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Surf Side Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Jennette's Pier

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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6701 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Dune View Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean View King Loft

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony view

Pool View Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard King Efficiency (No elevator)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Front Queens | Beach/ocean view

Ocean Front Queens

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Oceanview Queens Loft | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Oceanview Queens Loft

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Ocean View 2 Queens

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Front King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 391 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Ocean Front Junior Honeymoon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony view

ADA Queen Handicap Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 384 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Queen (No elevator)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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50-inch TV with cable channels, streaming services

Dune View Condo (No elevator)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1423 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Direct Ocean Front Condo (No elevator) | Terrace/patio

Direct Ocean Front Condo (No elevator)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1423 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Front Corner King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Ocean Front Corner King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Front Honeymoon Suite | Beach/ocean view

Ocean Front Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 384 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View King Poolside | Beach/ocean view

Ocean View King Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 336 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Nags Head

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Also, First Flight Adventure Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Outlets Nags Head is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lost Colony Water Front - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Surf Side Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near Jennette's Pier
Surf Side Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at Surf Side Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nags Head hotel.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Surf Side Hotel offers 76 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nags Head hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 5 2026 to March 15 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Surf Side Hotel to the airport?

Surf Side Hotel is 7.6 mi (12-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Side Hotel?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Side Hotel on Oct 26, 2025 start from $89.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Surf Side Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surf Side Hotel.

How close is Surf Side Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surf Side Hotel offer free breakfast?

Surf Side Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Surf Side Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Surf Side Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Surf Side Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Surf Side Hotel have a pool?

Surf Side Hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Surf Side Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Surf Side Hotel to downtown Nags Head?

Surf Side Hotel is 4.4 mi away from Nags Head.

Surf Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 787 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This p
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david, winchester

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the breakfast. We loved the beach and the 2 swimming pools and the hot tub. We spent everyday in the ocean easy access from the hotel and the pools. The kids loved walks on the beach at night chasing ghost crabs. My 9yr old son told me this was the best week of his life! This really was a great family vacation spot.
Sunrise at the beach!
Kids walking the beach with headlamps!
Mini golf at Mutiny Bay
The peer down the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked their free breakfast included with your room
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lisa

Really like this small hotel. It’s very comfortable, clean, provides everything you need for a beach get-away. Love the inn feel to it verses a big corporate hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel w/beach views, with the sand only steps away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location and great staff. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful week we spent here. Well maintained property, great breakfast every morning, loved the wine and cheese tasting every evening. Staff was great , beach access was amazing.. Definitely will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surf Side Hotel is an amazing place to stay on the Outer Banks. Our room was clean and had a great ocean view. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The morning breakfast was really good and fresh. The wine and cheese social at 4:00 and the cookies at 8:00pm are a nice touch. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked a room facing the main parking lot but still had a great partial view of the ocean from our balcony! It was relaxing to sit outside on the chairs and look at the ocean, especially to view the sunset. The room was clean, and spacious, with comfortable beds and quiet. It was nice to have a table and chairs to eat inside or play games at night. The breakfast had different items each day, including a hot section where the staff served you, plenty to choose from. Everything was delicious, especially loved the biscuits and quiches. The evening reception and cookies were a nice touch. The outdoor pool was clean and fairly empty whenever we passed by. It was a close walk to the beach and we were able to check out free chairs for the day. Loved the private and beautiful beach. It was never crowded and the water was fairly calm to swim in (wasn't too cold for the first week of June). We were in Kill Devil Hills for a bit, and this beach in Nags Head was better with calmer waters. There was a new sundeck on the second floor that provided a relaxing spot to view the town and enjoy the sunset as well. Overall, this was a great hotel to stay at that felt safe with retirees and young families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean , staff was very friendly will be visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice and clean property right on the beach!! Rooms were spacious. Air conditioning worked perfectly. Shower and bathroom were clean. Staff were very friendly. A lot of things to do close by. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our choice of Surf Side Hotel in Nags Head, NC. Clean rooms, friendly staff, good included breakfast, nice pool, and chocolate chip cookies at 8pm. Located near many good restaurants just a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, very clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our room and views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYNNE

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay with great weather. Very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good every morning. Popcorn at noon, Wine at 5pm & chocolate chip cookies at 8pm was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salomon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. The property was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025