The Sanderling

1461 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
United States

OFFER ID H12209

Overview

Upon the windswept shore nestled in the Outer Banks, awaits one of the most quintessential vacation spots on the East Coast: The Sanderling. Not merely a beach destination, but a tapestry woven with the timeless elegance of the South and the untamed charm of the coast. With sunrise and sunset views to treasure, sunny days await at The Sanderling.

Tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, "The Sanderling" has been welcoming guests since 1985. Beloved for its dune-rippled beaches and small town vibes, the Outer Banks are one of the most quintessential vacation spots to visit on the East Coast and our resort is a key part of the area's rich tradition.

The time has come to breathe new life into this one-of-a-kind seaside gem. The Sanderling has unveiled a renewed vision of coastal elegance which has touched every area of the Resort. Families, couples and retreat seekers alike can expect refreshed guestrooms with upgraded amenities.

With each Season, The Sanderling reinvents itself. Offering the simple joys of sea, sand and sky.

Exclusive Amenities

  • Continental Breakfast for up to two guests daily in Life Saving Station
  • $100 Resort Credit per room, per stay
  • Welcome Amenity
The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure:
  • Upgrade
  • Early Check-in
  • Late Check-out

2025  |  Suite Privileges

Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above. A two-night minimum stay applies for Suite Privileges.

  • US$100 Food and Beverage Credit, once per stay

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM


Accommodations

Number of Rooms: 123 Rooms and Suites and Six Residences

Unpretentiously elegant decor, the highest quality linens, and inspiring sunsets create the perfect Outer Banks vacation—whether you choose one of the resort's rooms and suites or a private vacation rental home, The Residences. Awaiting you are the vast ocean and tranquil sound, protective dunes and dancing marsh grasses, and signature, elevated experiences that define The Sanderling Resort.

All Rooms & Suites feature:

  • View of the Resort, Sound, or Ocean
  • Private Balcony
  • King Bed or Two Queen Beds
  • Flatscreen Television
  • High-Speed Wireless Internet Access

All The Residences feature:

  • Access to All Resort Amenities & Activities
  • Views of the Sound or Ocean
  • Private Balconies
  • Full Kitchen
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Flatscreen Television
  • High-Speed Wireless Internet Access

The Residences Types:

  • Three-Bedroom Vacation Home (3)
  • Four-Bedroom Vacation Home (2)
  • Six-Bedroom Vacation Home (1)

Available Room Types

Resort King (RK)

Resort Two Queen (RQ)

Pool King (PK)

Pool Two Queen (PQ)

Pool Patio (PKF)

Resort Studio (RS)

Ocean King (OK)

Ocean Two Queen (OQ)

Ocean Studio (OS)

Pool Patio Suite

Resort Suite (RVS)

Ocean Suite (OVS)

Ocean Presidential (PRES)

Accessible King (ADAK)

Accessible Two Queen (ADAQ)

Swan 3 Bedroom Residence (V3B)

Evans 4 Bedroom Residence (V4B)

Caffey 6 Bedroom Residence (V6B)

Harris 3 Bedroom Residence (H3B)

Griggs 3 Bedroom Residence (G3B)

Sandpiper 4 Bedroom Residence (S4B)


Guest Services

Activities Desk

Business Services

Concierge

Facilities

Ballroom

Banquet Facilities

Banquet Space

Bar & Coffee Shop

Bar and Restaurant

Bar and Restaurant on Site

Beach

Beachfront Restaurant

Beauty Salon

Bicycle Rentals

Bird Watching

Boardroom Meeting Space

Boutique Shop

Business services

Cabanas

Cardio Equipment

Children's Pool

Complimentary Wireless Internet Access

Conference Room

Dock

Dolphin Watching

Event Space

Events Facilities

Fitness Center

Golf Nearby

Gym

Hiking Trails

Jacuzzi

Jogging Trail

Lobby

Lobby Lounge

Lounge

Lounge Lobby

Massage Rooms

Massage Treatments

Meeting & Conference Facilities

Meeting Rooms

Nail Salon

Non-Smoking Rooms and Suites

Outdoor Hot Tub

Outdoor Pool

Paddle Boarding

Parking Facilities

Pet Friendly

Ping Pong

Pool

Poolside Bar

Poolside Cabanas

Poolside Services

Private Beach

Private Dock

Private Pier

Rentals

Restaurant

Retail Shops

Retreat

Salon

Sand Beach

Small Wedding Facilities

Spa

Spa & Wellness Center

Spa Treatments

WIFI

Water Sports

Water Sports Nearby

Wedding Facilities

Yoga


In-Room Dining
Seasonally Available
Restaurants

Lifesaving Station

Sandbar

Theodosia


Directions

From Norfolk International Airport:

  • Start out going west on Norview Ave.
  • Turn left to stay on Norview Ave.
  • Merge onto I-64 E toward Chesapeake/VA Beach
  • Merge onto VA-168 S via EXIT 291B toward US-17 S/Elizabeth City (Portions toll) (Crossing into North Carolina). VA-168 S becomes Caratoke Hwy.
  • Stay straight to go onto N Croatan Hwy/US-158 E.
  • Turn left onto Ocean Blvd.
  • Ocean Blvd becomes Duck Rd/NC-12.
  • Sanderling Resort Outer Banks will be on the right.
Nearby Airports

Norfolk, VA (ORF) — 82 miles

Raleigh-Durham, NC (RDU) — 192 miles

Company Info

Quail Travel (formerly Travel at Caughlin Ranch)

6630 S. McCarran Blvd. - Suite 1A
Duck, NC 27949
United States

(775) 746-3597
(800) 799-0849