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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Nags Head Fishing Pier

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Interior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
43-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948
  • Place, beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Destination Fun
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Destination Fun with a stay here. Nags Head Fishing Pier and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destination Fun - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dowdy Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seafood & Steak House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Beachfront hotel near Nags Head Fishing Pier
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly John Yancey Oceanfront Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kill Devil Hills hotel.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1972
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kill Devil Hills hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Reviews

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1178 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 429 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1800 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Howard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Staff was friendly EASY beach access. A little dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is in a great location. It has direct beach access. It has picnic tables and a gazebo with tables and chairs. The Inn is showing it's age and both the sleeping area and bathroom floors were sandy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only reason not all 5s is no ice and vending machine w water was out of order..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sybil, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely refurbished beachfront hotel. Lovely, spacious room with new appliances, including decent sized fridge, microwave and stove top. Clean pool. The best part of our stay were the very pleasant staff members. Customer service was better than I have seen in other recent hotel stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashid Irvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast. Comforting facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros Location Workers Cons Dirty Loud WiFi Bed Steps from the beach. Great location, but the rooms look nothing like the photos. The place looks like a sketchy motel and reeked of weed. Everything is outdated. The bathroom had ants, vents needed clean, bathroom light and furniture has rust. Popcorn ceilings/walls. The tv was crooked. WiFi was nonexistent. The beds were pretty stiff and had two half sized pillows on them. I understand it’s only a 2 star place but it doesn’t live up to its 9/10 and 4.2/5 star ratings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saugat, annandale

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Conrrado

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

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

Never again and of course it was non refundable

No way does hotel get four stars, bad reviews had to have been filtered out! Pictures had to have been taken when hotel was new, it is now run down! The beds were terrible, nothing but springs. Shower pressure was just ok. Our room had an ant infestation, ants were all in my suitcase! We will never stay here again and I highly recommend you don’t either, unless you have very low standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great little stay

The continental breakfast waffles were great! Everything was fully stocked. The bed was also great. The pillows were a little on the small side. Housekeeping was very helpful. Loved the pool!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I was disappointed with a few aspects of my recent stay. At check-in, the female receptionist came across as rude and condescending, which made the arrival experience less welcoming than expected. The cleanliness of the room was below standard. The bed lining did not appear fresh, and I had concerns about whether unused towels and face cloths are routinely changed between guests. I hope management will address these issues, as the property has potential with some improvements in service and hygiene standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cinzia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location with ocean views! We really enjoyed our stay — the view of the ocean was beautiful, and the location couldn’t be more convenient. It was just steps from local stores, eateries, and other amenities, making it easy to get everything we needed. We did have a minor cleanliness issue with ants on the first day, but management addressed it promptly and it was resolved for the rest of our stay. Overall, a great spot for enjoying both the beach and the nearby shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keyetta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramila

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Not the cleanest. No daily sheet changes or even coffee cups replacement s. Sticky/sandy floors. Amazing location for beach access though. Close to lots of food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

John Yancey

Centrally located right on the beach. The staff was friendly and the breakfast selection was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

MARLENE, Boomer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paper thin walls. We heard every noise above us and from the halls. Property needs exterior paint and better upkeep. Staff was friendly. The inn was very pricey for the condition of the facility and the below average accommodations in comparison to other areas we have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025