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    Outer Banks Motor Lodge

    3.3 (21 reviews)
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    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Laura G.

    I want to give this place full stars for its awesome qualities but there are a few things that need to be noted. I will start with those. After hours check in ( I am assuming it's only after hours), is done through a virtual assistant screen in the lobby. The virtual assistant was quick to respond, but when the key cards issued by the machine didn't work two times she had to summon an actual manager who was a ten minute drive away. The whole process took about twenty five minutes after the room had been booked and paid for on line hours before. I did not enjoy that. The a/c unit is loud. It works well and I was happy that I could adjust it and ultimately turn it off, but it ain't quiet. The room has been (spotlessly) cleaned with one of those very strong smelling fabuloso type cleaners. If you are sensitive to those kinds of smells, as I am, it's a bummer. On to the good. The room has clearly just been updated and it's simple clean and charming. The bed and bedding were quite comfortable. The location is absolutely unbeatable. From my less expensive pool view king it's a few steps to the beach. The beach was abandoned early morning and it was just what I needed. That made all the other things not important. I will adjust accordingly and stay here again whenever I can

    Laura T.

    Second stay here during summer season...front desk, housekeepers and guests couldn't be nicer. I had hoped for a second floor, however, due to a full house, I got a first floor oceanfront. That being said, I still had an amazing ocean view! #3stepstothebeach Unlike many first floor spots, no dunes here to block a view. Therefore, I ended up happier than even a second floor might have made me! Sunrise right from the bedroom window! And no doubt these rooms are cleaner than any chain motel on the beach! Rooms are large, have enough accoutrements in the kitchen to stay in any night. Nice to rent from a family business that is excellent at customer service.

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    Our room had a great ocean view, and it was very comfortable. Front desk staff was very pleasant and accommodating.

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    Hello. I am wondering if it is safe. I see that it is good for the price and excellent for the beach access. But I'm thinking about security. Will it be safe for a female to be here?

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    Shutters On The Banks - Sunrise

    Shutters On The Banks

    (103 reviews)

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    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.

    Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk - From the fishing pier (daytime)

    Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

    (195 reviews)

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    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.

    Colington Creek Inn - Vacation mode!

    Colington Creek Inn

    (21 reviews)

    This was such a neat place to stay. The owners are so accommodating, kind, and really just treat…read moreyou like family. Not to mention, they create an incredible breakfast experience. If you are interested in doing something around the area, or need suggestions, they have so many recommendations. I really just can't say enough about how wonderful they are. The house is like going to an aunt and uncles house, we just felt very cozy and comfortable. The pictures are exactly how the house is. It's convenient to so many different places, and a very short drive to beaches. There is a reason this place is rated with 5 stars on every travel site.

    Kill devil hills. OBX. The owners are so friendly and accommodating. The inn is Hugh. With 2…read morescreened porches upstairs and 1 downstairs. The other downstairs porch has tables for breakfast. There is also 4 high top tables on the deck for outside eating. We get the Boat Room. 1 king size bed with a bathroom big enough to dance in. Shampoo, conditioner, soaps and beauty pack filled with toothbrushes, q tips , dental pics. The views are fantastic. We watched dolphins and otters while eating breakfast. The breakfast is a work of art. Fruit cups, yogurt eggs with ham and cheese. Freshly made crepes with bananas and homemade Carmel sauce. There is a microwave and dishes, silverware and cooler with sodas and water upstairs with couches and games. Fresh baked cookies outside your room in the evening. There is fishing and crabbing on site. If you don't have the equipment they Wii loan you what you need. There is also a pool, several swings and chairs outside. Everything is so tastefully done and welcoming. There is also a small elevator to get suitcases and people upstairs.

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills - stairs to beach

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

    (66 reviews)

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    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.

    Sea Ranch Resort - OBX Sunset

    Sea Ranch Resort

    (88 reviews)

    Good price for a decent place. Outdated and desperately needs updated but clean. nice suite with a…read morefull kitchen and two separate bedrooms each with own full bathrooms and king beds. Plus there's a dining area and living room. Nice full balcony outback with a great view of the ocean. Wonderful breeze out the front but none of the windows worked to let the air in from the front. Only one of the elevators work. Some of the lights don't work. The living room TV has gone bad and often displays the programming as a negative image or mostly green in color. Side of the refrigerator has good amount of rust. The icemaker didn't work. The showers had decent water pressure and they have nice soap products. The food at the restaurant was good. The crabcake was good portion and tasty and the vegetable medley had excellent flavor. I was overcharged when I arrived for what my confirmation said. Hopefully that has been straightened out with my bill when I check out. There was an issue with the elevator the one morning as the employee said it wasn't working. This other lady who looked like a manager, was asking other guests about the elevator. When I told her that is your employee with the supply cart and he's been standing at the elevator and it's not working. She's responded to me saying "I don't know him. I don't know what's going on. I don't know about another elevator. I'm new here. This is my first day." Really? You start your first day on Easter Sunday and you had no training? There is another elevator, but apparently that's been out of order for many months. Thankfully, the employee with the supply cart was able to get the elevator back working quickly Lots of available parking in the open lot We consider staying again, but likely will try another place

    On check-in I was behind a lady complaining that her room was over 80° and that maintenance said…read morethey fixed it. I could tell that was the start of a bad stay. Of course the ice machine is out of order. I was awakened to construction men right outside my balcony repairing the patio of the restaurant. There are signs directing you to the elevator and then you get there it says staff only. The best part was the bistro, but even then the construction men were right on the other side of the wall from my table tearing apart the outside wall. I paid nearly double for a room "on a higher level" and got the second floor out of five. Just another typical tourist trap.

    Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur

    Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur

    (46 reviews)

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    The breakfast was the only good thing about this place. Our room looked as though it was once 2…read morerooms and a wall was knocked down to open it up. The bathroom was nicely updated. It's an old hotel that a bandage has been put on it. The people above us, you could every step they took. The people beside us, you could hear everything they said. The pool was dirty. Walking to the beach, you could see there is obviously a boardwalk, but it would have been nice if they maintained it and kept the sand off it. Some rooms were smoking rooms which is fine, but put them all together and not have them spaced out so much. All you could smell was smoke. The parking lot is small. The grill.......it was an old chimney they turned into a grill. Didn't look like it had been cleaned in years. Not sure what else I can say about this, but we will NOT be staying here again. The pictures they have posted.....nothing like that!!!

    We chose the Wright Bros. Days Inn for the history of being the oldest hotel on the beach, the…read morelocation on the beach and the excellent rates (in March). The lobby is a surprising delight with the hardwood floors, fireplace and old time charm. But the room certainly impressed. Double sized, king bed, sofa and comfortable chair with a footstool, and small kitchenette. Appeared to be newly renovated and very clean. A few steps over the dunes to the beautiful OBX beach. We will definitely stay here again.

    Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills - Guest room

    Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills

    (63 reviews)

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    Stayed here for a few days because I needed a last-minute hotel and almost everything else in the…read morearea was booked. The price was around $200 a night, so I certainly wasn't expecting anything luxurious. Unfortunately, even with pretty low expectations, the stay was disappointing. When I arrived, there was no shampoo or soap in the room. I then noticed a cockroach crawling up the curtains, which I took a photo of. I also found multiple different types of hair around the room, which made it seem like the room had not been thoroughly cleaned before I checked in. The following day, I called around 1 p.m. and asked if housekeeping could clean the room. I was told that 1 p.m. was already "too late" to request cleaning, which I found pretty ridiculous. After some back and forth, they said they would make an exception and send someone. Nobody ever showed up to clean the room. The toilet also didn't flush properly, which I documented as well. I can overlook an older property, basic rooms, and limited amenities when the price reflects that. What I can't overlook are basic cleanliness issues, a cockroach in the room, plumbing that doesn't work properly, and housekeeping saying they'll come and then never showing up. There are definitely better options in the Outer Banks. I wouldn't stay here again.

    Let me start by saying: Location, location, location!!! You…read morewon't get any closer or convenient for the price in the area. Next, they allow pets! There's nothing better than spending the day at the beach with your fur baby. Finally, some rooms you enter from inside hotel and others you enter from the parking lot like a motel. I've stayed in both types of rooms here and they're all about the same. No, there is no longer a continental breakfast served in the lobby area but there are so many restaurants nearby and there is a microwave & mini fridge in every room. Yes, housekeeping is the bare minimum here but every business in the service industry has changed (most for the worse) since the pandemic. Do you really need someone to make or turn down your bed for you daily while you're on vacation?!? Do you really need fresh towels every single day? I've been coming to this same hotel for years and truly the only difference I see now compared to the past is the long term residents. I did not have any issues with them and I was given a room in that designated section.

    Outer Banks Motor Lodge - hotels - Updated August 2026

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