South Nags Head Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, a wooden boardwalk, and a grassy field.
A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a clear sky.
A white building with a black tower, likely a lighthouse, with a clear sky in the background.
A tall black and white lighthouse with a small white building at its base, surrounded by a grassy field and a white fence.
A tall lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, surrounded by dry grass and trees.

Stay near popular South Nags Head attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best South Nags Head Hotel Deals

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2 out of 5
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd. Nags Head NC
The price is NZ$197 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$197
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (690 reviews)
"Staff here is awesome and friendly. Laid back vibe hotel just as advertised. Steps from a beautiful beach, walking distance to good food and a local fishing pier. Pool was clean, rooms were too."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

2.5 out of 5
8031 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Nags Head NC
The price is NZ$235 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$235
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
PierView Unit with Stunning Views, Pup Friendly & Pools

PierView Unit with Stunning Views, Pup Friendly & Pools

Nags Head NC
The price is NZ$838 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$838
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach condo in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Tale of the Whale ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
"Gaslit and Mold Sick. First warning was getting a text after booking that said to bring cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and paper towels with me for the visit. First time for everything. First day we replaced the HVAC filter because it was filthy. Took photo of cockroach and mold on ceiling and ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

PierView Unit with Stunning Views, Pup Friendly & Pools
SN9017D- Semi-OF!  With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!

SN9017D- Semi-OF! With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!

Nags Head NC
Stay at this holiday home in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tale of the Whale and Whalebone Junction ...
6.6/10 (40 reviews)
"Awesome location for the price! It was clean but it was definitely a used property. I would say for the area and location that we couldn't have asked for better option as I would assume the other places in the area would be double the price for a more modern look and we only used it to sleep since ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

SN9017D- Semi-OF! With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!
Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!

Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!

Nags Head NC
Stay at this beach condo in Nags Head. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
"This is one of our favorite places. Great location, great view! Host is very responsive and onsite contacts are and available every time we visit. If anything is a negative… the elevator has been broken for two years. Hope next year it’s fixed so unloading and loading will be better. With all the ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!
Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly

Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly

Nags Head NC
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Tale of the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"The house was exactly as described and very clean. Our dog was happy. The beach access was wonderful and just what we were looking for. We would definitely consider coming again."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in South Nags Head

Find the best South Nags Head areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ocean Side Court

If you're spending some time in Ocean Side Court, Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Whalebone

If you're spending some time in Whalebone, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outlets Nags Head are top sights worth seeing.



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