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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, (1,004 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 ￥16,843
￥18,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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, (705 reviews)
"Love staying here"
United States
April
The price is ￥15,582
￥17,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

3. 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, (1,061 reviews)
"Clean and close to the beach, you can walk to the beach"
United States
Lan Hee
The price is ￥10,903
￥12,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.

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, (1,003 reviews)
"The location is perfect. Easy walk to everything you need for a wonderful beach vacation."
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥9,786
￥11,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
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)
"It is a great place to stay"
United States
David
The price is ￥18,126
￥20,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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, (537 reviews)
"It was the perfect spot for a relaxing couple’s weekend getaway."
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥12,742
￥14,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The First Colony Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

7. Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 8 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (425 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥11,831
￥13,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Tar Heel Motel
A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a staircase, and potted plants.

8. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect location and met our needs."
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥7,005
￥7,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
A person sitting on a beach towel with a camera and a basket, overlooking the ocean.

9. Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach
3.0 star property
19.3 km from South Nags Head
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (270 reviews)
"I enjoyed the stay"
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥5,568
￥14,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.

10. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Sofia
The price is ￥21,352
￥24,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Surf Side Hotel
A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.

11. Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
2.0 star property
15.1 km from South Nags Head
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect little spot"
United States
Erica
The price is ￥9,549
￥10,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Colonial Inn Motel
A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.

12. 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, (490 reviews)
"Great room view of the beach…also very pleasant stay!!!"
United States
William
The price is ￥13,349
￥15,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Blue Heron Motel
A dining area with long tables set for multiple guests, featuring floral centerpieces and candle holders.

13. Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.5 star property
12.1 km from South Nags Head
7.8 out of 10, Good, (508 reviews)
"Overall a good stay."
United States
Lawrence
The price is ￥9,449
￥10,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A wooden building labeled 'The Tranquil House Inn' with a sign above the entrance.

14. Tranquil House Inn

Tranquil House Inn
2.0 star property
11.2 km from South Nags Head
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (155 reviews)
"wonderful location and views of the harbor."
United States
David
The price is ￥34,349
￥38,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Tranquil House Inn
A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

15. Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
10.4 km from South Nags Head
7.8 out of 10, Good, (398 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Manteo! Dill is great! Wouldn't stay anywhere else!"
United States
Leigh Ann
The price is ￥9,863
￥11,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Scarborough 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.

16. Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone, 7.7 km from South Nags Head
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (52 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 ￥9,626
￥10,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Sea Foam Motel
A white porch with a bench, potted plants, and a view into a room with a bed and curtains.

17. White Doe Inn

White Doe Inn
4.5 star property
11.3 km from South Nags Head
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"The hotel prides itself on the wonderful breakfast it prepares and serves, it’s fit for a king. The hotels location is in walking distance to shops and restaurants. Unbeknownst to us our room was on the third floor accessible up a narrow staircase, a bit of a challenge for a 83 yr. old couple."
United States
John
The price is ￥40,100
￥45,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
White Doe Inn
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.

18. 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, (1,932 reviews)
"Staff is always very welcoming, room looked updated and breakfasts were great!"
United States
Victoria
The price is ￥17,574
￥19,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

19. 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, (368 reviews)
"beautiful, old nagshead, dated, but well maintained, needs some upgrades, but what doesn't. right on the beach, quiet, nice pool, ,not far from austins seafood market(best in nagshead)good rates, will definitly stay here again."
United States
GREG
The price is ￥13,134
￥14,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A tiki bar with outdoor seating and a palm tree.

20. Island Guesthouse and Motel

Island Guesthouse and Motel
2.5 star property
11.9 km from South Nags Head
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (395 reviews)
"This place is amazing! Definitely coming back to visit!"
United States
Shelby
The price is ￥11,482
￥12,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Island Guesthouse and Motel
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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, Nags Head Beach and Full Throttle Speedway 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

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast. Dog friendly."
Jason 5-night trip
Posted 1 hour 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 509 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?
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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.

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