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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 star property

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Interior
43-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Beach/ocean view

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948
  • Destination Fun
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • 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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Kill Devil Hills

With a stay at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn in Kill Devil Hills, you'll be on the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and a 1-minute drive from Destination Fun. .This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Nags Head Fishing Pier and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Jockey's Ridge State Park.

What's nearby

  • Destination Fun - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Destination Fun
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kill Devil Hills hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
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. 1142 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 435 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1755 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

Michael, Little River

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service Nice Clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth Lane

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

Love the location

This was our 4th year returning to this hotel - same room too :) I love that we can walk directly on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view property was excellent. Very close walk for the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint vintage hotel on the beach. As is expected the hotel has some wear from beach climate and tourists but is comfortable with nice amenities. Beautiful beach access, looks like nice upgrades being done to pool. Breakfast is nice. Easy walk to restaurants, ice cream.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

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

An unexpected treat

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorie, BRISTOW

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A wonderful stay and the perfect location! Very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our stay! First time here and we will definitely be back! Rooms are small but have everything you need. Right by the beach and several restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off season trip to OBX for April school vacation. Waterfront location was ideal. Close to many things we wanted to do!and
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marifi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very pleasant. The room was clean and free breakfast is a bonus. For the price I pay it was a winner.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and perfect for the three of us. Close to the Piers. Dining. Room was clean and the Girls were there first thing in the Morning with Fresh Towels and making the beds. Will go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room view was absolutely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was at our toes!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Not bad for the price

Over all not bad. But, we were not notified before arriving that pool was under repair. One of the vanity lights over the bathroom sink was out and no light over the kitchenette area to see. Also, the parking area is really tight and not very easy to get turned around and get out. It did have a nice big tv.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pool was unusable, only option was the indoor pool At the YMCA… not a very adult friendly option!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

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

Love it.

Excellent location for dining and shopping. The best part, beach only steps away!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised! This place is affordable and great for families. I would definately return and reccommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property seemed to have been newly remodeled
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Great deep soaking tub!

Awesome location. Great deep soaking tub! Easy beach access.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful surprise and exactly what we needed. Great location as we could walk to the beach and walk to surrounding restaurants. The renovated room was clean and has great little touches like a coatrack for towels so you weren't stacking towels that will never dry. The pavilion overlooking the ocean is awesome. The pool is being renovated and will be another awesomd amenity to the inn. I would recommend this property in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

Excellent Service, Great Location

I inadvertently scheduled my reservation for Sunday, April 20th instead of Saturday, April 19th. They were able to find me a room on a holiday weekend. The location is oceanfront with its own beach access. The bed was comfortable, the room modern. The only issue I had was that I cold not adjust the temperature to what I wanted. The AC works very well, but I'm old and prefer somewhere are 72 degrees. I will definitely stay here again the next time I visit Nags Head.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025