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Surf Side Hotel

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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6701 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 2 bedrooms
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
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About this property

Surf Side Hotel

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 helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf
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
  • 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Surf Side Nags Head

Surf Side

Surfside Nags Head

Surfside Hotel Nags Head

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Surf Side Hotel Hotel

Surfside Hotel Nags Head

Surf Side Hotel Nags Head

Surf Side Hotel Hotel Nags Head

Surf Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 796 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times and it is always our first choice when visiting Nags Head. It is located right on the beach near Jennette's Pier. We always book the king or queen ocean FRONT room which has the balcony directly overlooking the beach with beautiful views. There are ocean VIEW rooms which are good too but have a side view of the beach. Room is always very clean, bed comfy, staff are friendly, and the breakfast is always great. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. The staff was very friendly and professiknal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kayleena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! The breakfast was yummy. Very quiet hotel and family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, fresh cookies at night. Coffee could have been better along with more choices at continental breakfast. Nice couple getaway
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, staff was super friendly. Overall my stay couldn’t have been better? Definitely will stay here the next time I come down.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

very charming, and super kind and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful, friendly and went out of tgeir way to ensure we had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Every time we stay here we love it. The staff is excellent, especially the wonderful lady who cooks us breakfast every morning and we love the incredible view and surrounding ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing. They were all very friendly and helpfull. The entire hotel was clean and tidy. I would book here again in a heart beat and I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was fantastic. The room was clean and every member of the staff that we encountered were friendly and courteous. The breakfast was fresh and hot and the extra amenities such as the popcorn all day and cookies in the evening were a welcome touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia, Durham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I have been heading to the Surf Side Hotel for years. It is a nice hotel to stay in, is close to tourist sites and good dining, and has easy access to the beach. Staff are lovely. The only minor complaint has been that the old girl is starting to look well...worn. However, she is closing from Jan-Mar 2026 for a bit of a facelift, and we are excited to see her when she reopens.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wiliam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location, friendly staff, clean comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was friendly, special and just about perfect in every way
Family dinner in the Dunes Suite.
Enjoying the weather.
Right outside our window.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

CRISTIANO

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly & clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Stuarts Draft

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious. Great breakfast menu that changed daily. The staff takes great pride in providing the best they can offer. Everyone was helpful, courteous, and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Golden

Liked: Cleanliness
Our rooms were really clean and we had a beautiful view of the ocean. The bathrooms are outdated but very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025