Sun 6/28
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Mon 6/29
2 guests, 1 room
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$97
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
$97
Queen room
$102
King room
$113
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Overview

Tar Heel Motel is situated in Nags Head and offers free Wi-Fi. This comfortable motel also features an outdoor pool, and is located within easy driving distance of Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk.

Luggage storage and an express check-in and check-out feature are just some of the available services at Tar Heel Motel. There is also a barbecue area on-site for guests to enjoy.

Each room at the motel features a refrigerator and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. They are also fitted with a microwave and an oven.

Dare County Regional Airport is within a 20-minute car ride of Tar Heel Motel, as are Wright Brothers National Memorial, North Carolina Aquarium and Roanoke Island Festival Park. Jockey's Ridge State Park is a 10-minute drive away.

8.0
Very good rating
Based on 463 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Tar Heel Motel

Sun 6/28
-
Mon 6/29
King room
1 king bed
$113
nightly with fees
Queen room
2 queen beds
$102
nightly with fees
Double room
bed type unknown
$97
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Tar Heel Motel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Express check-out

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Designated smoking area

Dining

  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Beach chairs
  • Grill

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Fishing

General

  • Family rooms
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

  • Express check-out

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Tar Heel Motel

8.0
Very good
463 verified ratings
Wonderful
218
Very good
96
Good
69
Okay
28
Fair
26
Mediocre
9
Poor
17

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location close to the beach and nearby amenities, as well as its cleanliness and comfortable atmosphere. The motel offers a quaint, small-town feel with easy parking and a safe environment. However, some guests noted issues with small room sizes, inconsistent hot water, limited staff presence, and occasional noise or maintenance concerns. Overall, the positive aspects of location, cleanliness, and comfort were highlighted despite some service and room size drawbacks.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Room Size3 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
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5.9
Fair
Anonymous, Aug 2021
Great location 30 seconds from the beach but this is an old motel with few amenities. Just a small pool, really. The rooms are nicely decorated but they are very small and the air conditioning units are very loud and don’t have the ability to just blow cold air without tuning on and off all night. The room was clean except that it was infested with flies. Management is off-site for the most part a...
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Location

7010 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959

What's nearby

  • Tanger Outlet Center354 yd
  • Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf0.4 mi
  • Jennette's Pier0.4 mi
  • Full Throttle Speadway0.5 mi
  • Nags Head Golf Links1.3 mi
  • Outer Banks Dive Center3.4 mi
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park3.6 mi
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier4.4 mi
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse7 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Tar Heel Motel

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Average price (weekend night)

March
July
$123
$173
Cheapest month to stay with an average 41% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 36% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Tar Heel Motel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Tar Heel Motel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Tar Heel Motel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Tar Heel Motel, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Tar Heel Motel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $96, while the most expensive was $195.
  • How long should you stay at Tar Heel Motel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Tar Heel Motel

  • Where is Tar Heel Motel located?

    Tar Heel Motel is located at 7010 South Virginia Dare Trail, 3.2 miles from the center of Nags Head. Tanger Outlet Center is the closest landmark to Tar Heel Motel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Tar Heel Motel?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Tar Heel Motel.

  • Does Tar Heel Motel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Tar Heel Motel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Tar Heel Motel offer free parking?

    Yes, Tar Heel Motel offers free parking.

  • How far is Tar Heel Motel from the airport?

    Tar Heel Motel is 75.5 miles from Norfolk. Tar Heel Motel is 97.5 miles from Newport News Intl.

  • Does Tar Heel Motel have a pool?

    Yes, Tar Heel Motel has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Tar Heel Motel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Tar Heel Motel in Nags Head and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Tar Heel Motel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Tar Heel Motel.

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Distance to city center

8.6
3.2 mi