Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk Beach – Outer Banks

Rooms are typical Holiday Inn. Breakfast was very nice. Entire staff, especially Mary at the front desk, were very helpful in meeting an unexpected need for a room. Thanks Mary; you were a great help.

It definitely is a typical Holiday Inn but the staff is what really makes this place great. Literally EVERYONE was friendly and helpful every time I saw them. Super downside they didn’t have a gym but they did give passes for the local YMCA (Yay!). Their pool was great and was actually never crowded and it was nice to be walking distance to the beach and multiple restaurants!

What can I say other than it is a beach area chain hotel. My wife is an IHG platinum member and booked the trip as a surprise. While we don’t expect any special treatment, the check in policy was a little ridiculous. We arrived early and asked if we could check in. We were told no (no surprise since we got in just after 1PM) that you couldn’t checkin before 3PM and that rooms weren’t guaranteed until 4PM. Since all the reservation info said 3, I think there is a disconnect in their policy.
After the room next to us finished a profanity laced fight, we were hoping things would quiet down. Unfortunately, the room above us was apparently occupied by circus elephants who don’t sleep at night. The constant pounding on the floor until around midnight then right back at it at 6 AM meant very little sleep. We even asked at the front desk to make sure these people were checking out so we could get a better night’s rest.
The breakfast is included and nothing special. It’s your typical pre-​frozen microwave omelets and meats, but the coffee was exceptionally bad quality (basically just black water).
On the plus side, the service staff was very friendly, and they obviously work hard to keep the hotel clean. This is no small task considering the location near a beach.
I would have given this place two stars, but it’s the Holiday Inn Express, not the Hilton. If I had to stay here again, I would, but I would prefer a nicer beach house.

$ 199 a night. Hot breakfast included. They also provided us with a roll away bed for my toddler and a crib for my baby. Very accomidating. And a good selection for breakfast in the AM including eggs, pancakes, sausage, bagels, yogurt, and more.

It’s your basic budget hotel.
So in fairness to Holiday Inn Express I’ve been here for a few days. Thankfully the issues I had the first day with the air conditioning in the room were resolved within an hour after I reported them.
The breakfast buffet has a nice selection that varies daily. Cheese omelettes alternating with scrambled eggs. I really enjoying the automatic pancake mixer.
My only compliant after a few nights staying here is the mattress. It’s low budget and I’ve been waking up with a stiff back everyday. But hey, the is Holiday Inn Express not the Mariott.
I’m throwing and extra two stars on because I believe the people here try hard to please the customers.

We only stayed one night, but I’d have no problem recommending this hotel for a short stay at the beach. We attended a wedding mid-​May on the beach and our friends booked a block at the Holiday Inn Express.
Our room and bathroom were clean and the breakfast was up to the standards I’ve come to expect from the brand. Biscuits and sausage were warm, plentiful yogurt and coffee, and there was even a cool pancake machine that we didn’t get the chance to try before we got back on the road.
The beach is probably about 5 minute away, so if you’re only staying for a short while, you’re good to go at the HI Express.

They were not lying when they said they were 200 yards from the beach. The rooms need a little updating. Easy access to stores and restaurants. The staff is friendly and helpful. Pool is in a bad location because it is next to the main road. Overall, good place for the price and its always great to have a free hot breakfast than a continental breakfast,

Nothing fancy (at all), but it does offer a great location, a friendly staff, included breakfast, and included wifi. Short walk to beach and the variety of food at the breakfast is pretty good. There’s no gym :(and the hallways are kind of long and musty. The rooms are a decent size and the king rooms at least have a good-​sized couch. Bathroom is very standard issue, though the sink is located in the main room, so it’s handy if two people are trying to get ready. There’s not much closet and drawer space, so that might be a drawback for a long stay. It’s older and the color scheme in the room isn’t what I’d pick, but all in all you could do worse.
Hurricane Mo’s is a fun place with a beach bar vibe, and it’s an easy walk from the hotel.

I came here with my sister for a long weekend, and we had a great time! The rooms are clean and beds are very comfortable! The bad weather wasn’t half as aggravating when we had such a nice place to stay. The help was very friendly and accommodating as well! And I loved how much parking there was! Very helpful!
The only things that were a bit disappointing were that there is no balcony, so even if the weather is nice, you can’t sit outside, and the path to the beach. It is not too long, but it is lined with sand and plants, and more than once I stepped on a thorn in my flip flops. It would be 5 stars if they would pave and gravel the path to the street.
All in all, we had a great experience!

Two night stay. All staff were very friendly. Room was clean. The breakfast was very underwhelming. With a large number of guests, the staff had to work extra hard to keep the food area stocked. They did their best and I do not fault them for us not being able to eat. I fault the nasty-​assed patrons. People, WTF do you scratch your ass, cough into your hands, and then grab bagels, utensils, and milk cartons? Were you raised in a f’ing barn? We ended up leaving and going to Stack ‘em High down the street (see my review of that place).
The only negative the hotel has control of would be the parking. They seem to allow people with large work trucks and equipment haulers to park anywhere and everywhere. Even to the point of overtaking slots easily useable by regular vehicles that could have coexisted near each other. Our first night of parking required us to park behind the building and walk much further than we could have if able to use a spot near a moving van. We got lucky in night two by being back before the trucks parked for their night.

Oh my. We were expecting something a little better, as we had stayed in these before. Run-​down, dumpy, and motel-​ish. Woman was friendly on check in, but she was all alone with a long line and telephone ringing off the hook. While the location is convenient to the commercial area of the island, it’s not beachfront and we found ourselves driving to Duck for the more quaint feeling we’d come for almost every day. If you’re planning on the free breakfast every day, get there early because it gets super crowded. Instead, we would recommend trying Henry’s down the street!

Exactly what I expect in a Holiday Inn Express: clean room, wifi, breakfast, & helpful staff. Bonus was the easy walk to the beach & clean pool.

I stay at the Holiday Inns for the points and free nights. This is a nicer one than the one in Elizabeth City. They have in the back rooms a ocean view. Free breakfast and WiFi. Now dig this the WiFi is 24 Mbps here. The other hotels are 12 Mbps. They are a blink and a half faster. The check in was pleasant. They do give Priority Members a Gift when checking in. Also a drawing for a free night here.
Rooms are clean and have a fridge and a microwave.