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Reviews of John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1086 out of 1841 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 529 out of 1841 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1841 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1841 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1841 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kimberly, Knotts Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, quiet, and right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Front Desk Team on 25 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Property was spotlessly clean and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Desk Team on 25 May 2024
We look forward to your return visit.

8/10 Good

Gale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was easy to find and conviently located to suit our plans. Very quiet. Staff pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 22 May 2024
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach. A place we have stayed at for 7 years and will be planning on going back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 22 May 2024
We look forward to your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 22 May 2024
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 22 May 2024
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 20 May 2024
We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 19 May 2024
We appreciate your review and hope to see you again. Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 19 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were everything we were looking for. Ocean View from the third floor was spectacular. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 19 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Leslye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great. Clean, beach access, good breakfast. (The only thing that bothers me is rude people who slam doors and walk and talk loudly in the hallways at all hours.) Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 18 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The John Yancey is a great place to stay. Rooms are very clean and staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 18 May 2024
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 18 May 2024
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

8/10 Good

Christopher, Kill Devil Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 18 May 2024
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

8/10 Good

Darla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to a brewery and other dining options. Retro look.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 15 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean. The only negative is 5pm check in. Nice staff. Short walk to the water. Nice gazebo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 14 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here the last four years. We love the beach access, updated and clean rooms, and the staff is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 12 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
But watch out for the black flies on the beach, they bite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 13 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn!

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was handicapped excessive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 11 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean place. Would definitely go there again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 10 May 2024
We look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location right on the beach. Nice Adirondack chairs on the beach gazebo maybe a few more would be nice. When first entering buildings the pleasant scent was welcoming. We felt safe, relaxed, while watching nature….dolphins, crabs, ocean waves, will recommend to friends. Thx
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 10 May 2024
We appreciate your review and look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with partner
When we first arrived, I was unsure because you can tell it’s an older property, however, my insecurities were quickly laid to rest. When I walked into the office, it had a fresh vibe and smelled clean and relaxing. When we walked into our room, you can tell that they were recently renovated. Everything was clean and beautiful! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from JYI Front Desk Team on 10 May 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review and feedback! We are immensely proud of our team and the care and consideration they show to all our property. We look forward to having another opportunity to serve you!

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 5 May 2024
There were no notes of any issues during your 1 night stay. If you would like to contact us, we would be happy to hear the reason for this 1 out of 5 score. Thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

SANTHOSH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 5 May 2024
We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 4 May 2024
We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Large assortment to chose from
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 4 May 2024
We are happy you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 4 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great. My only concern was you are advertised as pet friendly. That’s somewhat misleading if a person books thru a web site that doesn’t explain “pet friendly “ depends on your room choice. If I hadn’t called the inn directly I might have been upset when I arrived to find the room I wanted wasn’t “pet friendly “
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 4 May 2024
We appreciate your review.

6/10 Okay

Sangeetha

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 4 May 2024
We appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

Rashmi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 4 May 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice place to stay, very close to everything that we needed and liked to do. Staff was very friendly and went beyond to help us out. Only bad thing I could possibly say is when we requested house keeping they didn’t pick up the room or replace the coffee for the room, really not a lot to complain about. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 4 May 2024
We look forward to your return visit.

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only issue we had was that the ac/heating unit was very loud. Facility was nice as was the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 29 Apr 2024
We appreciate your feedback. Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 28 Apr 2024
We look forward to your return visit.

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities outdated needing updates. Enjoyed property being close to beach and walking distance to dining and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from JYI Front Desk Team on 26 Apr 2024
We appreciate you feedback! Thank you choosing JYI!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean front property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 26 Apr 2024
We appreciate your 5 star review.

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Probably ok if you’re on the 1st floor. Carrying bags up a flight of stairs can be a pain.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 26 Apr 2024
We have people that can help with your bags if needed. Please ask.

10/10 Excellent

Amy Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mini getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 26 Apr 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from JYI Front Desk Team on 26 Apr 2024
Thank you Nicole! Come back and see us!

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Travelled with family
Wonderful place to stay! Very clean and kind staff . The beach is right outside your room or simply a walk away. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 26 Apr 2024
We look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

John, Barnegat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. You won't find a more organized place Clean and a great location right on the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 26 Apr 2024
We truly appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Cicero

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was especially helpful and friendly. The room was clean and well organized. My family loved this placed and will definitely stay again this summer. Unlike other places we looked at you don't have to cross the road to get to the beach - this hotel is literally on the beach. Thanks to the staff and we hope to see you soon!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from JYI Front Desk Team on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you for the outstanding review of your stay! We look forward to welcoming you back!

6/10 Okay

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There wasn’t hot water and the bed kept sinking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from JYI Front Desk Team on 22 Apr 2024
We will take a look immediately and remedy! We hope you will give us another opportunity to serve you!

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 21 Apr 2024
We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again.

4/10 Poor

elaine, atkinson

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived it appeared decent from the outside until trying to enter the building. The entry door from the parking lot was ajar and never shut properly with no security upon entering the building. In the room the bed was comfortable with a fridge and microwave so that was good. The beach was nice. The bathroom was just basic and what really bothered me was they couldn't even give a cup to use after brushing your teeth. The door in the bathroom was a sliding door with a recessed handle that was sharp when trying to open and close the door. The entry door to the room was rusty and and had to be slammed in order to shut it. We won't return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 20 Apr 2024
We are sorry the your stay was less than perfect. Good luck in your future travels.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to the beach..,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 20 Apr 2024
We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and comfortable. The price is reasonable. The location is convenient to where we needed to go.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 20 Apr 2024
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Racy Mare

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay with family. We had three rooms and all rooms are nice and clean. Just right by the beach so our kids had so much fun watching the sunrise and playing. Thank you to the nice staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 20 Apr 2024
We look forward to your return visit.

6/10 Okay

Sherrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was really good. The bed was comfortable. The room was suppose to be ocean view but I couldn't see the ocean for all the buildings and it was closer to the road than the beach. The room was clean but a very strong smell of bleach and I had to leave the door open for awhile. Finding the ice machine and getting to the beach was a obstacle course up and down stairs to buildings that didn't connect. Our door didn't close and latch very well so we had to slam it to shut it and deadbolt it when we were inside to make sure it didn't pop open. It was a stay for our anniversary, so it was somewhat of a disappointment that we couldn't see the ocean from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 20 Apr 2024
I looked into your reservation to verify you were assigned to the correct room type. You reserved a classic king room in our main building. These are our most economical rooms and have no view of the ocean.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay in a newly renovated room. Everything was very clean, I have no complaints. Free continental breakfast was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 20 Apr 2024
Thanks for choosing John Yancey Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from John Yancey Inn on 20 Apr 2024
Thanks very much. We hope to see you again.