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The Sanderling Resort

1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC, USA, 27949
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Upon the windswept shores nestled in the Outer Banks, awaits one of the most quintessential vacation spots on the East Coast: The Sanderling. The Sanderling Resort offers an elevated oceanfront experience, perfect for unforgettable meetings and events. This AAA Four-Diamond full-service resort blends coastal elegance with unparalleled amenities, featuring over 18,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces. With stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, The Sanderling provides the ultimate setting for productive gatherings, rewarding incentives, and inspiring team-building moments in a serene and breathtaking environment.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1985
Renovated2025
Total meeting space18,448 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms123
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Industry awards
AAA Four Diamond Restaurant and Lodging AAA Inspectors Best of Housekeeping Award 2021 T + L #3 US Mainland Spa

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 16 - Sep 06
Shoulder season
Sep 07 - Dec 31Jan 02 - May 15
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
18,448 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,386 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
881 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
5,200 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
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Corbell Executive Boardroom
330 sq. ft.
15 x 22 sq. ft.
10 ft.
12
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12
-
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Partridge Room
|
1,935 sq. ft.
64 x 30 sq. ft.
10 ft.
182
54
100
150
182
72
48
58
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The Event House Scarborough Room, Foyer & Deck
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6,564 sq. ft.
123 x 84 sq. ft.
-
150
-
100
150
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The Lawn
5,085 sq. ft.
76 x 75 sq. ft.
-
500
-
300
500
462
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Keeper’s Loft
881 sq. ft.
37 x 24 sq. ft.
-
64
30
40
60
64
36
24
34
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The Great Hall & The Pier
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4,686 sq. ft.
58 x 92 sq. ft.
-
400
66
200
400
400
168
54
82
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Theodosia
1,386 sq. ft.
38 x 39 sq. ft.
-
60
-
60
60
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Scarborough Room
|
1,935 sq. ft.
64 x 30 sq. ft.
10 ft.
182
54
100
150
182
72
48
58
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The Observation Deck
960 sq. ft.
46 x 32 sq. ft.
-
50
-
40
50
50
-
8
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
123
Single (1 bed)
89
Single (1 bed) rate
$249.00 - $799.00
Double (2 beds)
24
Double (2 beds) rate
$269.00 - $819.00
Suites
10
Tax rate
6.75%
Occupancy rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

The Sanderling is located in Duck, NC, in the Outer Banks, a secluded stretch of barrier islands off the Atlantic Coast. Private Charter Flights | 5 Minutes (2.5 Miles) Norfolk International Airport (ORF) | 1.5 Hours (86 Miles) Raleigh, NC | 3.5 Hours (220 Miles) Washington D.C. | 4.5 Hours (275 Miles) Philadelphia, PA | 7 Hours (340 Miles) New York, NY | 8.5 Hours (440 Miles)
Distance from airport 86 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

Local Attractions

Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Airport
86 mi
The Norfolk International Airport is located at Exit 279, Norview Avenue E, off to Interstate Hwy 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway. The ORF is only seven miles’ distance from downtown Norfolk, which is home to the world's most extensive naval base. The airport is also close to the Norfolk Botanical Garden, which became a popular destination for airport passengers on a more extended layover.
2200 Norview Ave
Norfolk, VA, US 23518-5807
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Audubon Pine Island Sanctuary & Center
Audubon Pine Island Sanctuary & Center
Park
3 mi
The 2.5 mile (one way) Nature Trail is the primary use site for the public at Pine Island Sanctuary. It follows the path of the old dirt road between Duck and Corolla. Along the way you will see Evergreen Maritmine Forests of Loblolly Pine and twisted Live Oaks, stunted Oak forests and the rare Red Bay Shrub Swamp. Two Overlooks, one near the south end and the other 1 mile down from the north end provide sweeping views of the Globally Important Bird Area - The Pine Island and Currituck Marshes and Currituck Sound. In summer, osprey, egrets and terns dominate the marsh, in winter the famed Currituck Waterfowl fill the marshes.
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Duck Town Park & Boardwalk
Duck Town Park & Boardwalk
Shopping
4 mi
The Duck, NC Town Park includes trails through the maritime forest and willow swamp, open green space, soundside views, and access to the Duck Boardwalk.
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Wild Horse Tour
Wild Horse Tour
Park
6 mi
Hop in one of Corolla Outback's custom off-road vehicles and ride 20 miles through the Wild Horse Conservation Easement and other areas only accessible by Corolla. Private tours available. Tours last about two hours.
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Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Historical landmark
11 mi
Since 1875, this lighthouse has kept mariners from danger, night and day. The Keepers’ Dwelling has housed more than two dozen families, as their duties of “Lighthouse Keeper” were carried out. Today, our on-site keepers and staff continue the tradition: cleaning the lens, maintaining the structure and grounds, and most importantly, now – sharing it with you.
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Wright Brothers National Memorial
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Museum
15 mi
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.
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Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Park
20 mi
Jockey's Ridge State Park is a North Carolina state park in Dare County, North Carolina in the United States. Located in Nags Head, North Carolina, it covers a 427-acre area, and includes the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern United States.
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North Carolina Aquarium
North Carolina Aquarium
Recreation
33 mi
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC, nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 2,200 animals. More than 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see a large array of sharks, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and learn why North Carolina's waterways are so special. As an educational attraction, we are focused on “inspiring appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments.”
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Downtown Manteo
Downtown Manteo
Historical landmark
30 mi
Waterfront boardwalk, marina, shops, restaurants, lodging, lighthouse, and much more!
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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Sanderling Resort developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does The Sanderling Resort clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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