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Sea Ranch Resort

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

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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Living area

King Oceanfront Guest Room Higher Floor

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

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

Queen-Queen Oceanfront Guest Room Higher Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

MAIN BUILDING - 2 QUEEN BEDS 1RST FLOOR NO VIEW

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo (2 King Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 91 sq m
  • 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)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Queen-Queen Oceanfront Guest Room 2nd Floor

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/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 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
  • 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

More

  • 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

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

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

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. 530 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Frances

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CRYSTAL

Travelled with family
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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Ken

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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