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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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
(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 Single 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

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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 this property

Sea Ranch Resort

Beachside hotel with indoor pool
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sea Ranch Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Beachside Bistro
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a conference center, and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests love the breakfast and restaurant
  • Steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 13 minutes by foot from Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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

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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Sea Ranch Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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
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
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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sonya

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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