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The Sanderling Resort

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1461 Duck Road Duck, NC 27949

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Exclusive Offer: Experience a Classic Reimagined

02/11/2025 – 06/30/2025

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Overview

Chain

Independent / Other

Brand

Independent

Built

1985

Renovated

2025

Total meeting space

18,448 sq. ft.

Guest Rooms

123

Venue type

Resort

Ratings

AAA

Awards

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

Venue Highlights

Safety Document Provided by Northstar Travel Group

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

Business services

AV capabilities

AV capabilities

AV equipment
High speed internet

Recreational activities

Health club
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Spa or salon
Water sports
Whirlpool

Venue accessibility

Taxi

Equipment

Dance floor
Loading dock

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)

Parking

Complimentary parking

Distance from airport

86 mi. from venue

The Sanderling Resort Meeting Space

Total meeting space18,448 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms10

Largest room1,386 sq. ft.

Second largest room881 sq. ft.

Space (Private)4,500 sq. ft.

Space (Outdoor)5,200 sq. ft.

Floor Plans

Event House Board Room Virtual Tour

Event House Meeting Space

Kimball's Kitchen Virtual Tour

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Meeting rooms

Room size

Ceiling height

Room dimensions

Maximum capacity

U-Shape

Banquet rounds

Cocktail rounds

Theater

Corbell Executive Boardroom
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330 sq. ft.

10 ft.

15 ft. x 22 ft.

Partridge Room
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Outdoor

1,935 sq. ft.

10 ft.

64 ft. x 30 ft.

182

100

150

182

The Event House Scarborough Room, Foyer & Deck
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Outdoor

6,564 sq. ft.

123 ft. x 84 ft.

150

100

150

The Lawn
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Outdoor

5,085 sq. ft.

76 ft. x 75 ft.

500

300

500

462

Keeper’s Loft
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881 sq. ft.

37 ft. x 24 ft.

The Great Hall & The Pier
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Outdoor

4,686 sq. ft.

58 ft. x 92 ft.

400

200

400

Theodosia
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1,386 sq. ft.

38 ft. x 39 ft.

Scarborough Room
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Outdoor

1,935 sq. ft.

10 ft.

64 ft. x 30 ft.

182

100

150

182

The Observation Deck
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Outdoor

960 sq. ft.

46 ft. x 32 ft.

The Sunset Ballroom
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Outdoor

2,481 sq. ft.

42 ft. x 69 ft.

200

150

200

195

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms123

Single (1 bed)89

Double (2 beds)24

Suites10

Single (1 bed) rate$249.00 – $799.00

Double (2 beds) rate$269.00 – $819.00

Tax rate6.75%

Occupancy rate6%

Local Attractions

Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

Airport

86 mi. away

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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Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Historical landmark

11 mi. away

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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Audubon Pine Island Sanctuary & Center

Park

3 mi. away

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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Wright Brothers National Memorial

Museum

15 mi. away

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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Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Shopping

4 mi. away

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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Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Park

20 mi. away

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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Wild Horse Tour

Park

6 mi. away

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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North Carolina Aquarium

Recreation

33 mi. away

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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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.