South Nags Head Travel Guide

Nags Head

A lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, a wooden boardwalk, and a grassy field.
A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a clear sky.
A white building with a black tower, likely a lighthouse, with a clear sky in the background.
A tall black and white lighthouse with a small white building at its base, surrounded by a grassy field and a white fence.
A tall lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, surrounded by dry grass and trees.

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Things to do


Top hotels in South Nags Head

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2 out of 5
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd. Nags Head NC
The price is ฿5,560 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,560
฿6,269 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (680 reviews)
"So glad I found this place! Very convenient location, walkable to the market and you are on the beach. Theres a pool you can use during daytime hours. Everything you need is in the room. My suggestion is to pack some breakfast as there is no place walking distance to grab breakfast, other than 711. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

2.5 out of 5
8031 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Nags Head NC
The price is ฿3,981 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,981
฿4,488 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Beach access wasn't as expected. Its off the second floor with steps and no ramp."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
Beachfront Nags Head Condo w/ Private Balcony!

Beachfront Nags Head Condo w/ Private Balcony!

4 out of 5
Nags Head NC
Stay at this beach apartment in Nags Head. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and balconies. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Tale of the Whale are ...
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
"This condo was very convenient for a beach stay and had a nice charm to it. The cleanliness of the unit was sub par. Lots of dust throughout the unit and a general musty smell. Multiple registers had clearly visible amounts of Black Mold them and the HVAC unit was dirty and our famiky developed cold ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Beachfront Nags Head Condo w/ Private Balcony!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in South Nags Head

Find the best South Nags Head areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ocean Side Court

If you're spending some time in Ocean Side Court, Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Whalebone

If you're spending some time in Whalebone, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outlets Nags Head are top sights worth seeing.



South Nags Head Travel Guide