Seahorse Inn and Cottages

2.5 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Signature Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $84
$74 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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 near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Whalebone Junction
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.2 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

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

Signature Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Jennette's Pier. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Pirate's Cove Marina and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Jockey's Ridge State Park.

What's nearby

  • Jennette's Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 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

  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grits Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

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 a 24-hour front desk 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 self parking

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

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)
  • Late check-out 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. 354 out of 994 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 994 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 994 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 994 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 994 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Very nice staff and friendly place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ridgely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and close to beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across from the pier and next to Sam and Omies, had a nice stay, room was good and staff was friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Lisa

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
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and right off the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, pet friendly, price was great, and in a great location. If you have a big truck or suv, the parking can be tight but this place is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Room comfort
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised, close to beach, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Sea Horse in OBX awesome and budget friendly

The bed was super comfortable and the room was extremely clean and it is in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shamekia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time visiting and i absolutely love it...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location , clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very convenient location for us. The room is always clean. We've stayed here for years and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small can walk to ocean restraunts ext door
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This staff is efficient and friendly. Easy walk to local restaurant and Jeannette's Pier. We will definitely return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Bren

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place as always
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025