It isn’t a wonder why many people are flocking to the beach town that is Nags Head. There are many tourist spots and activities that will keep each and every traveler entertained. Some of its most famous destinations include Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Seaside Art Gallery, and Jennette’s Pier. Being a beach town, it is home to many watersport activities, such as surfing, kayaking, dolphin tours, parasailing, and many more. It is also a popular place for hang-gliding. Whatever it is that you want to experience in this lovely spot in North Carolina, you’d best seek a place that you can temporarily call home. That being said, let’s find out where to stay in Nags Head, North Carolina, by scrolling down.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
Hotels
1. Surf Side Hotel (from USD 139)
Reasonable rates for spacious, clean rooms with ocean views
Beach access, indoor and outdoor pools, complimentary wine and cheese, fresh baked cookies
Convenient location near restaurants and stores, right on the beach
Delicious and hearty breakfast with a good variety, complimentary coffee and water all day, wine and cheese reception
Surf Side Hotel is just in front of the beach, which makes it a very convenient hotel to stay at. It features a shared lounge with barbecue facilities. They also have a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as Wi-Fi access. Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, and has a private bathroom. In addition to the outdoor pool, they also have an indoor pool and a hot tub. They also serve buffet and American-style breakfast daily.
Surf Side Hotel
Address: 6701 Virginia Dare Trail
9.18 km (5.8 mi) from North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
2. Oasis Suites Hotel (from USD 202)
Located in the Outer Banks, Oasis Suites Hotel is another great accommodation to stay at. Each room is ultra-clean, equipped with an air-conditioner, a TV, a private bathroom and a kitchen. Each room also has a balcony and a jetted tub. It has a rating of 9.7 from its previous guests. Other amenities include outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and free parking space.
Oasis Suites Hotel
Address: 7721 Virginia South Dare Trail
8.16 km (5.1 mi) from North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
3. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront (from USD 193)
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront has a lot to offer, such as a complimentary breakfast buffet, indoor heated pool, and free Wi-Fi access, and we’re just starting. They offer their guests the luxury of a private beach and each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, and a Keurig coffee machine. They also have a fitness center where you can stay fit even if you’re on vacation. In addition to these features, the hotel is also near Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Roanoke Island, and other tourist attractions, making it a pretty convenient place to be. Other features include an outdoor pool and a free parking space.
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel
Address: 4701 South Virginia Dare Trail
8.43 km (5.3 mi) from North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Apartments
4. Jill's Place: a cozy apartment (from USD 90)
Jill’s Place is a great place to stay because of its rustic and relaxing ambiance. The apartment isn’t too big, but it is cozy and packs a lot of amenities, such as a coffee maker, fridge, TV, and electric fireplace. The house has one bathroom and one bedroom, which can accommodate up to two people. It is pet friendly, so you can bring your friendly mutt along with you, but you’re not allowed to smoke within its premises. Other features include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a free parking space.
Top guest reviews
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the furniture was all very comfortablethe couch is is super comfortable tooloved breakfasts on the deckcozy and warm with great amenitiesroomy bathroom and nice counter to make snacks and sandwiches for the dayCleanliness:
place was very clean spacious and very nicethe bathroom was very clean and had everything we neededthe area was extremely clean and welcomingthe apartment is clean and comfortable and convenient to everythingthe space was very clean and a bit more spacious than i expectedHost:
great place awesome host tylerthe hosts were very friendly and helpfulshe’s a great host and very easy to contacttyler is a friendly host but not too friendlytyler was extremely helpful with our late arrivalRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for hiking and exploringcomfortable space and a great locationit is close to all the main shopping and dining in nh and khthis place is in a perfect location close to everythingsuper location and great private apartment
5. Ground-level apartment close to the beach
This accommodation is located on the ground floor of a two-story house. It features a living room with a full-size sofa bed, a smart TV with Roku, access to Amazon Prime and Netflix. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, an oven toaster, a coffee pot, and a Keurig coffee maker. The bedroom has a queen-size bed with memory foam, that will help its guests sleep peacefully. Up to three guests can fit in comfortably in the house, which has one bedroom and one bathroom. Other features include Wi-Fi, a hot tub, a dryer, and a free parking space.
Nags Head, North Carolina, United States
8.93 km (5.6 mi) from North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke IslandSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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the wifi worked great and we enjoyed being able to watch netflixbed was super comfortable and it was plenty of space for twoCleanliness:
the apartment was very clean and stylishnice place clean and convenienthighly recommend for a spotless clean and comfortable stayplace was cleanthe space is clean cozy and comfortableHost:
hosts made us feel very welcomedthey were friendly and prompt with responsesboth hosts were friendly and outgoingthe host are incredibly nice and helpfulpersonable hosts who do a fantastic jobRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to a lot of storesthe location of this place was ideal for where we wanted to travelgood location and convenient to everythingeasy walk to the beach access to many grocery stores and restaurantsreally enjoyable and close to everything
6. Spacious rental with easy beach access (from USD 75)
Just a few steps to the beach, this accommodation offers convenience! Being able to go to and from your house to the beach makes it easier for you to do the things you’ll be itching to at the beach. The apartment is in pristine condition and it has a full kitchen, one bedroom and one bathroom. This rental accommodates up to four people. You should also take advantage of the free membership to Outer Banks Sports Club, which is included if you rent this apartment. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi access and a free parking space.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bathroom was very nice with the kohler fixturesCleanliness:
clean and comfortable spaceclean apartment and in a quiet neighborhoodgreat clean space with everything you neediain's place was sparkling clean and extremely convenientit was also very cleanHost:
great response time from the hostthanks to the owner for sharing your home with usiain was a great host checkin/ checkout was very easyiain was very helpful and quick to answer any questions we hadgreat host great location host was outstanding in clarity and quick responses/communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
great location walking distance from the beachgreat location just short walk to the beachgreat location very close to the beachthe location was ideal and convenient to the beacheasy check in and close to everything
7. Centrally located and spacious accommodation (from USD 71)
This rental is just a few minutes away to several attractions, including Jockey’s Ridge, Dowdy Park, and NH Fishing Pier. In addition, it is also close to several restaurants, making it an extremely viable spot to stay in during your vacation. The accommodation is ideal for couples, as it has one bedroom and one bathroom. Other amenities include a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi. It also has a full fridge, and the kitchen area has a wet bar, Keurig & microwave oven. An indoor fireplace and a free parking space are also available for guests.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
great back area with pool hammock and lounge chairsthe apartment is on ground floor but very open with great light and high ceilingshaving a “private” pool was fantasticprivate heated pool was the perfect spot to end each daywe had a wonderful week in the beautiful apartmentCleanliness:
very clean and well maintainedvery clean nice sheets and towels and beautifully decoratedeverything was very clean and the bed was very comfortableso modern and clean and efficientiain's place was clean and well-decoratedHost:
iain and sarah were amazing hoststhank you for being great hostsiain was a great hostiain and his wife were great hostsgreat spot and an awesome host 10/10Read more reviewsLocation:
the location is terrificcable tv close to great restaurants close to beachawesome location with close walking proximity to beach and restaurantsgreat location in a quiet beach neighborhoodgreat location close to the beach within a short 5 minute walk
8. Newly renovated vacation rental (from USD 80)
Just steps away to the Atlantic Ocean, Captain’s Quarters is a newly renovated accommodation which offers almost everything that a tourist could ask for: it has a full kitchen, a queen bedroom, bathroom, living room, and dining area, plus, it is centrally located! This is an ideal apartment for couples who’d like to spend time with each other on a beach. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, a free parking space, and a complimentary membership to Outer Banks Sports Club.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
our only complaint was that the mattress and pillows weren’t very comfortablenice clean place with hulu netflix prime video roku free youtube tvvery pleased with the apartment would absolutely stay there againCleanliness:
very clean and beautiful placethe space is clean and quietwell equipped and cleaniain's place is very clean and well keptapartment is small but very cleanHost:
a great place with outstanding service by the hostiain very responsive hostwe loved our stay host was very friendly and quick to respond to any questionsgreat place and efficient hostiain is a great host and responds very quickly to messagesRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectthe location is perfectgreat location super close to the beach accesseasy walk to beachlocation is great- close by the beach
9. Waterfront private studio (from USD 79)
This minimalist and artistic apartment features a spacious and clean interior, which makes it an extremely comfortable temporary abode for up to two guests. It has a queen-size bed, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and a nicely equipped kitchen. You’ll also be entertained by the Sony HD TV with media streaming device. Other features include an outdoor cabana, an outdoor hot and cold shower, a swimming pool, and free parking space.
Top guest reviews
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the place is very comfortable and has nice amenitiesgreat attention to details like soft towels delicious coffee comfortable bed and pillowscheryl's studio apartment was the perfect place for us to celebrate our 36th wedding anniversaryCleanliness:
clean relaxing and great communication with cherylclean and beautifully decoratedit was clean and quaintit was clean and comfortableit was very cleanHost:
great host and quick to respondcheryl was a great hostshe was very responsive and accommodating to our needscheryl was a great hostshe is very responsive to messagesRead more reviewsLocation:
great location right in the middle of everythinggood location easy beach accessvery close to all the tourist attractionsideal place to rentthe location is in the perfect location to explore both the sound side and the ocean
10. Apartment located close to the Atlantic Ocean (from USD 212)
Atlantic Oasis is another accommodation that has a lot to offer its guests. Features such as a full kitchen, queen bedroom, private bathroom, living room, and dining area are available. You’ll also have access to a private porch where you can stay and relax and breathe the fresh ocean breeze. In addition, they’ll also give you a free membership to the Outer Banks Sports Club, a complimentary treat for their customers. The unit is ideal for a couple going on a vacation. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi and a free parking space.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
balcony made for a nice place to sit and relax for breakfast or after dinnerCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable roomssuper clean and communication with iain was excellentplace was very clean and comfortableit was very cleanit is very clean and cozyHost:
iain is a great hostwill stay again soon wonderful hostchecking in was incredibly easy and communication with the host was stellariain was super responsive and was kind enough to lend us some beach gear for the weekperfect for a beach getaway iain was an incredible host and went above and beyond to accommodate usRead more reviewsLocation:
great loaction close to everythingcute place in good locationgreat location walking distance from the beach close to great restaurants and sightsgreat location so close to the beachgreat location close to the beach
A beach town holiday
Going on a vacation in a beach town is one of the most popular ways of spending holidays with our loved ones. What makes it so romantic? Maybe it’s the salt in the wind, the feeling of walking on sand, the sound of the waves gently crashing into the shores. We’ll never know for sure. One thing is for sure, a great vacation depends on accommodation booked in advance. It saves you all the hassle! So, have you decided where to stay in Nags Head, North Carolina? Book that vacation in advance already.
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