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Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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On the beach
Indoor pool
Point of interest
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
On the beach

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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4701 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Dune View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

On beach with indoor pool, near Nags Head Golf Links
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and laundry facilities are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG offers 100 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation is furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, laundry facilities and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Jockey's Ridge State Park and a few minutes from Nags Head Golf Links
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Nags Head hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront Hotel
Nags Head Inn
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

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

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s an average property at best. Biggest issue was the lack of a clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Stayed here several times over the years. Need carpet updates. Air condition unit was leaking into the room causing carpet to get wet. Few updates to rooms would make this perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMASINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a room with city view, not oceanfront. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This has been our favorite spot in Nags head for years. We stay here once or twice a year. I booked a stay here through chase travel and had to cancel last minute because I had a blood infection and was admitted into the hospital. The manager denied my request to reschedule. Very disappointing for us. Giving up thousands of dollars in future revenue from a regular customer to keep 300 dollars seems silly. It’s not about money. Fortunately we have plenty of that. It’s about being understanding and compassionate. A bit of a lost art these days
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Loretta

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Balcony door

My room was clean, the staff was friendly and the bed was comfortable. However, it was really windy outside so the balcony door constantly rattled. In the middle of the night, it sounded like someone was forcibly trying to open the door. I got very little sleep because of it. The latch that keeps the door closed needs to be a little longer on the short end so the door doesn't rattle back and forth.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Jane, Williamsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had a great view and the beds were comfortable, especially the sheets. But the room had a terrible fish smell. I don’t think it was from the ocean. It was primarily in the entry way of the room, like maybe someone had put their dirty fishing boat shoe there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Beach. Great View
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best Vacations by far. Rooms where clean and always restocked with everything. The breakfast was great didn't find anything wrong with it at all. Had different items to choose from. Most definitely be back for sure...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
An older location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From my experience, most oceanfront hotels that are anything close to affordable, are usually worn down by the sun, the sand, the salty sea air, and the nonstop hordes of people who pass through these properties. The good news is that this one seemed only mildly tired as of September 2025. The location worked well for us. Right on the beach and centrally located so we were able to visit both the northern and southern areas of the Outer Banks. The first night there we woke up at 1:30 AM in a room that was 80 degrees and getting warmer by the minute as the malfunctioning air-conditioning was putting out hot air. Lou, the night clerk on duty, was quick to find us another room that was dune view rather than ocean view, and we were compensated for the difference in price. The new room was on the 3rd rather than the 4th floor. Be advised that you can actually see the ocean on either of these floors, but you will need to stand up to do so. Sitting in the chairs on the balcony puts the railing directly in your line of vision. Breakfast was slightly above average imo, due to the fact that each day featured warm cinnamon rolls, biscuits, sausage and/or bacon. Over all, I would recommend the property. Thanks again to Lou the night clerk for saving our vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes on shopping and yes on the air
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel right on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lokheshvar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was outdated and was not super clean, bathroom door would not close. Staff were good no issues, breakfast and the view were our only take away of being nice. Not worth the price. Parking was no issue, no where to walk for shopping.
View from balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic. Nothing fancy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was on-site and very safe. I am not a shopper but shopping seemed available for those interested. Beautiful scenery; quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025