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The Sanderling

House, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey, Residence) | Exterior

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

House, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey, Residence) | Living room

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort) | View from room

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Spa pool
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

1461 Duck Rd, Duck, NC, 27949

Place, The Sanderling Spa
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Corolla Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Duck Boardwalk
‪10 min drive‬
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Resort)

Exceptional

Resort view
35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort)

Exceptional

Resort view
43 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Resort)

Wonderful

Resort view
47 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

Exceptional

Ocean view
35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pool)

Wonderful

43 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds (Ocean)

Very good

Ocean view
43 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Very good

Resort view
35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Ocean)

Wonderful

Ocean view
47 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Pool Patio, King)

53 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite (Ocean)

Ocean view
72 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Ocean)

Ocean view
53 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Resort)

Resort view
53 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Swan Residence)

Resort view
237 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 4 Bedrooms (Evans Residence)

Resort view
237 sq m
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 12
2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 4 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

House, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey, Residence)

Ocean view
333 sq m
6 bedrooms
Sleeps 18
2 King Beds, 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Pool)

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Griggs Residence)

Resort view
237 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Harris Residence)

Resort view
237 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 12
1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 4 Bedrooms (Sandpiper Residence)

Resort view
237 sq m
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 12
1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 King Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Resort view
43 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Duck

At The Sanderling you'll be within steps of Outer Banks Beaches and The Sanderling Spa. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Lifesaving Station, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beach House Bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the 2 hot tubs and gym. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a steam room and a conference centre. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Kitty Hawk hotel include Corolla Beach and Duck Boardwalk.

What's nearby

The Sanderling Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Corolla Beach - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Duck Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
Avalon Fishing Pier - 33 min drive - 26.7 km
H2OBX Waterpark - 36 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Duck Donuts - ‬8 min drive
‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Coastal Cravings - ‬8 min drive
‪Village Table And Tavern - ‬5 min drive
‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Sanderling

Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At The Sanderling, you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a steam room and a fitness centre.

This 4-star Kitty Hawk hotel is smoke free.

129 guestrooms or units

3 levels

3 buildings

2 dining venues

2 bars or lounges

Conference rooms

Beach lounge chairs

Towels for the beach

Umbrellas for the beach

Umbrellas for the pool

Charging station for electric cars

Conference centre

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Front desk safe

Concierge

Wedding services available

Terrace

Outdoor picnic space

Gift shop

Beauty salon

Fireplace in lobby

Lift

No smoking on site

Locker space

The Sanderling offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The on-site spa has 9 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Similar properties

Pool
Spa pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

5 July - 6 July

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Onsite parking available only on request
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 45 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Beach House Bar
Lifesaving Station
Sandbar
Theodosia

Things to do

2 hot tubs
2 outdoor pools
Beach yoga
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Gym
Kayaking
Steam room
Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Cot (surcharge)
Mini-fridge
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Lockers
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Wedding services

Business services

8 meeting rooms
Conference centre

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Firepit
On the beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

9 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Spa open daily
Swedish massages
Thai massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
11 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways (107 centimetre high)
Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
Pool access ramp on site
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site

3 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Cot (surcharge)
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
IPod dock

Food and drink

Mini-fridge

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 300 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

2.25 per cent destination fee will be charged.
Resort fee: USD 62.01 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Beach access
Beach loungers
Fitness centre access
Parking
Pool access
Self-parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 45 per person
Pet fee: USD 300 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sanderling Resort Duck

Sanderling Duck

Sanderling Resort

Sanderling Resort Duck

Sanderling Hotel Duck

Sanderling Resort Duck, NC - Outer Banks

The Sanderling

Sanderling Resort

The Sanderling Hotel

The Sanderling Kitty Hawk

The Sanderling Hotel Kitty Hawk

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sanderling?

The Sanderling offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sanderling?

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sanderling on 5 July 2026 start from AU$627, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Sanderling?

Yep, The Sanderling is on Outer Banks Beaches, which hotel guests give top marks. Fun beach activities include yoga, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at The Sanderling?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Sanderling. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does The Sanderling have a pool?

The Sanderling has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at The Sanderling?

The Sanderling features 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and 2 restaurants.

What makes The Sanderling a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Sanderling.

Is The Sanderling family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Sanderling is a hit with families.

Does The Sanderling serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sanderling?

No, The Sanderling does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sanderling?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Sanderling's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sanderling?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sanderling?

Dogs are welcome at The Sanderling, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

The Sanderling Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

25 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a great sunset view from our quiet, comfortable room--with great coffee and tea service, mini fridge, nice shower. Easy walk to the beach with chairs and umbrella waiting...even at 7am! Good restaurants close by and Spa across the street. Great karma, decor, and staff! We will be back.

jay

16 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The dinner in

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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About the area

Duck

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

The Sanderling

Similar properties

Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

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