Shutters on the Banks is a family-owned, year-round hotel located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The property offers 86 rooms and efficiencies with distinct wooden shutters, providing direct access to the beach via a boardwalk with a gazebo. Guests can enjoy two saltwater pools, including one indoor heated pool, and a fitness room. The hotel is centrally located, putting visitors near local attractions, dining, and shops.
Should you book Shutters on the Banks?
An oceanfront stay with direct beach access, multiple pools, and complimentary breakfast.
Best for
- Beachfront vacation
- Families
- Direct beach access
- Central Outer Banks location
Maybe not ideal for
- Rooms may vary in view
- Off-site activities incur additional charges
Oceanfront setting
This hotel sits directly on the beach in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean and convenient access to the sand via a boardwalk with a gazebo and outdoor shower.
Pools and fitness
Two saltwater pools are available for guests, including an indoor heated option. A fitness center is also on-site for workouts.
Room amenities
Rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, coffee machines, and private bathrooms. Some rooms include kitchenettes or private balconies.
Complimentary breakfast
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, offering a convenient start to your day.
Rooms & rates
Parking/Pool View with Two Queen Beds - Main Building
19.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
Dune View with Two Queen Beds in the Main Building
19.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
Efficiency with Two Queen Beds - Main Building & Pool View
19.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Private kitchenette · Attached bathroom · Pool view · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Poolside King Suite-Main Building
33.0 m² · 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed
Private suite · Pool view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Dune View with Two Queen Beds- Tower Building
19.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Air conditioning · Patio · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Beachfront
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Bath
- Free parking
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
Location
405 South Virginia Dare Trails, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, United States, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Shutters on the Banks is located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
5 sights nearby, 1 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Aviation Park at 0.4 mi.
Things to do nearby
- Aviation Parkpark0.4 mi
- 1903/12/17 Sculpturehistoric site0.6 mi
- Kill Devil Hillspeak0.6 mi
- Wright Brothers National Memorialpark0.8 mi
- Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Centermuseum0.8 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.4 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 542 guest reviews
Shutters on the Banks earns consistently warm reviews for its unbeatable beachfront location, friendly and responsive staff, and clean, well-maintained facilities — with many guests returning year after year. However, some rooms show their age with dated décor, cramped bathrooms, and lack of natural light, and practical niggles like thin walls, weak Wi-Fi, non-smart TVs, and missing beach accessories can dull the experience relative to the price point.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 16 · average 9
They wrote about: room, staff, location
Reviews scoring 7–9: 14 · average 7.6
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What are the room options at Shutters on the Banks?
The hotel offers rooms and efficiencies, including options with two queen beds or a king bed. Some rooms have private kitchenettes, patios, or pool/dune views.
Does Shutters on the Banks offer breakfast?
Yes, a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available for guests at the hotel.
Are families welcome?
Yes, the hotel offers family rooms and is described as suitable for families.
What attractions are near the hotel?
Nearby attractions include the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Aviation Park, and the Kill Devil Hills peak.
How do I book a room?
Rooms can be booked directly through the hotel's website or via third-party booking platforms.
Does the hotel have WiFi?
Yes, free WiFi is available throughout the property.