Sanderling Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2024

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Stylish hotel on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Dates

December 2024

January 2025

House, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey, Vacation Home)

Presidential Suite (Ocean to Sound) | Living area

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

Spa

Hot tub

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 26 of 26 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Resort view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Swan, Vacation Home)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Partial ocean view
Sleeps 8
2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Two Queens

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Poolside King

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Harris Vacation Home)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Sleeps 8
1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Griggs Vacation Home)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Sleeps 8
2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Premium King

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 4 Bedrooms (Renovated - Sandpiper, Vacation Home)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Sleeps 10
1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

Room, Ocean View (Two Queens)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Sunset View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Bay view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View, Corner (King)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Sunset View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Bay view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Oceanside)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Resort view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Poolside (Firepit)

Highlights

Lanai

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Poolside Two Queens

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Designer toiletries

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Corner (Sunset View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Bay view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Lanai, Poolside (Firepit)

Highlights

Lanai

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sleeps 4
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Sunset View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Bay view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ceiling fan

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Presidential Suite (Ocean to Sound)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 4 Bedrooms (Evans, Vacation Home)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Partial ocean view
Sleeps 10
2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 4 Single Beds

House, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey, Vacation Home)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Ocean view
Sleeps 16
2 King Beds, 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About the area

1461 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949

What's nearby

The Sanderling Spa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Duck Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Currituck Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Corolla Beach - 22 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Flippers - ‬35 min drive
‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬10 min drive
‪Duck Donuts - ‬7 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬37 min drive
‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sanderling Resort

Upscale hotel near Outer Banks Beaches

Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit and a hair salon at Sanderling Resort. With a beachfront location, sunloungers and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a Thai massage or a body scrub at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and local cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include surfing/body boarding and beach yoga. Free wired Internet is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and 2 bars.

Additional perks include:

2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with pool umbrellas
Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and wedding services
Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff

Room features

All 129 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, as well as thoughtful touches such as free Internet and safes.

More amenities include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
27-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Onsite parking available only on request
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Beach House Bar
Kimball's Kitchen
Lifesaving Station
Sandbar

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Free cot
Mini-fridge

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Wedding services

Business services

8 meeting rooms
Business centre
Conference centre

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Firepit
On the beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

9 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Spa open daily
Swedish massages
Thai massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
In-room roll-in shower
Lift
Pool access ramp on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site

3 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
IPod dock

Food and drink

Mini-fridge

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 300 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 27 kg per pet)

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
Pet fee: USD 300 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

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 on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests under 21 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility

Property is also known as

Sanderling Resort Duck

Sanderling Duck

Sanderling Resort

Sanderling Resort Duck

Sanderling Hotel Duck

Sanderling Resort Duck, NC - Outer Banks

The Sanderling

Sanderling Resort Hotel

Sanderling Resort Kitty Hawk

Sanderling Resort Hotel Kitty Hawk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanderling Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanderling Resort?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanderling Resort on 10 Dec 2024 start from AU$315.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sanderling Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 300 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Sanderling Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sanderling Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sanderling Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and The Sanderling Spa. Tar Cove Marsh and Nor'Banks Sailing are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Sanderling Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

CAMELIA

Travelled with family and small children

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was pretty nice for the off season. Pools aren’t heated fyi

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renea

26 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The resort was beautiful! We enjoyed the spa. Everyone was super friendly. It was clean. We will definitely visit again!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family

26 Oct 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

The lack of signage is a problem for nrw guests. Our concerns were addressed but not acted on. Ie, keys mot working, firepit would not cut off.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We were there for a wedding this weekend. Everything was lovely. It was our first stay at the Sanderling and we were very impressed with everything. We are already planning a return in May 2025. Debbie and Jim Lamb

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner

15 Oct 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We've been going to this property since 1987. But since then, we've seen a gradual decline in both service and upkeep of the property yet the prices seem keep going up. Service is still good but the facilities need more upkeep and show how old this property is. Windows in common areas are dirty, as well as furniture and carpeting in common areas look old and ratty. They've also cut back on little things. If I am paying about $400 a night, I expect real glass ware in the rooms and real coffee mugs- not cheap plastic cups. No bathrobes in the rooms anymore and only a few bath accessories. Check-in used to be very welcoming with an overview of the property and fruit in the lobby. Now the experience is about the same as checking into a Motel 6. The only good thing they have going for them is they are right on the beach and the pools are still a great place to relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

12 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregoire

Travelled with partner

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Beautiful property in a unique location, needs a bit of a refresh in some rooms including the beds but overall a wonderful stay. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

25 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was by far the best! Kudos to Lisa and Heather for their kindness, understanding and patience! They both went above and beyond to help make my stay excellent!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen

23 Sept 2024

The property location is in a nice quiet area, close to the town of Duck. There’s a lot of restaurants and shops in the town which is convenient. The resort itself is ok. The lobby is nice and well kept. The staff were all very friendly. The room and building we stayed in was clean on the surface but it was evident that deep cleaning has not been done on a regular basis. The room and especially the closet had a very musty smell. There were marks from dead bugs on the walls of the room, the carpet in the room and hallway/stairs had a lot of stains. The screen of the door to the balcony in our room was in bad shape with several holes (hence the dead bug marks). It was surprising that there was no microwave in the room. We were also disappointed to find out when we arrived that one of the restaurants on property was closed for the season. The restaurants that were open were fine but way overpriced for the quality of the food. It would be nice to have some grab and go options on property to take items to the beach, snacks/sandwiches, We ended up going into Duck and to pick up some items at the market instead of the mediocre, pricey food at the restaurant. The pool and hot tub were nice, and it was great to have chairs/umbrellas available for the beach. Overall, it was fine but for the cost of the room per night it was disappointing and not worth the price we paid. We have stayed at other places that were less expensive and cleaner. Based on that we probably won’t stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

lindsey

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness

The floor in my room had so many stains.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jamshid

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Everything is nice but the facility just need some serious upgrade.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

14 Sept 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The room rates are highway robbery for the quality of the rooms. They have clearly not been maintained. The rooms are old, dated, stains on carpet, stains on furniture, furniture falling apart, nasty dirt and dust that looks like it’s been there for decades. There was an awful smell in the hallway. There was a large bug crawling on the wall in my room (NOT the small, mosquito-like bugs they mentioned on a sign in the room). There was hair in my bed. This hotel is advertised as AAA four diamond, but there is no possible way that is true. I paid an exorbitant amount of money for this nasty room for two nights and left a night early because the room was so nasty. Also, the grab and go breakfast options at the hotel are limited to small boxes of cereal, muffins, and egg sandwiches that have been sitting out and will be heated up by a hotel employee, and you have to pay for those. The beach chairs/pools chairs are worn out and gross to sit on. The food from the pool bar was not good. Finally, to add insult to injury, when I checked out a night early I was told I could not receive an invoice because I was checking out early. A few days later after I got home, I checked my credit card statement and saw a large charge. I called the hotel the person I spoke with said that I was charged an additional $40 per night “resort fee” since I had booked through Expedia. Buyer beware. This place is not what is advertised in terms of the room, amenities, and fees. Not customer centric.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Judi

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

1 Sept 2024

I have stayed numerous times prior to this visit. It is sad to see the condition of the property - peeling paint, worn carpets, very worn furniture. No bell staff out front to help 2 ladies with luggage up steps. No staff available to assist with umbrellas and chairs on beach and not enough umbrellas for number of guests on the beach. In summary, this property is in serious need of renovation. We love coming here and look forward to future improvements, (hopefully).

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jodi

Travelled with partner

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It’s a little dated, but overall great water. Food was good.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allie

Travelled with family and small children

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

We like the location of this property. Overpriced rooms for the condition and amenities of property. Food in the restaurant is good quality (breakfast and dinner). Service was slow, we were told this is because it was close to end of season (mid-August) and that the servers were tired. No beach service, chairs and umbrellas are out for you to place. Each day the waves washed up onto the shore during high tide and washed into umbrellas and chairs. When the wind picked up it blew umbrellas over and along the beach. Think it would be safe if there was a beach attendant to keep an eye on these things. Towels at the resort (family) pool ran out daily. Overall, we would stay again because of location and that this is the only hotel to choose from for the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristie

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a lovely stay at The Sanderling, it was a late Summer quiet vibe which was perfect. Some areas are a little worn and could use some updating but overall a great long weekend getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane lindsay

Travelled with family

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

very accommodating and well trained staff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel staff was extremely helpful and friendly Convenient to everything The food at both restaurants was outstanding

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family

21 Aug 2024

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

Do not recommend

I stayed at the sanderling for the first time in 2017 and had a wonderful stay, however my recent stay found the hotel in a state of disrepair with unhappy employees. The property has not been maintained to its former standards. The walls are heavily marked with wear and tear, and the carpets are stained and way overdue for replacement. The walls of our room were spotted with various spills and suitcase scuffs. I stepped on an open safety pin and noticed used tissues under the bed. It was also clear the hallways and rooms had not been vacuumed in some time. Yes, the location is beautiful, but there is nothing luxury about this property. This once-grand resort now feels more like a neglected afterthought. It’s disappointing to see a place with so much potential fall so far from its former glory. At checkout I voiced my concerns to management only to receive lip service from about a renovation beginning in November, however, the hotel is not in any condition to accept reservations and host guests, especially at the price point they are charging. Ultimately the manager waived the resort fee - which I expected since we had to carry our own beach chairs and umbrellas out to the beach and there were rarely beach/pool towels available. Finally, we booked a king room through hotels.com but were given a room with two queen beds. The manager informed me that the property could not guarantee room types booked via third party, which I have never heard of before.

Splatters on the wall above the trash can in our room

Heavily stained and worn hallway carpet and moldy window

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

19 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

18 Aug 2024

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

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Suite (Oceanside)

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Poolside (Firepit)

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Poolside Two Queens

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

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Junior Suite, Corner (Sunset View)

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Suite, Lanai, Poolside (Firepit)

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Junior Suite (Sunset View)

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Junior Suite, Ocean View

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Presidential Suite (Ocean to Sound)

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