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The Sanderling


The Sanderling
Hotel class 4 of 5
1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
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4 of 5 stars
rtuggle 1 contribution
USA
Jul 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I have spent the past 15+/- years making a summer trip to the OBX. During that period we have stayed from as far south as Avon and as far noth as Corolla. Every year we have rented a house and this was the first experience with the Sanderling Inn. We arrived Monday July 6th and departed Friday.... more

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4 of 5 stars
CarolinaBeachers 2 contributions
Beaufort, SC
Jul 6, 2009 | Trip type: Family

The Sanderling is like a classic seaside hotel, from the minute you walk in the front door you are surrounded by that old fashioned elegance. The main restaurant is always great, try the house chowder but the newer french restaurant across the road is a little formal for kids. A little pricey but one of our favorite spots on the... more

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Wendy Murray, Director of Sales and Marketing

Thank you for taking the time to give us such a favorable response on your recent visit with us. We look forward to your return visit. Wendy Coulson Murray Director of Sales and Marketing

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4 of 5 stars
tarheelblue 9 contributions
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jul 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Spent 3 nights at The Sanderling over July 4th weekend, in an oceanview room. Overall, we were very pleased with the resort - friendly and helpful staff, spacious room with a deck, great location right on the beach, and good restaurants. It's definitely pricey, but one of the only full-service resorts on the OBX. Perfect for a long weekend when... more

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Wendy Murray, Director of Sales and Marketing

Thank you for taking the time to write the review of your visit with us last weekend on Trip Advisor. We hope the next visit will exceed your expectation to get us the fifth star. Your comments and critiques help us to continously improve. We look forward to your return visit. Wendy Coulson Murray Director of Sales and Marketing

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3 of 5 stars
mflash 4 contributions
alabama
Jun 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

It may be the best place in the area but we were disappointed. G It is a grand old historic hotel. Had a large room with an ocean view. Staff was very nice. However considering the expense would not go back. When checking in our room we found a half drank soda in a plastic cup on the counter. Called... more

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4 of 5 stars
chukm 5 contributions
denver, co
Jun 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We had a second floor room in the North Inn and had a partial view of the ocean. More importantly, we could hear the ocean at all time, very relaxing. The walkways and decks make getting to the beach very easy. The Life Saving Station has great food and is right on the premises. more

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4 of 5 stars
KDiehl783 8 contributions
Shelton, Connecticut
May 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The Sanderling is a highly recommended resort on the northern part of the Outer Banks. The whole resort spans the island from the east to west, both bay and ocean front. The beach for the resort is beautiful. The indoor pool is nice and if it is high winds there is a small area behind the indoor pool to enjoy... more

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4 of 5 stars
bridybo 3 contributions
virginia beach,VA
Apr 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

I stayed overnight at The Sanderling while attending a wedding in the Outer Banks. Initially there was a misunderstanding about our reservation as we booked through Hotel.com but that was resolved fairly quickly. I found the decor of the hotel to be tastefully done, especially in the guest rooms, it felt more like you were staying in a friend's beach... more

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1 of 5 stars
agree499 2 contributions
Durham, NC
Apr 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Between being locked out on our balcony in 45 degree weather by a broken lock and being misled about renovations in the spa being complete when they weren't and the fact that the staff basically ignored our complaints, I'd tell people not to throw their money away here! The spa staff was noisy. I had to shower by the pool... more

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5 of 5 stars
PackTheBagAndGo 4 contributions
Arlington, Virginia
Apr 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I recently completed a Fri-Sat 2-night stay at the The Sanderling in late March for our 5-year wedding anniversary. Though the weather turned out to be rainy, we were very pleased with our relaxing and quiet weekend. It was off-season and that made prices more reasonable for the South Building 3rd floor room with ocean view than... more

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5 of 5 stars
Yahooer 7 contributions
Pinehurst, NC
Mar 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We got lucky when we found The Sanderling for a short getaway on the Outer Banks. Great location right on the dunes overlooking the ocean. Huge room with balcony. Dreamy beds. Large bathroom with shower I wish I could have brought home with us. Free wireless internet and safe for laptop. 2 large screen tvs - one in the bedroom... more

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Address: 1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949