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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View
Courtyard
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd., Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Outlets Nags Head
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Nags Head

With a stay at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel in Nags Head (South Nags Head), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and within a 5-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. .This beach hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Whalebone Junction.

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

On beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Jennette's Pier
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal 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 43 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1952
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless 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 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 10 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Dolphin Motel
Dolphin Oceanfront
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Hotel Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Hotel
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Nags Head
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Hotel Nags Head

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 555 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the fact my dog was welcome here. Easy access to the beach. Glad I upgraded to a beach access room. However. Not sure I got an Expedia deal on this. Also. The clerk named Jim wanted cash for the upgrade. I didn’t have it. Yet when I asked at check out for change for. 50. He said he did not have it. Disappointed. This was for my tip to cleaning lady. I don’t have much in monetary value. But I believe in tipping and buying items in the area I stay in. It’s called. CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY YOU ARE VISITING. AKA. putting $ Into the area. No matter how much you may or not have
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Tucson

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outer Banks getaway

Excellent location, service, beach access, comfort and cleanliness. Front desk staff as well as service staff were top notch. Great fishing near by and quick access to lots of food.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the property was close to the beach. The water pressure was not the greatest in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Weekend Get Away

Great place for a weekend getaway, good beach access, good location, friendly staff. The hotel is older, but very well maintained. We will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here before. Great location, right on the beach. Close to the pier. Food places close. We brought our pet, he loves the beach. Do recommend❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Ocean front living…

This stay was picture perfect. Our room was on the ocean front. A sling glass door opened right out to the sand. 2 comfy chairs were directly outside in the sand. The ocean was just steps away. The room was very well decorated,the beds were quite comfortable, a small fridge and micowave were handy,a great drape to cover the window and a nice tv was available. This is a small Mom and Pop style motel that I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Amesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very welcoming and check in was swift. Excited about the stay at this location. It’s so cute and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated rooms and clean, right on the beach. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Ocean front for a few - most room were not
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great for Weekend Getaway

Older hotel, but well taken care of. All of the staff we encountered were extremely courteous and helpful. Great location near everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for the price. Will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We upgraded on the advise of staff and couldn't be happier that we did-- woke up to the most amazing ocean view and sounds ever. Friendly, clean and the renovations look great. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVE to stay at The Dolphin. It has become our go-to place to stay when we come down to the Outer Banks. The staff is very friendly! It's right on the beach and so close to everything else. Plus, the very kind and relaxing vibe will bring us back time and time again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great vacation

Great staff and beautiful location. Easy access to beach. Safe parking, staff constantly updating building and chairs on front porch of room
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time. Close to things we wanted to see. Clean, staff were wonderful, and it was right on the beach. In the bathroom, there wasn’t any place to put toothpaste toothe paste, face soap etc. Our microwave didn’t work well. But, we had suxh a wonderful time and we would definitely go there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

SHAREE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! We were in Nags Head for a surf competition. The weather and swell forecast were both constantly changing and the competition continued to go on hold while we waited for weather and wind to clear the area. We were unsure of how long we would be there, and our check out date was likely to change. The owner was extremely flexible with our checkout time and accommodating to the fact that we might need to extend our stay. Luckily, we did not need to do so, but we truly appreciate the flexibility and consideration for our situation. The room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024