10 Best Motels in Nags Head: Find Cheap Motels in Nags Head, NC 2026

Q: What are the best motels in Nags Head?

Seahorse Inn and Cottages : Stay within a short 8-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Colonial Inn Motel : A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. You'll be located within 15 minutes of Outer Banks Beaches by car. SandSpur Ocean Cottages : Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches. Tar Heel Motel : It's located within a short 8-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay.

A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a sunset sky.

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A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

1. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Ocean Side Court

GREG

₩129,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.

2. Colonial Inn Motel

Nags Head

Erica

₩103,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.

3. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Whalebone

Daniel

₩91,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

4. Tar Heel Motel

Whalebone

Deborah

₩116,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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.

5. Sea Foam Motel

Whalebone

Ryan

₩107,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

6. Mariner Inn and Suites

Kill Devil Hills

Becky

₩96,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A tiki bar with outdoor seating and a palm tree.

7. Island Guesthouse and Motel

Manteo

Shelby

₩111,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A beachfront hotel with a balcony, beach chairs, and a dune in the background.

8. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

Kill Devil Hills

Kaylin

₩150,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Top Nags Head Hotel Reviews

Surf Side Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a well maintained property and it is very clean. The included breakfast included a variety of great options. The afternoon wine and cheese social and the complementary cookies are a nice bonus. We will definitely be returning!"

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."

Colonial Inn Motel

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay and will most likely be back but in one of the larger rooms. We didn’t have a beach view but that was ok. We were close to the beach. Only problem we had was that there was a broken part in the laminate flooring and it was sinking in at the bathroom door. The staff were friendly and helpful."

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I stayed for 3 days during the first week of September '26. It was clean and comfortable and, as advertised, it is right on the beach. I had set up my first shipwreck dive with Roanoke Island Dive Shop, which was a beach dive about 9 miles down the road. While I was doing that, wifey just strolled out of our cottage and hit the beach for a while. Very convenient location to watch the sunrise over the ocean. I would stay there again. My only complaint is that our cottage didn't have any curtains. The property stays lit up at night and the blinds over the windows were not enough to block out that light."

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Nags Head Motels information

Number of reviews	4,931
Accommodation	5 Motels
Lowest Price	₩91,193
Highest Price	₩150,283

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Nags Head?

When you save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Nags Head. Top sights to visit include Outer Banks Beaches.

What is a motel?

At many motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel property, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler driving along America's major roadways.

What are the best motels in Nags Head?

Seahorse Inn and Cottages: Stay within a short 8-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Colonial Inn Motel: A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. You'll be located within 15 minutes of Outer Banks Beaches by car. SandSpur Ocean Cottages: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches. Tar Heel Motel: It's located within a short 8-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay.

How many motels can I expect to find in Nags Head?

Expedia has 5 low-cost motels in Nags Head.

What can I do in Nags Head?

Visitors to Nags Head like its beaches and seafood restaurants. As you're sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Outer Banks Beaches, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and beach. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head Golf Links, and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

What's the seasonal weather like in Nags Head?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Nags Head to help you plan yours. 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 are my options for getting around Nags Head when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about getting around Nags Head to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is located 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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