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Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers wake up to ocean views and a hearty breakfast buffet at this coastal retreat, where an on-site golf course, indoor pool, and 24-hour gym await.

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The Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront offers a perfect beachside spot for relaxation and activity. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, then head to the on-site golf course, swim in the indoor pool, or work out at the 24-hour gym.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ฿3,180
฿3,585 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Dune View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Nags Head, Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG is on the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Bodie Island Lighthouse are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nags Head Golf Links and Pirate's Cove Marina. Don't miss out on a visit to North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
4701 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959

What's nearby

  • beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Outer Banks Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Outer Banks Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dune Street Rawbar and Grill - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Hotel near Jockey's Ridge State Park
Located close to Nags Head Golf Links and Nags Head Fishing Pier, Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and laundry facilities. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, sofa beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront Hotel
Nags Head Inn
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG on 14 Feb 2026 start from ฿3,179.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head Golf Links and Nags Head Fishing Pier. Jennette's Pier and Nags Head Woods Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, great view of the ocean, good location, good value for cost, and the included breakfast made the trip a lovely destination in January.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and comfortable room, and great breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clan room/ very pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

keri

Friendly staff, clean amenities ease of check in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel, on the beach. Nice pool, friendly staff. We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were sensational!! The rooms were extremely clean. The views were very breathtaking over the beach and Atlantic Ocean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Room was spacious. Parking was efficient. Breakfast was fresh and hot with a good variety. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most were very nice. Room was clean and comfortable pleasant visit. If you want a good room view of the ocean stay above the second floor the dunes are blocking the second floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay place. Nice ocean view and great breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a nice room with balcony over looking the beach. Hotel was clean, friendly and the complimentary breakfast was very nice. Would book another stay, and most likely will.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time we've stayed at this Holiday Inn Express, and we enjoyed it again. We were able to reserve an oceanside view, which was a great feature. The hotel is easy to find, centrally located on the Outer Banks, and very clean. We will stay again,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was okay. Staff were all very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a short stay, clean room, easy beach access, & staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean rooms and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staffs were good,breakfast and property’s location was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place, Great People!

A great vacation area while staying in a wonderful hotel. We have never seen such a great breakfast bar!
Dancing on the Beach
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Beach. Great View
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
my room was extremely clean and comfortable the staff is very friendly and helpful and there is plenty of parking the property is well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the beach view!! Also breakfast was very good. The hotel staff was friendly too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressive for a seaside beach resort. Punches well above its weight. Clean, no moldy scents, renovated bathrooms, always available free parking right on site. And it’s like 15 second walk to the sandy beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025