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Our top choices for South Nags Head hotels

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

1. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2.5 star property
South Nags Head
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice for our family and our budget! Staff was friendly and we would definitely come back"
United States
Ashley
The price is ฿3,362
฿3,791 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.

2. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
2.0 star property
South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (710 reviews)
"Love staying here"
United States
April
The price is ฿3,705
฿4,177 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

3. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Whalebone, 7.7 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,091 reviews)
"only stayed here for 1 night, but it was perfect!"
United States
Gabrielle
The price is ฿2,524
฿2,846 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.

4. The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.5 km from South Nags Head
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (544 reviews)
"Loved the look of the grounds. The proximity to the beach is fabulous!!"
United States
KIMBERLY
The price is ฿2,757
฿3,109 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The First Colony Inn
A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

5. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
3.0 star property
11.6 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"clean room, good breakfast, excellent location on the beach and close to amenitites"
United States
Kevin
The price is ฿3,623
฿4,085 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.

6. Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.6 km from South Nags Head
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Sofia
The price is ฿3,955
฿4,460 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Surf Side Hotel
A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.

7. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 7.4 km from South Nags Head
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"The location is perfect. Easy walk to everything you need for a wonderful beach vacation."
United States
Daniel
The price is ฿1,941
฿2,222 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

8. Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 8 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (431 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
Deborah
The price is ฿2,560
฿2,886 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Tar Heel Motel
A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a staircase, and potted plants.

9. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
11.7 km from South Nags Head
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"The location was perfect, it wasn't far from the beaches and was even closer to the aquarium"
United States
Alissia
The price is ฿1,612
฿1,818 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
A wooden building labeled 'The Tranquil House Inn' with a sign above the entrance.

10. Tranquil House Inn

Tranquil House Inn
2.0 star property
11.2 km from South Nags Head
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (156 reviews)
"wonderful location and views of the harbor."
United States
David
The price is ฿7,065
฿7,965 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Tranquil House Inn
A conservatory with a wooden frame and glass panels, surrounded by various plants and flowers.

11. Island House of Wanchese

Island House of Wanchese
3.5 star property
6.3 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (349 reviews)
"Bernie is a great hostess. Her breakfasts and evening snacks were superb. Nice, convenient location. We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Donald
The price is ฿4,321
฿4,872 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Island House of Wanchese
A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

12. Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
10.4 km from South Nags Head
7.8 out of 10, Good, (403 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Manteo! Dill is great! Wouldn't stay anywhere else!"
United States
Leigh Ann
The price is ฿1,941
฿2,189 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Scarborough Inn
A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.

13. Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
2.0 star property
15.1 km from South Nags Head
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Perfect little spot"
United States
Erica
The price is ฿2,270
฿2,560 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Colonial Inn Motel
A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

14. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.7 km from South Nags Head
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (369 reviews)
"beautiful, old nagshead, dated, but well maintained, needs some upgrades, but what doesn't. right on the beach, quiet, nice pool, ,not far from austins seafood market(best in nagshead)good rates, will definitly stay here again."
United States
GREG
The price is ฿2,842
฿3,204 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A room with two beds, a table, and a chair. The room has wooden paneling on the walls and a view of the ocean through the windows.

15. Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone, 7.7 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (57 reviews)
"A great location"
United States
Frank
The price is ฿2,362
฿2,663 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Sea Foam Motel
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
3.5 star property
17.8 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms are Clean and Staff was Wonderful."
United States
David
The price is ฿4,122
฿4,647 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.

17. Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.4 km from South Nags Head
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (493 reviews)
"Great room view of the beach…also very pleasant stay!!!"
United States
William
The price is ฿2,377
฿2,680 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Blue Heron Motel
A wooden deck with a view of the beach.

18. Mariner Inn and Suites

Mariner Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
22.7 km from South Nags Head
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,129 reviews)
"Excellent staff, comfortable rooms."
United States
Mason
The price is ฿2,792
฿3,148 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Mariner Inn and Suites
A white porch with a bench, potted plants, and a view into a room with a bed and curtains.

19. White Doe Inn

White Doe Inn
4.5 star property
11.3 km from South Nags Head
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"The hotel prides itself on the wonderful breakfast it prepares and serves, it’s fit for a king. The hotels location is in walking distance to shops and restaurants. Unbeknownst to us our room was on the third floor accessible up a narrow staircase, a bit of a challenge for a 83 yr. old couple."
United States
John
The price is ฿8,677
฿9,783 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
White Doe Inn
A hotel room with a glass shower, a bed with a blue headboard, a desk with a computer, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

20. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2.0 star property
17.9 km from South Nags Head
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,940 reviews)
"Staff is always very welcoming, room looked updated and breakfasts were great!"
United States
Victoria
The price is ฿2,356
฿2,656 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
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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, Nags Head Beach and Full Throttle Speedway are top sights worth seeing.

A lighthouse on a pier at dusk.

Whalebone

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

Top South Nags Head Hotel Reviews

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

8/10 Good
"The staff were very helpful in arranging a late arrival. The room was clean and comfortable overall. However, the shower curtain was missing from the bathroom, and parking became a little limited later at night."
Kiersten 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent
"Enjoyed our stay. Nice being right on the beach"
aaron 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Frequently asked questions

What is South Nags Head like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nags Head's South Nags Head neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center as part of your South Nags Head travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in South Nags Head?
Based on our traveller data, Comfort Inn South Oceanfront is one of the top choices for your stay in South Nags Head. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good option for your stay in the area is Dolphin Oceanfront Motel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the South Nags Head area?
Expedia has 510 hotels and other accommodation options in South Nags Head to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Nags Head area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Nags Head, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in South Nags Head.
What are the top things to see and do in South Nags Head?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of South Nags Head with a visit to Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Pamlico Sound. Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Pirate's Life Charters is one place you might want to visit in the area around South Nags Head. Make a stop at Pirate's Cove Marina and Outlets Nags Head while you're sightseeing around the area.