Send us a message and we will take the time to get to know you so we can help you find your Outer Banks vacation. Plan your getaway to the Outer Banks on our pristine beachfront. Enjoy the numerous off-season updates to guest rooms - new furniture + 43 Smart TVs to select courtyard rooms. Dolphin Motel is centrally located to all area attractions, restaurants, 2 fishing piers, and lighthouses.
Located near entrance to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, nature preserve, Manteo, Roanoke Island attractions. Dolphin Motel offers modern hotel amenities & easy beach access! Nags Head beach offers a variety of nature-oriented activities within a short drive or walking distance. Enjoy your next OBX oceanfront vacation with us!
Located near entrance to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, nature preserve, Manteo, Roanoke Island attractions. Dolphin Motel offers modern hotel amenities & easy beach access! Nags Head beach offers a variety of nature-oriented activities within a short drive or walking distance. Enjoy your next OBX oceanfront vacation with us!
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Send us a message and we will take the time to get to know you so we can help you find your Outer Banks vacation. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is located in Nags Head where the beach is just a few steps from your guest room!. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel has been serving Outer Banks visitors for generations.
Send us a message and we will take the time to get to know you so we can help you find your Outer Banks vacation. Yes, Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is located oceanfront in Nags Head and we are happy to host your wedding. Enjoy your wedding ceremony on the wide, Nags Head beachfront. Wedding parties can reserve oceanfront rooms and have your wedding ceremony on the beach.
Reviews (25)
Tom D.
Oct 29, 2021
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Recently stayed at this motel. The view out the window was a 10 foot high stockade fence, two feet from the window. The parking lot had small spaces filled with oversized trucks taking up 1 1/2 spaces leaving none for other customers. It sounded like the trucks were coming through the room. There was also no maid service for guests staying more than one overnight. There was a broom for the guests to sweep their own rooms . Linens were to be used over and over. And all this for just $190 per night !!! What a deal, I mean rip off!!!!
Casey Risso
Oct 28, 2021
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The view from the oceanfront room was spectacular, beware parking can be cramped especially for people with large trucks. We got into town prior to check in time and there was no issue with us checking in early which was really nice. The only down side was the cleanliness of the room. There were hairs and sand in the shower so it hadn't been cleaned well. I resolved this issue by immediately going to a local store and purchasing cleaning supplies and doing a cleaning job myself. Given the cost of the room I would have expected a little better on the cleanliness side. Also other reviews mentioned
Rebecca Shanholtz
Oct 04, 2021
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Patrick L.
Sep 11, 2021
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April Ford
Aug 29, 2021
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Cheryl Long
Aug 18, 2021
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Marilu Fenz
Aug 16, 2021
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Malia Lusk
Aug 16, 2021
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Robert Stewart
Jul 27, 2021
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Lakelyn Grimes
Jul 07, 2021
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Destination Hunting
May 24, 2021
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Our family really enjoyed our stay! From the time we arrived till we left. Nice and clean facility, and the staff was awesome and very friendly! We especially enjoyed Carol she was really nice and treated us like friends and was very accommodating. The motel is right on the beach and right beside Jeanette pier and very beautiful! Me and my wife enjoyed how quiet and peaceful this part of Nags Head was and look forward to coming back and using this motel!
Brandon H.
Mar 30, 2021
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Britney P.
Oct 13, 2020
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Becky V.
Aug 29, 2020
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Reviews here are accurate. We made a last minute decision for a short get away (4 days). We wanted to sit on the beach and do a bit of exploring. We chose here due to the reviews, beach/ocean access and the price. We were not disappointed! The location is perfect. Literally walk out the doors/down the hall and you are on the beach. Good restaurant choices near by (Owens, Sam and Ommies, FreshFit Cafe and convenient to Roanoke Island). Easy for walking and biking. Small, simple and clean accommodations. Bed was comfortable, newer TV, small fridge and microwave and coffee maker. Peking
Megh F.
Jun 06, 2020
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Tiny room like my freshman dorm. Not even close to the pictures on the web site. Needs a coat of paint. Understand no room cleaning due to COVID-19 but wasn't even provided with cleaning products to keep room clean, wipe off table, extra trash bags. Ridiculous amount of money for such a tiny basic space.
Samantha L.
May 21, 2020
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Super cozy and affordable, only issues I had was the fact that sand gets in your room a little bit due to the fact that it's right on the beach, and also that the appliances and certain things are pretty dated but overall a great place to stay on a budget! The staff was super friendly and very accommodating.
Figure I.
Jan 29, 2020
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I did like the oceanfront room. Since the ad stated the room was 'recentlly renovated', i did expect it to be new. Our room was probably redone in the 90s. (?)
Also, for the price , i expected ice to be included. Not enough to fill up a cooler, but at least 1 bucket per day would be nice...
Speaking of price, w/ taxes, my room averaged $314/night.
Also, don't stay out too late - parking is VERY limited. Don't invite any guests, unless they are taking a cab.
As for the Outer Banks in general, the water was FREEZING - in August! (the hottest month of the year...) We will
Also, for the price , i expected ice to be included. Not enough to fill up a cooler, but at least 1 bucket per day would be nice...
Speaking of price, w/ taxes, my room averaged $314/night.
Also, don't stay out too late - parking is VERY limited. Don't invite any guests, unless they are taking a cab.
As for the Outer Banks in general, the water was FREEZING - in August! (the hottest month of the year...) We will
Brittany T.
Aug 30, 2019
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Christie F.
Aug 12, 2019
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Jenny W.
Jul 20, 2019
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It is what it is - a quaint older motel. Super clean and easy to find. Convenient to all local attractions. I loved that they allowed pets, but not every pet owner is responsible. We had some trouble from a neighboring dog.
The bathroom is super tiny. If you are a large person, you'd be better off at another motel. No shelves for shampoo, etc. in the bathroom. But lots of flies in the room.
In older days, when your neighbor flushes the toilet, you get burned. Same here.
Tv works, beds are very comfortable, owners friendly. WiFi worked lgreat, even on the beach.
The bathroom is super tiny. If you are a large person, you'd be better off at another motel. No shelves for shampoo, etc. in the bathroom. But lots of flies in the room.
In older days, when your neighbor flushes the toilet, you get burned. Same here.
Tv works, beds are very comfortable, owners friendly. WiFi worked lgreat, even on the beach.
Jim A.
Jun 28, 2019
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Awesome location, right on the beach. Rooms are super clean. The staff Sooooo friendly and attentive. Plenty of picnic tables and grills to use. The pool is awesome after a day on the beach. There's a nice wooden 2 person swing in middle of courtyard that the wife and I enjoyed while sipping on some wine. Restaurants and a deli/market in walking distance. DEFINITELY will be back, found out new favorite spot in Nags Head, NC.
Joe S.
Aug 03, 2018
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Jennifer K.
Aug 28, 2017
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Good value! We are pleasantly surprised and will be back!!
Well renovated family owned motel that is more like a cottage than a motel. Walk out of your room, and within 20 steps, you are on the sand staring at the beautiful ocean. It's all of the little touches that makes this place stand out. Friendly staff, picnic tables with grills, a basketball hoop, a hose on the deck to wash your feet off, Adirondack chairs outside the rooms, swings, and a newly renovated pool to name a few.
Well renovated family owned motel that is more like a cottage than a motel. Walk out of your room, and within 20 steps, you are on the sand staring at the beautiful ocean. It's all of the little touches that makes this place stand out. Friendly staff, picnic tables with grills, a basketball hoop, a hose on the deck to wash your feet off, Adirondack chairs outside the rooms, swings, and a newly renovated pool to name a few.
Jamie L.
Sep 06, 2015
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If you're looking for an affordable, pet-friendly room on the beach, this is your place. Yes, it's all pretty dated (i.e. Wood paneling and window unit air conditioners) but for the price, it's a good value. We walked right out of our sliding glass door to the beach and even had an active turtle nest nearby that we checked on which was really cool. Right by Jeanette's Pier and many other conveniences. We enjoyed the little pool for quick dips after days on the beach. My only complaint would be that the fridge is pretty small if you're bringing food to stay for a few days
Dale W.
May 12, 2014
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This was the worst customer experience I've ever had to endure and that was just via a phone call.
I was lied to multiple times by their phone representative and refused a refund even when I booked my stay more than three months in advance.
Whether this hotel is nice or not, the service I received (or lack thereof) is enough motivation to not only stay away from this place, but also to post several negative reviews on multiple social media sites.
I was lied to multiple times by their phone representative and refused a refund even when I booked my stay more than three months in advance.
Whether this hotel is nice or not, the service I received (or lack thereof) is enough motivation to not only stay away from this place, but also to post several negative reviews on multiple social media sites.
