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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd., Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Whalebone Junction
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

With a stay at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel in Nags Head (South Nags Head), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Jennette's Pier and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Whalebone Junction.

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whalebone Junction - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whalebone Junction Information Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Outlets Nags Head - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Beachside hotel to enjoy seasonal outdoor pool and sand beach
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal 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 43 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1952
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 10 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Dolphin Oceanfront
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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Nags Head
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Reviews

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 598 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What can I say I stayed last Friday and found my self back 1 week later. The accommodations made once I arrived topped the whole stay. Amazing beach front rooms. Very clean pool, comfy beds, fishing pier less than 5 min walk. Just can’t beat it will be sure to book next years stay soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated motel right on the ocean. Clean pool with nice pool deck furniture. A few restaurants and an ice cream shop within walking distance. Management lives onsite and he was very helpful for all our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach access!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good times … very family home feel vibes. Ocean access is good and
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and very well kept. I would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! We were right on the beach which was nice. It’s great location wise since everything is fairly close for going out and doing things. The only thing that sucked was parking. The spots are so tight and difficult to navigate. Otherwise, our stay was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location.

We loved the location as we wanted to explore the entire OBX region north and south. We extended our stay a couple more days. Jim was helpful in printing our beach pass for us and accommodated our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian Anthony

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its simpe,clean,staff are friendly and understanding.they let us check in at 11am with no extra fee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had fleas badly. The owner did come spray being we could not change rooms. Pool was nice. It was quiet and only a step away from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Simple. Relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay staff was so friendly room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Dolphin Oceanfront! The motel was very clean, nicely decorated, and the room was set up well. Just steps from a beautiful beach. The front desk staff was so nice and welcoming. Great stay—we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My children and I have stayed here before. We love the convenience of being right by the ocean and close to the pier. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great pet friendly stay on the beach

We had a great stay olace was clean and great for pets. The pool was very clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s all one level and a short walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, and close to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great place but needs comforters on their beds

Great little place with nice ocean view and beach acces. Convient and close to all the stores, bars and restaurant. Bed were pretty comfortable but the comforters were missing. I wish they were at least some blankets in a room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025