Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk - Outer Banks By Ihg, Kitty Hawk

Each room has a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Standard rooms include two queen beds or one king bed. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Some rooms have a sink in the living area rather than the bathroom. The Standard King Room is known for its comfortable bed. Certain rooms are accessible for guests with mobility or hearing needs.

The hotel includes a complimentary hot breakfast with eggs, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, cereal, yogurt, and fruit. Breakfast is served in the breakfast room or on the terrace. The pancake machine sometimes has issues, and items like eggs and sausage may occasionally be overcooked. The breakfast buffet is kept well stocked, and staff replenishes items regularly.

Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, which is open year-round, has a shallow end, and is fenced. Sun loungers and beach chairs are available. The hotel also has a fitness center with gym equipment. Outdoor areas include a picnic area, sun terrace, and an outdoor fireplace. Guests have used the outdoor seating for playing cards and relaxing. The pool is smaller than it appears in photos and may get crowded during busy times.

The hotel is in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, about 150 yards from the beach. You cross Route 12 to reach the sand. Wright Brothers National Memorial is 6 km away, Jockey's Ridge State Park is 13 km, and Sea Scape Golf Links is 9 km. Walking distance to Hurricane Mo's restaurant and Sanya Asian Bistro. Free parking is available, and keyed entrances allow parking near your room.

The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and check-out, and a business center. Vending machines and a minimarket are on site. Free WiFi and parking are included. The front desk staff can provide local restaurant and attraction recommendations. Some staff members are known for friendly service. The hotel has elevators, but only one small elevator, so stairs are often used. Housekeeping is generally thorough, but some guests noted bathtub cleanliness and sheet changes as issues. Standard services include a safe in some rooms, but in one case the safe did not work.