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Driftin' Sands Motel, Kill Devil Hills, NC - Outer Banks

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Driftin' Sands Motel

1801 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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Driftin' Sands Motel
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Ranked #18 of 19 hotels in Kill Devil Hills
3.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Hartford, Connecticut
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“Just our style”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

The Driftin' Sands Motel is a modest, pleasant motel typical of motels before pricey chains took over the market. It provides the basics travelers can appreciate, on a human scale. It is located a short walk from beach access, and the management has a second property nearby with a swimming pool, available to guests at the Driftin' Sands. We rented... More

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Greenville, SC
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“Be sure to check your dates and print confirmation.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011

When I arrived to check in I was told I had booked the previous night and never showed up. No kidding! I definitely booked the night I wanted and someone on there end screwed up and booked the wrong date. I was told they had emailed me the confirmation and that I was being charged for the stay. I was... More

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“Barebones, but a great deal. Great for a group.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2010

I stayed at the Driftin' Sands for 3 days in July with my husband and 2 girlfriends while we were in town for a wedding. We got the 8 person "cottage." The "cottage" is very much like a 3-bedroom apartment. It's complete with 4 double beds, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen with basic equipment (full-sized fridge, coffeemaker, stove) and a living... More

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DIManagement, Director of Sales at Driftin' Sands Motel, responded to this review
28 January 2011

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our Driftin Sands Motel on the Outer Banks. The house that you stayed in was the original owner's home when they operated the Driftin' Sands themselves (and before it was bought a long time ago). Everything at the Driftin Sands was gutted in the winter of 2003 and was... More

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Driftin' Sands Motel Kill Devil Hills, NC - Outer Banks
Address: 1801 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Region: United States > North Carolina > North Carolina Coast > Outer Banks > Kill Devil Hills
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