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Surf Side Hotel

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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 balcony with a view of the ocean, a white railing, and two wooden 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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $157
$139 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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6701 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪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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Pool View Queen

9.6 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 4
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  • Free WiFi

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ADA King Handicap Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Partial ocean view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean View King Loft

9.2 out of 10
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  • 463 sq ft
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  • Sleeps 6
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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
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  • Partial ocean view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean Front Junior Honeymoon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Ocean view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

Ocean Front Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Ocean Front Corner King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Ocean View 2 Queens

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Ocean View King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT OCEAN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE OCEAN FRONT WITH BALCONY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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 within a 10-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. .This beach hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Full Throttle Speedway.

What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 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
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 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
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

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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Surfside Nags Head
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Surf Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 805 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 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

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our new favorite place to stay in OBX!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Place for a Getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Patrice

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

Danielle

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

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. All of the staff members were very friendly and helpful. Clean rooms, good breakfast and an excellent location make this a very desirable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely oceanside stay here. The hotel has a quiet, charming, homey feel. The beds were very comfortable. The breakfast is homemade and delicious. I only wish the breakfast would be served a bit earlier than 8 am.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel right on the beach. So comfortable and clean, loved it so extended a night. Very well located to shops but quiet. Excellent- we’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unless you’re renting a beach house, this is the place to stay in the outer banks. We have stayed at several hotels in the area, and surfside is head and shoulders above the rest. Perfect staff, perfect setup, perfect location Ten out of ten.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that everything was clean and taken care of. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Full breakfast was good. Several options to choose from and they served you. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location on the beach and very nice staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Better than average breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wiliam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location, friendly staff, clean comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome stay! Wine and cheese hour; hot cookies; coffee/tea bar 24/7. They offer so many things! You even have beach chairs and towels that can be borrowed! They also recommended Miller’s restaurant and that was so Delicious!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second year staying at this hotel. It’s super clean, the staff is very friendly, the beds are comfortable, great water pressure in the shower also. The indoor pool is a great amenity! We will totally be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Breakfast was great! We did not use the pool
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026