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Spring Equinox Offer

For a limited time, enjoy up to 30% off your stay when you book during our Spring Equinox Sale. Whether you’re planning a spontaneous spring getaway, a summer vacation along the coast, or a future escape to Duck, North Carolina, this is an opportunity to secure meaningful savings on your stay.

Spend your days exploring wide-open beaches, discovering the charm of the Duck boardwalk, or simply settling into the slower rhythm of the coast. From quiet mornings by the ocean to relaxed evenings at the resort, your next Outer Banks escape begins here.

This offer is available for a limited time only, so now is the perfect moment to start planning your next stay.

  • Save Up To 30%
  • Book By March 26, 2026
  • Travel Through January 31, 2027
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The only Luxury Resort on the Outer Banks.

The Sanderling is the region’s only full-service resort with a luxurious spa, multiple dining options and endless activities. Use your resort credit at our luxurious spa or Theodosia, our regionally-inspired restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Vivian Howard, reopening May 8th.

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Voted the #1 Resort in the south by Condé Nast Traveler.

Activities

Enjoy scenic bike rides,
calm paddleboarding, or
even learn how to surf

Bicycle Rentals Outer Banks

Elevated Dining

Experience renowned
chef Vivian Howard’s
exquisite coastal cuisine
at Theodosia.

Reopens May 8th

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The Spa

Use your resort credit on
a physical & mental
rejuvenation.

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Experience the Outer Banks at

The Sanderling

Bisque & Bingo

March 27th | 5:30pm-7:30pm

Join us for Bisque & Bingo at The Sanderling Resort’s Historic Lifesaving Station for an evening of coastal fun! Executive Chef Sherman Harris has curated a bisque bar offering a selection of flavors including lobster, blue crab, and roasted butternut squash. Play a few exciting rounds of bingo and win special prizes!

$45 Per Person | Tax & Gratuity Additional

Easter Egg Hunt

10 am | Event Lawn
The Easter Bunny is hiding 2,000 eggs across our Event Lawn with candy hidden inside! A special prize for finders of our golden eggs.

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Bird Watching

Explore the skies and shores of the Outer Banks with our complimentary birdwatching program.
Guests can borrow binoculars, guidebooks, and journals to spot and document the region’s unique birdlife on the ocean, sound, and resort grounds.

Materials to be requested at the Front Desk.

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Bicyles

Peddle your way around The Sanderling Resort and the town of Duck. Complimentary Bikes available to all resort guests on a first come first served basis and can requested at the Front Desk.

 

 

Wooden backgammon board set for play with dice, checkers, and cups on a woven surface.

Board Games & Puzzles

Continue Family Game Night on vacation! The Sanderling Resort offers popular card and board games such as Scrabble, Connect 4, Backgammon & more in our Beach House Loft.

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Yoga

Observation Deck | Saturdays & Sundays 8 am

Weekdays during the summer.

Start your morning with a mindful flow taking place on our serene Observation Deck. The guided yoga sessions invite you to stretch, breathe and embrace balance in a peaceful coastal setting that will center your mind, body and soul.

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Sanderling Seaside Picnic: The Perfect Experience

The warm Outer Banks sun on your skin, the rhythmic sound of waves crashing just steps away, and before you, a perfectly curated picnic basket brimming with culinary delights. This isn’t just any beach day; it’s a Sanderling Seaside Picnic, designed to transform your coastal relaxation into an experience of pure indulgence.

Available Memorial Day through Labor Day

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Dune Hang Gliding

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From sunrise to sunset, there is something for everyone. With each season, The Sanderling Resort
reinvents the art of the stay, offering a haven that celebrates the simple joys of sea, sand and sky.

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There are many ways to enjoy your time at The Sanderling, from extended-stay packages that include additional free nights to credits you can use for spa services, dining on property at one of our restaurants or for exclusive experiences. We also offer an array of seasonal promotions designed to make your Outer Banks escape even more memorable all year-round.

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Your Third Night Free

Make the most of your Outer Banks escape and linger a little longer. Wake up to the sounds of the sea, explore miles of pristine coast and savor the freshest local cuisine one day more at The Sanderling. Book two nights and get a third on us for stays October 2025 – May 12, 2026. Offer is subject to blackout dates.

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Rest & Reset

A BETTERSLEEP PARTNERSHIP
Unwind, recharge, and restore your sleep with Rest & Reset, a wellness-focused hotel package created in partnership with BetterSleep. Thoughtfully curated to support deeper rest while traveling, this experience blends BetterSleep’s expert-guided audio content with calming in-room rituals designed to help you fully disconnect and sleep better.

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America’s 250th

Stay three nights or more this summer and receive a $250 resort credit as you explore the history and heritage of the Outer Banks. Celebrate 250 years of America in a destination woven into its earliest chapters.

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A Leisurely Spring

$200+ Resort Credit
Spring arrives gently at the Sanderling, inviting you to slow down and stay awhile. Enjoy a $200 resort credit with a two-night stay, plus an additional $100 resort credit for each extra night when you extend your escape.

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Stay Close, Feel Far Away- Offer for Virginia and North Carolina Residents

Why travel hours when your perfect escape is right here at home? As a resident of North Carolina or Virginia, you’re invited to enjoy a getaway that feels worlds away—without the long drive.

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Tides and Tranquility

Embrace renewal with a stay designed to restore balance, calm, and connection. This curated wellness escape includes $100 spa credit per night, complemented by a daily guided yoga session to harmonize mind and body.

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