The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kill Devil Hills

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kill Devil Hills

If it's your first trip to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Kill Devil Hills. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Kill Devil Hills. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Kill Devil Hills for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Kill Devil Hills beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Kill Devil Hills for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Sea Ranch Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 1731 North Virgina Dare Trail, The Sea Ranch Resort has great rooms from $135 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and an indoor pool. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love free parking, bicycle rental, fishing, family rooms, and a heated pool at this relaxing hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Shutters on the Banks

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kill Devil Hills
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Shutters on the Banks which has nice rooms starting at $173. Offering a water park, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 405 S Virginia Dare Trail. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 miles from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Driftin Sands

Motel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found Driftin Sands to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $146. We loved that is has rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, bicycle rental, and family rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1906 North Virginia Dare Trail. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront Wilbur

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kill Devil Hills
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $211, Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront Wilbur, at 201 N Virginia Dare Trail provides an outdoor pool, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers fishing, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 1.5 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Cypress House Inn

Guest House with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Cypress House Inn has a great guest rating of 9.91 out of 10, and offers parking, air-conditioning, wedding services, a library, and picnic areas. The great rooms here start at $210 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 500 North Virginia Dare Trail. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities


Outer Banks Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kill Devil Hills
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Outer Banks Motor Lodge is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $168, and it's located at 1509 S. Virginia Dare Trail. We also love the a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Chesapeake, Manteo, and Buxton.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kill Devil Hills, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Kill Devil Hills, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kill Devil Hills, or Best Hotels for One Week in Kill Devil Hills.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kill Devil Hills?

Kill Devil Hills Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$174

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $174. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kill Devil Hills.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $182
  • 2-star hotels: $157


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