The Best Beach Hotels in Nags Head

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Nags Head

Nags Head, NC Nags Head, NC

Nags Head, North Carolina is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Nags Head, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Nags Head, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Nags Head based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Nags Head, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Nags Head offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel - Nags Head

Motel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd. P.O. Box 727, Dolphin Oceanfront Motel - Nags Head has great rooms from $168 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, and golf. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.8 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, free parking, horse riding, fishing, and air-conditioning at this beach hotel. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Tar Heel Motel

Motel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Nags Head
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Tar Heel Motel which has nice rooms starting at $202. Offering an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7010 S Virginia Dare Trail. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, fishing, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.2 miles from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Surf Side Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Nags Head
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Surf Side Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $179. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, breakfast, golf, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 6701 Virginia Dare Trail. You'll also find free parking, fishing, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 2.9 miles from the center of town. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $203, Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, at 4701 S Virginia Dare Trail PO1599 provides a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, a heated pool, and a private pool. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Nags Head
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Pool

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront has a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10, and offers a pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $169 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Rd.. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for visitors. Just 3.8 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Rodeway Inn And Suites Nags Head

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Nags Head
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Rodeway Inn And Suites Nags Head is 7.70 out of 10. This place has rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, and bicycle rental. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $145, and it's located at 7218 S Virginia Dare Trail. We also love the family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for travelers. And since it's just 3.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Kill Devil Hills, Buxton, and Manteo.

How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Nags Head?

Nags Head Average Beach Hotel Price
$178

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Nags Head, North Carolina. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Nags Head, North Carolina based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $178. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Nags Head.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 2-star hotels: $178


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