Inn At Corolla Light

Located in an absolutely gorgeous part of the Outer Banks, I would stay at this inn again in a heartbeat. I never grew tired of watching the different sunsets and sunrises everyday over the bay that lies immediately behind the inn. You can walk out on their gazebo or lounge in the outdoor pool to watch the many birds in the water or the million stars you can see in the night sky. There is not much to do around the inn because it is in a rather secluded area of the Outer Banks. That said, it is the perfect place to escape where you can enjoy all the benefits of the Corolla Light resort. With the bikes the inn offers free of charge, you can ride around the resort whenever you want. The inn's free breakfast was great too. They have a variety of options for everyone including different flavors of oatmeal, cereals, yogurt, grits, bread, english muffins, and bagels. They had delicious pastries each morning such as blueberry muffins, brown sugar scones, and cinnamon rolls. I was also excited to see little packets of peanut butter to put my toast or bagels (it is not common for continental breakfast to have peanut butter). I was really upset, however, at how much styrofoam bowls and cups were used during breakfast instead of real dishes. My room itself was also a joy to stay in. It was clean and had a lot of amenities provided such as bottled water. There are spiders and webs all over the inn but anyone that goes outside in the Outer Banks knows that you find this everywhere. If you go on vacation to meet great new people, note that the Outer Banks is not the place to go. Everyone has an attitude and the inn is no exception. My biggest suggestion, though, if you want a calming stay is to go in the off season (not in the summer months)!

I paid through Expedia and they kept charging my card to over $3,000. They would not respond to my emails about this so I called them out on the fraud with my bank. While I was there I turned the corner to go to my room and got hit in the face with bug killer. I decided to go to the pool and once again caught the spray. I was told they were spraying under the deck where I was staying after these two incidents. I had a 4lb Yorkshire Terrier who could no longer enjoy the outdoors because of this. Guest were not notified to avoid the areas while spraying. The woman who I had issues with is easy to identify. She is the one with the unfriendly attitude. She was far from welcoming when I checked in. The rest of the staff was totally delightful. The room was not dusted and did not smell inviting. I had stayed here before several years ago and it was great. This time because of one woman with an attitude things were awful. I would check your bank statements if you stay here.

Not at all like advertisements. Only a few rooms actually overlook the sound. Ours was in the building behind the one overlooking the sound, so our view was just of another building. We tried switching rooms, but none were available. There is no housekeeping service. We had to take out our own trash. We had to go to the office to ask for more trash bags and toilet paper. The dishwasher smelled and one of the beds smelled like mildew. The fireplace also didn't work. It is pet friendly, so expect a lot of barking. I can see how that would be annoying if you didn't have pets of your own with you and were wanting somewhere quiet to stay. In terms of positives; the room was a good size and our dogs were able to stay with us. The dock on the sound is gorgeous. Also it's only a few blocks or a short walk away from the lighthouse. Would not stay here again. Not what we expected at all.

I had to stay one night because I could not get to my house on the 4x4 beach due to high tides. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I loved the fact that it had a small fridge , microwave and hot plate. I was able to eat my leftovers from home and not have to venture out after my 12 hour drive. Sound views were beautiful from the dock.

A little quaint hotel located in the outer banks of North Carolina. The staff was amazing! They are super friendly and courteous! I called a couple of times with questions regarding my reservation and they were able to answer all my questions and were courteous. My fiancé and I were in mid move and they accommodated our trailer. The gave us a welcoming greeting and were friendly. For the hotel itself I was disappointed. They charge a resort fee which I do not understand. Based on the pictures, there is nothing resort like about this place. The rooms are severely outdated with old worn carpet. For the price we paid to stay, I was expecting more. The price is very high and you do not really get your moneys worth. The breakfast was a disappointment. Once an item runs out, they do not replace it. If you do not arrive early enough, you are dealing with a very limited menu. The selection is very bare and is sub par compared to most hotels. Overall, the staff is amazing and courteous. But for the hotel itself, it is not worth the money.