Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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

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, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Street View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Street View)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Dune View)

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

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

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About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Jockey's Ridge State Park and Nags Head Golf Links. .This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Nags Head Fishing Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Jennette's Pier.

What's nearby

  • beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Outer Banks Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Grits Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga's Lie - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG offers 100 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are 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 refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Guests 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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

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 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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
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, 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

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
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. 640 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Will definitely be back in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aj

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was clean, staff all friendly and courteous
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Cherish

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clan room/ very pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitch

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Run down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sevinc

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room needs upgrade and breakfast wasn’t good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was awesome clean and great view from the balcony! Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Typical Holiday Inn breakfast with good options. Location right on the beach with access via a bridge over the dunes. Good location in town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most were very nice. Room was clean and comfortable pleasant visit. If you want a good room view of the ocean stay above the second floor the dunes are blocking the second floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy access to our destination
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla, King

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Room was spacious. Parking was efficient. Breakfast was fresh and hot with a good variety. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Namir

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were sensational!! The rooms were extremely clean. The views were very breathtaking over the beach and Atlantic Ocean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Briley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025