photo in their photos, it is layered with dust an inch thick. It all just felt yucky!! The breakfast muffins were standard grocery store and the coffee you make yourself was weak and lacked flavor. They have age old hand scribbled sticky notes everywhere telling you what not to do including a large envelope asking for housekeeping tips. Even the sunset pier had broken furniture. For $175.00 per night I would not stay here again. In fact, I would not stay here at any price. I would have been happier in a chain motel!!

What a great place to stay! Such an adorable inner yard that felt so private and peaceful, too. It…read morewas a wonderful place to relax during a break from a very hectic school year. Comfortable rooms, close to town with a few bikes we were allowed to use, which was wonderful, and the family that owns the place, plus all of the staff are just spectacular. It was a truly special place!

Have stayed here many times, always have a wonderful experience with the stay. The staff and owners…read moreare very friendly. A peaceful coy pond on the property. Highly recommend.

Corolla Village Inn is a boutique hotel offering 12 rooms with impeccable design, cleanliness and…read morefriendly staff. Upon checking in, Brody was very kind and welcoming, offering us the bikes to cruise around while our room was cleaned. The room is specious and nicely appointed and had all the amenities of home. It is right around the corner from Corolla Village, the coffee shop, ice cream shop and beach. The beach is easily accessible via their golf cart and a 5 min ride. I am so glad we found CVI and I would highly recommend this establishment for anyone on vacation.

I've stayed there three times now and I'm planning to stay there again next month. It's clean,…read morecomfortable, and convenient. I like the pantry where I can always grab a snack.

We stayed at BIS via a timeshare exchange. Not much has changed since our last stay. Yes,…read morefurnishings are dated. Yes, our coffee maker needed to be replaced the first morning on site. And, yes, the front right burner on our stove didn't work, but, the three other burners did. So, what am I saying? Despite the shortcomings, our unit was reasonably clean and comfortable. And, the TV's and washer and dryer were updated. Check in staff was courteous and thorough. The beach was fantastic although I went after 5 most days. Yes, I've read the reviews telling folks to stay away. You can, but, you'll be missing out on a diamond in the rough. A Sleep Inn opposed to a JW Marriott. When checking in, I noticed some story boards highlighting some changes that may be in the future. Could it be fractional ownership? It could work if fees are reasonable. Privately owned BIS condo fees run up to around $1,000 per month but also include some stuff like tv, Internet, flood insurance and the like. I've seen quarter shares,as in 13 week ownership PLUS annual maintenance fees for EACH WEEK!No way, ever, would I fall for that. Instant bankruptcy, lol. BIS, if they're like most timeshare associations face maintenance fee delinquency rates of about 50% of owners. Not good. One I belong to is dissolving and selling units outright, starting with mine, so, I'm done there. Sad. Perhaps folks with vision and consumer value in mind, while making a decent profit, of course, can turn these properties into gold again. Recommend.

Run down, black mold and water leaks in the unit. Other facilities like the pool are struggling.read more

Anyone on here giving this hotel less than 4 stars have unrealistic standards. "The bathrooms are…read moretoo small and don't have a fan", brother you're at the beach!! I loved my stay here. I actually appreciated this place so much that this is my first yelp review. Staff was extra friendly and accommodating. Breakfast and coffee bar were great though I'm not a picky eater. If you don't like it, there are close breakfast options nearby. I loved the complimentary cheese and wine as well as the chocolate cookies! Outdoor pool was nice, I didn't see the indoor pool since it was in the other building. Housekeeping did a great job with our room as well. My only criticisms would be that some things in our room need some TLC like the sliding door to the balcony would occasionally get stuck and the fridge/freezer was stuck on the highest setting which froze everything we put in there lol. But if you're letting these minor inconveniences ruin your time at the beach then you need to lighten up a bit. A wonderful spot to stay while on vacation

We very much enjoyed our time at the Surf Side. Nice clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff…read moreand a good breakfast. The location is wonderful! The beach is beautiful, they provide beach towels and chairs. We recommend this hotel as a great place for couples but we also saw families with kids enjoying the pool etc.

Exceptional Hospitality & Beautiful Resort!…read more Shutters is a beautiful, clean property with everything you could want for an Outer Banks getaway! The oceanfront location and easy beach access are fantastic, and the outdoor pool area is amazing with plenty of comfortable seating. They also have an indoor pool, hot tub, and a great hot breakfast. But the true standout of our experience was Kira, one of the supervisors. Her kindness and hospitality were absolutely unmatched. She went above and beyond to make my son and me feel welcomed and cared for, and her genuine warmth made our experience so much more special. Kira is truly an asset to Shutters! Samantha at the front desk was also incredibly kind and helpful. We were so impressed by the beautiful property and, most of all, the people who made us feel so welcome. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Shutters to anyone visiting the Outer Banks!

Very clean, friendly, and convenient. Reasonable prices too. In fact, we paid more for a tour to…read moresee the wild horses than we paid to stay at the Shutters. We had a ground floor room with two queen beds. There was a "back" door leading to a small sitting area looking at the dunes. We could hear the water from there. We did go up the stairs to see the water view, but it was way too cold to sit outside. There is also an indoor pool and jacuzzi. We didn't use it but it was good to know it was there. My only complaint was the shower. It was very difficult to route the water from the faucet up to the showerhead and the water was only lukewarm. If we had stayed longer, we would have asked for a different room because of that. We could tell the hotel has been updated within the last few years. It wasn't faded decor, but had a clean, classy vibe. Not a high-end resort hotel, but certainly worth the price and it's conveniently located.

There are absolutely things about this TownPlace Suites that I would like to see changed or that I…read moredidn't like, however I'm still giving 5 stars because of the location and the setup they have here and because I personally would go back without a second thought. First, some of the issues I have: The room layout puts one bed very close to the air conditioner and because they have the old-fashioned hotel style AC units, that leaves at least one person getting directly blasted with cold air all night. Using pool towel clips to put a towel over one side of the vent did help but reduced the efficacy of the AC and made the room warmer for everyone else. Breakfast is nice (and free) but the setup of it seems to be done as if this is a business hotel and not a beach front hotel. The cereal choices were all boring adult cereals, the bread for toast was VERY whole grain (as in it had pieces of grains in it), and the only milk they had was white milk (for example). Adding a small amount of more kid-friendly breakfast elements would go a long way. The outdoor pool is sheltered from the wind by the sand bank and gets really hot in the sun, a lightweight shade over the whole (or part of) the deck would probably be a welcomed addition by most people. As for what's great about this place: The location includes a beachfront pool + small snack shack with beach access which is directly across the road from the hotel itself. This gives the best of both worlds with beachfront access as well as having better parking and more room on the hotel property. On non-weekends the price is super affordable for a beachfront Marriott property. Not to mention the only Marriott property on the Outer Banks. It's very close to great food options, many walkable. Stuff for both adults and kids is easy to access. It's also not far to many interesting sightseeing or cultural things to see. All-in-all, I would love to see some minor changes but even with some flaws this is definitely a 5 star option.

We stayed Wednesday, August 19 to Sunday, August 23. The ice machine was out during the entire time…read morethat we were there. The breakfast buffet was OK not well stocked missing a lot of items and there was litter on the property with cigarette butts and that was reported and never cleaned up there were bins of trash in the lobby that were there for hours on end and never should be in the public view. There were children of staff helping out throughout the hotel during the evenings sweeping and folding towels. The air conditioning was broke in the main lobby, where the breakfast buffet was the room temperature thermostat was on the fritz and the unit rattle loud the cleaning service was absolutely horrible. The refrigerator was leaking and we had to retrieve our own towels daily because the staff didn't replace what they took out of room, we have stayed here 4 yrs in a row and this was the worst I've seen it.

Stayed here for 1 night and it was a good experience, I think it's best to stay for 1 or 2 nights…read more We were waiting for our house to get ready. It was not the biggest and newest but it was an ok place to stay for a night. The breakfast was good and had a lot of choices. I think if you stay here for more than 3 nights it's not the best, but if you are waiting for your house this is a good place for a night or two. The pool was calming and had a beautiful view but the water was cold, we did get to use the corolla light amenities when we were at the inn. I think this place is a place to explore corolla and not just be in your room. Overall it was a good time, everywhere was pretty close. Best for 2 to 3 people and good for couple.

Lovely people but needs so much outdoor work. But mostly the bugs....pictures from 4 yrs ago- same!read more