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Our top choices for South Nags Head hotels

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

1. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2.5 star property
South Nags Head
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice for our family and our budget! Staff was friendly and we would definitely come back"
United States
Ashley
The price is Rp1.301.166
Rp1.467.065 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.

2. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
2.0 star property
South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (720 reviews)
"Cozy beach hotel. Great staff. Stay there often."
United States
Denise
The price is Rp1.996.896
Rp2.251.500 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.

3. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, quiet hotel. Great place to stay!"
United States
Katie
The price is Rp1.879.395
Rp2.119.063 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Surf Side Hotel
A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

4. 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, (1,129 reviews)
"We just slept there after a long travel day, but it was nice."
United States
James
The price is Rp1.812.274
Rp2.043.339 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

5. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"We enjoyed Our stay!"
United States
Brenda
The price is Rp1.557.213
Rp1.755.758 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.

6. 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, (547 reviews)
"charming old inn just what we like not fancy full of charm close to the beach good lite breakfast"
United States
Clarence
The price is Rp1.592.106
Rp1.795.083 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The First Colony Inn
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a beach with a wooden fence and a clear view of the ocean.

7. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
3.0 star property
18.3 km from South Nags Head
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,144 reviews)
"This place was perfect!!!"
United States
K.C.
The price is Rp1.247.560
Rp1.406.624 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

8. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms are Clean and Staff was Wonderful."
United States
David
The price is Rp1.861.496
Rp2.098.838 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view.

9. Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks
3.5 star property
19.9 km from South Nags Head
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,011 reviews)
"Really great place to stay!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is Rp1.435.321
Rp1.618.324 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Shutters on the Banks
A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.

10. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Quiet stay and nice staff."
United States
Shawn
The price is Rp903.721
Rp1.036.845 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
A hotel room with a glass shower, a bed with a blue headboard, a desk with a computer, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

11. 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, (1,954 reviews)
"Clean and great location"
United States
Christina
The price is Rp1.117.569
Rp1.260.059 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

12. Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 8 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (443 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very nice rooms and very convenient to many attractions."
United States
Nicholas
The price is Rp1.486.049
Rp1.675.590 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Tar Heel Motel
A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a staircase, and potted plants.

13. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
11.7 km from South Nags Head
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice rooms for a good price. I'll stay here again."
United States
John
The price is Rp779.680
Rp879.090 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
A sandy beach with footprints and sparse vegetation, leading to a calm sea under a clear sky.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur

Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
3.5 star property
20.3 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Leta
The price is Rp967.410
Rp1.090.754 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.

15. 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, (508 reviews)
"Great room view of the beach…also very pleasant stay!!!"
United States
William
The price is Rp1.280.923
Rp1.444.241 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Blue Heron Motel
A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

16. 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, (372 reviews)
"Super quiet and cozy. Just what we needed. Friendly staff and definitely our new place for annual vacations"
United States
Amanda
The price is Rp1.530.365
Rp1.725.464 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a pier and the ocean.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3.0 star property
30.9 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We liked how clean the property was, how nice the staff were, and the direct access to the beach and pier."
Canada
Ushmeet
The price is Rp1.893.356
Rp2.134.758 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and a ceiling fan.

18. Roanoke Island Inn

Roanoke Island Inn
3.5 star property
11.1 km from South Nags Head
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Very charming place we will stay again."
United States
stephen
The price is Rp4.480.398
Rp5.051.649 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Roanoke Island Inn
A wooden building labeled 'The Tranquil House Inn' with a sign above the entrance.

19. Tranquil House Inn

Tranquil House Inn
2.0 star property
11.2 km from South Nags Head
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"wonderful location and views of the harbor."
United States
David
The price is Rp3.689.773
Rp4.160.221 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Tranquil House Inn
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.

20. Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone, 7.7 km from South Nags Head
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (60 reviews)
"A great location"
United States
Frank
The price is Rp2.793.397
Rp3.149.556 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sea Foam Motel
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Where to stay in South Nags Head

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

Ocean Side Court

If you're spending some time in Ocean Side Court, Nags Head Beach and Full Throttle Speedway are top sights worth seeing.

A lighthouse on a pier at dusk.

Whalebone

If you're spending some time in Whalebone, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outlets Nags Head are top sights worth seeing.

Top South Nags Head Hotel Reviews

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

10/10 Excellent
"A Hidden Gem! Nicely renovated rooms and the pool was still open and Very clean in and around. People were friendly and dogs were well behaved. For the price and the beach right out the door….worth every cent. Will go back again"
Michalene 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is South Nags Head like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nags Head's South Nags Head neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center as part of your South Nags Head travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in South Nags Head?
Based on our traveller data, Comfort Inn South Oceanfront is one of the top choices for your stay in South Nags Head. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good option for your stay in the area is Dolphin Oceanfront Motel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the South Nags Head area?
Expedia has 509 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in South Nags Head.
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. Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Pirate's Life Charters is one place you might want to visit in the area around South Nags Head. Make a stop at Pirate's Cove Marina and Outlets Nags Head while you're sightseeing around the area.