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1. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2.5 star property
South Nags Head
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great beach access. Comfortable beds. Located close to restaurants and activities. We arrived on a Sunday at the end of the season so many places were closed. With that the traffic was non existent and no crowds to deal with. It’s a great central location in OBX."
United States
Ann
The price is AED 405
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
On the beach, surfing, fishing

2. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
2.0 star property
South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (698 reviews)
"Love staying here"
United States
April
The price is AED 377
AED 425 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Outdoor spa tub

3. Pamlico Station Edgecamp

Pamlico Station Edgecamp
2.0 star property
30.4 km from South Nags Head
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (66 reviews)
"Wonderful accomodations. Very clean and well kept. Everything you need. Easy walk to the beach."
United States
Michael
The price is AED 585
AED 751 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Pamlico Station Edgecamp
Beach/ocean view

4. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 7.4 km from South Nags Head
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, convenient location."
United States
Nelli
The price is AED 225
AED 257 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Property grounds

5. Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone, 7.7 km from South Nags Head
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (48 reviews)
"Perfect vintage beach motel. Great location. Rooms were clean. Parking is a bit tight and rooms lack outlets, but overall a great stay."
United States
Ryan
The price is AED 372
AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Sea Foam Motel
Exterior

6. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Whalebone, 7.7 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,035 reviews)
"Location was wonderful and staff were incredibly helpful and friendly! Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Sheila West
The price is AED 357
AED 403 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
Mia's Boutique Hotel
Single Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets

7. Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 8 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (421 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
Deborah
The price is AED 283
AED 319 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Tar Heel Motel
Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront | Balcony

8. Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.4 km from South Nags Head
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (480 reviews)
"For an old hotel it was wonderful we loved the beautiful pool area"
United States
Tommy
The price is AED 300
AED 338 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sep - 16 Sep
Blue Heron Motel
Exterior

9. Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.6 km from South Nags Head
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Sofia
The price is AED 511
AED 576 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Surf Side Hotel
View from property

10. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.7 km from South Nags Head
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (359 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here, you can’t beat the beach access!! Room 19 was fairly well equipped and very clean and plenty of bath & hand towels/washcloths were provided. The pool was small but a nice touch, as were the outdoor showers. We will absolutely stay here again!"
United States
Courtney
The price is AED 314
AED 354 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Property entrance

11. The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.5 km from South Nags Head
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (533 reviews)
"It was the perfect spot for a relaxing couple’s weekend getaway."
United States
Timothy
The price is AED 305
AED 344 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
The First Colony Inn
Exterior

12. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.9 km from South Nags Head
7.4 out of 10, Good, (254 reviews)
"Didn’t have parking. And j"
United States
Ashley
The price is AED 375
AED 504 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

13. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 8.9 km from South Nags Head
The price is AED 731
AED 824 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head
Property grounds

14. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
2.5 star property
7 km from South Nags Head
7.6 out of 10, Good, (629 reviews)
"Old and no soap"
United States
Xiaorui
The price is AED 350
AED 474 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
On the beach

15. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
3.0 star property
11.6 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Carol
The price is AED 511
AED 576 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Property grounds

16. Island House of Wanchese

Island House of Wanchese
3.5 star property
6.3 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (347 reviews)
"This place was worth the stay. Really great people all the way around. Breakfast was great and snacks all day. Would definitely do this again."
United States
Brian
The price is AED 496
AED 559 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Island House of Wanchese
On the beach

17. Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
2.0 star property
15.1 km from South Nags Head
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"it's good if only short get away because its right up the beach, the rooms are a bit old but not a big deal for an overnight stay, still comfortable, I recommended it"
United States
Jenifer
The price is AED 228
AED 257 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Colonial Inn Motel
Lobby

18. Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations

Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations
2.0 star property
16.6 km from South Nags Head
7.4 out of 10, Good, (195 reviews)
"The location was amazing and it was such a cute little building. Literally right across the street from the beach. We were able to check in early and when we had trouble getting our door code to work, they were able to help us right away when we called. The only main issue we had was that the bedding was extremely stained. We had to go to Target and get new bedding to sleep on because it was that bad. Also, the hand soap dispenser in the bathroom didn’t work. However, it was a great price for...
United States
Rachel
The price is AED 278
AED 384 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations
Interior

19. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2.0 star property
17.9 km from South Nags Head
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,937 reviews)
"Staff is always very welcoming, room looked updated and breakfasts were great!"
United States
Victoria
The price is AED 427
AED 481 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Beach nearby, beach bar

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
3.5 star property
17.8 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms are Clean and Staff was Wonderful."
United States
David
The price is AED 566
AED 638 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
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Where to stay in South Nags Head

Find the best South Nags Head areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Ocean Side Court

If you're spending some time in Ocean Side Court, Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

A lighthouse on a pier at dusk.

Whalebone

While visiting Whalebone, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outlets Nags Head.

Top South Nags Head Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

8/10 Good
"Great beach access. Comfortable beds. Located close to restaurants and activities. We arrived on a Sunday at the end of the season so many places were closed. With that the traffic was non existent and no crowds to deal with. It’s a great central location in OBX."
Ann 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Frequently asked questions

What is South Nags Head like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nags Head's South Nags Head neighborhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about South Nags Head? Consider a visit to Outer Banks Beaches while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in South Nags Head?
Based on our traveler data, Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is one of the top choices for your stay in South Nags Head. This hotel offers free parking and private porches. Another good option for your stay in the area is Comfort Inn South Oceanfront.
How many hotels are there in the South Nags Head area?
Expedia has 511 hotels and other accommodations in South Nags Head to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Nags Head area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Nags Head, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in South Nags Head.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Nags Head?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to South Nags Head, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What are the top things to see and do in South Nags Head?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of South Nags Head with a visit to Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Pamlico Sound. Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Pirate's Life Charters is one place you might want to visit in the area around South Nags Head. Make a stop at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and Pirate's Cove Marina while you're sightseeing around the area.