Reviews of Driftin Sands Motel 2 stars
1906 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, United States
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewArea was quiet. Beds were comfortable, although I would bring my own pillow next time.
Pillows. Wouldn't stay longer than a couple of nights due to small rooms.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClerk was very nice. I checked-in a few minutes early. Was clean except for a trash can. Comfortable for one night.
One of the trash cans had not been emptied.
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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drain flies
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewhistoric location to be in. good restaurant 2 doors up.
small room, bathroom quite small. no ability to block external light coming in.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFelt like a furnished apartment and had what I needed.
Parking was tight and room smelled like chemicals.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClose to the beach
Space
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff very cozy pet friendly with an upcharge Great nights
Parking was on site parking but very tight to get out
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewVery clean, friendly staff.
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI have to admit that I was a little worried about staying in this older motel, just due to the age. However, we were pleasantly surprised when we opened the door! It had been renovated. Super clean and bright. Plenty of room and a kitchenette. Dont expect any frills, but they are not needed. No ice machine or vending machines, and thats fine. The gentleman in the office (I assume the owner) was very friendly. Easy check in. Pet friendly is a plus! Great location.
The only issue was very low water pressure in the shower. But water was hot. Not a big deal.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location with beach access just block down the road. Quintessential Outer Banks motel. Nice bathroom and shower. Great lighting for security at night. Green area with pickup bags for the dogs. The Jolly Roger restaurant is within walking distance.
Good for two personal stay. Rooms were a little small. I room with a bed in the middle an approx 4 feet to either side and at the foot of the bed.
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is ideal for accessing the beach and nearby shops.
The digital door access was finicky.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location; friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCheap and clean.
Cops showed up late for a disturbance, there was a hole in my blinds where someone could see eye level with the top of the bed.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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