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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachside hotel walking distance from Jennette's Pier

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed

With a stay at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel in Nags Head (South Nags Head), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Jennette's Pier. This beach hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Wright Brothers National Memorial.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a picnic area, express check-out, and pool umbrellas. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Uncovered parking
  • Express check-out
  • Year Built - 1952
  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Yard
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Microwave
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 43
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Streaming services
  • Freezer
  • Porch or lanai

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Fishing on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

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)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 18

Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Dolphin Motel
  • Dolphin Oceanfront
  • Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
  • Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Nags Head
  • Dolphin Oceanfront Nags Head
  • Dolphin Oceanfront Hotel Nags Head
  • Dolphin Oceanfront Nags Head
  • Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Hotel
  • Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Nags Head
  • Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Hotel Nags Head

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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