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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Front of property
On the beach, surfing, fishing

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd., Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Whalebone Junction
    5 min walk
  • Outlets Nags Head
    12 min walk
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier
    4 min drive
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Nags Head

With a stay at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel in Nags Head (South Nags Head), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Jennette's Pier and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Whalebone Junction.

What's nearby

  • Jennette's Pier - 1 min drive
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 4 min drive
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 5 min drive
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 7 min drive
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Beachside hotel to enjoy seasonal outdoor pool and sand beach
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1952
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 10 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Dolphin Motel
Dolphin Oceanfront
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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Nags Head
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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 483 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time. Close to things we wanted to see. Clean, staff were wonderful, and it was right on the beach. In the bathroom, there wasn’t any place to put toothpaste toothe paste, face soap etc. Our microwave didn’t work well. But, we had suxh a wonderful time and we would definitely go there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

SHAREE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! We were in Nags Head for a surf competition. The weather and swell forecast were both constantly changing and the competition continued to go on hold while we waited for weather and wind to clear the area. We were unsure of how long we would be there, and our check out date was likely to change. The owner was extremely flexible with our checkout time and accommodating to the fact that we might need to extend our stay. Luckily, we did not need to do so, but we truly appreciate the flexibility and consideration for our situation. The room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a 2-night so didn't have a chance to interact with the staff other than check-in & check-out at which Jim was very friendly :) A very nice motel on the beach which led to a very relaxing stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is probably the best motel I’ve ever stayed at. Very accommodating, the pool is in a great location for windy days. Being able to walk right onto the beach is amazing, and it’s a beautiful beach. The pet friendly environment is perfect for animal lovers. Plenty of places to eat very close, some even in walking distance including a convenience store. Staff was awesome, friendly, and very hard working. If I was criticize anything, it would just be that the bathroom in our room atleast, didn’t have a fan. Hot showers get very steamy. Overall an amazing place , beautiful, very enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy we found this motel at the last minute. Would stay again but request a room with sliding back door facing the beach. From our room it was only a couple minutes to the beach. Prefer queen size beds however we made it work with the full size beds. Friendly staff and the room was clean. Bring hair dryer or ask at desk if available(?). Walking distance to the pier and some restaurants. Close to Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandy

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on Earth
Perfect as always . It is a well kept place and convenient to many restaurants and shops. Beautiful views of the ocean and the sound
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay every years
The way the room is set up the bed is behind a wall and the air conditioner is on other side of wall. So you have to lay at the foot end of your bed to feel any air conditioning. Room was hot, I had to buy a fan just to circulate the air. Bring a blanket, the blanket they supply is old and very thin. No typical amenities like most hotel/motel. The only real plus is the dog fee is only $10 per night compared to other places. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Pool is clean but not heated.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything was perfect. Very clean. Have been coming here for years. Love it and you are right on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is fantastic, better than a big chain, and the beach access is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beachfront Motor Lodge
Well-maintained older Motor Lodge style motel. Very friendly and accommodating grounds and pool very clean. Walkway directly onto beach behind hotel walking distance to Jeanette pier and several restaurants. Only complaint would be a lack of parking and the AC units in the room need to be bigger.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

r

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oldie but goodie!
This is an old, basic motel, BUT it was quiet and very clean. The beds were comfortable and it was nicely decorated. The price and convenience to the beach was perfect. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was small but not uncomfortably so. The bathroom was real nice. The location of the property is great and the access to the beach is a huge bonus. Our room had a pretty odd and unpleasant smell, it’s honestly the only real complaint. Parking is kind of annoying, but it isn’t a real problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Haw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Clean and well maintained. Right on the beach and near a few good spots to walk to.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I do not like the fact that someone was spraying the parking lot with Roundup. Roundup causes cancer and kills animals. There are so many dogs there that now have Roundup on their paws.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Monse

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Cute little motel. You’re definitely paying for the location. The location is FANTASTIC! But rooms are small, beds are smaller than a queen, and pillows are no bueno (bring your own pillows). It’s cute but definitely overpriced in my opinion. Overall, it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024