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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$157
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

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

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About this property

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Hotel in South Nags Head
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
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.

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a picnic area, express check-out, and pool umbrellas. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator (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

Property 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. 290 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 591 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

Luciano

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, just as amazing as last year! Peaceful atmosphere. Breezeway that goes right out to the beach, pet friendly(we brought our dog), access to sidewalk if you want to walk or ride your bike to restaurants or places nearby, and a 7/11 that’s a 1 minute drive away if you need anything that’s not offered by the motel. Jim (the owner) is a very accommodating person and hard worker. We appreciated his hospitality greatly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic room with nice beach and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

All you need to enjoy the beach !

Wonderful location, basic beach accommodations, pleasant Manager and staff. Inexpensive and unpretentious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy

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

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Adirondack chairs on the patio and being steps from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jim and staff are very friendly and always cleaning around the property. We really enjoyed the beach and its surroundings. Room was comfortable. Dog friendly ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Easy access to the beach. Friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was was fabulous and wonderful. Room was really clean! Beach area was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

VISHAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable place with a walk to the beach! Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Macide

Dog friendly and location very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.Small venue, staff and other visitors were very friendly. Great and easy access to the beach. Outside water stations for easy beach clean up. Pet friendly and all pet owners very respectful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The accessibility to the beach was fantastic! The little refrigerator with freezer in the room better than most high-end hotels. The bed was comfortable. There is no counter space in the bathroom. The shower needs a footstool available so women can shave their legs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Beach access, cute rooms, great manager, prompty replaced our broken a/c unit, noce pool Cons: Small rooms, continually had to ask for towels (they'd take the dirty ones away, but not replace them), that shower head :( We would totally stay agin, though. Lived the easy beach access and overall location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Area around the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet. Though its an older hotel, it has been updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debbi

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, easy and friendly check in, pets welcome, right on the beach. This is our third stay and we will continue to come back. Just a suggestion, maybe 4 pillows instead of 3, but that is the only thing I could say and that's me being picky
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolutely wonderful stay. Needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025