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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Nags Head beach hotels

A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring two chairs and a small table.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, granite countertop, white sink, and a towel rack.

1. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Nags Head
  • Step into coastal bliss with direct beach access, where sandy shores and ocean adventures like windsurfing await.
฿2,782
฿3,136 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
A hotel with a modern design, located near a beach with sandy dunes and a view of the ocean.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, located on a beach with a pier in the background.
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pool area.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

2. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
South Nags Head
  • Soak up stunning ocean vistas at this beachfront retreat where sandy shores meet relaxation, steps from Outer Banks Beaches.
฿2,017
฿2,274 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.
A balcony with a view of a beach, ocean, and a pier.
A room with a view of the beach, a white chair, and a window with a curtain.

3. Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
Ocean Side Court
  • Breathtaking beachfront retreat with sandy shores, ocean activities, and complimentary loungers where sunrise views meet seaside serenity.
฿3,519
฿3,968 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Surf Side Hotel
A beach with a wooden pier extending into the sea, a large house with a balcony, and a sandy path leading to the beach.
A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a balcony.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Whalebone
  • Discover beachside bliss with direct sandy shore access, seasonal outdoor pool, and a convenient walkway leading to the water's edge.
฿2,180
฿2,457 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.
A bathroom with a toilet, a window with curtains, a towel rack with towels, and a hairdryer.
A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel sinks, a black refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted ship's wheel, and a framed picture above the bed.

5. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Whalebone
  • Soak up the sun just steps from Outer Banks Beaches at this charming motel, where easy access to Jennette's Pier and seaside bliss await.
฿1,626
฿1,867 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.
A room with a bed, a table with chairs, a desk, a TV, a door with a number, and a view of a beach and pier.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a beach.

6. Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
Nags Head
  • Escape to a beachfront haven with coastal bliss, sandy shores, and sunrise views just steps away on the beautiful Outer Banks.
฿1,958
฿2,207 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Colonial Inn Motel
A turquoise beach chair facing the ocean with a sandy beach and a wooden fence in the foreground.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky.
A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.
A beachfront property with a wooden deck, a small building with a balcony, and a sandy beach.

7. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Ocean Side Court
  • Escape to tranquil ocean cottages with private beach access, sandy shores just steps away, and a refreshing pool retreat.
฿2,866
฿3,231 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.
A building with a blue door and two blue chairs outside.
A beachfront building with multiple rooms, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.
Room

8. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
South Nags Head
  • Unwind on sandy shores with direct beach access at this pet-friendly Outer Banks retreat, where ocean adventures await.
฿3,327
฿3,751 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
A beach with a wooden walkway, dunes, and a wooden structure with a sign.
A two-story building with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance.
A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the beach and ocean.

9. Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
Ocean Side Court
  • Unwind steps from the golden sands at this oceanfront hotel, where spectacular sunrise views and sea breezes await beach lovers.
฿2,405
฿2,712 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Blue Heron Motel
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a pier.
A row of white wooden cabins with a porch and a bench.
A beachside building with a covered porch, a small staircase, and a sign indicating it is a lifeguard station.
A covered porch with blue walls, wicker furniture, and large windows.

10. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
Ocean Side Court
  • Sun, sand, and shore: experience coastal bliss at this charming oceanside guesthouse with daily housekeeping steps from sandy beaches.
฿2,815
฿3,914 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Nags Head

Pool
Breakfast included
Adult-only
Family-friendly
4 stars

Beach hotels with pools in Nags Head

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, granite countertop, white sink, and a towel rack.
A wooden deck with benches overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A reception area with two reception desks, a large window, and a plant.
A Holiday Inn Express sign with a large 'H' logo, a building with multiple floors, and an American flag.

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Nags Head
฿2,782
฿3,136 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, and a chair with a nautical pattern.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.

Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
Ocean Side Court
฿3,519
฿3,968 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Surf Side Hotel
A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.
A beach with a wooden pier extending into the sea, a large house with a balcony, and a sandy path leading to the beach.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A corridor with white brick walls and a concrete floor leading to a beach view.

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Whalebone
฿2,180
฿2,457 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.
A pier extending into a beach with people walking and sitting.
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pool area.
A hotel bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a bed.

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
South Nags Head
฿2,017
฿2,274 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.
A beachfront house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a porch.
A turquoise beach chair facing the ocean with a sandy beach and a wooden fence in the foreground.
A room with large windows, a striped cushion, and a wooden wall.

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Ocean Side Court
฿2,866
฿3,231 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a lifeguard stand, and a Dolphin Inn sign.
A beachfront building with multiple rooms, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.
Room

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
South Nags Head
฿3,327
฿3,751 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.
A room with a bed, a table with chairs, a desk, a TV, a door with a number, and a view of a beach and pier.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a beach.

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
Nags Head
฿1,958
฿2,207 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Colonial Inn Motel
A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden walls, and multiple signs including pool rules.
A beach with a wooden walkway, dunes, and a wooden structure with a sign.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the beach, and a painting on the wall.

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
Ocean Side Court
฿2,405
฿2,712 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Blue Heron Motel
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Top Nags Head Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The room was comfortable and clean. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast had a great verity to choose from. The pillow were a bit challenging"
Pamela 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

10/10 Excellent
"the manager was very kind, room clean, he kept us up to date with the incoming storm"
virgil 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn

10/10 Excellent
"the room and the bathroom was very clean. everything was well prepared. the staff was very helpful and friendly. breakfast was plentiful and constantly refilled when anything got low. the only thing we noticed is that outside of the building and the grounds could use some attention."
Joerg 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The First Colony Inn
Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, helpful staff, hearty breakfast, balcony watching ocean waves, and on the beach👍"
Johnathan 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Surf Side Hotel
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

8/10 Good
"“Water view” is misleading - I assumed we were in the back overlooking the sound. No. We saw the parking lot, the 4 lane road, then a sliver of water. The blinds in our room do not cover the entire window edge to edge. Coffee maker- no cups. No soap in the dispenser at the sink."
Laura 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Frequently asked questions

What is Nags Head like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and fishing, Nags Head has a lot to offer the traveller dreaming of a beach holiday.
What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Nags Head?
Mia's Boutique Hotel is a top beachfront hotel offering a seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi, located within a short 3-minute walk of Nags Head Beach . Other good options for your beach trip include Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG and Surf Side Hotel.
How many beach hotels are there in Nags Head?
Expedia has 10 beach hotels in Nags Head that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Nags Head?
Plan your trip to the beach with a look at weather throughout the year in Nags Head: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Nags Head is 1422 mm.
What is there to see and do around Nags Head?
After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Nags Head has to offer. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Outer Banks Beaches or Nags Head Beach. Take advantage of the area's surfing and fishing, and make time for local attractions such as Nags Head Fishing Pier and Jockey's Ridge State Park. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Jennette's Pier or Bodie Island Lighthouse.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Nags Head?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Nags Head with ease. If you're looking to fly to Nags Head, the closest major airport is in Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), located 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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