Shutters on the Banks is a one-of-a-kind Outer Banks hotel on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. From accommodations and service that exceed your expectations, to amenities such as a complimentary continental breakfast and wireless internet, our beachfront hotel provides everything you're looking for in a family friendly vacation.
We hope you arrive ready to take advantage of the many opportunities that abound on the Outer Banks. Swimming, fishing, water sports, hang-gliding, shopping, dining, and sightseeing are just a few of the many activities you can enjoy, all within a short distance of our hotel. Imagine the smell of fresh salt air, the calmness that crashing waves provide and the relaxation you'll feel digging your toes into the warm sand of the Outer Banks coast.
We hope you arrive ready to take advantage of the many opportunities that abound on the Outer Banks. Swimming, fishing, water sports, hang-gliding, shopping, dining, and sightseeing are just a few of the many activities you can enjoy, all within a short distance of our hotel. Imagine the smell of fresh salt air, the calmness that crashing waves provide and the relaxation you'll feel digging your toes into the warm sand of the Outer Banks coast.
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Welcome to Shutters on the Banks, an Outer Banks hotel formerly known as Colony IV by the Sea. Family owned and operated, we pride ourselves in offering our guests the warm and friendly hospitality your family deserves in an Outer Banks oceanfront vacation.
Everything we do is with our guests in mind, from our warm and inviting lobby to our spacious rooms with new, flat-screen televisions, indoor and outdoor salt water pools (indoor pool is heated) and our oceanfront gazebo.That's probably why most of our guests return again and again.
Everything we do is with our guests in mind, from our warm and inviting lobby to our spacious rooms with new, flat-screen televisions, indoor and outdoor salt water pools (indoor pool is heated) and our oceanfront gazebo.That's probably why most of our guests return again and again.
Shutters on the Banks, located at mile post 8.5 in the Outer Banks, has 86 well-appointed rooms and efficiencies in a variety of styles and scenic views. All of our rooms feature distinct wooden shutters so you can get the most of the oceanfront views. We are also centrally located in Kill Devil Hills within walking distance of quite a few restaurants and gift shops.
Our goal is to make your vacation to the beautiful Outer Banks the best possible experience for you and your party. Every room has a coffee maker and supplies: coffee, cups, filters, creamers and sweetener. You'll find AM-FM clock radios, hair dryers, bar soap, shampoo & conditioner in each room. Take a dip in our heated indoor saltwater pool & jacuzzi or relax by the outdoor saltwater pool.
Like to take a look around our beachfront hotel? The Sunrise Suite is located in our Tower Building and offers stunning ocean views from a gorgeous multi-room suite. Dune View Rooms feature 2 Queen Beds or a King and are located in our Tower Building overlooking the sea oats and sand dunes. Handicap accessible room with a roll in shower, 2 queen size beds in our main building with a parking lot view.
Shutters on the Banks' oceanfront location in Kill Devil Hills puts you right in the center of all the Outer Banks family friendly attractions, great restaurants and beach activities from day break to sunset. The Outer Banks offers more than just beautiful beaches, from nature to water parks to hiking trails, there's an activity sure to please all of our guests.
Reviews (27)
Keith Barker
Jan 02, 2022
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Kayla Wood
Nov 01, 2021
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Had a great stay and it is a pretty nice place to be at while at the OBX. It is right there on the beach, you don't have to walk far. And private beach access. Which is awesome. The breakfast in the mornings was okay. Had a wide variety. Friendly service from hotel staff. We only stayed one night and it was fine here, sometimes those places are hard to find. The indoor pool was super nice. There are a few things that could have been better overall. One of the coffee cups in our room with the coffee machine had been opened and had dust and hair inside. I mean, I threw it away and went on with life
Fletcher Christie
Oct 24, 2021
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Staff was very friendly. Ample parking near room. Well lit lot.
Cons: Had to ask to make up room on first day and was told staff had gone at noon. They did however get it done. The following day, it wasn't done at all. The other unfortunate thing was. I stayed on the second floor near the office. I had to kill 5 small roaches between the first and second evenings stay. I'm not sure as to why or if they know there is an issue.
I hope this information helps correct the problem. It's a very nice property and things happen I suppose.
Cons: Had to ask to make up room on first day and was told staff had gone at noon. They did however get it done. The following day, it wasn't done at all. The other unfortunate thing was. I stayed on the second floor near the office. I had to kill 5 small roaches between the first and second evenings stay. I'm not sure as to why or if they know there is an issue.
I hope this information helps correct the problem. It's a very nice property and things happen I suppose.
Bill Cavotta
Sep 24, 2021
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We have spent several vacations there and we couldn't be happier. The staff are courteous and very good at what they do. The accommodations are quite nice whether a regular room or a suite with full kitchen and dinning area, a nice continental breakfast, both indoor and outdoor pools, private beach access and a nice pavilion atop the dunes. It's our go to place when we're at the Outer Banks.
Dale Fravel
Aug 31, 2021
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Kristy Joplin
Aug 28, 2021
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Nice spot on the side of the dunes, very friendly staff. Good sized bathroom, although it could have used a little more cleaning, especially the floor, there were hairs (upon check in) that were not cleaned up from previous guest. Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was OK, no milk for 2 days, dry cereal sucks. Danishes were always empty, so was the bagel tray. Loved the outdoor shower for rinsing the sand off before going into room. Pathway lights did not work on the walkway to & from the oceanfront at night.
John Eubanks
Aug 27, 2021
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Roaches! We had two separate rooms, one near the office and the other closet to the beach. Both rooms had roaches. We informed the front desk in the morning and their response was, “well, what do you expect me to do about it! We could spray, but what do want me to do?” There was also crumbs and dirt all around the perimeter of the room and against the beds where the vacuum doesn’t get. Other than that the hotel had a great location and good access to the beach, but at $270/night per room, the poor cleanliness and the roaches are a no go!
Andrew Carter
Jul 14, 2021
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This was our second stay over the last few years and we love it. Our room is always clean and ready each day. The included breakfast is great as it has something for everyone: coffee, eggs, pastries, juices, waffles, etc. The location is superb as we are just a few short minutes to the beach. The new mat that extends from the motel to the start of the beach is great. No more trudging uphill through the sand from the start of the motel. It's the little things that can make life easier. Staff is always friendly and professional. Thank you.
Karen Aldridge
May 09, 2021
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It’s better than a Holiday Inn. I think it’s overpriced and needs upgrading. Fridge has rust on outside front of it and the shower head is rusty ands needs replacement. Don’t vacuums come with attachments. U… can see where vacuum stops and dirt begins the whole perimeter of carpet. I recommend but I won’t be bck. 409$ for 2 nights I at least want it clean.
Sandie Engel
May 05, 2021
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This place is amazing! We had a really bad experience yesterday at another hotel, rebooked with this hotel and was very pleasantly surprised! From the rebook experience, to the early room availability, to the… excellent customer service at checkin, this hotel has been nothing but amazing! Out bed is comfortable, the pools are open and warm, the beach is beautiful and I can't speak highly enough about the excellent customer service! We already plan to come back with our family at the end of the summer!
Rick P.
Mar 28, 2021
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We stayed here for one night on a weekend get-a-way. All in all, it's not a bad place to stay. The room we had was a room by the parking lot on the first floor, 2 queen beds. The room was very nicely furnished looks newly updated. The ONLY complaints we had are very minor, but nonetheless, worth mentioning.
The Hotel is obviously an older facility - but very well kept. The room walls are VERY thin and not well insulated. We could hear when the phone rang and muffled conversations in the room next to ours. We could also hear footsteps from the room above ours. The shower was hot, but again
The Hotel is obviously an older facility - but very well kept. The room walls are VERY thin and not well insulated. We could hear when the phone rang and muffled conversations in the room next to ours. We could also hear footsteps from the room above ours. The shower was hot, but again
Renee Betz
Mar 15, 2021
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Tammy S.
Feb 19, 2021
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Jim M.
Jan 03, 2021
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Spencer J.
Jun 01, 2020
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The hotel is okay. It's definitely been tweaked, and worked on throughout its times on the OBX. The reason for my score is because of the comfort, and price. The room had plenty of issues. You had to practically run the air conditioner constantly or it would be room would be humid within minutes. It's a great location.
The breakfast was also very good.
The breakfast was also very good.
Courtney L.
Oct 10, 2019
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Another delightful vacation at Shutters. One thing I noticed is how clean the staff keeps this place. Being by the beach requires constant glass cleaning, and there on it every day. There's security cameras in every corner so obviously security is a priority and we really appreciate it. The breakfast cafe is such a cool perk: complimentary bacon and sausage, each on alternating days; do-it-yourself waffles, scrambled eggs and sausage gravy, bagels and cream cheese, English muffins, yogurt, coffee and so much more every morning, THANK YOU. The outdoor pool is lovely during the day, and
Mike H.
Sep 16, 2019
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We stayed here for two nights after hurricane dorian hit the Outer Banks while we waited to get into our village.
I was a bit skeptical about staying at a "two star" hotel for sub $100 per night, but I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Front desk, lounge and breakfast area were very clean. I got a "dune view" room, which means oceanfront, ground floor. We litterly walked out the door from our room, to the walkway and less than 100ft from the beach.
Our room was a standard 2 queen room. It was a little on the small
I was a bit skeptical about staying at a "two star" hotel for sub $100 per night, but I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Front desk, lounge and breakfast area were very clean. I got a "dune view" room, which means oceanfront, ground floor. We litterly walked out the door from our room, to the walkway and less than 100ft from the beach.
Our room was a standard 2 queen room. It was a little on the small
Mayii M.
Aug 13, 2019
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Disappointing.
Staff: Friendly, but not accommodating.
Room: MAJOR improvement is needed. See photos
The beds are very uncomfortable and feels hard. There is a funky smell in the room. Carpet is messed up.
Dunes view... literally the dune is blocking my view, not overlooking it, but actually stayed directly in front of it.
Bathroom: Disappointing. Not pleasing to the eye. The faucet is broken, visible rust in the tub.
Internet: Poor connection
Cellular signal from the dunes view, NO SERVICE.
Not happy.
Beach is accessible, indoor and outdoor pool available.
Staff: Friendly, but not accommodating.
Room: MAJOR improvement is needed. See photos
The beds are very uncomfortable and feels hard. There is a funky smell in the room. Carpet is messed up.
Dunes view... literally the dune is blocking my view, not overlooking it, but actually stayed directly in front of it.
Bathroom: Disappointing. Not pleasing to the eye. The faucet is broken, visible rust in the tub.
Internet: Poor connection
Cellular signal from the dunes view, NO SERVICE.
Not happy.
Beach is accessible, indoor and outdoor pool available.
Crystal T.
Jul 20, 2019
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We stayed at Shutters for a night on my boyfriends birthday in Dec. we had to check in late due to arrival but they where so helpful and kind. It was a great check in. The room was so nice and we had everything we needed. The room was facing the beach so it was great to hear the water and have easy access to the beach. The hotel is located around food and great spots to check out. Plan on coming back during the summer if I can get a room at a great rate. The breakfast area in the lobby is so awesome. Great options for ppl and it's amazing ppl still offer this for their guest. I've stayed
Shannon B.
May 15, 2019
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I purchased this hotel stay on Groupon. This place was much more than I expected for the price unpaid. It was one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed in. Hats off to the cleaning crew. The office staff was very pleasant and helpful. The room was plenty big for myself and my 3 children. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you for a great stay!
M. M.
Mar 19, 2019
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We spend a couple a nights in room 115. The room was okay, carpet smelled aweful, coffee maker was broke and at night we could hear people from 3 sides talking and kids running around till 11pm above us, because walls are so thin and not insulated.
Next time we would book the room above us, because we loved the location. Bring some air freshener and a water cooker just in case
Next time we would book the room above us, because we loved the location. Bring some air freshener and a water cooker just in case
Kenia L.
Aug 21, 2018
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So when I write reviews for hotels, I'm rating based on my overall experience, not just the actual hotel room so keep that in mind. This was my first time in Outer Banks and overall I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. It isn't the Marriott but for a beach front hotel, it was pretty great.
As soon as I arrived I was greeted by Gretta at the front and she was so incredibly friendly and welcoming. I had no problem checking in and was given my room card. We stayed in the Tower building which is their newer building. It's pricer but based on the pictures I saw on their website, the
As soon as I arrived I was greeted by Gretta at the front and she was so incredibly friendly and welcoming. I had no problem checking in and was given my room card. We stayed in the Tower building which is their newer building. It's pricer but based on the pictures I saw on their website, the
Sharad S.
Aug 20, 2018
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We, family of 4 - 2 adults 2 kids, had a nice time at Shutters on the Banks hotel in Kill Devil Hills, NC. The room wasn't too terribly but but it was enough for two nights. Next time I'll have to get something bigger. The great perk was direct access to the beach. Just a short walking distance away from the hotel you can enjoy the private beach. We absolutely appreciated that very much. The complimentary breakfast tasted well.
Just short distance away is a really good pizza place (Sal's) and Thai food.
Just short distance away is a really good pizza place (Sal's) and Thai food.
Adrienne S.
Jul 14, 2018
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I stayed here for our mini-moon and we had a lovely time!
We stayed in an Ocean view junior suite in tower building all the way on the end/corner and it was lovely. The room was large and had a tv for both the bedroom and the living room area. The bed was comfy and we didn't hear a lot of noise or other disturbances.
The sunrise view was great and you could hear the ocean. The balcony provides a great view and location for relaxing. Beach access was so convenient and the beach was really good quality
Breakfast was pretty good - bacon, bagels, eggs, cereal, coffee etc. Its not the same as
We stayed in an Ocean view junior suite in tower building all the way on the end/corner and it was lovely. The room was large and had a tv for both the bedroom and the living room area. The bed was comfy and we didn't hear a lot of noise or other disturbances.
The sunrise view was great and you could hear the ocean. The balcony provides a great view and location for relaxing. Beach access was so convenient and the beach was really good quality
Breakfast was pretty good - bacon, bagels, eggs, cereal, coffee etc. Its not the same as
Ann Marie C.
Mar 30, 2018
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Nope won't be back -
Front desk lied to us and judged me thinking I booked on Expedia I didn't I used my chase sapphire preferred members only card
It's not a great location I used for my points and for rooms for free and you know what it shows -
FYI there is a newer side to this so if you use expeida make sure you pay for ocean view bc they will not upgrade you especially if you have little kids i noticed all the kids w families are on the crapper side and all the "couples are on the newer side " aka older adults so unless you need an elevator day for age or disability
Front desk lied to us and judged me thinking I booked on Expedia I didn't I used my chase sapphire preferred members only card
It's not a great location I used for my points and for rooms for free and you know what it shows -
FYI there is a newer side to this so if you use expeida make sure you pay for ocean view bc they will not upgrade you especially if you have little kids i noticed all the kids w families are on the crapper side and all the "couples are on the newer side " aka older adults so unless you need an elevator day for age or disability
Beth K.
Aug 08, 2017
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Thisis a great place to stay especially if rain is in the forecast. Indoor pool and small gym. close to the beach . decorated nicely and clean for being an older property. Great breakfast in lobby in a.m. you don't need to use your car since so many restaurants are within walking distance. quiet beaches...relaxing
Jenna I.
May 20, 2017
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Thank you for an excellent place to stay for our first family beach vacation! We have stayed here twice.
Pets are not allowed at this hotel.
We really enjoyed out stay here. It was our first stay and I was unsure of what to expect because I've had bad experiences in the past with other beach hotels. I enjoyed every minute of our stay here and I was very impressed with this hotel.
The exterior was well maintained and our room was very clean & everything seemed like it was brand new inside of our room. We had a dune view room on the second floor, but we could still see the ocean from
Pets are not allowed at this hotel.
We really enjoyed out stay here. It was our first stay and I was unsure of what to expect because I've had bad experiences in the past with other beach hotels. I enjoyed every minute of our stay here and I was very impressed with this hotel.
The exterior was well maintained and our room was very clean & everything seemed like it was brand new inside of our room. We had a dune view room on the second floor, but we could still see the ocean from
