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Our top choices for Whalebone hotels

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1. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Whalebone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,065 reviews)
"Clean and close to the beach, you can walk to the beach"
United States
Lan Hee
The price is ￥10,965
￥12,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Mia's Boutique Hotel
Single Room, 1 King Bed

2. Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (426 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥11,831
￥13,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Tar Heel Motel
Beach/ocean view

3. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
2.5 star property
Whalebone
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"The location is perfect. Easy walk to everything you need for a wonderful beach vacation."
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥8,577
￥9,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Property grounds

4. Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone
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 ￥9,421
￥10,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Sea Foam Motel
Property entrance

5. 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, (538 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 14 - Sep 15
The First Colony Inn
Outdoor wedding area

6. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2.5 star property
South Nags Head, 0.7 km from Whalebone
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 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
Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront | Balcony

7. 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, (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
Beach

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, (706 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
Exterior

9. Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1 km from Whalebone
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Sofia
The price is ￥21,352
￥24,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Surf Side Hotel
View from property

10. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1 km from Whalebone
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
Beach

11. 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, (1,006 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
Exterior

12. 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, (257 reviews)
"Fantastic beachside location with a more rustic feel. Great value and centrally located to all attractions Beachside."
United States
Wayne
The price is ￥13,686
￥18,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
Property grounds

13. 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, (630 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 ￥11,475
￥16,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
Room

14. 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
4.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Waited 3 hours after checking for a room."
United States
Chris
The price is ￥20,599
￥23,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head
Property entrance

15. 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, (1,005 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
Beach

16. Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
2.0 star property
7.4 km from Whalebone
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
Interior

17. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2.0 star property
10.3 km from Whalebone
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 ￥16,431
￥18,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Beach

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

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach
3.0 star property
11.7 km from Whalebone
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (273 reviews)
"I enjoyed the stay"
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥5,252
￥14,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach
Exterior

19. Mariner Inn and Suites

Mariner Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
15.1 km from Whalebone
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,104 reviews)
"This is a good hotel."
United States
Becky
The price is ￥9,438
￥10,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Mariner Inn and Suites
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

20. Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Whalebone
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 ￥10,073
￥11,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Scarborough Inn
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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, Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse 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

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

8/10 Good
"Breakfast was decent. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. I was surprised there was no blow dryer. Entrance to beach was nice. Was disappointed in the pool it was very small luckily when I decided to go there was just one other person. Overall, accommodating and would stay again."
Julie 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

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?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Whalebone, click here.
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.