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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
2.0 star property
South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (635 reviews)
"Very clean rooms with perfect location to beach, restaurants and activities. Extreamly friendly and welcoming staff"
United States
Reagan
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2.5 star property
South Nags Head
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, loved the hotel!"
United States
Audrey
The price is RM821
RM926 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Walk to the Bay! Getaway Near Alligator River

Walk to the Bay! Getaway Near Alligator River
3.0 star property
22.4 km from South Nags Head
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This was an amazing experience for myself, daughter, son in law and my just turned 16 year old grandson. This was his birthday vacation we do every year if we can. House was extremely clean. Able to bring his dog Price for pet fee was really good Quite, able to walk across the street to the bay. Driving distance to everywhere and everything We are going to rent this house again and will do more then just 5 days!! I highly recommend, if you want a quieter spot away from the super busier...
United States
Danni
The price is RM537
RM1,392 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Walk to the Bay! Getaway Near Alligator River

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, (879 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Debra
The price is RM733
RM826 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Mia's Boutique Hotel

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, (501 reviews)
"The Breakfast alone is worth the stay!!!"
United States
Maurice
The price is RM458
RM517 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
The First Colony Inn

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, (338 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay. We stayed in the suite, so we were able to bring our pups too. The owners were so helpful in finding things to do, places to eat, and just telling us a little history of the area. Their breakfast was amazing too, with eggs straight from the chickens they raise! Overall, we had a wonderful time."
United States
Anya
The price is RM774
RM872 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Island House of Wanchese

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, (183 reviews)
"Clean room, very comfortable excellent price"
Canada
Marian
The price is RM810
RM1,097 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

Cypress Moon Inn

Cypress Moon Inn
3.0 star property
30.8 km from South Nags Head
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (150 reviews)
"Greg was easy to speak with and willing to work with me on arrival times."
United States
Ronda
The price is RM957
RM1,079 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Cypress Moon Inn

Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations

Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations
2.0 star property
16.6 km from South Nags Head
7.4 out of 10, Good, (187 reviews)
"So comfortable, quiet, and clean. Bed was super comfy. Easy access, easy parking and a super short walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Scott
The price is RM509
RM652 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Nags Head Beach Inn by KEES Vacations

Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
10.4 km from South Nags Head
7.8 out of 10, Good, (371 reviews)
"Great location. "
United States
Deborah
The price is RM399
RM450 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Scarborough Inn

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)
"The room was clean and comfortable, and the beach access was wonderful."
United States
Rebecca
The price is RM488
RM550 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Colonial Inn Motel

Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 8 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (389 reviews)
"The room was clean and a/c worked wonderfully! Easy access with keypad. Great location."
United States
lisa renee
The price is RM415
RM468 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Tar Heel Motel

Sea Ranch Resort

Sea Ranch Resort
3.0 star property
22.6 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice stay nothing fancy ! Staff was very friendly!! Would stay again!"
United States
Jessica
The price is RM789
RM889 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Sea Ranch Resort

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable beds for a reasonable price."
United States
Darrell
The price is RM318
RM359 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Pamlico Station Edgecamp

Pamlico Station Edgecamp
2.0 star property
30.4 km from South Nags Head
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Great spot, relaxing space, nice amenities and easy walk to quiet beach "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is RM746
RM943 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Pamlico Station Edgecamp

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and decently sized. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Oceanview room was amazing. Breakfast was decent."
United States
Jim
The price is RM912
RM1,028 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Pierhouse Bed & Breakfast

Pierhouse Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
23.6 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (49 reviews)
"Very nice home. Great location."
United States
Karen
The price is RM789
RM1,073 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Pierhouse Bed & Breakfast

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, (994 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Brittany
The price is RM520
RM586 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Mariner Inn and Suites

Beach Road Bed and Breakfast

Beach Road Bed and Breakfast
3.0 star property
23.3 km from South Nags Head
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"Property is nice and well located nearby Beach and Retails."
United States
Prabhu
The price is RM710
RM984 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Beach Road Bed and Breakfast

1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast

1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast
2.0 star property
22.8 km from South Nags Head
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Great place, me and my wife enjoyed it."
United States
Derick
The price is RM1,165
RM1,314 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast
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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, Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Whalebone

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

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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. 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 neighbourhood.
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 508 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. Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse 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 Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and Pirate's Cove Marina while you're sightseeing around the area.

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