Shutters on the Banks — An Outer Banks Oceanfront Stay

About Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks is an Outer Banks hotel with a family-owned and operated tradition. Formerly known as Colony IV by the Sea, the property focuses on the warm, welcoming hospitality families seek during an Outer Banks oceanfront vacation.

Guest comfort guides the experience, from the inviting lobby and roomy accommodations to new, flat-screen televisions, indoor and outdoor salt water pools, and an oceanfront gazebo. The indoor pool is heated. Many guests return to the property repeatedly.

At mile post 8 in the Outer Banks, Shutters on the Banks offers 86 well-appointed rooms and efficiencies in a range of styles and scenic views. Its oceanfront setting in Kill Devil Hills places guests near family friendly attractions. Couples, families, and tour groups are welcome for year-round stays.

The team looks forward to welcoming guests to Shutters on the Banks, a home away from home along the coast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Nearby experiences include great restaurants and beach activities from day break to sunset.

Location and Contact

405 S. Virginia Dare Trail
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
UNITED STATES

frontdesk@shuttersonthebanks.com
252-441-5581
Toll Free: 800-848-3728

Amenities

Accommodation

• Hotels & Motels
• Efficiencies
• Suites
• Breakfast
• Pool
• Oceanfront

General

• Work w/Motorcoach Groups in Senior/Student Markets
• Pool
• Handicapped Accessible

Guest Reviews

Yelp reports 103 reviews. The review voices include Melissa H., Michelle S., and Solstice O., with feedback centered on exceptional hospitality, a beautiful and clean property, helpful amenities, friendly service, convenient location, reasonable prices, and suitability for an Outer Banks getaway. The attributed reviews are dated 08/10/2026, 02/09/2026, and 02/24/2026.