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Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff amazing breakfast definitely recommend this place "
United States
Justin
The price is NZ$529
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Surf Side Hotel

The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.5 km from Tale of the Whale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (495 reviews)
"The Breakfast alone is worth the stay!!!"
United States
Maurice
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
The First Colony Inn

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Whalebone, 0.7 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (834 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Debra
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Mia's Boutique Hotel

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (312 reviews)
"Room was clean, beach access was really close, great place to stay!"
United States
Damon
The price is NZ$423
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 0.9 km from Tale of the Whale
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (382 reviews)
"The room was clean and a/c worked wonderfully! Easy access with keypad. Great location."
United States
lisa renee
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Tar Heel Motel

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.3 km from Tale of the Whale
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (417 reviews)
"Stay was great,, clean room, nice location."
United States
Barbara
The price is NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Blue Heron Motel

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 0.4 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2.5 star property
South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, loved the hotel!"
United States
Audrey
The price is NZ$410
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
2.5 star property
2 km from Tale of the Whale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (614 reviews)
"Positive: location and price Negative: balcony had garbage, tv didn’t work the first night. No staff on premises"
United States
Hector
The price is NZ$272
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.8 km from Tale of the Whale
7.4 out of 10, Good, (241 reviews)
"We had a great time. The units were clean, comfortable, and quiet. We will definitely stay there again!"
United States
Kristi
The price is NZ$324
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and decently sized. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Oceanview room was amazing. Breakfast was decent."
United States
Jim
The price is NZ$529
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Tranquil House Inn

Tranquil House Inn
2.0 star property
6.3 km from Tale of the Whale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at the Tranquil Inn! The accommodations were so comfortable and the staff wonderful! It was centrally located in the village of Manteo and close to pubs, restaurants, shops. We visited all of the suggested attractions recommended by the staff and totally enjoyed everything! We are looking forward to a return visit!"
United States
Jeanette
The price is NZ$490
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Tranquil House Inn

Island Guesthouse and Motel

Island Guesthouse and Motel
2.5 star property
7 km from Tale of the Whale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (372 reviews)
"Super clean room with comfortable bed at great price."
United States
Darrell
The price is NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Island Guesthouse and Motel

Island House of Wanchese

Island House of Wanchese
3.5 star property
7.5 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (336 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay. We stayed in the suite, so we were able to bring our pups too. The owners were so helpful in finding things to do, places to eat, and just telling us a little history of the area. Their breakfast was amazing too, with eggs straight from the chickens they raise! Overall, we had a wonderful time."
United States
Anya
The price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Island House of Wanchese

Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (365 reviews)
"Great location. "
United States
Deborah
The price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Scarborough Inn

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
6.9 km from Tale of the Whale
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable beds for a reasonable price."
United States
Darrell
The price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.5 star property
7.1 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (455 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, friendly and helpful staff, quiet place."
United States
Bogdan
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Outer Banks Motor Lodge

Outer Banks Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
11.4 km from Tale of the Whale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (628 reviews)
"My husband & I celebrated the last two days of our honeymoon here and we loved it! Super convenient access to the beach and staff was super accommodating and friendly."
United States
Katelyn
The price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Outer Banks Motor Lodge

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills
3.5 star property
10.8 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, right across from the ocean with a pool and 2 decks overlooking the ocean. Very clean."
United States
Lynne
The price is NZ$538
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
2.0 star property
8 km from Tale of the Whale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable, and the beach access was wonderful."
United States
Rebecca
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Colonial Inn Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Tale of the Whale

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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Property entrance
The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
495 reviews
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Exterior
Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
834 reviews
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View from property
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
312 reviews
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Single Room, 1 King Bed
Tar Heel Motel
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
382 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tale of the Whale?
Tale of the Whale is located in Nags Head. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 257 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Tale of the Whale?
Adjacent to Tale of the Whale, Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and private porches. Other good choices close by include Mia's Boutique Hotel and Seahorse Inn and Cottages.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Tale of the Whale?
Expedia has 257 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Tale of the Whale.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tale of the Whale, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Tale of the Whale.
What can I see and do near Tale of the Whale?
Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf, Full Throttle Speedway and Dare County Arts Council are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Festival Park, Tracks in the Sand and North Pond Trail. A trip to Outlets Nags Head and Outer Banks Mall might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.