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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 star property

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Interior
Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
43-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services
Beach/ocean view
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | View from room

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

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

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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 | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Destination Fun
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. Housekeeping is available on request.
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and a 1-minute drive from Destination Fun
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 motorised watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 22 2025 to June 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 outdoor pool opens for the season in May.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1145 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1778 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1778 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charity, Lumberton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joby

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

KDG Grill across the street, that is the reason to

Unbelievable staff, Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean and nice. Some basic upgrades on an old motel. Was quite loud for being off-season but it’s nice to see businesses thriving in the slow times. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawwah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was very nice and beautiful nd love the room and breakfast in morning by the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice rooms and convenient, problem that we had no available tv stations. But that is minor to having a clean and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

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

Cosy and clean

Checkin was quick. Breakfast bar was more than i expected. It was off season and we had a snow storm. Room was cosy, sheets and towels are nice and clean smelling. Overall it a great place on the beach in an older hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family loved staying here, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and looked to be newly updated. Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA, Bracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

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

Wonderful beach front spot

Great spot on the beach for a decent price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is my favorite place to stay! Very clean and I love everything about it from the barn door thats hung in the bathroom to all the color choices in the room! No bedbugs which is one of my worries when staying anywhere! Keep up the great work!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raygan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025