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Beachfront hotels in Outer Banks

A curated list of beach hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in December 2022.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Outer Banks. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, an IHG Hotel

    *** Resort. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront is located on the white sand shores of Nags Head. Guests can start their day with a complimentary hot buffet breakfast, and then take a plunge in the indoor heated pool. Complimentary WiFi is available to all guests. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $132.

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  • 2 Surf Side Hotel Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Surf Side Hotel

    ** Hotel. Located in Nags Head, a few steps from Nags Head Beach, Surf Side Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and barbecue facilities. With a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Whalebone. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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  • 3 Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/Corolla Corolla, United States

    Beach: Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/Corolla

    *** Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, this beachfront hotel is located in Corolla, North Carolina. Free WiFi access and a daily continental breakfast are provided. Each room at Hampton Inn and Suites Outer Banks Corolla will provide guests with a patio or balcony. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $102.

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  • 4 Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk Kitty Hawk, United States

    Beach: Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

    *** Hotel. Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk is nestled on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can take a refreshing plunge in the pool or get a workout in the on-site fitness centre. The hotel offers on-site dining options and a fishing pier. The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a 15 minutes' drive away. Room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A small refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave are provided as well. A private balcony or patio is included. Suites feature a separate seating area. Beach access is available from the property. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the games room. Guests can grab a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Great American Grill restaurant. Jockey's Ridge State Park is 17.5 km from the property. Nature tours at the Nags Head Nature Conservancy are a 17 minutes' drive away. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $101.

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  • 5 The Sea Ranch Resort Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: The Sea Ranch Resort

    **** Hotel. Located on the Outer Banks in North Carolina, this hotel has beach access and an indoor swimming pool. A full-service restaurant with ocean views is provided onsite. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is 15 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $56.

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  • 6 Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront is nestled on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Guest can take a refreshing plunge in the pool or unwind in the hot tub. Beach access and free WiFi are provided. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around $75.

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  • 7 Blue Heron Motel Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Blue Heron Motel

    *** Hotel. Located in Nags Head, 600 metres from Little Penguin Island, Blue Heron Motel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a private beach area. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool and a hot tub. Certain rooms at the property include a patio with a sea view. Show full description Guest review score 7.3

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  • 8 Sanderling Resort Outer Banks Duck, United States

    Beach: Sanderling Resort Outer Banks

    **** Resort. Offering 2 seasonal outdoor swimming pools and 1 indoor pool, this Duck Resort is located on the outer banks of North Carolina. Features at this beachfront property include 2 year-round bars and rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. Each room offers a private balcony or terrace with views of ocean, pool, sunset, or sand dunes. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $152.

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  • 9 Comfort Inn on the Ocean Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Comfort Inn on the Ocean

    *** Hotel. Comfort Inn on the Ocean is located in Kill Devil Hills and provides access to the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features an outdoor pool. Rooms at the Comfort Inn on the Ocean are equipped with free WiFi and a cable TV. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around $62.

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  • 10 Barrier Island Station, a VRI resort Duck, United States

    Beach: Barrier Island Station, a VRI resort

    *** Hotel. The Barrier Island Station, a VRI resort of Duck, North Carolina, is located on the beach just 1 mile from the Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Guests will have access to an indoor pool and hot tub. A kitchen and free Wi-Fi are available in all rentals. Show full description Guest review score 6.4

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  • 11 Shutters on the Banks Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Shutters on the Banks

    *** Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and views of the pool, Shutters on the Banks is situated in Kill Devil Hills, 7 km from Nags Head. Free private parking and a complimentary continental breakfast are available on site. The rooms come with a TV with cable channels. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $80.

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  • 12 John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

    *** Hotel. The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. This hotel serves a daily continental breakfast and has an outdoor pool on site. A microwave and small refrigerator are provided in every room of this oceanfront hotel. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $53.

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  • 13 Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur

    ** Hotel. Located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, this oceanfront hotel features an outdoor pool and a daily continental breakfast. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi access. A microwave and refrigerator are available in each room at the Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $53.

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  • 14 Comfort Inn South Oceanfront Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

    *** Hotel. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront is just steps away from the white sands shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can start their day with a complimentary hot breakfast, and then take a refreshing plunge in the seasonal outdoor pool. Complimentary WiFi is available to all guests. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $67.

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  • 15 Cape Hatteras Motel Buxton, United States

    Beach: Cape Hatteras Motel

    **** Motel. Offering a private beach, this Buxton motel is only 1.6 km from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Guests can take a refreshing plunge in the pool or unwind in the hot tub. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $202.

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  • 16 Outer Banks Motor Lodge Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Beach: Outer Banks Motor Lodge

    ** Motel. Located along Kill Devil Hills Beach, this North Carolina motel features a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet. Some units include kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators and coffee-making facilities. Flat-screen TVs are also included. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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  • 17 Outer Banks Motel Buxton, United States

    Beach: Outer Banks Motel

    *** Motel. Set in Buxton, 1.4 km from Cape Point, Outer Banks Motel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. The property is located 2. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $84.

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  • 18 Ocean Pines Resort by Capital Vacations Duck, United States

    Beach: Ocean Pines Resort by Capital Vacations

    Aparthotel. Located in Duck, less than 1 km from Duck Beach and a 6-minute walk from Sandy Ridge, Ocean Pines Resort by Capital Vacations provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden with a children's playground, and access to an indoor swimming pool and a fitness room. Providing a balcony, some units are air conditioned and include a dining area and a seating area with a cable flat-screen TV. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a fridge. Show full description Guest review score 7.6

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  • 19 Colonial Inn Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Colonial Inn

    ** Motel. Located next to the Nags Head Pier, this oceanfront property features an outdoor pool and direct beach access. The Nags Head Golf Links is less than 6 km from the property, while the Wright Brothers Memorial is 7.6 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.0

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  • 20 Sea Gull Buxton, United States

    Beach: Sea Gull

    *** Motel. Sea Gull is set in Wanchese, 21 km from Nags Head. Rooms include a TV with cable channels. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. Duck is 47 km from Sea Gull, while Kitty Hawk is 35 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $68.

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  • 21 Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations Nags Head, United States

    Beach: Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations

    Aparthotel. Set in Nags Head in the North Carolina region, with Nags Head Island and Penguins Islands nearby, Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a well-fitted kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Little Penguin Island is 1. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around $90.

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  • 22 Cavalier by the Sea Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Cavalier by the Sea

    Motel. Located in Kill Devil Hills, 90 metres from Kill Devil Hills Beach, Cavalier by the Sea provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property is situated 2.5 km from Nags Head Beach, 1. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $56.

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  • 23 Beachfront Nags Head Condo with Private Balcony! Nags Head, United States

    Beachfront Nags Head Condo with Private Balcony!

    Apartment. Offering sea views, Beachfront Nags Head Condo with Private Balcony! is an accommodation located in Nags Head, a few steps from Nags Head Beach and 1.3 km from Whalebone. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 24 Beach Haven OH17 Corolla, United States

    Beach Haven OH17

    Holiday home. Set in Corolla, 100 metres from Currituck Beach and 2.5 km from Mary Island, Beach Haven OH17 offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. It is located 6. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 25 Dream Catcher by the Sea #14-HH Hatteras, United States

    Dream Catcher by the Sea #14-HH

    Holiday home. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Dream Catcher by the Sea #14-HH is situated in Hatteras. Set on the beachfront, this property has a garden and free WiFi. The holiday home features 9 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 26 ONB1 - Another Day in Paradise Nags Head, United States

    ONB1 - Another Day in Paradise

    Holiday home. ONB1 - Another Day in Paradise is situated in Nags Head, 100 metres from Nags Head Beach and 500 metres from Kill Devil Hills Beach, in an area where cycling can be enjoyed. It has sea views and free WiFi throughout the property. This air-conditioned holiday home comes with a seating area, a kitchen with a fridge, and a cable TV. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 27 TSC203 - Fisher Kill Devil Hills, United States

    TSC203 - Fisher

    Holiday home. TSC203 - Fisher is located in Kill Devil Hills, a few steps from Kill Devil Hills Beach and 2.7 km from Kitty Hawk Beach, in an area where cycling can be enjoyed. It features sea views and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 28 C307A - Delightful Diversion Duck, United States

    C307A - Delightful Diversion

    Holiday home. C307A - Delightful Diversion is a beachfront property located in Duck, 1.6 km from Duck Beach and 1.1 km from Bayberry Bluffs. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 29 C323C - Betty`s Oceanside Duck, United States

    C323C - Betty`s Oceanside

    Holiday home. C323C - Betty`s Oceanside is situated in Duck, 1.6 km from Duck Beach and 1.1 km from Bayberry Bluffs, in an area where cycling can be enjoyed. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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  • 30 Cottage on 12 Hatteras, United States

    Cottage on 12

    Holiday home. Situated in Hatteras, 1.6 km from Cape Hatteras National Seashore Beach and 3 km from Frisco Beach, Cottage on 12 offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is located 6. Show full description Guest review score 7.0

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  • 31 Ocean Sunrise OL1 Corolla, United States

    Ocean Sunrise OL1

    Holiday home. Situated in Corolla, 400 metres from Corolla Beach and less than 1 km from Sedge Island, Ocean Sunrise OL1 features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. It is located less than 1 km from Mossey Islands and provides an ATM. The holiday home has 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Show full description Guest review score 6.0

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