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Reviews of The Sanderling This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949, United States

#1 of 5 hotels in Duck

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Review Score

Based on 125 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful resort with a gorgeous beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool areas are small and don’t have a lot of seating.

    The property was beautiful and easy to get around.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Griggs 3 Bedroom Residence
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The house had not been prepared well - WIFI did not work, a number of the venetian blinds were broken, the outdoor furniture had not been wiped . Think this was due to early season and when pointed out was quickly rectified and I was offered a discount to compensate

    Lovely holiday house and great location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    8.0
    Stunning views but expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The prices of drinks & food were extremely high. Also, when the wind was fierce, the outside first floor door would slam and could be felt & heard every time all the way in our room on the 3rd floor.

    Pools, beach & restaurants very conveniently located. The ocean suite room was extremely comfortable and large with a beautiful view.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean King
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room did not get vacuumed during visit.

    All the staff were very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    7.0
    See above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coffee availability poor, inferior hot plate in room and no availability for coffee and water in lobby. No concierge to help with directions and suggestions on high end restaurant at resort, food poor and very pricey either limited choices

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we arrived the ac in our room did not work. The pet fee is ridiculous.

    Clean. Looks like they just updated

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 4 nights

    See problem mentioned above.

    The breakfast was good and the location was fine; however, the personnel was understaffed. We had to wait often to be seated because the wait staff was only one and she had to help in the kitchen, wait tables and seat guests.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent short break at a nice location. Just what we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was very expensive

    We had an ocean view room which was fantastic for the sunrise and dolphin watching

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay. Was a quiet and in great location. We should return in the summer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Under repair. Not everything is open.

    Nice grounds and beach

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    7.0
    Overall good experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of off mealtime food/snacks. Vending machine with stale chips isn’t a good option.

    Setting

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous relaxing get away in Duck!! We will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Two Queen
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a little dated, but I understand the property is undergoing a significant interior renovation beginning this winter.

    Great location, lots of amenities and very friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great, relaxing, wonderful
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The weather

    Great location, beach access, beach bar, pet friendly. Loved taking the dog. Dog spaces, dog friendly, food was great, bar was great - Dual vanity sinks in the bathroom and massive walkin shower.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    9.0
    Really nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were many chairs and areas around the resort that were covered in spider webs. One area being our balcony. As someone who hates spiders and their webs, I would have appreciated and expected more upkeep.

    I loved the pools and hot tubs especially the adult pool section. The outdoor bar/restaurant was awesome and really enjoyed how all the umbrellas and chairs are set up in the morning at the beach. Made it our stay super relaxing and hassle free.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful resort. We had a lovely stay. Spa was wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price is high

    Location and staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2024

    8.0
    It is not a value stay for families on a budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Accessible King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast should be included.

    We choose not to eat breakfast as it was not included in the $500. plus cost.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    9.0
    The Sanderling Resort is a beautiful place with exceptional staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have liked a few more food selections at the restaurant.

    Lovely property and perfect location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2024

    9.0
    We had a great one night stay. The property was clean and comfy and the staff went above and beyond.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We only stayed for one night. So not long enough to really answer this question.

    The bathrooms, the pools and the location, the dog friendliness even tho we didn’t bring a dog.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    we had a great time. the perfect weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the staff weren’t the friendliest they weren’t mean but not exceptional customer service.

    the private beach is amazing! great location! the pool and hot tub were great and they have fire pits!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    A great stay if you wanna open windows to sunset or see sunrise on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sunset and sunrise

    The staff was amazingly helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful resort. Can’t wait to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Two Queen
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First off, Loved our stay. For a bit of feedback: They seemed understaffed. Their beach area and pool area were not tended too so there were chairs, trash, and towels about. The beach showers and feet washing stations didn’t work. We received turndown service on last day before checkout which didn’t help much as we checked out the next morning. The spa services are super expensive but we enjoyed it nonetheless. The pools aren’t heated and someone had posted a picture of an indoor pool on Google images of the resort which they do not have. We were sad about that. Rooms were small but bathrooms were large.

    We loved the location, the restaurant on site was the best meal we had this trip. The quick walk to the beach and the hot tub was wonderful. The GM Chase was super helpful and committed. Our kids loved the Easter egg hunt, bocce ball, hot tub. We would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    7.0
    Nice night stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pool Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit 'sterile' for our taste and 'pricey.'

    All in one setup

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    8.0
    Expensive stay for okay hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel is certainly not cheap. It is probably the nicest hotel in the obx but none the less there at musty areas

    The grounds are lovely. The area of the beach is very nice. The bathrooms are okay but more did not have a bathtub and I was hopeful at this price point there would be more luxury.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    9.0
    I loved the beach and our (final) room was lovely. but noisy neighbors and traffic clouded my decision to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean King
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the traffic to get to/from it is terrible at certain times and days. no elevators made moving luggage a pain.

    it was clean and convenient to the beach and peaceful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    7.0
    great location but overpriced
    • Couple
    • Ocean King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Over priced room. We had a problem with our air conditioner going off twice so waking up to hot room was not good, but they did send someone to fix it immediately. The Screen door had holes all over it so bugs got it when you open the doors to listen to the ocean 🌊 Also the walls were so dirty, for the price you pay this should really be cleaned up. I will tell you the staff is very nice and the location is amazing for the beach or going into town.

    The location was perfect!!!

    Stayed in May 2023

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