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    Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront

    3.7 (64 reviews)
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    Gail C.

    I don't think I have ever given a beach hotel 4 stars, definitely not 5 stars. But here we are. This hotel was stark, basic, no frills. But it was clean, had fantastic customer service and was 50 feet from the ocean. We stayed ocean side room 525 and we couldn't have been happier. The beds and pillows were comfortable too. I would highly recommend staying here.

    This is my view while sitting on the deck...completely obstructed by the huge railing.....
    Ramona P.

    Hotel is just...ok. You pay a lot for an oceanfront room and in my opinion, the room and view are underwhelming. The biggest disappointment I had was going to sit on the balcony to enjoy a beer and look out at the ocean and as I sit down, the thick railing of the deck covers my view completely. So the deck is useless for a view unless you're literally standing. Please see my pictures for this. Also, the view is half parking lot/hotel as well as the ocean. Even if you are lucky enough to get a higher floor to see past the dunes. It's a little off putting. Regarding the room, the bathroom is fine but on the smaller side. The TV channels are very basic with no guide. The AC is SLIGHTLY on the louder side if that bothers you. To keep this short and sweet, just find somewhere else to stay by the ocean. And look at a LOT of guest reviews pictures beforehand. ;)

    Not the most beautiful of hotels or grounds.
    Marqus R.

    As I live in Fort Lauderdale where we have beautiful beaches and warm waters year around, I fear I'm rather spoiled as I didn't find the ocean beaches around Nags Head or at this, the Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, to be very impressive. Though the hotel has four acres of pristine beach front, the water for me, was rather cold with nothing but ocean and sand to look at. While here I didn't see any boaters, beach volley ball players or much activity at all. All along Nags Head there is a big sand bank along the beach which blocks ocean views and with the hotel you have to leave from what is the second floor taking a walkway to get across the big sand bank then climb down a series of stairs to the beach. So it wasn't much of a surprise to see that most of the guests were using the hotel's indoor heated pool rather than going to the beach. The Hotel seems to be meant for vacationers and being on the beach, it's rather made for wet swimming suits and sand which causes a constant cleaning problem with the flooring. The place is loaded with kids which some may find nice but for me, annoying. The rooms, however, are of decent size with OK basic appointments. As a tip, if you stay here, get a room facing the ocean on the top floor. From a top floor vantage point you'll have a view of more than the lower floors view of the parking lot or the front rooms that only have a highway to look at.

    What a view!
    Cindy M.

    The view from the room was fabulous ... sand dunes, a walkway and a peek at gorgeous waves rolling in. The beds were comfortable, the linens plentiful and the pillows were even marked so you'd know which ones were hard or soft at a glance. Breakfast was amazing! There were far more choices than usually provided with a 'free' breakfast. I enjoyed scrambled eggs, sausage links, biscuits and gravy ... and a cinnamon roll that was warm, sweet and bursting with cinnamon flavor. I had orange juice and milk ... but there were other drink choices as well. There were also omelets, grits, oatmeal (with toppings like walnuts & raisins), cold cereal, toast and a machine that made mini pancakes on the spot. The beach was awesome! The views were simply gorgeous. Huge waves were rolling in. Sea birds were flying overhead ... and wandering on the sand at the water's edge. One guy was surfing, while a few people played in the waves and a handful of others sat or stood on the beach. Would I stay again? Definitely.

    View from the balcony of our room!
    Jane B.

    Nags Head is the ideal location to stay if you are going to be visiting several villages/towns throughout the Outer Banks. It is a short drive from Duck, Corolla, Roanoke, Manteo, Rodanthe & Cape Hatteras. The Nags Head Inn was a great hotel! It is a casual hotel that is run very efficiently. I cannot stress how clean and organized the entire building is. I was extremely pleased about this. The ocean is only a few steps away from the hotel. The view from the balconies is beautiful! You can watch the sun rise and set over the ocean right from your room! We stayed on the fifth floor, which definitely had the nicest view! The hotel rooms had some nice accommodations, the best being the flat screen TV with about 500 channels available through DirecTV. The rooms also have a coffee maker, refrigerator and iron. The beds were comfortable and clean. The beds were comfortable, but a tad smaller than average. The hotel has a daily breakfast setup that serves juice, coffee, packaged pastries and freshly made sweet potato biscuits. Breakfast is served on the second floor. It's not a very good breakfast selection, but it is convenient if you want to grab a snack on-the-go. The staff couldn't be friendlier. The ladies at the front desk are always cheerful and happy to give directions. I would happily stay here again!

    Ashley K.

    This hotel was awesome for a quick weekend trip. The lady at check in was very organized and polite. She had all of the guests reservations printed out and ready for signatures upon arrival. My room was on the fourth floor facing the ocean. The room was nice and clean. There was a microwave, mini fridge, Keurig coffee maker, and balcony. The view from the room was great, perfect for watching the sun rise. The hotels breakfast consisted of muffins, toast, pancakes, eggs, sausage, and cereal. There is an indoor pool on the second floor with a sun deck next to it outside. This hotel offers beach access as well. I would definitely stay here again.

    From the Beach, directly in front of the hotel.

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