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Sea Ranch Resort

3.0 star property

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On the beach, surfing, fishing
View from room
Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Living area
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
$66
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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1731 N. VA Dare Trail MP 7, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27949
  • Place, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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King Oceanfront Guest Room Higher Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 364 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Queen-Queen Oceanfront Guest Room Higher Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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MAIN BUILDING - 1 KING BED 1RST FLOOR NO VIEW

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

MAIN BUILDING - 2 QUEEN BEDS 1RST FLOOR NO VIEW

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo (1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 980 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo (1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 980 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo (2 King Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 980 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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MAIN BUILDING - 1 KING BED 2ND FLOOR NO ELEVATOR ACCESS NO VIEW

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

MAIN BUILDING - 2 QUEEN BEDS 2ND FLOOR NO ELEVATOR ACCESS NO VIEW

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

MAIN BUILDING - 2 QUEEN BEDS 1RST FLOOR PATIO NO VIEW

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

MAIN BUILDING - 2 QUEEN BEDS 2ND FLROO BALCONY NO ELEVATOR ACCESS NO VIEW

  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Living area

King Oceanfront Guest Room 2nd Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 364 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Queen-Queen Oceanfront Guest Room 2nd Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sea Ranch Resort

3-star Kill Devil Hills hotel steps from Outer Banks Beaches
At Sea Ranch Resort, relax by an indoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Sea Ranch Resort offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sea Ranch Resort features an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This beach hotel also offers barbecue grills, a picnic area, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sea Ranch Resort is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and noon.
Beachside Bistro - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beachside Bistro

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Sea Ranch Kill Devil Hills
Sea Ranch Resort
Sea Ranch Resort Kill Devil Hills
Sea Ranch Hotel Kill Devil Hills
Sea Hotel Kill Devil Hills
Sea Ranch Resort Outer Banks, NC - Kill Devil Hills
Sea Ranch Resort Hotel
Sea Ranch Resort Kill Devil Hills
Sea Ranch Resort Hotel Kill Devil Hills

Sea Ranch Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view from balcony. However, for the price you get no complimentary breakfast or daily housekeeping without requesting. Also the restaurant on site makes you wait between breakfast and lunch because they're unable to do two things at a time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Suffolk

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love coming to this place. This is the third time that one of my family members or me have stayed here. I stayed here this year and last year. I love the amenities and the pool is my favorite. The beds are nice and soft. And everyone is really polite. I love looking at the the dolphins from my balcony every morning. I hope everyone enjoys it like I have.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach access and indoor pool made it a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

jay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was damp from humidity, bathroom was poorly maintained and older and small. Had the feel of an old motel versus a “hotel”. Just hasn’t been kept up well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

$500 a night for indoor camping

If you’ve ever dreamed of camping indoors at luxury prices, this is the place for you. For $500 a night, we got falling ceiling tiles, soggy carpets, and a “partial ocean view” that was mostly blocked by grime on the window. The carpet looks like it’s been through a dog kennel, and housekeeping? Don’t count on it—no daily cleaning here. The first night we checked in, we didn’t even have a lock on our door. Nothing says “welcome” like realizing anyone could wander in. To be fair, they did install one… about an hour later. Outside the room, millions of bugs throw nightly parties around the vent, just in case you miss the feeling of camping. The bistro serves tuna with the exact texture of a leather belt, so if chewy mystery fish is your thing, you’re in luck. The one bright spot? The bar staff was friendly. But when the bartender is the highlight of your $500/night stay, you know it’s not worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alla

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

This place is definitely not a resort! The room had bare minimum amenities. The door to the balcony didn’t lock; the bathroom had a funny smell to it; and there is NO maid service! No one came in to make the bed, empty the trash, vacuum the carpet, or replace the towels! For the high price I paid to stay there, it was subpar in my opinion. The bistro and bar were convenient and nice. Overall, it was disappointing in general. I would not go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cobwebs in most of the corner's in the room with spiders. Urine/fecal(??) stains down the front of the toilet at base. One ice machine for the entire property. Five O'clock check in and eleven O'clock checkout so you lose 6 hours of your stay. Upon check out we were locked out of our room by the electronic keypad locks. We went to the office three times to get a key for our room so we could finish loading our vehicle to leave and each time the new card key wouldn't work. We finally had to get nasty with the front desk to get a maintenance guy to come up and let us in. He said they were having trouble with the electronic system. I told the front desk lady that we wouldn't be able to leave by eleven since we were locked out of our room for almost an hour and she said they'd give us to eleven thirty. Not the almost hour we were locked out. I have stayed there for many years, and it's gotten a lot worse as time has gone on. Don't get me wrong, we had a decent stay for the most part but there are several areas that could stand a lot of improvement. BTW- no room service. We had to scrape and scrounge every couple of days to get wash cloths. We pretty much just went in and got them ourselves from the supply room that was left open night and day for anyone to come in and take their supplies. We asked a lady one day about getting stuff for our room as she was pushing her maid cart and she told us that she just cleans rooms at the end of people's stays and not during their stay.??????
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Feby

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ankit

Stains in the bathtub and there was no toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexzis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs some love

Our room wasn't ready when we arrived so we left our number and waited for them to call but the call never came. We finally went back and discovered that the new shift didn't have our phone number. It's never a good sign when the first thing you see in the bathroom is a plunger. The toilet was stained, the tub had mold and the sink didn't drain properly. The toilet paper holder had been installed improperly so we had to take the toilet paper out of the holder to be able to use it. The refrigerator worked great but really needed to be propped up since it was missing one leg and tipped every time you opened it. Some of the plugs didn't work so we had to plug things in at the bathroom sink. The AC worked great and the bed was comfortable. The restaurant was great as was the service there, so that helped a lot. The location is also very convenient. So overall, it was adequate but really needs some maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overall experience. Very friendly staff.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Had AC issues with the room at check-in. Staff worked hard to accommodate a relocation. Required to change rooms several times during the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nhung

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We want commend Thomas at the front desk. Very friendly and helpful. He made our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sachin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Conveniently located and easy access to beach. safe surroundings and great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025