Hotels in Nags Head

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Top 5 hotels in Nags Head at a glance

  1. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG — 3-star hotel in Nags Head. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
  2. SandSpur Ocean Cottages — 2-star hotel in Ocean Side Court. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
  3. The First Colony Inn — 3.5-star hotel in Ocean Side Court. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
  4. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront — 2.5-star hotel in South Nags Head. Guest rating: 7.8/10 — Good.
  5. Surf Side Hotel — 3-star hotel in Ocean Side Court. Guest rating: 9.6/10 — Exceptional.

Where to stay in Nags Head?

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Nags Head
$144
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Ocean Side Court
$105
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
SandSpur Ocean Cottages

The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
Ocean Side Court
$91
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The First Colony Inn

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
South Nags Head
$119
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
Ocean Side Court
$155
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Surf Side Hotel

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
Nags Head
$88
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Colonial Inn Motel

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Whalebone
$101
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Mia's Boutique Hotel

Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
Whalebone
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Tar Heel Motel

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Whalebone
$68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
South Nags Head
$111
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations

Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations
Nags Head
$79
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
Ocean Side Court
$87
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Blue Heron Motel

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
Nags Head
$95
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head
Ocean Side Court
$194
$219 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone
$141
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Sea Foam Motel

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
Ocean Side Court
$115
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Island Guesthouse and Motel

Island Guesthouse and Motel
Manteo
$75
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Island Guesthouse and Motel

Mariner Inn and Suites

Mariner Inn and Suites
Kill Devil Hills
$76
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Mariner Inn and Suites

Outer Banks Motor Lodge

Outer Banks Motor Lodge
Kill Devil Hills
$99
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Outer Banks Motor Lodge

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Kill Devil Hills
$106
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
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The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
Ocean Side Court
$91
per night
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
The First Colony Inn

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Nags Head
$209
per night
$236 total
includes taxes & fees
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Ocean Side Court
$109
per night
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
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SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Whalebone
$101
per night
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Mia's Boutique Hotel

Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
Whalebone
$89
per night
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Tar Heel Motel

Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
Ocean Side Court
$189
per night
$213 total
includes taxes & fees
Surf Side Hotel

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
South Nags Head
$169
per night
$191 total
includes taxes & fees
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Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Whalebone
$83
per night
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
South Nags Head
$16 off
$145
per night
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
Nags Head
$110
per night
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
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Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
Nags Head
$142
per night
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Colonial Inn Motel

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
Ocean Side Court
$114
per night
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Blue Heron Motel

Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone
$25 off
$222
per night
$250 total
includes taxes & fees
Sea Foam Motel

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
Ocean Side Court
$212
per night
$261 total
includes taxes & fees
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Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations

Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations
Nags Head
Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
South Nags Head
$284
per night
$640 total
includes taxes & fees
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Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone
$101 off
$286
per night
$645 total
includes taxes & fees
Sea Foam Motel

The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
Ocean Side Court
$362
per night
$816 total
includes taxes & fees
The First Colony Inn

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
Ocean Side Court
$302
per night
$681 total
includes taxes & fees
Blue Heron Motel

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
Nags Head
$313
per night
$749 total
includes taxes & fees
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Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Whalebone
$362
per night
$817 total
includes taxes & fees
Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
Ocean Side Court
$343
per night
$817 total
includes taxes & fees
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Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Owens' Motel

Owens' Motel
Whalebone
Owens' Motel

Check out pet-friendly hotels in Nags Head

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Nags Head
$144
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Ocean Side Court
$105
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Whalebone
$101
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Mia's Boutique Hotel

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
Nags Head
$88
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Colonial Inn Motel

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Whalebone
$68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
South Nags Head
$119
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
Whalebone
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Tar Heel Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
South Nags Head
$111
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
Ocean Side Court
$87
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Blue Heron Motel

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
Nags Head
$95
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
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Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
Ocean Side Court
$155
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Surf Side Hotel

The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
Ocean Side Court
$91
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The First Colony Inn

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Nags Head
$144
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Ocean Side Court
$105
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
South Nags Head
$119
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
South Nags Head
$111
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Whalebone
$101
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Mia's Boutique Hotel

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
Nags Head
$88
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Colonial Inn Motel

Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
Whalebone
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Tar Heel Motel

Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone
$141
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Sea Foam Motel
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Our prices for hotels in Nags Head are cheapest in January
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August
High 27°C / low 25°C. Sunny most days.
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Top neighborhoods in Nags Head

South Nags Head

Nags Head's South Nags Head neighborhood is home to attractions such as Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

Ocean Side Court

Nags Head's Ocean Side Court neighborhood is home to attractions such as Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf.

Whalebone

The Whalebone neighborhood offers attractions such as Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outlets Nags Head.

Top landmarks in Nags Head

A pier with a building on stilts, a fish logo, and a sign reading "Jennette's Pier".

Jennette's Pier

9.2/10 (760 reviews)
Whalebone is home to Jennette's Pier, so why not stop by during your stay in Nags Head. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.
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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Nags Head Fishing Pier

8.8/10 (353 reviews)
Nags Head Fishing Pier is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Nags Head, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
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A sandy dune landscape with sparse vegetation and wind turbines in the distance.

Jockey's Ridge State Park

9.2/10 (384 reviews)
Jockey's Ridge State Park is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Nags Head, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
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A white house with a black and white lighthouse nearby.

Bodie Island Lighthouse

9.2/10 (625 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Bodie Island Lighthouse— just one of the monuments in South Nags Head. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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A giant bluefin tuna sculpture, a sign for Oregon-Inlet.com, and a dock with boats.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

9.0/10 (180 reviews)
You can stroll along Oregon Inlet Fishing Center for relaxing water views when you're in South Nags Head. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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A coastal golf course with a sandy beach, grassy areas, and a clear blue sky.

Nags Head Golf Links

8.0/10 (49 reviews)
You might want to play some rounds at Nags Head Golf Links, located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from central Nags Head. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.
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A road sign for the IANGER OUTLET CENTER and a sign for the FACTORY MERCHANTS OUTLETS.

Outlets Nags Head

8.4/10 (132 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Outlets Nags Head in Whalebone. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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Learn more about Nags Head

Towering sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge State Park create a desert-like playground where hang gliders launch into the Atlantic breeze. The black-and-white spiral of Bodie Island Lighthouse stands sentinel over the coastline, offering panoramic views for those willing to climb. Fishing enthusiasts cast lines from Jennette's Pier, extending 1,000 feet into waters where stories of the catch grow with each telling. At Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, charter captains compete for who can find the best offshore spots. The beaches themselves star in this Outer Banks town, where wild horses occasionally appear like apparitions from pirate legends. After sunset, seafood restaurants serve the day's catch while locals share tales of shipwrecks visible just offshore during particularly low tides.

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A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a sunset sky.

Check out reviews of Nags Head hotels guests love

The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn

8/10 Good
"Wifi was non-existent which for this trip was an inconvenience since I was hoping to get some work done in the evenings. Place is quite charming and very convenient. No info about the TV which would have been nice. We would definitely stay here again."
Karen 3-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
The First Colony Inn
Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"From the breakfast to the wine in the evenings, the Hotel is top notch. 5 stars"
Bonnie 4-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Surf Side Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"room was clean and staff was very helpful"
Eddie 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good
"We enjoyed our stay. The room was a little smaller than I anticipated but it was very clean. We will be booking this place again"
Phyllis 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Mia's Boutique Hotel
Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel

8/10 Good
"NEED A BETTER VACUUM CLEANER TO REMOVE SAND FROM FLOORS AND CARPET. ROOMS SHOW THEIR AGE BUT WERE IN GOOD CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THE FLOOR AND NO NON-SLIP STRIPS FOR THE SHOWER FLOOR. COILD BE A PROBLEM FOR US ELDERLY FOLKS."
BILLY 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Tar Heel Motel
Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

8/10 Good
"Great location and views from the higher levels. I like the keypad entry an felt like the room is a good option to enjoy beach activities."
John 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at is always amazing at this property. The rooms are always clean, pool is well maintained and the beach has easy access on the property. We have stayed in two different cottages and both excellent. Absolutely love having a full size kitchen available in the unit during a week at the beach."
Sandra 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean. Love the nostalgia of this hotel."
Michelle 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Sea Foam Motel

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Nags Head?
Can I book a refundable hotel in Nags Head?
If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Nags Head, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where should I stay in Nags Head if I want a budget-friendly accommodation?
A few inexpensive options worth considering are Mia's Boutique Hotel, Dolphin Oceanfront Motel and Comfort Inn South Oceanfront. You may want to browse more choices on our site, including 5 motels.
Where can I stay in Nags Head if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 1216 vacation homes. In addition, there are 35 apartments and 107 condos.
What will the weather in Nags Head be like during my trip?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Nags Head when the average temp is 77°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 49°F. August and July are the months with the most rain.
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