Driftin Sands Motel offers Barbecue grill(s), Picnic area, Free WiFi, Pets allowed, Smoke-free property, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Shower, Air conditioning, Bathtub only, Garden, Iron/ironing board, Coffeemaker, Full kitchens available, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cable TV service, Flat-panel TV, LED TV.
Driftin Sands Motel is located at 1906 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills.
Driftin Sands Motel has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 184 guest reviews. It holds a 3.5-star Stars rating.
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Drifting Sands Motel offers a budget-friendly stay near the beach and local attractions, with some dated features. Recent reviews highlight a friendly staff and comfortable beds, but also mention concerns regarding parking, room cleanliness, and potentially problematic window views. Overall, it's a decent option for travelers prioritizing location and value.
We needed a quick one night stay before our house was open from a rental the following day over July 4th weekend. The man working the front desk was exceptionally nice and so helpful. He went out of his way to help us with our parking situation and I couldn’t speak more highly. This is one of the few places that still has some real classic Outer Banks charm. A+ all around
Stayed for 3 days, daughter booked hotel. I was skeptical at first. Room was clean, plenty of towels and toiletries. Two Queen beds, clean sheets with enough lighting everywhere. Clean refrigerater and working air conditioner. Host was friendly and accommodating to inquires. Parking was tight but adequate. A little walk to the beach, a fantastic restaurant Jolly Pirates next door, movie theater around the corner and Target close by. I would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
I travel for work, long story short I was a guest at this motel for a week, I rebooked for another week check out was 1030am so i Work at 6pm to 6am. Asked could I just check in my other room because I needed to go sleep. Management possibly owner told me that my other room wasn’t cleaned so I needed to get out my room and come back at 4pm.. mind you I could see that the other room was cleaned already. So I said the room is clean so why can’t I just move so I can get some rest before I have to be back to work. He starts yelling and threaten to call the police. Cops get there and they were confused just as I was. I found the mgmt racist because he said I used a racial slur when I definitely didn’t. I would not recommend booking this motel.
Priceline is a beautiful app if your looking for the best values especially on the beach. With that said, I got a great deal with this nice motel. I only paid $99. Do you believe it?! With that being said, I pulled into the parking area. Mind you, the parking is limited and so is reservation for rooms. I was lucky to get 1 especially this time of year. I got out of my car, observing and looking around to find the office so I can check into the hotel and the hotel desk associate waved me down which I appreciated. I checked in and he gave me the room closest to the road which was easy access. 1 thing that was different from other stay which I find kind of cool was that you put in a pin, pound and lift the door handle up instead of having a key card to scan. The beds were very comfortable in the temp of the room and decorations were attractive being we are near the ocean I loved the beach display and anchor. In the room is a sink and when I walked in access to a walk in shower and bathroom with plenty of roll up towels and toiletries. They do offer pets. Visitors are prohibited unless it is an extra amount of guests staying the night.
Check in was easy and quick, the gentleman at the desk was super nice… even came out to pet our pup. Pet friendly, and they have a nice grassy area for pups to do their business with waste bags available - well lit for night time potty breaks. Room was clean, and offered a fridge to keep things cold and microwave. The rooms and bathrooms are small, which is to be expected from an older roadside motel… but was fine for the one night we were there. It was quiet and we never heard any noise from our neighbors. WiFi worked fine. Great location. Overall a good option for a night or two, or if you don’t plan to spend a ton of time in the room. You’re at the beach…. Go outside and do something!
We stayed one night with our dog. The room was small but clean and had everything we needed. For the cost, it was fantastic. It’s great if you aren’t planning to spend a lot of time in your room.
We pulled into the parking lot and before and located the office. I pulled to closest parking spot. Man walks from other side of lot and starts loudly stating to park in front of my room. I told him I was checking in. He said something that was not English and turned towards office. In the office he called me by the name "Rick" several times. Each time I corrected him. I checked in and my wife and I went to the room. It was disgusting to say the least. The overwhelming odor in the room was too much to bare. I went to the office and asked for another room. After a long drawn out argument, we ended up leaving and receiving no refund. Will never consider this place again. Location was it's only advantage.
Old motel, addiquat for a few days stay 1st to make sure your expectations are met. Not new everything. We were here to hang out fishing, and explore most days. Our A/C was chilling. Hard beds so just saying stay a few days mabe more?
A convenient hole in the blinds that allowed direct contact with other guests at different areas of the building, was basically eyeball level with the top of the bed. Police were there late I guess due to some kind of disturbance. Overall it was clean but nothing special, cheap and effective.
Small room, but clean and updated. Comfortable bed. Plenty of towels and soaps. No card key, door has a lighted keypad, just push buttons to enter code and door unlocks. No quick or easy beach access. Couple of doors to Jolly Roger's restaurant. Friendly management. Parking area is very very tight. Pet friendly, has a dog walking area with poop bags. Our AC worked and was cold, but was falling apart. Water drained from it onto the floor constantly. The front cover was hanging down and you could see outside. Thermostat issues; set on 62* yes its Cold, but if you go 64* it cuts off for a very long time and it gets 80* before it cuts back on. The room has wall mounted lamps next to the bed, they are very bright and hard on the eyes while in bed. There are resess lights over the entrance area of the room that are very bright and hard on your eyes also. Not perfect but clean, pet friendly and reasonably priced. I would stay again for a night.
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