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Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.
A wooden deck with benches overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Point of interest
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and lounge chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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4701 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A balcony with white chairs and a view of the ocean.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue office chair, a patterned ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Dune View)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Dune View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue office chair, a patterned ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue office chair, a patterned ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

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 Hospital. 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 helpful staff and the location
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 night.
  • 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 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
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. 643 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good, nice stay on ocean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice separate breakfast area. Loved the closeness to the beach and anything else!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Davila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and great location in re: beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely ocean views, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to a couple of restaurants..nice clean rooms, steps from the beach and covered parking for motorcycles..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oceanfront room, beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very accommodating hotel for the one night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy check-in. The room was clean. Breakfast was pretty good. No complaints and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, very clean, pleasant & helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The complimentary breakfast was great for the kids. Pool and pool area was nice and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views, nice clean room, breakfast was good just very crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel that was given a new lease on life(well done)! Great location, Excellent Breakfast! Great view of the beach and water! We’ll be returning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the breakfast buffet was awesome! The pool is nice but VERY small.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

enrica

Good breakfast, excellent breakfast lady, but the hotel need some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Too cool for the beach so the indoor pool was perfect for the littles. Breakfast was great as we have always come to expect from Holiday Inn Express. Sound of the ocean was the best sound to sleep to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel was pretty clean but the shower had some hairs left in it when we got to our room. Breakfast was great and staff was very pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and sufficient. Great biscuits. Wonderful view if Oceanside. Nice view if not.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my room, I loved the staff, I loved the breakfast, I loved my room view! I love this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, great view of the ocean, good location, good value for cost, and the included breakfast made the trip a lovely destination in January.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and comfortable room, and great breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MADONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very surprised at the condition and cleanliness of the hotel. Most beach rooms that are old just have a dirty vibe feel but that's because of the beach the air and sand.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great rooms, small bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026