Reviews of Driftin Sands Motel 2 stars
1906 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, United States
#13 of 40 hotels in Kill Devil Hills
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 464 hotel reviews
7.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.2
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
7.8
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Combs
United States1 review7.0“It was a very good value and comfortable stay. It was quiet and the little porch was nice.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom had mold damage that was painted over and then scraped off.
Location and cleanliness and staff
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Gregory
United States1 review9.0“I'm excited to return as soon as possible!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Drifting sands is the perfect location, with public access to the beach 3 houses down and just across the street. The staff was extremely friendly and met all expectations. I could not have asked for a better experience.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Andrea
United States1 review8.0“Worked for two couples.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Musty smell - was charged pet fee after I arrived.
Two bedrooms and small kitchen.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Clark
United States2 reviews9.0Superb- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They no longer rent to local people.
The location is great. Check in was smooth. Rooms are small but very clean.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Jessica
United States15 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The cleanliness of the room was a 10/10. Easy check in everyone was so friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Michael
United States6 reviews9.0“See you again in the fall.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing negative
Centrally located to the restaurants and easy beach access. Pet friendly
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
James
United States1 review7.0“Worth the money for one person”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No cups in the bathroom for brushing teeth or taking pills. Parking spaces were narrow. No one at the front desk until 9:30 am.
No breakfast here. The room was small and bathroom also. The room was clean. It was a good value for the money, but not room for two. Best price in the area.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Dominique
United States5 reviews9.0“Our overall experience was pleasant.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was small, but cozy and clean.
Very nice location. Close to shopping centers and restaurants. Centrally located.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Timothy
United States16 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very small room and too close together
Pet Friendly and the fee was reasonable. Close to the beach (walking distance).
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Kristy
United States1 review9.0“Great little spot to get away! Easy access to the beach. Convenient to walk to food/shopping/pier. Clean rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It is cute, clean, updated & safe!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Amelia
United States7 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No ice machine
Room was small but the bed was comfortable and clean!!!! Perfect for the one night we stayed. Close to beach access. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Travis
United States6 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed is a little to soft kinda sink in to the middle of bed but still overall great hotel and great price
The room Was clean ..on arrival check in and check out was easy great staff
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Rommie
United States7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice little place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was smaller than expected.
Room was cozy and quaint. Amenities were good.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Stewart
United States1 review7.0“We would probably stay there again if in the area.”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Could use a better mattress.
Location was perfect for us...could walk to the beach and Jolly Rogers Restaurant! Also, within walking distance to shopping.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Dickens
United States2 reviews8.0“Excellent trip.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Just a little small for two people and a 60-pound dog.
Great location and service.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 8 November 2023
John
United States26 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was smaller than I expected.
Room was very clean.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 1 November 2023
John
United States2 reviews7.0“nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I wish I could of got the cable/Tv to work
Didnt have breakfast, Dont even know if they had any
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Lisa
United States1 review8.0“It suited our needs very well.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bathroom needed a few essentials: a hook on the back of the door, a soap dish in the shower, a towel rack.
The lighting was great - particularly the lights by the bed, the ample dishes, the towels, the hot water in the shower, the location.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 3 October 2023
William
United States10 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was clean and fairly nice for a standard room. It was a very small room and the bathroom was the smallest bathroom ever. You barely had room to brush your teeth in the corner or do skin care seriously. And you had to almost sit sideways on the toilet per my hubby. It was really very tight. The only other thing was the bedsheet that covers you was not wide enough. It has to be a double sheet instead of a queen It was a good location and clean and the staff were very nice
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Tanya
United States22 reviews5 helpful votes7.0“It was a short stay but a good one. Good location and clean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s a great location on and off the beach road. It was comfortable and clean.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Donna
United States6 reviews9.0“Enjoyed my stay there and will return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was a little smaller than I am used to stay, but it was not bad.
Nice location, great price and loved the fact that they are pet friendly. Would stay there again.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Anna
United States3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen sink dripped constantly. Walls were very thin so you could hear the neighboring room snore. The shower was very tiny. You lift your arms up to wash your hair and your elbows were touching the wall.
The location to the public access and Jolly Roger's to name a few.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Donna-diana
United States18 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Perfect Pet Friendly Stay”- • With a pet
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Wish check-out were at 11am vs 1030am, but minor inconvenience... property great in terms of staying with pets and location and clean with comfortable sleeping.
Straight across from the beach and public beach access... place to potty my two dogs... very easy parking... and access to conveniences for travel... very happy overall... I highly recommend for budget and pet travel and travel in general.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Nicole
United States2 reviews8.0“Great and clean stay. We had a great time and great sleep. We would stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
One bed rooms are TINY. I mean TINY. those rooms should be priced very cheap. I know they cannot change the room size but man they are tiny. It would be okay with no dog, but if you have a dog upgrade if your staying more than 2 nights. An ice machine would be nice to. Also, a pool would have been nice, but i know that is something they cannot change.
Best beds, i slept great. It is pet friendly, close to the beach and restaurants, owner and his sister were very helpful and accommodating allowing us to check in early and clean our rooms first. The rooms were very clean and there is a lot of parking. Very nice quaint simple stay. There is a vending machine for soda, and a wash off shower.
Stayed in September 2023
