Nags Head, NC

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Nags Head
Nags Head
Sunrise highlighting dune ripples at Oregon Inlet in Nags Head North Carolina
town of nags head scenes on outer banks nc
kitty hawk pier, outer banks, north carolina

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Where to stay in Nags Head

Bodie Island Light Station was placed on the National Register of Historical places by the United States Department of Interior 2003

South Nags Head

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
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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.

Ocean Side Court
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Whalebone

While visiting Whalebone, you might make a stop by sights like Outlets Nags Head and Whalebone Junction.

Whalebone
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3 out of 5
4701 S Virginia Dare Trl Nags Head NC
The price is AED 386 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 386
AED 435 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very run down

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel

2.5 out of 5
6811 S VIRGINIA DARE TR Nags Head NC
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (355 reviews)
Our room was clean, and check in/out was painless. For the very low price we paid this was a great *_off-season_* accommodation. When we visited, we found the indoor pool had been closed for a number of years, but this was not advertised on the listing, and ended up being a minor disappointment. ...

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Blue Heron Motel
SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

2 out of 5
6607 S Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head NC
Book a stay at this beach motel in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)
This is an off season review: there was no staff available for check-in but a note on the front door explaining to call. When we arrived, we happened to see a staff person who got us settled into our room. The fridge didn't work and there was no ice available at this location or the sister hotel ...

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Shore Havin' Fun! Pup-friendly PierView Condo with Incredible Views!

Shore Havin' Fun! Pup-friendly PierView Condo with Incredible Views!

Nags Head NC
Stay at this condo in Nags Head. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Outlets Nags Head are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
The hosts were amazing, very proactive and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay, it was very comfortable and relaxing. The view was beautiful, can watch the sunrise and dolphins swim from the balcony. We hope to stay again.

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Shore Havin' Fun! Pup-friendly PierView Condo with Incredible Views!
Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

Nags Head NC
Stay at this cottage in Nags Head. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and First Flight Adventure Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (142 reviews)
Wonderful! Clean and just the right size for us and our pup!

Reviewed on 17 February 2026

Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!
Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!

Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!

Nags Head NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Nags Head. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
The view is spectacular.

Reviewed on 9 January 2026

Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Nags Head

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
212
5 - Excellent 65%
4 - Good
98
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

OBX is the perfect place to unwind and relax while escaping the real world! You can clear your mind and refresh your soul. I always feel so relaxed in the Outer Banks!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Love the area, because of the pandemic things are still Closed but nice to just get away!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I grew up visiting this beach in the summers and staying in this motel when I was a little girl myself, because it was one of my grandmothers favorite places to stay and now I get to share the same experience with my daughter!

5/5 - Excellent

Meg

Strongly recommend even in the off season. Cooler but still nice and fewer people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nags Head is beautiful, however I enjoy it better in the off season.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place to visit anytime of the year.