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Our top choices for Nags Head beach hotels

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

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.
₩106,784
₩120,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 beachside resort with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, a dresser, and a large window with a view of the ocean.
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.
₩84,804
₩95,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.
A balcony with a view of a beach, ocean, and a pier.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a white railing, and two wooden chairs.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.

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.
₩140,154
₩158,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 beachside hotel with a pool, a pier, and a beach view.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a balcony.
A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

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.
₩87,075
₩98,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.
A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel sinks, a black refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view.
A two-story Seahorse Inn & Cottages with multiple rooms and a visible outdoor seating area.
A bathroom with a toilet, a window with curtains, a towel rack with towels, and a hairdryer.

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.
₩64,751
₩74,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 room with two armchairs facing a large window with a view of a beach and houses.

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.
₩84,573
₩95,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Colonial Inn Motel
A turquoise beach chair facing the ocean with a sandy beach and a wooden fence in the foreground.
A deck with chairs and a table overlooking the beach.
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.

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.
₩114,891
₩129,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.
Room
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack.
A beachfront building with multiple rooms, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

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.
₩148,784
₩167,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
A beach with a wooden walkway, dunes, and a wooden structure with a sign.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the beach and ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the beach, and a painting on the wall.
A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.

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.
₩95,438
₩107,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A beachside building with a covered porch, a small staircase, and a sign indicating it is a lifeguard station.

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.
₩111,722
₩155,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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 wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.
A wooden deck with benches overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue office chair, a patterned ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.
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
₩106,784
₩120,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.
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 white railing, and two wooden chairs.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, and a chair with a nautical pattern.

Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
Ocean Side Court
₩140,154
₩158,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Surf Side Hotel
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.
A beachside resort with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pool area.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, located on a beach with a pier in the background.
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
₩84,804
₩95,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
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.
A beach with a wooden pier extending into the sea, a large house with a balcony, and a sandy path leading to the beach.

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Whalebone
₩87,075
₩98,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Mia's Boutique Hotel
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.
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.

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Ocean Side Court
₩114,891
₩129,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.
Room
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.

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
South Nags Head
₩148,784
₩167,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
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 room with two armchairs facing a large window with a view of a beach and houses.

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
Nags Head
₩84,573
₩95,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the beach, and a painting on the wall.
A two-story building with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance.
A beach with a wooden walkway, dunes, and a wooden structure with a sign.

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
Ocean Side Court
₩95,438
₩107,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Blue Heron Motel
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Top Nags Head Hotel Reviews

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 1 day ago
Surf Side Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff, great location!"
Melody 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
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 travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and fishing, Nags Head has a lot to offer the traveler dreaming of a beach holiday.
What's the best place 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 stay near the beach include Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG and Surf Side Hotel.
How many beach hotels can I expect to find 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 vacation 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 temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 49°F. Average annual precipitation for Nags Head is 56 inches.
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 like 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 Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), located 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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