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Our top choices for Tale of the Whale hotels

Exterior

Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff amazing breakfast definitely recommend this place "
United States
Justin
The price is RM1,074
RM1,211 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Surf Side Hotel
Exterior

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Whalebone, 0.7 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (824 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Debra
The price is RM494
RM557 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Mia's Boutique Hotel
Property entrance

The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.5 km from Tale of the Whale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (493 reviews)
"The Breakfast alone is worth the stay!!!"
United States
Maurice
The price is RM578
RM652 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The First Colony Inn
On the beach

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (311 reviews)
"Room was clean, beach access was really close, great place to stay!"
United States
Damon
The price is RM655
RM738 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 0.9 km from Tale of the Whale
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (381 reviews)
"The room was clean and a/c worked wonderfully! Easy access with keypad. Great location."
United States
lisa renee
The price is RM457
RM516 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Tar Heel Motel
Beach/ocean view

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 0.4 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Joseph
The price is RM463
RM526 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Balcony

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.3 km from Tale of the Whale
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (412 reviews)
"Stay was great,, clean room, nice location."
United States
Barbara
The price is RM930
RM1,049 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Blue Heron Motel
Property grounds

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
2.5 star property
2 km from Tale of the Whale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (614 reviews)
"Positive: location and price Negative: balcony had garbage, tv didn’t work the first night. No staff on premises"
United States
Hector
The price is RM369
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
Exterior

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.8 km from Tale of the Whale
7.4 out of 10, Good, (241 reviews)
"We had a great time. The units were clean, comfortable, and quiet. We will definitely stay there again!"
United States
Kristi
The price is RM651
RM823 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
On the beach

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 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 RM1,093
RM1,233 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Front of property

Tranquil House Inn

Tranquil House Inn
2.0 star property
6.3 km from Tale of the Whale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at the Tranquil Inn! The accommodations were so comfortable and the staff wonderful! It was centrally located in the village of Manteo and close to pubs, restaurants, shops. We visited all of the suggested attractions recommended by the staff and totally enjoyed everything! We are looking forward to a return visit!"
United States
Jeanette
The price is RM1,070
RM1,207 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Tranquil House Inn
Fireplace

Island Guesthouse and Motel

Island Guesthouse and Motel
2.5 star property
7 km from Tale of the Whale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (371 reviews)
"Super clean room with comfortable bed at great price."
United States
Darrell
The price is RM505
RM570 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Island Guesthouse and Motel
Property grounds

Island House of Wanchese

Island House of Wanchese
3.5 star property
7.5 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (336 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 RM691
RM779 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Island House of Wanchese
Free WiFi

Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (363 reviews)
"Great location. "
United States
Deborah
The price is RM439
RM494 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Scarborough Inn
Property entrance

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
6.9 km from Tale of the Whale
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,026 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable beds for a reasonable price."
United States
Darrell
The price is RM439
RM494 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
Meeting facility

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.5 star property
7.1 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (455 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, friendly and helpful staff, quiet place."
United States
Bogdan
The price is RM527
RM595 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Property grounds

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
2.0 star property
8 km from Tale of the Whale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable, and the beach access was wonderful."
United States
Rebecca
The price is RM519
RM585 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Colonial Inn Motel
Beach/ocean view

Outer Banks Motor Lodge

Outer Banks Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
11.4 km from Tale of the Whale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (626 reviews)
"My husband & I celebrated the last two days of our honeymoon here and we loved it! Super convenient access to the beach and staff was super accommodating and friendly."
United States
Katelyn
The price is RM711
RM801 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Outer Banks Motor Lodge
Beach nearby, beach bar

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
3.5 star property
10.8 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, right across from the ocean with a pool and 2 decks overlooking the ocean. Very clean."
United States
Lynne
The price is RM1,195
RM1,347 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
2 restaurants; breakfast served

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
3.0 star property
11.2 km from Tale of the Whale
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,055 reviews)
"Always enjoy my stay at Ramada. Excellent food and staff!"
United States
Mae
The price is RM915
RM1,032 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
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Compare popular hotels close to Tale of the Whale

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Exterior
Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
824 reviews
View
Property entrance
The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
493 reviews
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On the beach
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
311 reviews
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In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
381 reviews
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Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"This is the third time my wife and I have stayed at this wonderful hotel, and it gets better every time. It is classy without being pretentious, with a perfect location, it also feels homegrown and sophisticated all at once. Needless to say I love this place, my wife loves this place, and we're going back 👍"
Nathaniel 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Surf Side Hotel

Hotels near other Tale of the Whale attractions

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beach near Old Nags Head Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Old Nags Head Cove during your trip to South Nags Head?
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tale of the Whale?
Tale of the Whale is located in Nags Head. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 259 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Tale of the Whale?
Adjacent to Tale of the Whale, Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and private porches. Other good choices close by include Mia's Boutique Hotel and Seahorse Inn and Cottages.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Tale of the Whale?
Expedia has 259 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Tale of the Whale.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tale of the Whale, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Tale of the Whale.
What can I see and do near Tale of the Whale?
Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf, Full Throttle Speedway and Dare County Arts Council are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Festival Park, Tracks in the Sand and North Pond Trail. A trip to Outlets Nags Head and Outer Banks Mall might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.