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Ocean Front Corner King | View from room

1. Surf Side Hotel

Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale

Sofia

NT$4,417

NT$4,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

2. The First Colony Inn

Ocean Side Court, 1.5 km from Tale of the Whale

Nicholas

NT$2,625

NT$2,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

COURTYARD room, 2 Full XL Beds, Across the street from the Beach

OCEAN FRONT 2 Queen Beds, Full Kitchen, Private Balcony with Ocean views | Terrace/patio

OCEAN FRONT 2 Queen Beds, Full Kitchen, Private Balcony with Ocean views

3. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Whalebone, 0.7 km from Tale of the Whale

Lan Hee

NT$2,403

NT$2,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

4. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale

GREG

NT$2,717

NT$3,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

5. Tar Heel Motel

Whalebone, 0.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Deborah

NT$2,437

NT$2,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

6. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Tale of the Whale

April

NT$3,527

NT$3,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Oceanfront

7. Sea Foam Motel

Whalebone, 0.7 km from Tale of the Whale

Ryan

NT$2,252

NT$2,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront | Balcony

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

8. Blue Heron Motel

Ocean Side Court, 1.3 km from Tale of the Whale

William

NT$2,750

NT$3,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Premium Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Whalebone, 0.4 km from Tale of the Whale

Daniel

NT$1,880

NT$2,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

10. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Ashley

NT$3,470

NT$3,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

11. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Ocean Side Court, 1.8 km from Tale of the Whale

Wayne

NT$2,688

NT$3,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room dining

12. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

2 km from Tale of the Whale

Elijah

NT$2,345

NT$3,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

13. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Ocean Side Court, 1.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Chris

NT$4,261

NT$4,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

14. Cypress House Inn

13.5 km from Tale of the Whale

Sayan

NT$5,135

NT$5,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden Area | Terrace/patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden Area | View from room

15. White Doe Inn

6.6 km from Tale of the Whale

John

NT$8,261

NT$9,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Room 8 - (3) Doubles and a kitchenette | Private kitchen

Room 1 Queen/Queen Kitchenette | Private kitchen

16. Island Guesthouse and Motel

7 km from Tale of the Whale

Shelby

NT$2,329

NT$2,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

17. Tranquil House Inn

6.3 km from Tale of the Whale

David

NT$7,723

NT$8,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

18. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

4.6 km from Tale of the Whale

David

NT$4,036

NT$4,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Second Floor)

19. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

11.4 km from Tale of the Whale

maria

NT$3,146

NT$3,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

20. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

10.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Victoria

NT$3,399

NT$3,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Tale of the Whale

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Surf Side Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
The First Colony Inn	9.4 Exceptional 539 reviews	View
Mia's Boutique Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,070 reviews	View
SandSpur Ocean Cottages	9.2 Wonderful 368 reviews	View
Tar Heel Motel	8.6 Excellent 428 reviews	View

Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay."

The First Colony Inn

8/10 Good

"We love this hotel, but it isn't as well kept as it used to be. The path to the shore is hard to navigate."

Mia's Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Cute spot, easy access to an empty beach, clean room. Could use more parking on the beach side"

Tar Heel Motel

8/10 Good

"Pet friendly! Everything was fine for one night stay!"

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great weekend getaway as a single traveler. Cant wait to return"

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I stayed for 3 days during the first week of September '26. It was clean and comfortable and, as advertised, it is right on the beach. I had set up my first shipwreck dive with Roanoke Island Dive Shop, which was a beach dive about 9 miles down the road. While I was doing that, wifey just strolled out of our cottage and hit the beach for a while. Very convenient location to watch the sunrise over the ocean. I would stay there again. My only complaint is that our cottage didn't have any curtains. The property stays lit up at night and the blinds over the windows were not enough to block out that light."

Sea Foam Motel

8/10 Good

"THE ROOM WAS CLEAN AND THE CHECK IN WAS EASY WE TRAILER OUR BIKES AND THE EXTRA SPACE WAS NICE TO PARK OUR TRAILER EVEN ON A HOLIDYA WEEK"

Other attractions near Tale of the Whale

A beach house on a pier with a sandy beach and ocean waves.

Nags Head Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Nags Head Beach during your trip to Nags Head?

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Jennette's Pier

9.2/10 (760 reviews)

Fish for striped bass, flounder and bluefish or simply admire the oceanfront surroundings from this eco-friendly pier in North Carolina’s beautiful Nags Head.

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A road sign for the IANGER OUTLET CENTER and a sign for the FACTORY MERCHANTS OUTLETS.

Outlets Nags Head

8.4/10 (132 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Outlets Nags Head during your stay in Nags Head. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A waterfall cascading into a pool, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf

8.8/10 (30 reviews)

You can take time to visit Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf during your travels to Nags Head. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Whalebone Junction

You can learn about the history of Nags Head with a trip to Whalebone Junction.

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Whalebone Junction Information Center

After visiting Whalebone Junction Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nags Head.

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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant is just one of the places to see in Nags Head, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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First Flight Adventure Park

You can take time to visit First Flight Adventure Park during your travels to 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, check out the 258 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and private porches. Other good choices within a short distance include Mia's Boutique Hotel and Seahorse Inn and Cottages.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Tale of the Whale?

Expedia has 258 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Tale of the Whale.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tale of the Whale?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Tale of the Whale, click here.

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 Nags Head Beach, Festival Park, and Tracks in the Sand. A trip to Outlets Nags Head and Outer Banks Mall might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.

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Our top choices for Tale of the Whale hotels

1. Surf Side Hotel

2. The First Colony Inn

3. Mia's Boutique Hotel

4. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

5. Tar Heel Motel

6. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

7. Sea Foam Motel

8. Blue Heron Motel

9. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

10. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

11. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

12. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

13. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

14. Cypress House Inn

15. White Doe Inn

16. Island Guesthouse and Motel

17. Tranquil House Inn

18. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

19. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

20. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Tale of the Whale

Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

The First Colony Inn

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Tar Heel Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Sea Foam Motel

Other attractions near Tale of the Whale

Nags Head Beach

Jennette's Pier

Outlets Nags Head

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf

Whalebone Junction

Whalebone Junction Information Center

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

First Flight Adventure Park

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