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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Outer Banks Beaches

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Interior
Exterior
Beach/ocean view
43-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services
On the beach, fishing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948
  • Place, beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Destination Fun
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Destination Fun with a stay here. Nags Head Fishing Pier and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Destination Fun - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • OBX Laser Tag - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬13 min walk

About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Beachfront hotel near Outer Banks Beaches
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly John Yancey Oceanfront Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kill Devil Hills hotel.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1972
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kill Devil Hills hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit 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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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 John Yancey Oceanfront Inn to the airport?

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is 13.5 mi (21-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 John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

As of Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn on Feb 3, 2026 start from $49.78, 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 John Yancey Oceanfront Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn.

How close is John Yancey Oceanfront Inn to the beach?

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

Does John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offer free breakfast?

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does John Yancey Oceanfront Inn have a pool?

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10 AM to 10 PM.

Does John Yancey Oceanfront Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is John Yancey Oceanfront Inn to downtown Kill Devil Hills?

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is 0.8 mi away from Kill Devil Hills.

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1224 out of 1864 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1864 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1864 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1864 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1864 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Howard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Latasha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great location

We were in town for a disc golf tournament and we stay here twice a year. We love the location since there is a brewery 1 block away and the Kill Devil Grill right across the street
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are staying in John Yancey few times a year. And always satisfied. Great location, very helpful good stuff, clean and comfortable rooms. Amazing gazebo!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Clean room. Desk staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a beautiful view of the beach from our room. Slept with our balcony door open to hear the ocean all night. Everything about our stay was perfect. Friendly staff as well. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

curtis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place..enjoyed my dtay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Quick stop on our way to Florida. Property was dated, but clean. If I had one complaint, it would be that the walls were paper thin and you could hear conversations in adjoining rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were impressed most by the cleanliness of the hotel in general and our room. We were not expecting daily housekeeping sevices.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice location on the ocean with a boardwalk to the beach. Continental breakfast was nice, great coffee. Needs more parking spaces and some updates, but otherwise very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view was excellent from our room. We were in a superior ocean view balcony room. Staff was excellent. The breakfast was good. Could have had more fruit selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was right on the beach, top floor. We sat on the balcony, watched the waves. Room was clean and comfortable, staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got “stranded” in Nags Head for the night due to 12 being closed to Hatteras and we needed a place to stay. The receptionist was lovely and helpful and the room was clean and quiet and perfect for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed staying at the JY several times. The amenities are clean, beds are comfortable, and the breakfast is simple yet filling. We were saddened by the dune blocking our view (room 507) but we’re thankful that it helped block some of the nor’easter winds coming through. We still enjoyed sitting outside and the new pavilion on the beach. We did get rained on by sand when the staff was sweeping the balcony above us (feedback given to front desk). We will continue to stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good beach access. Very nice pergola with seating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the beach. Updated interior was nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Holly

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches in bathroom BUGS IN BED & UNDER FITTED SHEET MOVING!!! Dirty room & left over scum People outside selling drugs Pit bulls with teenagers Dog poop in yard by door
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

DONNA

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room had sand on the floor 2 days. We departed early due to storm. Hotel would not provide any consideration.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025