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Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Nags Head Golf Links

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On the beach
Point of interest
Indoor pool
On the beach
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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4701 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
(48 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Nags Head

On the beach.You'll find Jockey's Ridge State Park and Nags Head Golf Links within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Nags Head Fishing Pier is within 3 miles (5 km) and Jennette's Pier is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Outer Banks Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Outer Banks Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dune Street Rawbar and Grill - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3-star beachfront hotel near Nags Head Golf Links
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Nags Head hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1988
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG.
  • 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. 647 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Stayed here several times over the years. Need carpet updates. Air condition unit was leaking into the room causing carpet to get wet. Few updates to rooms would make this perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMASINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a room with city view, not oceanfront. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This has been our favorite spot in Nags head for years. We stay here once or twice a year. I booked a stay here through chase travel and had to cancel last minute because I had a blood infection and was admitted into the hospital. The manager denied my request to reschedule. Very disappointing for us. Giving up thousands of dollars in future revenue from a regular customer to keep 300 dollars seems silly. It’s not about money. Fortunately we have plenty of that. It’s about being understanding and compassionate. A bit of a lost art these days
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Loretta

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Balcony door

My room was clean, the staff was friendly and the bed was comfortable. However, it was really windy outside so the balcony door constantly rattled. In the middle of the night, it sounded like someone was forcibly trying to open the door. I got very little sleep because of it. The latch that keeps the door closed needs to be a little longer on the short end so the door doesn't rattle back and forth.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Jane, Williamsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had a great view and the beds were comfortable, especially the sheets. But the room had a terrible fish smell. I don’t think it was from the ocean. It was primarily in the entry way of the room, like maybe someone had put their dirty fishing boat shoe there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Beach. Great View
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best Vacations by far. Rooms where clean and always restocked with everything. The breakfast was great didn't find anything wrong with it at all. Had different items to choose from. Most definitely be back for sure...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
An older location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From my experience, most oceanfront hotels that are anything close to affordable, are usually worn down by the sun, the sand, the salty sea air, and the nonstop hordes of people who pass through these properties. The good news is that this one seemed only mildly tired as of September 2025. The location worked well for us. Right on the beach and centrally located so we were able to visit both the northern and southern areas of the Outer Banks. The first night there we woke up at 1:30 AM in a room that was 80 degrees and getting warmer by the minute as the malfunctioning air-conditioning was putting out hot air. Lou, the night clerk on duty, was quick to find us another room that was dune view rather than ocean view, and we were compensated for the difference in price. The new room was on the 3rd rather than the 4th floor. Be advised that you can actually see the ocean on either of these floors, but you will need to stand up to do so. Sitting in the chairs on the balcony puts the railing directly in your line of vision. Breakfast was slightly above average imo, due to the fact that each day featured warm cinnamon rolls, biscuits, sausage and/or bacon. Over all, I would recommend the property. Thanks again to Lou the night clerk for saving our vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes on shopping and yes on the air
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel right on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lokheshvar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was outdated and was not super clean, bathroom door would not close. Staff were good no issues, breakfast and the view were our only take away of being nice. Not worth the price. Parking was no issue, no where to walk for shopping.
View from balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic. Nothing fancy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was on-site and very safe. I am not a shopper but shopping seemed available for those interested. Beautiful scenery; quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
While using the shower I got water on the floor. I used a towel to clean it up. The white towel came up black because the bathroom floor was filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressive for a seaside beach resort. Punches well above its weight. Clean, no moldy scents, renovated bathrooms, always available free parking right on site. And it’s like 15 second walk to the sandy beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025