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Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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On the beach
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Free daily buffet breakfast
Indoor pool
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $297
$263 nightly
$297 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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4701 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Dune View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Jockey's Ridge State Park and Nags Head Golf Links. .This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Nags Head Fishing Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Jennette's Pier.

What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Outer Banks Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Grits Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG offers 100 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, 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

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront Hotel
Nags Head Inn
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my room, I loved the staff, I loved the breakfast, I loved my room view! I love this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great veiw of ocean from balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, great view of the ocean, good location, good value for cost, and the included breakfast made the trip a lovely destination in January.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good hot breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and comfortable room, and great breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was clean, staff all friendly and courteous
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Will definitely be back in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent. The service was as well. Great location. Clean room. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was awesome clean and great view from the balcony! Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clan room/ very pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

keri

Friendly staff, clean amenities ease of check in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel, on the beach. Nice pool, friendly staff. We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Typical Holiday Inn breakfast with good options. Location right on the beach with access via a bridge over the dunes. Good location in town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean rooms and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could see the beach standing on the balcony but not if we were sitting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

cedric

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed for the winter! Hotel did not disclose this. The mattress was the worst I’ve been on. Great breakfast though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy access to our destination
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a short stay, clean room, easy beach access, & staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025