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A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

1. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Whalebone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,139 reviews)
"We usually stop overnight on our way to Ocracoke and this is good value with renovated rooms and a restaurant coming soon!"
United States
Jim
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Mia's Boutique Hotel
A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.

2. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
2.5 star property
Whalebone
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Quiet stay and nice staff."
United States
Shawn
$43 nightly
The price is $49
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a sign indicating 'Outer Banks'.

3. Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (444 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very nice rooms and very convenient to many attractions."
United States
Nicholas
$83 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Tar Heel Motel
A room with two beds, a table, and a chair. The room has wooden paneling on the walls and a view of the ocean through the windows.

4. Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel
Whalebone
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (60 reviews)
"A great location"
United States
Frank
$202 nightly
The price is $227
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Sea Foam Motel
A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

5. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
3.0 star property
2.5 mi from Whalebone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff, great location!"
United States
Melody
$83 nightly
The price is $94
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

6. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2.5 star property
South Nags Head, 0.4 mi from Whalebone
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Beach view is so beautiful"
United States
Raja
$60 nightly
The price is $68
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.

7. Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 0.6 mi from Whalebone
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, quiet hotel. Great place to stay!"
United States
Katie
$105 nightly
The price is $118
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Surf Side Hotel
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.

8. The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 0.5 mi from Whalebone
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (549 reviews)
"charming old inn just what we like not fancy full of charm close to the beach good lite breakfast"
United States
Clarence
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
The First Colony Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

9. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 0.8 mi from Whalebone
6.0 out of 10, (10 reviews)
"We stayed for one night at this newly built hotel. Everything was very clean. Check-in and out were quick and easy. The breakfast was nice with many options and the breakfast attendant was available and helpful."
United States
Cynthia
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head
A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.

10. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
2.0 star property
South Nags Head, 0.4 mi from Whalebone
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (722 reviews)
"Great location and nice tv."
United States
Chad
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.

11. Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 0.5 mi from Whalebone
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (511 reviews)
"Great room view of the beach…also very pleasant stay!!!"
United States
William
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Blue Heron Motel
A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

12. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 0.6 mi from Whalebone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (374 reviews)
"Super quiet and cozy. Just what we needed. Friendly staff and definitely our new place for annual vacations"
United States
Amanda
$95 nightly
The price is $107
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
A dining area with long tables set for multiple guests, featuring floral centerpieces and candle holders.

13. Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.5 star property
4.3 mi from Whalebone
7.6 out of 10, Good, (516 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, and easy parking"
United States
Lexxie
$46 nightly
The price is $52
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a staircase, and potted plants.

14. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
4.2 mi from Whalebone
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice rooms for a good price. I'll stay here again."
United States
John
$37 nightly
The price is $42
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
A waterfront property with a blue house featuring a balcony and a dock extending into the water.

15. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
2.5 star property
1.4 mi from Whalebone
7.6 out of 10, Good, (631 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
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.

16. Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
2.0 star property
4.6 mi from Whalebone
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect little spot"
United States
Erica
$51 nightly
The price is $57
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Colonial Inn Motel
A tiki bar with outdoor seating and a palm tree.

17. Island Guesthouse and Motel

Island Guesthouse and Motel
2.5 star property
4.3 mi from Whalebone
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (406 reviews)
"This place is amazing! Definitely coming back to visit!"
United States
Shelby
$71 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Island Guesthouse and Motel
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
3.5 star property
6.3 mi from Whalebone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms are Clean and Staff was Wonderful."
United States
David
$94 nightly
The price is $106
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

19. Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
3.9 mi from Whalebone
7.8 out of 10, Good, (406 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Manteo! Dill is great! Wouldn't stay anywhere else!"
United States
Leigh Ann
$53 nightly
The price is $59
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Scarborough Inn
A hotel room with a glass shower, a bed with a blue headboard, a desk with a computer, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

20. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2.0 star property
6.4 mi from Whalebone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,953 reviews)
"Clean and great location"
United States
Christina
$52 nightly
The price is $59
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
John Yancey Oceanfront 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, Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center 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

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent
"I have been staying at this hotel for several years and have never had a bad experience."
Joyce 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

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?
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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.