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Our top choices for Whalebone hotels

A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

1. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Whalebone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,163 reviews)
"We usually stop overnight on our way to Ocracoke and this is good value with renovated rooms and a restaurant coming soon!"
United States
Jim
The price is ￥10,217
￥11,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

2. Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (449 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very nice rooms and very convenient to many attractions."
United States
Nicholas
The price is ￥13,078
￥14,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Tar Heel Motel
A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.

3. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
2.5 star property
Whalebone
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Quiet stay and nice staff."
United States
Shawn
The price is ￥7,818
￥8,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.

4. Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1 km from Whalebone
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, quiet hotel. Great place to stay!"
United States
Katie
The price is ￥14,032
￥15,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Surf Side 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
4 km from Whalebone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable rooms, beautiful setting and 24 hour access to fresh grind coffee machines!"
United States
James
The price is ￥13,086
￥14,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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, 0.9 km from Whalebone
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (558 reviews)
"Breakfast was very nice and so nice to have it on the property"
United States
Jerry
The price is ￥13,078
￥14,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
The First Colony Inn
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

7. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2.5 star property
South Nags Head, 0.7 km from Whalebone
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great. Location, staff, room, etc. The access to the pool and beach were perfect. Great breakfast!!"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥9,428
￥10,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.

8. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
2.0 star property
South Nags Head, 0.7 km from Whalebone
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (728 reviews)
"Very charming place to stay. I stayed there five years ago and plan to stay there again someday."
United States
stephen
The price is ￥17,586
￥19,827 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Dolphin Oceanfront 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.

9. Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 0.7 km from Whalebone
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (517 reviews)
"Great view and location"
United States
William M
The price is ￥11,273
￥12,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Blue Heron Motel
A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

10. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1 km from Whalebone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (378 reviews)
"Would definitely recommend."
United States
Sandra
The price is ￥14,899
￥16,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a dining table.

11. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.3 km from Whalebone
6.0 out of 10, (10 reviews)
"We stayed for one night at this newly built hotel. Everything was very clean. Check-in and out were quick and easy. The breakfast was nice with many options and the breakfast attendant was available and helpful."
United States
Cynthia
The price is ￥14,048
￥15,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head
A wooden building labeled 'The Tranquil House Inn' with a sign above the entrance.

12. Tranquil House Inn

Tranquil House Inn
2.0 star property
6.2 km from Whalebone
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"wonderful location and views of the harbor."
United States
David
The price is ￥22,053
￥24,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Tranquil House Inn
A beachside building with a covered porch, a small staircase, and a sign indicating it is a lifeguard station.

13. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.2 km from Whalebone
7.6 out of 10, Good, (258 reviews)
"Fantastic beachside location with a more rustic feel. Great value and centrally located to all attractions Beachside."
United States
Wayne
The price is ￥12,018
￥17,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a staircase, and potted plants.

14. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Whalebone
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice rooms for a good price. I'll stay here again."
United States
John
The price is ￥6,883
￥7,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
3.5 star property
10.2 km from Whalebone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms are Clean and Staff was Wonderful."
United States
David
The price is ￥14,820
￥16,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
A waterfront property with a blue house featuring a balcony and a dock extending into the water.

16. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
2.5 star property
2.2 km from Whalebone
7.6 out of 10, Good, (631 reviews)
"No staff, drive up and punch in one of the beds was missing its blanket cover, and did see one bug, but the beds were okay no bugs in them. Overall it was ok nice view, self service. Went to spend The Weeknd with my friends for my bday had a great time, safe place to stay that didn’t break my pockets."
United States
Elijah
The price is ￥10,536
￥15,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

17. Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Whalebone
7.8 out of 10, Good, (411 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. It's not fancy, but it is clean and very comfortable, close to lots of places and in a safe area where we could go fir a walk at night without worry. The owner is so nice, made some very good restaurant recommendations, and was happy to work with us when we had to cut our trip short due to a nor-easter. We would definitely stay here again."
United States
Linda
The price is ￥9,215
￥10,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Scarborough 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
10.3 km from Whalebone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,965 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing!! The staff was also very nice!"
United States
Madison
The price is ￥7,221
￥8,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
A dining area with long tables set for multiple guests, featuring floral centerpieces and candle holders.

19. Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.5 star property
6.9 km from Whalebone
7.6 out of 10, Good, (518 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, and easy parking"
United States
Lexxie
The price is ￥7,331
￥8,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A wooden cabin with a porch, a small staircase, and a window overlooking a garden.

20. Roanoke Island Inn

Roanoke Island Inn
3.5 star property
6.3 km from Whalebone
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Very charming place we will stay again."
United States
stephen
The price is ￥37,459
￥42,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Roanoke Island Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Whalebone

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.
Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,163 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.
Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
449 reviews
View
A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
1,003 reviews
View
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.
Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.
The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
558 reviews
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Where to stay in Whalebone

Find the best Whalebone areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a clear sky.

South Nags Head

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Top Whalebone Hotel Reviews

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The only downside to our weeklong stay was the bed, which was too hard and uncomfortable. Other than that, we enjoyed our oceanview room, the private beach entrance, the convenient location, and the friendly staff. We would stay there again!"
Karen 7-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Whalebone like?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Nags Head's Whalebone neighborhood. Are you looking for Whalebone travel tips? Be sure to check out Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outlets Nags Head while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite place to stay in Whalebone?
Based on our traveler data, Mia's Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Whalebone. This hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Seahorse Inn and Cottages and Tar Heel Motel.
How many hotels are there in the Whalebone area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Nags Head, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 79 Whalebone hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whalebone, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Whalebone.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Whalebone?
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What are the top things to see and do in Whalebone?
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Outlets Nags Head, and Nags Head Beach are just a few attractions to check out in Whalebone. You could also plan a visit to Miller's Waterfront Restaurant or Whalebone Junction while you're in the neighborhood. Tale of the Whale, First Flight Adventure Park, and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whalebone. Full Throttle Speedway and Nags Head Golf Links are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nags Head.