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Owens' Motel

2.0 star property
Escape to the coast with great food and warm hospitality by your side.

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Owens' Motel, near Jennette's Pier, offers an oceanfront getaway with a restaurant and outdoor pool. Enjoy barbecue grills and in-room WiFi while the helpful staff takes care of your needs.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

7.8 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Owens' Motel is in Whalebone, a neighborhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Visit our Nags Head travel guide
Map
7115 S. VIRGINIA DARE TRAIL, Nags Head, NC, 27959

What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier
    Jennette's Pier
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • ADDT2D Tanger factory outlet center Barstow California USA
    Outlets Nags Head
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whalebone Junction
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whalebone Junction Information Center
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Owens' Motel

  • Hotel near Outer Banks Beaches
  • Owens' Motel provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Barbecue grills
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 56 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Owens' Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 9 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Owens' Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Owens' Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Owens' Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Owens' Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Owens' Motel located?

Located in Whalebone, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outlets Nags Head and Outer Banks Beaches. Whalebone Junction and Whalebone Junction Information Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Owens' Motel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 240 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Garry

Disliked: Room comfort

Renovating when I was there

Renovations going on when i was there so do understand some things not up to par. Hope they do something with showers as water pressure was awful and during shower setting went to scalding a without notice. Ice machine was not easilyaccessible. Otherwise stay was as anticipated
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Staff & service

Good hotel for the price and the weekend.

Good room for the weekend. I would not want to spend a week there. We heard that the hotel had been sold, is no longer family-owned, and will be redone as apartments. all, it was a pleasant stay and very economical. Do I recommend yes for as long as it's open and if you are not picky?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Payten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
cute little motel to stay in for a few nights. close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot water for dayz! Water pressure was fantastic in shower. Shower head was actually above my head we are 6ft tall family. Kitchen has full size fridge and freezer. Did not use the oven, stove worked great. Only complaint was the loud neighbors at night. But you can hear EVERYTHING through the walls so nothing really can be done about that. Office was open and staffed daily. We'd were able to get extra towels and toilet paper when needed. Walking distance to anything you need. Fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

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

Friendly and accessible to attractions

I love staying here. They are always super friendly and helpful. This is not a big ritzy hotel but its clean, easy to get in and comfortable and very close to the beach and Janettes Pier. I walked back and forth happily all week.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it had a pool our 2 1/2 year old godson lives it we were in everyday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at Owens. Always clean and the most friendly people. Only suggestion would be to add some lighting around the ice machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good

Was good for the money!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I prefer staying at 'Mom & Pop' motels but sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. This motel was a loss. It desperately needs upgrading. The carpet was worn out, the mattresses sagged, the bed sheets and cover were old and worn. The AC never adequately cooled the room and the fan kept the curtain on the window above blowing 3 feet into the air. The door locks were hard to open and the deadbolt popped out every time the door opened and was nearly impossible to get back in so the door could be closed. On the positive side, the location is great and parking was good. I just think the owners are milking everything they can get out of this motel without putting much into it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Norma

For an older motel it was adequate. Was planning a short trip with family members. I was told there wasn't much around that area, so I didn't expect much. When I got there, I found out there were several other more modern places we could have stayed. I asked for extra washcloths and towels at check in. I was given plenty of towels but no washcloths. There was no one at the front desk until later in the morning at checkout. We needed washcloths and had to do without. Other motels along the beaches in NC and SC seem to be trying to do without front desk attendants. Makes it very hard to check in and check out. I think people should be informed at booking if there is not going to be housekeeping, maintenance, or front desk personnel and what times they will be available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay, the only small problem was the walls are super thin it seems, so was able to hear everything going on in the next room over, but we would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

For the cost Not So Bad.

A slightly older hotel that could use some minor renovations. But perfect for the cost and convenient distance to the beach. Room had a slight musty smell. But that’s common for carpets near the ocean. Bring some Febreeze and it’s good to go
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

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

Outer banks lighthouse fun

We arrived to an easy check in with a very friendly receptionist. We stayed for 3 days and the only problem we had was the door key and lock was trick at times . Every thing was clean . It is an older motel so a few things could be improved but it’s not the Hilton .we were content and safe during our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1970's Retro motel room, nothing fancy but functional. Felt safe was clean and convenient to the area for walking. Owens Restaurant is the best kept secret. A bit pricy, but the food is 5 star perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Really needs to upgrade a lot in the rooms, carpet, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service is amazing. Very friendly. Units are dated everything in working condition and clean which are the comforts you get for the price. There is a strong musty smell, probably from the carpet. Some caulk, paint and new floors would do this place a complete makeover. For last minute booking and the price it was decent. We probbaly wont be coming back though
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old beach motel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked room. No downstairs though which I hope to get next time.All we’re booked already.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Will return again

Fabulous customer service. Cute room. Pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the cheapest rooms (behind the restaurant) and while they were clean there were stains on the mattress and carpet. Our wall also lost power, so none of outlets worked and therefore the ac didn’t work either. Staff was friendly and worked it out quickly though! These are definitely economy rooms so don’t expect anything fancy, but overall it worked out for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kim

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

Save yourself

Filthy room. Outdated. 19 in old tv on ledge low enough it posed a danger to my 20 month granddaughter that could reach it and pull it over. She tried crawling on the floor and had bandaids stuck to her that weren’t from us. You are slammed with cigarette smoke going in and out of room. There were urine stains on the toilet seat before we even used the bathroom. The mattresses moved every time you sat on the bed so you were constantly trying to push the mattresses back. It was awful. Stayed one night and left.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hi guys. My name is Danny. I like this place very good maintenance, very good clean service. ! Thanks
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

July 23

Old school style simple beach hotel. Great location, Great rates. Walking distance to everything from outlet shops to ice cream.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023