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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

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

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

Blackout curtains, 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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

Blackout curtains, 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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

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Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Kill Devil Hills

With a stay at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn in Kill Devil Hills, you'll be on the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and a 2-minute drive from Destination Fun. .This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Nags Head Fishing Pier and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Jockey's Ridge State Park.

What's nearby

  • beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destination Fun - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 motorised watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 7 2026 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1235 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1874 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zohreh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff were very nice. It's right at the beach which is great. The breakfast was fine but can be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Even though our first floor, parking lot view room was plagued by ants and the water pressure in the shower was extremely low, we're still giving this hotel 4 stars.The room looked to be remodeled and was a nice size with 2 queen beds. After we discovered the ants, the front desk moved us to a much higher floor and an ocean front room. It was perfect and we appreciated the upgrade. The queen beds and pillows were soft and comfy. Our room was serviced every day; we had plenty of clean bath towels. For breakfast, a number of items were offered: assorted cereals, make your own waffles, bagels, bread, yogurt, muffins, etc. The woman overseeing breakfast was very attentive and very nice. What makes this hotel a gem is that it's right on the beach. The beach area, in our opinion, has sort of a private feel to it. We would surely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a nice quiet experience. The staff were helpful, and the rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very nice staff. We had some noisy upstairs neighbors, but that was at no fault to the hotel. Great stay with a beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff. Sink is clogged but clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Xing Jing, Blacksburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is clean and beds are comfortable. The room is nicely furnished. The bathroom is clean but a little dated. The toilet moves a little when sit on and faucet is a little wabbly when turn on/off the water. Breakfast is plenty, But the morning we stayed there was no meat and scrambled eggs supplied. There were only the hard boiled eggs. Overall it is a nice hotel that very convenient to access the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff! Highly recommend for your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before and are always pleased. Room is always clean with very nice linens, plenty of space, beautiful views. Staff friendly and efficient. Cafe very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jon, Sequim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn. The room was large and clean. We were given a large choice for breakfast. All the staff were helpful and kind. I would recommend coming here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location on the beach. Convenient to all the visitor attractions at a good price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bozenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the John Yancey before and have never been disappointed. The staff is always friendly, the facilities always functional and the property always clean and well organized, even in the off season. I rarely stay on the coast in warmer seasons, but if I do, the John Yancy will be the first place I try to book a room at. Probably need to do it in September, just to be safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second time staying this year and once again every thing was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area was attended by a very attentive lady. Great job. Electric toothbrush was left behind by my roommate. They called and offered to mail it. Declined offer and they said it would be delivered to a homeless shelter. Very nice and honest of them. Thumbs up on stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and comfortable. The staff were excellent and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

william

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
room was not bad at all beds were comfortable but the first day had around 1000 ants in the bathroom called front desk they sent maintanince up ants were gone. 2nd night and 3rd night found 2 roaches and 3rd night for more crawling on me as i slept. Let the front desk know i was checking out early they did offer me another room but we had already made plans to leave. Was offered a discount but no refund for the last day. Was extremely tired due to not sleeping that not checking for bugs. This is not something the hotel can control i understand that but not offering a refund for the last day was less than ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Freiendly and helpful. Room was clean, updated and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Claude

We were only there for a single night, but the staff we had contact with was pleasant and accommodating. The room was comfortable and clean. It was an efficiency for 4 people. Breakfast was provided in a large dedicated room with an assortment of offered items both hot and cold. For warm weather relaxing, there is a gazebo above the dune with tables and chairs and viewing the beach and surf.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4th floor, great view of ocean, good breakfast for continental, helpful man checked us in. Bed was good, room was clean. Only complaint would be they had elevator problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous front desk staff, very nice and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pretty room, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025