Shutters On the Banks

About The Hotel

Shutters on the Banks is a 4.2-star beach-view hotel with 1,223 reviews and a well-kept, colorful Outer Banks feel. Located on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills, it offers direct beach access, beach-view and ocean-view rooms, an outdoor and indoor pool, free daily breakfast and complimentary bike rental. The property is older but recently refreshed, and guests consistently praise the cleanliness, location, friendliness and excellent breakfast spread. It’s an ideal base for beach travelers and families seeking a well-rated, casual beach hotel with convenient amenities. The property is a beach-view pool hotel rather than an in-room-jacuzzi property — the soak is the ocean and the pool.

What Guests Are Saying

“Our family of four stayed here for five days while in OBX. We had an efficiency (full kitchen and dining table) with two queen beds. We all thought the beds were super comfortable. The hotel is older but our room was clean. We loved the daily housekeeping. The property is right on the beach. We loved being able to walk out of our room and be on the beach in two minutes. We enjoyed watching the July 4th fireworks on the beach. They have an outdoor and indoor pool . Each morning, they have a free breakfast with a solid selection of choices (eggs, make-your-own waffles, bacon or sausage, muffins, pastries, bagels, toast, English muffins, fruit, cereals, and more. We ate here for 4 out of our 5 days. It was impressive to watch the staff keep the food replenished and area CLEAN! The staff was polite, friendly and helpful. The location is ideal to all the sights with a plenty of restaurants within a few minutes. My 9 year old and 13 year old gave it a thumbs up. I booked early and received a terrific rate. My wife and I agreed that we would stay here again if we visit OBX again.” — MileyandFofo, 5 stars

“We had a wonderful stay at Shutters on the Banks! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and in a perfect beachfront location. The staff was friendly and welcoming, especially Kira, who went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Her kindness and excellent customer service really stood out. We’d definitely stay here again!” — Bryan M., 5 stars

“Have been going to Shutters on the Banks for many years - even before they were called Shutters! This place use to be Colony IV by the Sea. We have only stayed in the Tower building so not sure about the rooms on the pool side. We stayed here for 3 nights at the end of June. The rooms are clean - I am the type of person that checks everything in the room after I check in, and uses my own sani wipes for the remote control, handles, etc. The room has a coffee station, microwave, and small refrigerator. Perfect for our two gallons of water. We had a room with two Queen Beds this time - room 227. This is on the second floor. There are stairs AND an elevator. The bathroom is small but very functional for two people. The Ac worked fine and was very cold when needed. The beds are another story though. My husband am I could not sleep in the same bed as the one closer to the balcony door literally had a deep indentation on one side. He wound up sleeping on that one and had a back ache every morning. The bed squeaked and made weird noises every time he turned/moved. The balcony had a view of the dunes and a sliver of the the ocean. We could also see people walking back and forth from the beach, passing the gazebo where there is an outside shower. The view, for me, was fine. I didn’t mind not seeing the ocean as we could hear it fine. The resort has a corn hole game set up which is fun. This time, we used the pool and hot tub and everything was great. There is an indoor and outdoor pool. They also provide towels at the pool. There is a restroom near the pool. The front desk folks were absolutely wonderful - great customer service and very attentive. The breakfast is the standard make your own waffles, eggs, bacon, bagels, muffins, yogurt, juices, and coffee (decaf and regular). This would have been a perfect trip except for the bed. I sent an email in response to the receipt that they sent me, but never heard back. I asked to speak with Ron, specifically (manager). I was hoping to talk to him before posting anything. Overall, a good place to stay but needs some minor updates. I would stay again but only in one of their king sized bed rooms. We have had these rooms in the past and the mattress’s have been excellent.” — Silva K., 4 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• A 4.2 rating with consistently positive guest reviews
• Direct beach access with beach-view and ocean-view rooms
• Free breakfast and bike rental add convenience and value
• Well-maintained and colorful Outer Banks aesthetic
• Central location near the Wright memorial and Jockey’s Ridge

Cons:

• A beach-view pool hotel, not an in-room-jacuzzi property
• Peak-season rates and crowds during summer months
• Books up well in advance during summer and holidays

The Location

405 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 — On the Beach Road on the Atlantic shore. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.