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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 star property

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On the beach, fishing
Interior
43-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services
Beach/ocean view
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
$80
$71 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25

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2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948
  • Place, beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Destination Fun
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

With a stay at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn in Kill Devil Hills, you'll be on the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and a 2-minute drive from Destination Fun. .This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Nags Head Fishing Pier and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Jockey's Ridge State Park.

What's nearby

  • beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Destination Fun - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • OBX Laser Tag - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬13 min walk

About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kill Devil Hills hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 7 2026 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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 available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Outer Banks, NC - Kill Devil Hills
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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1237 out of 1875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1875 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area was attended by a very attentive lady. Great job. Electric toothbrush was left behind by my roommate. They called and offered to mail it. Declined offer and they said it would be delivered to a homeless shelter. Very nice and honest of them. Thumbs up on stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and comfortable. The staff were excellent and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

william

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
room was not bad at all beds were comfortable but the first day had around 1000 ants in the bathroom called front desk they sent maintanince up ants were gone. 2nd night and 3rd night found 2 roaches and 3rd night for more crawling on me as i slept. Let the front desk know i was checking out early they did offer me another room but we had already made plans to leave. Was offered a discount but no refund for the last day. Was extremely tired due to not sleeping that not checking for bugs. This is not something the hotel can control i understand that but not offering a refund for the last day was less than ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Freiendly and helpful. Room was clean, updated and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Claude

We were only there for a single night, but the staff we had contact with was pleasant and accommodating. The room was comfortable and clean. It was an efficiency for 4 people. Breakfast was provided in a large dedicated room with an assortment of offered items both hot and cold. For warm weather relaxing, there is a gazebo above the dune with tables and chairs and viewing the beach and surf.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4th floor, great view of ocean, good breakfast for continental, helpful man checked us in. Bed was good, room was clean. Only complaint would be they had elevator problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous front desk staff, very nice and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pretty room, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
How can you top a view of the Atlantic from a private balcony? Comfortable room and very clean. The breakfast was fresh and the person overseeing it was friendly and helpful. Front desk staff were friendly and offered dining suggestions. This is definitely an "I'd go back to this place" hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times and we have always enjoyed it, always clean, quiet and a perfect location. Can’t beat it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view. Friendly staff. Able to walk right onto the beach. The breakfast area is kind of small.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, will return this summer 🌞 e
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was okay, but the whole place was infested with ants! When we pulled back the sheets in our first room there were ants crawling around in the bed. Upon further investigation, there were ants throughout the room and all over our baggage as well. We were moved to a second room in a different building and that room also had ants in the bathroom and on one wall of the main room. We were handed a container of bug spray and told we could spray our room. When we said that this was unacceptable and we wanted a refund for our stay, they kindly obliged and we found another hotel down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Check in and check out was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subhamoy

Clean room, breakfast options were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. The continental breakfast was excellent with a very helpful lady working there. Loved the renovated shower in our bathroom, although we did have some ants in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

4/10 Poor

Edward

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Two stars because the staff was friendly but the pictures on the listing were not of the motel that we stayed in, there’s two different parts of the property, the nice building in all of the pictures and then the crap, run down motel next to it that you do not see at all in the pictures. Be careful when booking a room everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and courteous staff, great breakfast provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bud was so personable and helpful! Room was adorable and had all the amenities I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025