10 Best Motels in Nags Head: Find Cheap Motels in Nags Head, NC 2026

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Seahorse Inn and Cottages : Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Colonial Inn Motel : A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. It's located within a short 8-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. SandSpur Ocean Cottages : Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. Tar Heel Motel : It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay.

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A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.

1. Colonial Inn Motel

Nags Head

Eli

NT$3,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

2. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Ocean Side Court

Madeleine

NT$3,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.

3. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Whalebone

Shannon

NT$2,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

4. Tar Heel Motel

Whalebone

Deborah

NT$3,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

5. Sea Foam Motel

Whalebone

Ryan

NT$4,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A tiki bar with outdoor seating and a palm tree.

6. Island Guesthouse and Motel

Manteo

Judy

NT$1,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

7. Mariner Inn and Suites

Kill Devil Hills

Kaitlyn

NT$3,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A beachfront hotel with a balcony, beach chairs, and a dune in the background.

8. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

Kill Devil Hills

Mallory

NT$5,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Top Nags Head Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean comfortable beds, very nice Walkin Shower, wonderful buffet breakfast, friendly n helpful staff, under cover parking with a nice indoor pool. You have to walk up n over the Wooden Stairs to cross the Sand Dune to get to the Ocean n Beach. Be sure to bring Beach Chairs n Shade, other wise pay $57 a day for 2 Chairs n Shade Umbrella. Have the Kids bring their Kites as the Wind is always blowing. Lots of Restaurants, Goofy Golf, 1 Movie Theater, Target, Walmart, Home Depot n Lowe’s within 1/2 hr drive. The Wright Brothers 1st Flight Museum is only 1/2 hr away, it’s a MUST SEE"

Surf Side Hotel

8/10 Good

"Jason on reception was very helpful and guest friendly. Loved the amenities and being on the beach. Breakfast, wine social and cookies were awesome.....things like these really made our stay that bit more special. Room was clean and well decorated. Our only "room for improvement" would be that due to the humidity ( i realise its the beach in summer) but the room did smell very moldy and the wall behind the air conditioner was soft and caving. The outdoor pool could have been vacuumed out to since there was a lot of sand in it. These small things would not stop me staying here again as the pluses outweighed the minuses."

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

10/10 Excellent

"I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this room is. I booked it because it's right on the beach. It was so nice to walk up a set of stairs and be there. I didn't expect a stove or coffee pot in the rooms. But there was also charcoal for a community grill. We never really saw any staff, but all the info we needed was sent by email. The beds were small, but clean and comfortable. The numbered parking stalls were nice, too. I would highly recommend this place for an economical room on the beach."

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Nags Head Motels information

Number of reviews	2,880
Accommodation	5 Motels
Lowest Price	NT$1,865
Highest Price	NT$5,008

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Nags Head?

When you save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Nags Head. Top sights to visit include Outer Banks Beaches.

What is a motel?

At many motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel property, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler driving along America's major roadways.

What are the best motels in Nags Head?

Seahorse Inn and Cottages: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Colonial Inn Motel: A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. It's located within a short 8-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. SandSpur Ocean Cottages: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. Tar Heel Motel: It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay.

How many motels can I expect to find in Nags Head?

Expedia has 5 low-cost motels in Nags Head.

What can I do in Nags Head?

Visitors to Nags Head like its beaches and seafood restaurants. As you're sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Outer Banks Beaches, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and beach. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head Golf Links, and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

What's the seasonal weather like in Nags Head?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Nags Head to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 49°F. Average annual precipitation for Nags Head is 56 inches.

What are my options for getting around Nags Head when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about getting around Nags Head to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is located 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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