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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in South Nags Head

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Exterior
On the beach, surfing, fishing
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • On the beach
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Surfing/body boarding

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd., Nags Head, NC, 27959

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
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 109 min drive
  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 130 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

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, along with on-site surfing/body boarding. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 43 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1952
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Dolphin Oceanfront
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Hotel Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Hotel
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Hotel Nags Head

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 10 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and surfing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.
Does Dolphin Oceanfront Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a porch or lanai and a garden.
What's the area around Dolphin Oceanfront Motel like?
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is on Outer Banks Beaches in South Nags Head, a short 5-minute walk from Whalebone Junction and 12 minutes' walk from Outlets Nags Head.

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great vacation
Great staff and beautiful location. Easy access to beach. Safe parking, staff constantly updating building and chairs on front porch of room
Patricia, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

SHAREE, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Anthony, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
Lee, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Donna, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Ben, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hunter, 9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Suzette, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Nice
Sandy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
diane, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Kimberly, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect. Very clean. Have been coming here for years. Love it and you are right on the beach.
christine, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is fantastic, better than a big chain, and the beach access is great!
Robert, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christina, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kevin, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
r, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Tessa, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay. Clean and well maintained. Right on the beach and near a few good spots to walk to.
Haw, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

George, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Linda, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Monse, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot
Lyndsey, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Michele, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 3-night trip
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