The 10 Best Hotels in Outer Banks for 2018

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Top 10 Hotels in Outer Banks

7010 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

2.5 out of 5.0

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Tanger Outlet Center, Jennette's Pier, and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Full Throttle Speedway ...

$88 per night for 2 guests

Tar Heel Motel$88

Owens' Motel

7115 S. VIRGINIA DARE TRAIL, Nags Head

Owens' Motel

2.0 out of 5.0

Offering direct access to the beach, this Nags Head hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tanger Outlet Center and Jennette's Pier. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and ...

$69 per night for 2 guests

Owens' Motel$69

Surf Side Hotel

6701 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

Surf Side Hotel

2.5 out of 5.0

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Jennette's Pier and Nags Head Golf ...

$89 per night for 2 guests

Surf Side Hotel$89

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

7740 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

2.5 out of 5.0

Located in the heart of Nags Head, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Roanoke Island, Jennette's Pier, and Pirate's Cove Marina. Tanger Outlet Center and Mutiny ...

$69 per night for 2 guests

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations$69

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

6401 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

3.0 out of 5.0

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Tanger Outlet Center and Jennette's ...

$69 per night for 2 guests

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations$69

Whalebone Cottages by Kees Vacations

8201 S. Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head

Whalebone Cottages by Kees Vacations

3.5 out of 5.0

This Nags Head apartment building is located by the sea, nestled on the beach a short distance from Jennette's Pier, Tanger Outlet Center, and Mutiny Bay Adventure ...

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The First Colony Inn

6715 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head

The First Colony Inn

3.5 out of 5.0

Offering direct access to the beach, this Nags Head bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. Jennette's ...

$89 per night for 2 guests

The First Colony Inn$89

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd., Nags Head

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2.0 out of 5.0

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head motel is within a 15-minute walk of Jennette's Pier and Tanger Outlet Center. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle ...

$99 per night for 2 guests

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel$99

Hatteras Island Inn

46745 Hwy 12, Buxton

Hatteras Island Inn

Free Cancellation

2.0 out of 5.0

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is steps from Hatteras Island and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

$75 per night for 2 guests

Hatteras Island Inn$75

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107 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills

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2.5 out of 5.0

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Destination Fun and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wright Brothers National Memorial. Avalon ...

$76 per night for 2 guests

Best Western Ocean Reef Suites$76

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Recent Reviews in Outer Banks

Wonderful location

5 out of 5

Clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff. Beach across the street. Several restaurants and stores in walking distance. Nice clean pool area. We will be booking there again next summer.

A verified traveler from Hagerstown MD stayed at Owens' Motel

Posted 2 months ago

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Sea view

4 out of 5

Great location, on the beach and with restaurants within easy View from the room was of the sea. Free breakfast

A verified traveler from london stayed at Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills-Mariner

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Many people who visit the Outer Banks feel that it’s the most relaxing place in the United States. Considering the size of the United States, that’s quite a thought. Even if it’s not the most relaxing location in the country, it’s definitely worth visiting. In order to visit, you will need to look into Outer Banks hotels.

The first thing you should know is that the majority of hotels in Outer Banks, NC are on Shallowbag Bay, not the ocean. To be more specific, an Outer Banks hotel is most likely to be located near Roanoke Island or Scarboro Creek. Both types of Outer Banks North Carolina hotels offer beauty and serenity. Some people might have difficulty making a decision between these two locations, but you can look at it as a positive because it will be an excuse to return again in the future. If you want to stay on the ocean, then it’s recommended that you look into hotels in Nags Head.

There are many different types of hotels in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. If you’re looking for Outer Banks cheap hotel deals, then you might want to look into cottages first. While these cottages don’t fit the traditional definition of a hotel, they are more affordable. Common amenities include a full kitchen, a living room, at least one bedroom, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a porch with rocking chairs. It doesn’t get more relaxing than that.

Or does it? If you prefer a tradition hotel and you choose to book one of the many hotel suites available, then you will have an opportunity to experience even more luxury. The best place to find such hotel suites is in Nags Head, which is where you will find oceanfront hotels. This area makes for ideal family Outer Banks vacations. There are true resorts where suites might come with their own hot tub, ocean views, a balcony large enough to fit a table and chairs, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge and an overall sense of opulence. Some of these high-end resorts even qualify as pet friendly hotels.

With regards to activities in the Outer Banks, you will have a lot to choose from. These activities include lying out on the beach, swimming, fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Attractions include the Lost Colony, Elizabeth Gardens, and Festival Park.

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location Outer Banks is highly rated for Beaches and Sea by 7,969 people

Tar Heel Motel

Owens' Motel

Surf Side Hotel

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Whalebone Cottages by Kees Vacations

The First Colony Inn

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Hatteras Island Inn

Best Western Ocean Reef Suites

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