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Sea Ranch Resort

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Gym

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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

King Oceanfront Guest Room Higher Floor

Very good

34 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Queen-Queen Oceanfront Guest Room Higher Floor

Excellent

33 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

MAIN BUILDING - 1 KING BED 1RST FLOOR NO VIEW

Very good

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

MAIN BUILDING - 2 QUEEN BEDS 1RST FLOOR NO VIEW

Excellent

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Wonderful

91 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Wonderful

91 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo (2 King Beds)

Excellent

91 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

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

Exceptional

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Very good

32 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

32 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

King Oceanfront Guest Room 2nd Floor

Exceptional

34 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen-Queen Oceanfront Guest Room 2nd Floor

Good

Ocean view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Spa pool
Breakfast included
Parking included

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

When you stay at Sea Ranch Resort in Kill Devil Hills, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 13 minutes by foot from Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Avalon Fishing Pier and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Glazin' Go-Nuts.

What's nearby

Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Avalon Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Glazin' Go-Nuts - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

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

Beachside hotel with indoor pool

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy American cuisine at Beachside Bistro, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to noon for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 transport

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

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 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

Cot (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 centre
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.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

2 buildings
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Cot (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

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

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

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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

8/10 Good

Alexander

25 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

I stayed here three nights. My room was on the 5th level and had a balcony with awesome views of the beach. The bathroom was recently renovated and everything worked well, including good water pressure and instant warm water. Some parts of my room had clear signs of aging and deterioration (ceiling paint stains, peeling, rust on balcony, etc). Lots of the exposed exterior hallways and common areas have same issues and they should be cleaner. Two access areas to the beach with hoses and foot wash were convenient. The onsite restaurant is convenient as it serves breakfast lunch and dinner with some good seafood selections. There was plenty of parking available at the property each day and night.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

21 Sept 2025

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

Vacay getaway

Everything from check in to check out was great. Very friendly staff, especially young lady working the desk on the day shift. Would 10 out of 10 recommend Sea Ranch to everyone. Please check out the Beachside Bistro there, awesome food and staff.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick, Fairfax

Travelled with partner

21 Sept 2025

A bit rundown, but the restaurant there was awesome, staff very helpful. Great view of the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Staley

Business traveller

21 Sept 2025

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

Nice older hotel. Very clean and friendly staff!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

21 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

19 Sept 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sonya

17 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs an update

As soon as you walk in the door, it smells of mold. The ramp to get up to the desk is damaged and halfway repaired hard to get your luggage over the Knicks and crannies. I’ve thrown better furniture in the garbage than they had in the room. Couch was disgusting. I would not even sit on it. The people were very nice though. I was in. room 113 which is right by the back door on the first floor people slammed that door all night long coming in and out. You will not get any sleep if you’re in that room. I tried to upload the pictures of the ragged furniture and mold all around the tub and the stains and holes in the ceiling but it says my photos exceed size limit but trust me it’s not very nice.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanique

17 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances

16 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bummers!

Parking was adequate. For a hotel that supposedly updated in 2025 it was not apparent at all. We have stayed at the Sea Ranch Resort several times over past years. This stay was very disappointing. Carpet was old, dingy, and even dirty. The cushioned chair was also old, badly stained, and dingy. Bathtub badly stained, appearing as if it had not been cleaned though I'm sure it probably was. Direct TV was a joke. No additional apps such as Netflix, etc. Also, ice machine not working and elevator often not responding at all or delayed for 5-10 minutes. The elevator problem was not new as it was the same in several previous stays. We ended up using service elevator as we were on the 3rd floor, which was a nice oceanfront view but at 79 & 80 years of age climbing 3 flights of stairs empty handed or with luggage, was out of the question.We will most likely not stay there again. Wish I had taken photos but sadly did not think to do so.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

13 Sept 2025

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

Loved this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CRYSTAL

Travelled with family

11 Sept 2025

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

LovI d that it was on the beach.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

8 Sept 2025

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

It was perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

5 Sept 2025

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

Travelled with partner

3 Sept 2025

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

3 Sept 2025

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

2 Sept 2025

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

1 Sept 2025

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

1 Sept 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

1 Sept 2025

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 traveller

1 Sept 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken

Travelled with family

1 Sept 2025

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

30 Aug 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ankit

28 Aug 2025

Stains in the bathtub and there was no toilet paper

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cedric

28 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

26 Aug 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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Kill Devil Hills

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About this property

Sea Ranch Resort

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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Sea Ranch Resort Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

8.2/10

8.8/10

8.2/10

8.0/10

8.0/10