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Seahorse Inn and Cottages

2.5 star property

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Interior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room dining
Family Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Courtyard view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7218 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Whalebone Junction
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.0 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

With a stay at Seahorse Inn and Cottages in Nags Head (Whalebone), you'll be steps from Outer Banks Beaches and a 1-minute drive from Jennette's Pier. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Pirate's Cove Marina and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Jockey's Ridge State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Jennette's Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach - 5 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 - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Motel with free parking, steps from Outer Banks Beaches
Seahorse Inn and Cottages offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Nags Head motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine. 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 secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express 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 8:30 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)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Utility fee: USD 1 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Seahorse Inn and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 958 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Location is convenient, rooms are always very clean and nice. I've stayed here numerous times and will continue to do so.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place for the money but had roaches coming from light fixtures on last day decided not to extend the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our cottage was nice, it had been updated since our last stay there. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Decent spot

Overall the visit was nice! The pillows could have been a little better, and the room had minor wear and tear. We would stay there again 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, older beach motel but they've done a nice job keeping it up. Only issue we had was the a/c unit was very noisy would wake us up throughout the night, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hillary

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This is not the worst place I’ve ever stayed. And it wouldn’t have been that bad if I’d only been there two nights. It wasn’t even necessarily dirty, but, there was no closet. There was no place to hang anything up. The bathroom had a great big mirror and plenty of light, but the vanity was in the bedroom and the mirror around the vanity did not have good life made it very difficult to do things like putting in contacts and I’ll make up. There’s no towel rack by the vanity so there’s no place to put a hand towel. The room was never cleaned the four nights we were there. You have to walk down to the office to get towels and they’re left out in a cabinet. You check in with the kiosk. I did locate an employee at 10:30 one night because the fire alarm in our room kept going off. He did come down and change the batteries. The area around the building is on site with a broken air conditioner sitting out. Houses are all over the sidewalk so you can wash your feet off, but there are safety hazard the way they’re laid out. It is a convenient location with a small grocery store across the street and a great place to eat breakfast next-door. It’s easy to walk to the beach or go to the pier with a little bit more attention to service. It could actually be a good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lloyd

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

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

Needs renovation

This is a very old motel that is in very bad need of a renovation and or remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joey

Liked: Staff & service
This is a great location to Jeanettes pier. But the cottages could do with a few minor upgrades to make the stay so much better The kitchens could do open concept for their cupboards because every time you open the dish cupboards in the cottage kitchenettes it smells so musty. If the dishes were on above counter open concept shelving it would get more airflow. The hide a bed mattresses could do with replacing. They were uncomfortable. But the regular beds are very comfortable. Like i said great place but in need of a few minor upgrades. The staff was excellent! Location excellent for my needs! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
After waiting 20 minutes due to the check in kiosk not working I received keys for the an occupied and walked into two people sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the quaint, beachy feel of the hotel, and the views from the 2nd and 3rd floor deck of the ocean. It's very walkable to Jennettes pier, stores and restaurants. We have stayed here probably a dozen times over the years.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was nice for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eliza

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Je

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You should not have to worry about any critters crawling around in your room or cottage. Not normal and not ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. As advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

johnson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamekia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time visiting and i absolutely love it...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rami

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy. The door to the room had a hole at the bottom right where insects can easily go in. The owner of the motel said to use a towel. Room was very dirty including the bed. I reserved a king size room and was given a 2 double bed room. I asked for another room and was told none was available. I asked for a refund and I was told no refund. I gave the owner the and left.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025