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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 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.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring two chairs and a small table.

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.
€93
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a white railing, and two wooden chairs.
A balcony with a view of a beach, ocean, and a pier.

2. 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.
€105
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Surf Side Hotel
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 wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, located on a beach with a pier in the background.

3. 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.
€73
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
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 multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.
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 beachside hotel with a pool, a pier, and a beach view.

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.
€85
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.
A room with two armchairs facing a large window with a view of a beach and houses.
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 hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a beach.

5. 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.
€68
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Colonial Inn Motel
A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.
A bathroom with a toilet, a window with curtains, a towel rack with towels, and a hairdryer.
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.

6. 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.
€51
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.
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.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack.

7. 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.
€112
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
A turquoise beach chair facing the ocean with a sandy beach and a wooden fence in the foreground.
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.
A beachfront property with a wooden deck, a small building with a balcony, and a sandy beach.

8. 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.
€86
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A beach with a wooden walkway, dunes, and a wooden structure with a sign.
A two-story building with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance.
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.

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.
€72
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 beachside building with a covered porch, a small staircase, and a sign indicating it is a lifeguard station.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

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.
€103
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 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.
A reception area with two reception desks, a large window, and a plant.

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Nags Head
€93
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, and a chair with a nautical pattern.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a white railing, and two wooden chairs.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
Ocean Side Court
€105
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 hotel bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a bed.
A pier extending into a beach with people walking and sitting.

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
South Nags Head
€73
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.
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 corridor with white brick walls and a concrete floor leading to a beach view.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a balcony.

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Whalebone
€85
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.
A room with two armchairs facing a large window with a view of a beach and houses.
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 hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a beach.

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
Nags Head
€68
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Colonial Inn Motel
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a lifeguard stand, and a Dolphin Inn sign.
A beachfront building with multiple rooms, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.
A building with a blue door and two blue chairs outside.

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
South Nags Head
€112
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.
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.
A room with large windows, a striped cushion, and a wooden wall.

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Ocean Side Court
€86
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden walls, and multiple signs including pool rules.
A beach with a wooden walkway, dunes, and a wooden structure with a sign.
A two-story building with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance.

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
Ocean Side Court
€72
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Blue Heron Motel
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Top Nags Head Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel on the beach. Try and get 3rd floor and up. Prefect view."
Landon 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Cozy beach hotel. Great staff. Stay there often."
Denise 4-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was super cute, the beach access was amazing. Our room was huge and I wish we were staying a couple nights. It was comfortable. I would absolutely love to come back."
Gennifer 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Surf Side Hotel
Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel

8/10 Good
"Ice bucket was missing from our room. Thankfully we had brought a bowl for something else that we ended up using it for."
David 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Tar Heel Motel
The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean, well maintained property. Very helpful and friendly staff."
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The First Colony Inn
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 3 weeks ago
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Frequently asked questions

What is Nags Head like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and fishing, Nags Head has a lot to offer the traveller dreaming of a beach holiday.
What's the best hotel 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 beach trip include Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG and Surf Side Hotel.
How many beach hotels are there 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 holiday 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 temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Nags Head is 1422 mm.
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 such as 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 in Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), located 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.