Corolla Hotels
The list of Corolla hotels includes two entries. No, we’re not kidding. Visitors who have never been to Corolla’s Outer Banks might assume, based on its reputation for being an upscale vacationers mecca, that there would be many fine Corolla hotels, all competing for the No. 1 slot. No again. That’s because the Corolla hotel is actually in the form of Corolla vacation rental homes. And there are thousands of these, and they do compete for the right to be called the most luxurious, best equipped, most appealing…which makes the renters very happy.
That said, because the two Corolla hotels are such exemplary options for those vacationers who don’t want, for whatever reason, to stay in a vacation rental home, Corolla still ranks near the top of great Outer Banks hotels selections. One of these hotels is a national chain, The Hampton Inn, and surely it has set a new standard for the rest of the members of the national family. This oceanfront Corolla hotel is magnificent in its setting alone, perched as it is along a stretch of otherwise undeveloped seashore with miles and miles of open sand to walk and lovely water to swim. The other is a long-admired inn that’s known for pampering its guests. It, too, has a breathtaking waterfront setting right on the Currituck Sound.
As we said, if you were to rank all Outer Banks hotels, these two Corolla hotels would certainly be in the Top 10. That should also tell you that, if you want to stay at one of these gems, you’d best get your reservations early. Consider that at least some of the 50,000 visitors per week that come to Corolla’s Outer Banks will want to arrive a day early or stay a day later than their vacation rental home reservation allows. So, snap snap.
See the Vacation Rentals page for more about Corolla rental homes.
Hampton Inn and Suites
- 333 Audubon Drive, N.C. Highway 12, Pine Island
- Corolla
- (252) 453-6565
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This property was recently honored as Hilton’s 2010 Hotel of the year, and we can see why! They are located on the oceanfront in the middle of Pine Island’s exclusive community in Corolla. Their location just 7 miles north of Duck and 5 miles south of TimBuck II makes this hotel the ideal vacation destination for those who want to get away but not be far from world-class dining, spectacular shopping and famous attractions like the Currituck Beach Lighthouse or the wild horses of Corolla. The hotel offers 123 spacious guest rooms and suites equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, private balconies or patios and Hilton’s elite Cloud Nine bedding. Your stay will include a complimentary hot breakfast each morning and use of their three outdoor swimming pools, lazy river, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, 24-hour business center, brand new fitness room and private beach access. The hotel is open year round and offers onsite meeting rooms, retreat locations and beach wedding services. Call or go online for rates and availability.
Inn at Corolla Light
- 1066 Ocean Trail
- Corolla
- (252) 453-3340, (800) 215-0772
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Located on the sound side in the Corolla Light resort, the Inn at Corolla Light is all about pampering its guests. Rooms are furnished with king- or queen-size beds, all with pillow-top mattresses, and sleep from two to four people. Many rooms have kitchenettes, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces or sleeper sofas, and guests will enjoy a continental breakfast each morning. The inn actually hovers over Currituck Sound, so the views from many of the rooms are amazing. Guests also have access to a video library and bicycles. A stone pool and hot tub and a 400-foot pier and gazebo are on the property. Guests can also take advantage of all the numerous Corolla Light amenities, which include an ocean-view restaurant, two pools, beach access, tennis courts, the sports center, nature trails and planned activities for kids in the summer. Plus, the Inn has a number of pet-friendly rooms for dogs weighing less than 50 pounds. Packages and specials are available year round.
Looking for something to do close by? Bob’s Wild Horse Tours, (252) 453-8602, is located right on the property and provides very popular adventures to look at the wild horses in the uninhabited beach area north of Corolla.
