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Tar Heel Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A fenced outdoor area with a grassy lawn, trees, and a wooden post with a rope.
A covered outdoor area with a bench and a row of windows.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mounted television, and a decorative fish sculpture.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with striped bedding, a teal table, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $94
$83 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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7010 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 King Bed

A bathroom with a shower, a sink with a marble countertop, and a towel rack.

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, a sign reading "Trunks & Bikinis", and a wall clock.

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

With a stay at Tar Heel Motel in Nags Head (Whalebone), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Jennette's Pier and Nags Head Golf Links. .This motel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Pirate's Cove Marina and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Jockey's Ridge State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Nags Head Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Outlets Nags Head - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whalebone Junction - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Whalebone Junction Information Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Tar Heel Motel

Tar Heel Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or 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 motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. 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

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1952
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

Tar Heel Motel Nags Head
Tar Heel Motel
Tar Heel Nags Head
Tar Heel Hotel
Tar Heel Motel Motel
Tar Heel Motel Nags Head
Tar Heel Motel Motel Nags Head

Tar Heel Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 446 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across from the beach and perfect for just a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean and well kept. The pool was clean but dated. I would absolutely stay here again and again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a/c worked wonderfully! Easy access with keypad. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and older motel. Everything seems to be upgraded and nicely decorated, The bed was comfortable and the towels were plentiful/thick. The pool had plenty of chairs and was very clean. Early access was a great surprise as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and well put together
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean but the use of a high fragrance cleaner gave us a headache. Thankfully we were able to air it out a little. We never came in contact with staff. The property was well maintained for being beach side and the rooms being newly renovated was pleasant. For the price and what we got it was very fair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's the perfect place for a short trip to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for such great accommodations and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy place to get to and close to a lot of restaurants to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clear, a lot bug, everything old
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our got to cheap, clean motel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was newly updated and perfect for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend getaway with the girls!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great little beach spot!

Excellent location! Great price and adequate comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a luxury motel, but serviceable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was pretty sure that this was the place where I would die. The pictures online are definitely a lot better than the actual property. The room that I was in was heavily perfumesd with cleaning products. After the cleaning product wore off I realized that they were trying to cover a different scent. Despite all of the negatives of this place the customer service was excellent and it had very close access to the beach. The parking situation was a little sketchy especially if you got back late at night. There was not enough parking on site. In a pinch I may stay there again but I would definitely need to air out the room first.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Motel for a one night passer by stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024