South Nags Head Travel Guide

Nags Head

A lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, a wooden boardwalk, and a grassy field.
A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a clear sky.
A white building with a black tower, likely a lighthouse, with a clear sky in the background.
A tall black and white lighthouse with a small white building at its base, surrounded by a grassy field and a white fence.
A tall lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, surrounded by dry grass and trees.

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Top hotels in South Nags Head

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2 out of 5
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd. Nags Head NC
The price is £130 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£130
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (680 reviews)
"So glad I found this place! Very convenient location, walkable to the market and you are on the beach. Theres a pool you can use during daytime hours. Everything you need is in the room. My suggestion is to pack some breakfast as there is no place walking distance to grab breakfast, other than 711. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

2.5 out of 5
8031 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Nags Head NC
The price is £100 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£100
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Beach access wasn't as expected. Its off the second floor with steps and no ramp."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
Swell Life Oceanfront Condo, Pup Friendly, Pools

Swell Life Oceanfront Condo, Pup Friendly, Pools

Nags Head NC
The price is £378 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£378
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach condo in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Tale of the Whale ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"Excellent location. Condo fit our needs perfectly for space and amenities."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Swell Life Oceanfront Condo, Pup Friendly, Pools
SN9017D- Semi-OF!  With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!

SN9017D- Semi-OF! With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!

Nags Head NC
Stay at this holiday home in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tale of the Whale and Whalebone Junction ...
6.6/10 (40 reviews)
"Awesome location for the price! It was clean but it was definitely a used property. I would say for the area and location that we couldn't have asked for better option as I would assume the other places in the area would be double the price for a more modern look and we only used it to sleep since ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

SN9017D- Semi-OF! With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!
Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!

Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!

Nags Head NC
Stay at this beach condo in Nags Head. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
"Wonderful room and hosts. This is the second year in a row that we stayed here and loved it just as much! They were working on the beach when we came this year, but it did not hinder anything for our stay."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!
Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly

Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly

Nags Head NC
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Tale of the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"A very nice clean cabin, good location, close to the beach. Ronnie was great!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly
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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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