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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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice for our family and our budget! Staff was friendly and we would definitely come back"
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥15,774
￥17,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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, (706 reviews)
"Love staying here"
United States
April
The price is ￥15,819
￥17,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Exterior

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, (1,081 reviews)
"only stayed here for 1 night, but it was perfect!"
United States
Gabrielle
The price is ￥10,896
￥12,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Mia's Boutique Hotel
On the beach

4. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"It is a great place to stay"
United States
David
The price is ￥17,884
￥20,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Property entrance

5. 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 ￥7,077
￥7,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
Property 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, (541 reviews)
"Very convent beach access for the weekend and nice like grass area too! It was a perfect spot for a birthday weekend."
United States
Nicholas
The price is ￥12,936
￥14,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
The First Colony Inn
Beach/ocean view

7. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, convenient location."
United States
Nelli
The price is ￥8,430
￥9,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Single Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets

8. Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 8 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (430 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥12,011
￥13,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Tar Heel 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Sofia
The price is ￥19,610
￥22,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Surf Side Hotel
On the beach

10. Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
2.0 star property
15.1 km from South Nags Head
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect little spot"
United States
Erica
The price is ￥10,440
￥11,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Colonial Inn Motel
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

11. Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
10.4 km from South Nags Head
7.8 out of 10, Good, (400 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Manteo! Dill is great! Wouldn't stay anywhere else!"
United States
Leigh Ann
The price is ￥9,323
￥10,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Scarborough Inn
Exterior

12. Mariner Inn and Suites

Mariner Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
22.7 km from South Nags Head
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,113 reviews)
"Excellent staff, comfortable rooms."
United States
Mason
The price is ￥9,881
￥11,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Mariner Inn and Suites
Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels, beach massages

13. 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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (274 reviews)
"I enjoyed the stay"
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥5,773
￥10,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach
Property grounds

14. 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, (348 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 ￥20,274
￥22,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Island House of Wanchese
Ocean View with 2 Queen Beds and Private Balcony in the Tower | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

15. 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, (1,980 reviews)
"Really great place to stay!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥14,063
￥15,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Shutters on the Banks
Meeting facility

16. 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, (509 reviews)
"Overall a good stay."
United States
Lawrence
The price is ￥9,592
￥10,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Property grounds

17. Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone, 7.7 km from South Nags Head
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (53 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 ￥10,168
￥11,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sea Foam Motel
Interior

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, (1,934 reviews)
"Staff is always very welcoming, room looked updated and breakfasts were great!"
United States
Victoria
The price is ￥10,058
￥11,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Front of property

19. 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 ￥32,154
￥36,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Tranquil House Inn
Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront | Balcony

20. 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, (493 reviews)
"Great room view of the beach…also very pleasant stay!!!"
United States
William
The price is ￥11,217
￥12,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Blue Heron 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

Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front

Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front

8/10 Good
"Overall it is a great house. We enjoyed 4 days Sept 9-13. The house is setup nicely, but some of the pictures could be updated. Tje wooden walkway, over the dunes, is virtually nonexistent. I absolutely loved tje outdoor bathroom and shower. Thinking of adding one to my house. It's very conveniently located and would be great for a regular family or group of 6-8 friends. We'll definitely book again, if available. Had issues with the wifi , but was cleared quickly by Zac."
Jason A. 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Tangerine Dreams in South Nags Head Ocean Front

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. Be sure to check out Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center as part of your South Nags Head travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in South Nags Head?
Based on our traveler 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 are there in the South Nags Head area?
Expedia has 510 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. Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center 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 Pirate's Cove Marina and Outlets Nags Head while you're sightseeing around the area.

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