"I had to go to Kill Devil Hills for the wedding of a cousin, plus my birthday. I had never stayed at a hotel in this area before, so I relied on the reviews of other travelers. Shutters on the Banks received very good reviews and rating, so I chose it. This hotel is right on the beach. It was exceptionally clean in my room. I was very impressed. There were two women at the front desk; one of them had a birthday the day after mine, and they were both very helpful, friendly, and a real joy to speak with. There was an indoor and an outdoor pool, and a small gym, but I didn't get to use any of these amenities. Get a room in the tower building, at least on the third floor or higher. I had a room on the second floor, which had a nice little balcony and some Adirondack chairs, but all I could see were the dunes, not the Atlantic Ocean. There was also a complimentary breakfast, but alas, I did not get to eat there. The grounds were also very well kept. If I ever go back to this area, this is the hotel where I will stay. My only complaints are 1) I had a room with two queen beds, and the bed I slept in had a raised elongated lump, which made me unable to lie flat, and to roll off to the side of the mattress. The other issue was the shutters; I closed them as tightly as possible, but by 6 am, it was as bright as noon in the room. The second night I had to drape a blanket across the shutters to keep the room dark enough to sleep."