John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Property class: 2
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Jockey's Ridge State Park

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At John Yancey Oceanfront Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Nags Head Fishing Pier and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing are nearby. Also, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Avalon Fishing Pier are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground

For families (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $107
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of the sea.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with a view, and a ceiling fan.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a view of the ocean through a window.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, and a bathroom door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a view of the ocean through a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a bedside table with lamps, and a picture on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a sink, and a view of the outdoors.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

A modern hotel room with a teal sofa, a wooden bench, a bed with white bedding, a small kitchenette, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 4 Season 2 Queen Beds Resort View

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

4 Season 2 Queen Beds Resort View

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Main Building 2 Queen Beds

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Main Building 2 Queen Beds

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948

What's nearby

  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nags Head Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Seaside Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Outer Banks Brewing Station - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 22 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬13 min walk

About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

  • At John Yancey Oceanfront Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Nags Head Fishing Pier and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing are nearby. Also, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Avalon Fishing Pier are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 108 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Fishing
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1972
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 7 2026 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, John Yancey Oceanfront Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10 AM to 10 PM.

Are pets allowed at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn also has access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around John Yancey Oceanfront Inn like?

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is located on the waterfront, a short 18-minute walk from OBX Laser Tag and 4 minutes' walk from beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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