The Sanderling

Be warned, this is not a Resort. Its not lux, its literally a hot mess! We went because of the excitement of the remodel. WOW-- they need major training STAT. Our first impression was our check in. We were given a parking lot view with balcony. We paid for Ocean/Dune view. There is a huge disconnect between Texas booking agents and NC front desk. We made the best of it--we were here for sun and fun. The NY firm that did the interior design of the Sanderling did a fabulous job. That was LUXURY. The lobby has a bar. There is also horrible coffee that you can buy for $5.00! There is no room service at this resort. It was never opened the entire time we were there--5 nights! The folks that are imported there from Jamaica were the sweetest, kindest people. They literally are the saving grace of the Sanderling, but they need training! The front desk does not care. I think they are overwhelmed. Ice machines not working. The lower parking lot where we were located has a giant mess of junk strewn everywhere. It was wild and almost laughable at one point. The pool is not monitored, stained cushions, drinks left behind. There is no drink service on the beach or the pool. That is not a resort. I am very sad for the SANDERLING.

Beautiful resort in the best location in the outer banks. Totally hassle free with very friendly service. We have been going here for almost 20 years now and the resort keeps getting better! There is no hotel or resort in the Duck/Corolla area, no matter what anyone says that is even remotely close in terms of comfort, convenience, service and quality to the Sanderling!

I had a great stay at the Sanderling Resort. The location is beautiful, right between the ocean and the sound, so the views were amazing. The staff was friendly and helpful, and everything felt peaceful and relaxing. I really enjoyed the beach access, the pools, and the cozy firepits in the evening.

Excellent resort location on fantastic ocean front property. Rooms have amazing views, and staff seems extremely dedicated. We also enjoyed our meals and service at the life saving station.

The property and room were clean, and the staff was wonderful. However, the bedposts block the TV view from bed, and the amenities fell short for our beach trip style. The beach house snack options were disappointing, with a broken espresso machine and only two pastries available. The Sandbar’s hours (11 am–5 pm, even on July 4th) are limited, and the Lifesaving Station breakfast lacked flavor, though the coffee was good. After 5 pm, there are no counter service food options on-site. Adult entertainment was minimal and poorly advertised, with live music oddly placed indoors. The in-room fridge was tiny, making it hard to prep snacks—frustrating for a 4-star resort. Overall, if you want a quiet stay and don’t mind leaving for meals, this could work, but for us, it felt overpriced and didn’t meet “resort” expectations.