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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel in Nags Head with free parking

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Bask in the sun at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel, where beachfront living meets laid-back vibes. Enjoy surfing and fishing right outside your door, or take a break from the action with a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool and relax on the terrace. Stay connected with WiFi, fire up your grill for an evening barbecue and park your car conveniently. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Oceanfront Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Dolphin Oceanfront Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 10 per night and a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dolphin Oceanfront Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Whalebone Junction, and Whalebone Junction Information Center. Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Outlets Nags Head are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 597 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

Great pet friendly stay on the beach

We had a great stay olace was clean and great for pets. The pool was very clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Macide

Dog friendly and location very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with direct beach access from the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My children and I have stayed here before. We love the convenience of being right by the ocean and close to the pier. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What can I say I stayed last Friday and found my self back 1 week later. The accommodations made once I arrived topped the whole stay. Amazing beach front rooms. Very clean pool, comfy beds, fishing pier less than 5 min walk. Just can’t beat it will be sure to book next years stay soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were spotless and clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Easy access to the beach. Friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolutely wonderful stay. Needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! We were right on the beach which was nice. It’s great location wise since everything is fairly close for going out and doing things. The only thing that sucked was parking. The spots are so tight and difficult to navigate. Otherwise, our stay was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated rooms and clean, right on the beach. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.Small venue, staff and other visitors were very friendly. Great and easy access to the beach. Outside water stations for easy beach clean up. Pet friendly and all pet owners very respectful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is fantastic, better than a big chain, and the beach access is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great for Weekend Getaway

Older hotel, but well taken care of. All of the staff we encountered were extremely courteous and helpful. Great location near everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about it. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Area around the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great really nice place to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here before. Great location, right on the beach. Close to the pier. Food places close. We brought our pet, he loves the beach. Do recommend❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been staying there 14 years. Always have enjoyed my stay. Clean rooms and the staff always pleasant.
My dog always welcome. Love that she is part of the family. She has been going 12 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was welcoming, the room was clean and charming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Beach access, cute rooms, great manager, prompty replaced our broken a/c unit, noce pool Cons: Small rooms, continually had to ask for towels (they'd take the dirty ones away, but not replace them), that shower head :( We would totally stay agin, though. Lived the easy beach access and overall location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Dolphin Hotel Nags Head Nc

Wonderful hotel oceanfront and nice quiet hotel with wonderful owner who makes you feel like you’re at home will definitely be making this our future vacation hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024