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Sea Ranch Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Outer Banks Beaches

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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King Oceanfront Guest Room Higher Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 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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Living area

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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Living area

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

About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

On the beach.You'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf within a 15-minute walk of this Kill Devil Hills hotel. Avalon Fishing Pier and Glazin' Go-Nuts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sea Ranch Resort

3-star beachfront hotel near Outer Banks Beaches
Sea Ranch Resort offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Sea Ranch Resort also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kill Devil Hills hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea Ranch Resort to the airport?

Sea Ranch Resort is 16.4 mi (26-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Ranch Resort?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Ranch Resort on Nov 30, 2025 start from $59.99, excluding 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.

Does Sea Ranch Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sea Ranch Resort.

How close is Sea Ranch Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Ranch Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sea Ranch Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Sea Ranch Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sea Ranch Resort?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Sea Ranch Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sea Ranch Resort have a pool?

Sea Ranch Resort features an indoor pool.

Does Sea Ranch Resort have a restaurant?

Sea Ranch Resort is home to Beachside Bistro, which features American cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Sea Ranch Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sea Ranch Resort to downtown Kill Devil Hills?

Sea Ranch Resort is 2.2 mi away from Kill Devil Hills.

Reviews

Sea Ranch Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is in need of updating. The furniture is dirty and old, and the carpet is also. The bed was not comfortable at all. It is a great location but not in good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
location and beach were great, property not too clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Devin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Some maintenance needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Resort is somewhat out dated, but they keep it looking presentable. My major issue with this resort is first, we asked twice for room service to be performed during our stay. Never happened! Then after the 3 day we all started to get sick. And got worse theb longer we stayed in room. We left a day earlier then planned, causr we all were getting worse. After we got home, and sleep that night, they next day, started feeling better, abs the next day as well. I turuly believe the A/C
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous balcony views of the beach, moonrise and sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jiwhone

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is a good place for relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and comfy. Conveniently beach access. Staff was nice mostly all. Outside a little dingy. All in all best bang for buck
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenny

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room 108 is horribly in need of updates, maintenance & a deep cleaning. We have stayed at the Sea Ranch Resort several times over the last 15 years, and loved it. Not this time! The room reeked of mold, particularly when the AC turned on. Made our eyes and throats itch, which subsided while out on the beach, but resumed after returning to the room. Realized AC issues are the likely culprit. The fan would run, but compressor only ran sometimes. Unit turns off & back on seconds later. Everything in the room, including bed linens & furniture felt wet. Socks were WET after walking on carpet! Never experienced this in other rooms at this resort, not even oceanfront rooms. Staff said TV was equipped with 2014 DirecTV box, stuck on 1 channel for 2 days. After the last maintenance visit, the tv wouldn't work at all. We just gave up! The bathroom door got stuck when closed, needing someone on the outside to help get it open. (Super easy to fix) The condition of the bathroom was the grossest part of the stay. The caulk around the bath tub was riddled with mold/mildew, and the once tan grout (visible in low traffic areas) is now black where people walk. And yes,it did come off. Tile needs steam cleaning. Sheets & towels were clean, and bed comfortable but our stay was very disappointing, nothing like our other visits to this facility. Realizing multiple repairs (including AC) were needed, we tried to move to another hotel, but no vacancies found at facilities that might be cleaner
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Room and appliances could have been cleaned a little better. Our balcony was right near the back steps to the porch - there constantly were people passing by and hosing off their feet/items right by us which made it a little uncomfortable. The natural gas exhaust was also right by our balcony which limited us from sitting and enjoy time on the balcony. The pool had standing water around the sides with green slime forming, some kind of drainage needs to be put in to eliminate the standing water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 star property at best. Felt like we were staying at our grandparents and we’re 60 ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No AC in the room

The only good thing about this place is the location on the beach and the coffee. Our room window AC unit did not get cool enough to cool the room down at all. Maintenance checked on it and said there was nothing they could do and they gave us a box fan for our entire stay. It was awful and uncomfortable. It took 2 hrs to figure out the Harry Potter wizard spell between the two remote controls for the TV to actually work. I would not recommend staying here unless you like sleeping in a sauna
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, it was a nice place to stay. The AC was having some issues but it did work to cool down the rooms. A few minor issues happened but we could resolve them. Given that this is peak season, our issues were minor and staff did the best they could while serving so many other patrons.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Traveled with partner
For the amount of money the rooms need to be updated. Could be cleaner. Patio door wouldn’t lock, phone didn’t work, coffee pot kept throwing the gfi breaker. Just not worth the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea Ranch was the perfect destination for our outer Banks Beach vacation! We were right on the beach and the private balcony provided excellent views of ocean. We even saw them set up for a beautiful beach wedding! The beds were comfortable and the facilities were clean. Staff were very helpful throughout our stay. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and my husband and I enjoyed! The only reason I gave 4/5 stars was because at the end of the night when I went to lock our balcony door, we realized it did not lock. I called the front desk and spoke with Thomas who gave further instructions on how to position the handle and turn the deadbolt to make it lock but that did not work and he stated there was nowhere else to move us. Had we not been on the second floor where i could’ve easily hopped over the rail without hurting myself i would’ve felt better but because we was so close to the ground I slept uneasy. Thomas assured me we were in the Outer Banks and would be okay but unfortunately that didn’t soothe my feelings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean but there were stains on the carpet and window coverings. The aree where you go out the beach was not kept up and the hose was broken. The biggest complaint is the lack of air conditioning. The air was broken our entire stay with the room averaging any where from 88-90 degrees. The owner of the hotel was not concerned and offered no reimbursement or solutions to cool the rooms down I will not be staying here again. I try to support local business, however, I feel like in a larger hotel chain the issues would have been addressed and we would have been refunded our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025