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Surf Side Hotel

Property class: 3

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.
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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, and a chair with a nautical pattern.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $118
$105 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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6701 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pool View Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A balcony with a white chair, a pool, and a view of the beach.

ADA King Handicap Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, a white chair, and a wooden deck.

Ocean View King Loft

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A balcony with a view of the ocean and beach, wooden chairs, and a parking area with a truck.

Oceanview Queens Loft

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small white table.

Standard King Efficiency (No elevator)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A balcony with a white chair, a view of the beach, and a railing.

Ocean Front King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

Ocean Front Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A balcony with yellow chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.

Dune View Condo (No elevator)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1423 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Ocean Front Junior Honeymoon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

Ocean Front Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A balcony with white chairs, a view of the ocean, and a swimming pool.

ADA Queen Handicap Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Direct Ocean Front Condo (No elevator)

A balcony with a view of the beach, a pool area, and a wooden deck.

Direct Ocean Front Condo (No elevator)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1423 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Ocean Front Corner King

A balcony with two Adirondack chairs overlooking a beach and ocean.

Ocean Front Corner King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Queen (No elevator)

A balcony with a view of the beach, sandy dunes, and a pier in the distance.

Standard Double Queen (No elevator)

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

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A balcony with a view of a beach, a pool, and a building with multiple windows.

Ocean View 2 Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Ocean View King

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.

Ocean View King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

With a stay at Surf Side Hotel in Nags Head (Ocean Side Court), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Jennette's Pier and 9 minutes from Outer Banks Beaches. .This beach hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf.

What's nearby

  • Nags Head Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Full Throttle Speedway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Outlets Nags Head - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel offers 76 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Nags Head hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Surf Side Hotel Nags Head
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Surf Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 810 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in an excellent location and was very clean. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room, friendly staff amazing breakfast definitely recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our new favorite place to stay in OBX!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast. Best location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great locations and hotel extras are a plus
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Place for a Getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The location was great!! Staff very friendly!! Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very near to the beach, excellent location. Best Staff !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It’s an older property they do an excellent job maintaining.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel. Amazing breakfast. Staff was super friendly and always helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and love all the amenities! Breakfast is excellent! Feels like a boutique resort!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Location on the beach. Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff were so hospitable and the breakfast was amazing! Our shower nozzle was a little messed up and the doors seemed to have needed some maintenance but it wasn’t too bad. We enjoyed our stay greatly and would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location right on the water front, breakfast is ok and certainly more convenient than going elsewhere. We did enjoy the complimentary wine and cheese in the afternoon. Balcony is large enough to be useful and chairs are very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was the perfect Outer Banks location. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kept up. Family friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was our 2nd trip to Surf Side in 2 years. Perfect location, wonderful beach access. Great breakfasts, absolutely perfect. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was my second year staying here. I would recommend this hotel to anyone I know. I look forward to coming again next year. It was exceptionally clean, very helpful and friendly staff. I especially love the breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel. Beach access, plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor pools. Breakfast was amazing each morning, the hotel rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely fabulous spot on the beach. We could see dolphins in the ocean from our balcony as well as the sunset. Very comfortable room and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean room, everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is the third time my wife and I have stayed at this wonderful hotel, and it gets better every time. It is classy without being pretentious, with a perfect location, it also feels homegrown and sophisticated all at once. Needless to say I love this place, my wife loves this place, and we're going back 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026