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Surf Side Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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6701 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Dune View Queens

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

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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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Ocean View 2 Queens

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

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Ocean View King Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

ADA King Handicap Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 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

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

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

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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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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 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
(13 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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About the area

Nags Head

When you stay at Surf Side Hotel in Nags Head, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Jennette's Pier. .This beach hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf.

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Surf Side Hotel

Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

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

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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

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

Surf Side Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 789 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The property was clean and quiet. We really liked the extra stuff too like the wine hour and cookies. The breakfast was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine, Appomattox

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk right out to the beach! Breakfast was fantastic and the wine and cookies in the evening was a nice touch. Everybody was friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Excellent Hotel

Great location and amenities, friendly staff, adequate breakfast. The pools and jacuzzi were nice, and the location is excdllent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, great beach access, and extremely friendly staff. The biscuits and gravy served with the complimentary breakfast were delicious! Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

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

Perfect!

What a great hotel in the heart of Nag’s Head. Room was perfect, breakfast was great every morning, and the daily wine social and nightly chocolate chip cookies made the trip extra special. Will definitely return to this special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and staff is amazing. Love that it’s waterfront walk right out to the beach. Breakfast was awesome. And loved the complimentary wine and cheese and cookies every day. Conveniently located to many restaurants within walking distance and short drive to other parts of OBX.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach which is what we wanted. Enjoyed the wine social. Our room was comfortable with a fridge and microwave. Great breakfast each morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gilberto, Burke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and roomy. The staff were always courteous and helpful. My grandsons loved cookie time at 8:00 pm every night!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a terrific place to experience the Ocean.. great food in the surrounding area. Clean.. just absolutely a wonderful experience. Hope to go again next year and bring family members too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This p
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elevator was terrible! It was slow, noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we hoped for from a beachfront hotel. The staff was attentive to every detail - well maintained, clean, friendly. Indoor pool with hot tub and outdoor pool with ample deck and lounge seating. Various snacks in the lobby through the day - popcorn, wine and cheese, and fresh baked cookies! Free breakfast included was a full breakfast and delicious. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area in Nags Head is unbeatable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSUE

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing family friendly place to stay, everyone was so nice! We’ll be coming back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nestor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed Saturday to Saturday Fourth of July week 2025. Enjoyed our stay!
Rainbow from balcony
Southward
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views! Clean, friendly staff, would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I honestly didn’t know what to expect! From the beds and pillows to the water pressure to take a shower, 10/10! Your breakfast is not like a holiday Inn but more like condo! Everything was very hot and they have a person plating the food for you. The beach access has a nice blue mat to make it easier to walk down and back up the dunes! I would stay in this hotel again versus a house due to the amenities made it feel like a house!
View from Dune side first floor room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower didn’t have the greatest water pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025