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Seahorse Inn and Cottages

2.5 star property
Motel near Outer Banks Beaches in Nags Head

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room dining
Family Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Room amenity
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Family Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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7218 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Whalebone Junction
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.0 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Whalebone motel places you steps from Jennette's Pier and within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches. Pirate's Cove Marina and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jennette's Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whalebone Junction - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Outlets Nags Head - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • First Flight Adventure Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Motel near Outer Banks Beaches in Nags Head
As a guest of Seahorse Inn and Cottages, you'll find a vending machine, a picnic area, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Nags Head motel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Seahorse Inn and Cottages offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Nags Head motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 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

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Utility fee: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Seahorse Inn and Cottages to the airport?

Seahorse Inn and Cottages is 6.8 mi (11-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Seahorse Inn and Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Seahorse Inn and Cottages.

How close is Seahorse Inn and Cottages to the beach?

This motel is a short 1-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 11.5 mi (16-min drive) from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Seahorse Inn and Cottages offer free breakfast?

Seahorse Inn and Cottages does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Seahorse Inn and Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Seahorse Inn and Cottages?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Seahorse Inn and Cottages?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Seahorse Inn and Cottages have a pool?

Seahorse Inn and Cottages does not have a pool.

Does Seahorse Inn and Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Seahorse Inn and Cottages to downtown Nags Head?

Seahorse Inn and Cottages is 5.2 mi away from Nags Head.

Seahorse Inn and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 958 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason, Loves Park

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Oven but no sheets. Bathroom door wouldn’t close.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was ok, room was not clean, humidifier leaked, not enough room to be comfortable parking places were to small
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very convenient location for us. The room is always clean. We've stayed here for years and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Forced to stay on 3rd floor due to using Expedia booking. Lower flowers were available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

PAUL

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I won't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Worth a try

This hotel is old and has some obvious maintenance issues. The cleaning staff has allot of pride in their work and they do an amazing job with what they have to work with. The front desk was friendly and very polite. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, shower was dirty, broken tiles, lights didn’t work, had to find housekeeping to get towels. We left immediately and staff refused to refund any of our money, we had booked for 5 nights. Would not recommend at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Location is convenient, rooms are always very clean and nice. I've stayed here numerous times and will continue to do so.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place for the money but had roaches coming from light fixtures on last day decided not to extend the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our cottage was nice, it had been updated since our last stay there. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

6/10 Okay

Katelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Decent spot

Overall the visit was nice! The pillows could have been a little better, and the room had minor wear and tear. We would stay there again 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, older beach motel but they've done a nice job keeping it up. Only issue we had was the a/c unit was very noisy would wake us up throughout the night, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This is not the worst place I’ve ever stayed. And it wouldn’t have been that bad if I’d only been there two nights. It wasn’t even necessarily dirty, but, there was no closet. There was no place to hang anything up. The bathroom had a great big mirror and plenty of light, but the vanity was in the bedroom and the mirror around the vanity did not have good life made it very difficult to do things like putting in contacts and I’ll make up. There’s no towel rack by the vanity so there’s no place to put a hand towel. The room was never cleaned the four nights we were there. You have to walk down to the office to get towels and they’re left out in a cabinet. You check in with the kiosk. I did locate an employee at 10:30 one night because the fire alarm in our room kept going off. He did come down and change the batteries. The area around the building is on site with a broken air conditioner sitting out. Houses are all over the sidewalk so you can wash your feet off, but there are safety hazard the way they’re laid out. It is a convenient location with a small grocery store across the street and a great place to eat breakfast next-door. It’s easy to walk to the beach or go to the pier with a little bit more attention to service. It could actually be a good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lloyd

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

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

Needs renovation

This is a very old motel that is in very bad need of a renovation and or remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joey

Liked: Staff & service
This is a great location to Jeanettes pier. But the cottages could do with a few minor upgrades to make the stay so much better The kitchens could do open concept for their cupboards because every time you open the dish cupboards in the cottage kitchenettes it smells so musty. If the dishes were on above counter open concept shelving it would get more airflow. The hide a bed mattresses could do with replacing. They were uncomfortable. But the regular beds are very comfortable. Like i said great place but in need of a few minor upgrades. The staff was excellent! Location excellent for my needs! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
After waiting 20 minutes due to the check in kiosk not working I received keys for the an occupied and walked into two people sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the quaint, beachy feel of the hotel, and the views from the 2nd and 3rd floor deck of the ocean. It's very walkable to Jennettes pier, stores and restaurants. We have stayed here probably a dozen times over the years.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was nice for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025