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 3.5 out of 5 based on 178 guest reviews. It holds a 3.5-star Stars rating.
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Drifting Sands Motel is an older roadside motel offering a budget-friendly option for short stays, particularly for travelers with pets. While some guests appreciate its location and pet-friendly amenities, others have experienced issues with room quality, staff communication, and maintenance concerns.
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.
What a great find as we traveled the East coast in winter. Rahul checked us in and was very kind and helpful. The room was quaint (it is an old motel) but was nicely furnished and very clean. Location was right across the road from an access point to the beach. I would recommend this place to anyone.
This place was amazing from the time I checked in the gentleman at the front desk was very professional and after telling him about the horrible night I had before check in was fast and he made sure that getting into my room was smooth wew he new I needed sleep the shower was great the room smelled good and inviting the bed was comfy I interacted with my neighbors lovely couple needles to say I will be back and it's close to everything including Avalon pier and it was quiet good good motel and the price was right also. Thank you so much.
This motel made our vacation. The location is amazing, less than two minutes away from the beach and close to a couple of restaurants, Wawa and Target. The rooms were great. Beds were comfortable, kitchen has everything you need. Value for money is extraordinary. Can’t recommend the place enough!
This place is adorable. I went with my toddler and dog for two nights. Definitely get a two bed if staying more than one night. Rooms were clean. The owners were absolutely wonderful and easy going. Showed me the rooms before I decided on one bedroom or two. Paid my fare and then they left us alone the whole stay. There is a small area for your dog to do their business. Even bags are supplied. We walked across the road to the beach, and Jolly Rogers is next door. Cute place, would go back
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