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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Nags Head Fishing Pier

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Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, desk, and ocean views from the balcony.
Charming Seaside Inn offers a tranquil beachside setting with a well-manicured lawn and a gazebo.
Enjoy the serene beach view from this deck, featuring a comfortable chair and access to the sandy beach.
Enjoy the serene ocean views from this balcony with a comfortable chair and a stunning beach scene.
Relax in this serene space with a sofa against a light blue wall, sliding glass door leading to a beach view.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948
  • Destination Fun
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

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

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 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

  • Destination Fun - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Beachfront hotel near Nags Head Fishing Pier
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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 Jul 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn on Aug 2, 2025 start from $431.1, 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. 1146 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 443 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1768 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was close to restaurants and ocean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was by ocean and restaurants. I didn’t care for breakfast unless you just like cereal and pancakes. They didn’t clean our room for 2 days so I had to ask for towels and trash to clean our room up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT, NEW HAVEN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun nice boardwalk to the water. Excellent breakfast. Bar across the street, the best!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taijuania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. Hospitality was amazing will definitely come back again. Beach access is great close to everything. Clean rooms cool parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool was unusable, only option was the indoor pool At the YMCA… not a very adult friendly option!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

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

Love it.

Excellent location for dining and shopping. The best part, beach only steps away!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property seemed to have been newly remodeled
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Great deep soaking tub!

Awesome location. Great deep soaking tub! Easy beach access.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful surprise and exactly what we needed. Great location as we could walk to the beach and walk to surrounding restaurants. The renovated room was clean and has great little touches like a coatrack for towels so you weren't stacking towels that will never dry. The pavilion overlooking the ocean is awesome. The pool is being renovated and will be another awesomd amenity to the inn. I would recommend this property in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

Excellent Service, Great Location

I inadvertently scheduled my reservation for Sunday, April 20th instead of Saturday, April 19th. They were able to find me a room on a holiday weekend. The location is oceanfront with its own beach access. The bed was comfortable, the room modern. The only issue I had was that I cold not adjust the temperature to what I wanted. The AC works very well, but I'm old and prefer somewhere are 72 degrees. I will definitely stay here again the next time I visit Nags Head.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Clean, Convenient but Beds are hard

Hotel was directly on the beach and had a Huge deck and gazebo with plenty of seating. Room was very clean. Bed was hard as a rock
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jillene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was good, except getting stuck in the elevator for 10 mins. Just stopped working and the phone in the elevator didn’t work either. Front desk staff didn’t care too much, just thanked us for letting them know. Other than that it was a decent property, right on the beach, especially for the price. Does need some updates.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten, Chesapeake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying here and it was still perfect. Our room stepped right out to the beach with an amazing view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
When we entered i thought that the room was adorable; in fact there was nothing wrong with the room. I was bothered about the level of noise. First they're was drilling for most of Friday. Maybe changing out key passes. I want notified that there wouldn't be any access to the pool as it appears they were working on that also. So between these noises and the children, it made for rough mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are newly remodeled. Very clean and staff is super friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean comfortable room. Beautiful beach access & gazebo with plenty of seating. Very nice daily quick breakfast foods. Wonderful, friendly staff in all areas. The breaskfast staff was very kind & did a great job keeping things stocked. The checkin staff were extremely helpful & provided us with a great deal of information of the area. My only negative is that the area off the hotel wasnt as walkable as i would have liked. There are sidewalks & crosswalks, but most businesses are on a 5 lane 45mph highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

More than a motel. It’s a must stay.

Great property and location. My second stay and we enjoyed it again. PLEASE GET SOME PLATEWARE in the room. No plates cups or folks. But the staff supplied us with paper plates from lobby. I will stay again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rudy

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

Very happy with our stay

Room was very nice and very clean. Breakfast had alot of options and was good. Only complaint i would have would be the parking lot is kinda tight when full for a full size truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

elisabete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie, Otis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a beach front/ocean front room which was outdated but cleanish…the patio to the sand was nice and the beds were decent! The building is outdated and you can hear every sound but luckily the other people were quiet by 10 and we slept very well. The continental breakfast was in a decent size room and there was waffles, hard boiled eggs and cold cereal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025