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Surf Side Hotel

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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6701 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Full Throttle Speedway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Dune View Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony view

Pool View Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

ADA King Handicap Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean View King Loft | Beach/ocean view

Ocean View King Loft

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Oceanview Queens Loft

Oceanview Queens Loft

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard King Efficiency (No elevator)

Standard King Efficiency (No elevator)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Front King | Terrace/patio

Ocean Front King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Ocean Front Queens | Beach/ocean view

Ocean Front Queens

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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50-inch TV with cable channels, streaming services

Dune View Condo (No elevator)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Front Junior Honeymoon

Ocean Front Junior Honeymoon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Front Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony view

ADA Queen Handicap Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Direct Ocean Front Condo (No elevator) | Terrace/patio

Direct Ocean Front Condo (No elevator)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Front Corner King

Ocean Front Corner King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Queen (No elevator)

Standard Double Queen (No elevator)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Ocean View 2 Queens

  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Surf Side Hotel

Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
At Surf Side Hotel, relax by an indoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Surf Side Hotel offers 76 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nags Head hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Surf Side Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include an elevator, a terrace, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the breakfast
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Full Throttle Speedway
Surf Side Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at Surf Side Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nags Head hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 5 2026 to March 15 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
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

  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Surf Side Hotel Nags Head
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Surf Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 789 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vince

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best room we have stayed in at OBX
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service especially in breakfast room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raven

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

Best kept secret in OBX

Amazing & friendly staff, great breakfast & amenities. Room needed a little "refresh", but was comphy & refreshing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Cary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Cary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the popcorn and cookies! Room was clean and all staff were extremely nice! The breakfast was always great! The only thing we didn’t like was the weather LOL!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, FLORENCE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Perfect location for the OBX Jeep Invasion! Plenty of parking and fast convenient checkin. Complimentary popcorn in the lobby as well as cookies each night. Pool looked inviting but did not get to take advantage of it. Easy access to the beach. Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice experience. They offer a wide variety of breakfast options. Plus free cookies at 8pm! I do have a few complaints but I would still book here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

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

Great hotel, but huge storm so had to leave early

A wonderful hotel, really nice clean room, comfortable beds and great morning buffet included. Unfortunately, we arrived on the weekend of a big storm (one bridge was subsequently closed) and the surfer event was cancelled. We booked 2 nights but decided to leave on the 2nd day, and it was just past check out so no refunds or future creditd because we booked through hotels.com :-( . We would love to come back sometime. Nice friendly staff and easy beach access. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never regret staying here. One of the unsung secrets of the OBX.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Front desk was very nice, room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is a great place to stay in OBX. It is clean, guest oriented with things like snacks, great breakfast, beach chairs, cooler ice dispenser, great service, and easy parking. The bathrooms are a bit small but overall the room is clean and has what you need. The Adirondack chairs on the balcony are a very nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

Surfing to excellence

Amazing service! Every employee I interacted with was super nice and helpful! I noticed a couple of places in the hotel and hotel room that may have needed closer cleaning. The breakfast was delicious, but I would have preferred a self-serve buffet style breakfast with a couple more items. One last thing my family and I enjoyed was the daily cookies, available popcorn, and free wine :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy and Ellan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Surf Side Hotel. It is right on the beach. Great location for a good price. Walkable to Jennette’s Pier among other attractions. The hotel provides beach chairs if you ask the front desk staff. Access to the beach was really easy. We enjoyed the complementary wine and cheese happy hour and the late-night chocolate chip cookie hour. The breakfast at the hotel was also good. Each morning they had some staples that never changed, but they did rotate a few items to keep their menu fresh. My husband really enjoyed the waffle bar. Our room was very clean and had a beautiful view of the ocean housekeeping was very pleasant and always checked on us even if we had our privacy tag on the door to make sure we didn’t need fresh towels or want our garbage taken out. I would highly recommend this stay to anyone looking to stay in the Outer Banks.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gastón

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nice. The room was beautiful and loved the kitchen. Being able to have this kitchen saved a ton of money as I was able to cook we meals instead of going out for every meal. Breakfast was awesome and have a variety of food breakfast items to choose from daily. Very close to the beach and literally has its own access to the beach. It’s my first time at the Outer Banks. Being we only go on vacation once a year at the same time. Going to different hotels this was the best room ever. Only thing I hope can be improve is the WIFI. WiFi sucked and would go in and out and at night after 8pm seemed to just cut out and then was in and out throughout the day. I plan on booking next year and hope the WIFI is better as that’s an important part to us. Other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall wonderful experience for me and my boyfriend! We loved the beach access and private balcony!
Balcony view from our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Breakfast | Beach view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haydn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was a wonderful improvement over any other motel I have stayed in previously. The staff including maintenance were courteous and helpful any time I interacted with them. I would definitely stay here again, and will also recommend the hotel to my friends and family.
View from the Sun Deck
View from my room!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great staff! Breakfast options are ok but I missed bacon day so that Blew it for me. I was totally there for the bacon but it had ran out by the time I got there. The Hotel overall had good vibes and friendly folks. I would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025