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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2.0 star property
Dive into ocean adventures or unwind by the pool under sunny skies.

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Exterior
On the beach, surfing, fishing
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Front of property
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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • On the beach
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Surfing/body boarding

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Yard
The current price is $112
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Mar 28 - Mar 29

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd., Nags Head, NC, 27959

What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 12 min walk
  • Jennette's Pier - 1 min drive
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 4 min drive
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 7 min drive
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 109 min drive
  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, along with onsite surfing/body boarding. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1952
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Porch or lanai
  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Dolphin Oceanfront
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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Nags Head
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 10 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dolphin Oceanfront Motel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and surfing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.

Does Dolphin Oceanfront Motel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a porch or lanai and a yard.

What's the area around Dolphin Oceanfront Motel like?

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is located on the waterfront in South Nags Head, a short 12-minute walk from Outlets Nags Head and 3 minutes' walk from Outer Banks Beaches.

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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is fantastic, better than a big chain, and the beach access is great!
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We LOVE to stay at The Dolphin. It has become our go-to place to stay when we come down to the Outer Banks. The staff is very friendly! It's right on the beach and so close to everything else. Plus, the very kind and relaxing vibe will bring us back time and time again!
Tanya, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great vacation
Great staff and beautiful location. Easy access to beach. Safe parking, staff constantly updating building and chairs on front porch of room
Patricia, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We upgraded on the advise of staff and couldn't be happier that we did-- woke up to the most amazing ocean view and sounds ever. Friendly, clean and the renovations look great. Will stay again!
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to go to
Bj, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love that It was dog friendly and right on the beach !!!
Brittany, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay. Clean and well maintained. Right on the beach and near a few good spots to walk to.
Haw, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot
Lyndsey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tammy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only a 2-night so didn't have a chance to interact with the staff other than check-in & check-out at which Jim was very friendly :) A very nice motel on the beach which led to a very relaxing stay!!!
Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

older hotel, clean, convenient, reasonably priced, and dogs welcomed
LouAnn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean reasonably priced motel right on the beach! Staff is friendly and you can tell they care about the motel. Older motel but kept up really nice and updated. Perfect for a trip to the beach.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent beachfront Iocation. Pet friendly!
Naomi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Michelle, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dolphin hotel Nags head Nc
Beach vacation hotel was oceanfront owner of the hotel is so wonderful and makes the place feel like home will be making it our hotel for future vacation stays
Michelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This place is old and the rooms are small, but the staff is friendly, and the rooms are clean. It is a great beach trip motel. I would stay again and i would recommend to others.
David, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oldie but goodie!
This is an old, basic motel, BUT it was quiet and very clean. The beds were comfortable and it was nicely decorated. The price and convenience to the beach was perfect. We would definitely stay again.
r, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere!
Padonna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s the place to be if you are a beach person
Salvador, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect. Very clean. Have been coming here for years. Love it and you are right on the beach.
christine, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was so accommodating. The BEST pet friendly spot. Being right on the beach was so ideal and easy.
3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Nice
Sandy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beachfront Motor Lodge
Well-maintained older Motor Lodge style motel. Very friendly and accommodating grounds and pool very clean. Walkway directly onto beach behind hotel walking distance to Jeanette pier and several restaurants. Only complaint would be a lack of parking and the AC units in the room need to be bigger.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay . Great for a quick weekend get away!
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean place.
Normand, 1-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"We really enjoyed the stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were right on the beach. The pool was well maintained and we were in the life of nags head."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM