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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2009 South Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, United States
Kill Devil Hills, NC
See location+1 252 441 7141
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$53
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rate per night

8.7
Very good
based on 1942 reviews
1,942 reviews
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Traditional room
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The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is located in Nags Head, Outer Banks. This has been a destination for families for many generations, located at Milepost 10 and offering direct beach access for guests. There are pet-friendly rooms at this hotel, which offers select rooms with private oceanfront balconies and stunning views of the ocean. Complimentary WiFi and flat-screen TVs with HD cable are included in all guest rooms. Guests also enjoy complimentary breakfast at this hotel.

The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is close to the Nags Head lighthouses, as well as many shopping and dining options in the local area. Roanoke Island and the sight of the Wright brothers flight are also nearby this centrally-located inn. This is a non-smoking hotel, which is next door to a restaurant for convenient guest dining. There is a playground and picnic area which features picnic tables and grills, as well as a gazebo area for enjoying the scenic ocean views.

The guest rooms at this hotel offer spacious accommodations, with select adjoining rooms and kitchenette suites. Rooms include refrigerators and microwaves, with direct beach access via private patio for all first floor rooms in the Four Seasons and Sea Buildings. The hotel also features an outdoor pool and kiddie pool that are open seasonally, as well as complimentary access to the Outer Banks YMCA for fitness, sports, exercise classes, and access to an outdoor water park. There are guest laundry facilities on the property, which also features a special pet run area.

Rating
8.7
Very good
Based on 1,942 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Dining

  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Microwave

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Private beach

Things to do

  • Eco tourism
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing

General

  • Quiet street view
  • Family rooms
  • Sea view

Family friendly

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Playground

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

8.7
Very good
1942 verified ratings
Wonderful
915
Very good
366
Good
304
Okay
108
Fair
103
Mediocre
62
Poor
84

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the fantastic location of the hotel, being right by the beach, and praised the cleanliness of the rooms. However, many reviews highlighted issues such as outdated facilities, unpleasant smells, and a need for better maintenance and amenities like blow dryers. Overall, while the staff and location received positive feedback, the hotel requires significant improvements to meet guest expectations.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
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9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) The staff were very friendly and helpful. My family got stranded due to car trouble, and they managed to find us a room quickly with a 10% discount. The free breakfast was very nice. Right next to the beach. Excellent location. Very close to Jockey's Ridge and the Wright Brothers Memorial. Would definitely stay here again.
4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, Sep 2017
Pros (+) Staff friendly and helpful Great location
Cons (-) Rundown hotel
6.8
Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2016
Pros (+) It was on the beach
Cons (-) Room needs updating, It had a smell. Room was not cleaned. Had to call they desk brought fresh towels. Breakfast was limited, hard bagels.
2.5
Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) Upon arrival the outdated look isn't bad, but then the young brunette chick with an accent gives you attitude, dirty looks and tells you she "isn't sure" when your room will be ready after it is PAST check-in....so already off to a bad start! Then they fail to call you when your room finally is ready—when they tell you to your face they will call you the moment your room is cleaned—and you're put ...
Cons (-) Almost everything besides the location
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4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Pros (+) Location. It's an oceanfront hotel. However not all the rooms are overlooking the beach. Has BBQ/picnic area. Outdoor pool.
Cons (-) We booked a room with a queen bed & we were given a full size bed in a handicap accessible room. The bed itself was complete mush, we didn't sleep very well & our backs were killing us. The staff was rude & mostly barely English speaking foreigners. (What's the point of that!) The room was horribly dirty, we saw a roach & they wouldn't move us to another room. I could look past every other issue e...
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9.1
Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2016
Pros (+) Overall it was great for the money! I can't say enough about the helpful stage! They were great! For an older beachfront facility it was clean and ok shape. Unfortunately the weather was very cold and rainy while we were there so we couldn't enjoy as much of the facilities as we would like. I would go again!
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2015
Pros (+) .great old motel with great location and very clean
Cons (-) nothing
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Sep 2015
Pros (+) Location was great. Right on the beach and super close to everything. The beach directly in front of the hotel was never crowded.
Cons (-) The room was always damp and had this weird moldy smell. We ordered an ocean view room. We were placed in the new building with a view of a blue house directly above their pool. You can't see this house in the photo above (that's how incredibly close it is). When sitting on our balcony we were only about 20 feet away from them. It felt like we were just staring at them so we didn't even use the ba...
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2.0
Poor
munno.tony, Jul 2015
Pros (+) Nothing
Cons (-) It was the most disgusting "hotel" I've ever stayed at. Holes on the walls it smelled outdated overpriced.
4.5
Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2015
Pros (+) oceanfront
Cons (-) check in staff was somewhere between unpleasant and hostile. she simply glared at me when I arrived at the desk. we arrived at noon and asked if there was a chance the room might be ready, and perhaps we could check in early - she said "no early check in, it costs $50 if you want to check in before 2pm" subsequent interactions w/ her were no better. this is basically a stripped down old motel. low...
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Location

2009 South Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

What's nearby

  • Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve1.2 mi
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial1.7 mi
  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf2.6 mi
  • Avalon Fishing Pier3.7 mi
  • Paradise Fun Park4.5 mi

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Check in anytime after 5:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Essential information about John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Low season

February

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

$158

Average price (weekend night)

$269
Cheapest month to stay with an average 56% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 102% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $106, while the most expensive was $380.
  • How long should you stay at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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FAQs when booking at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

  • Where is John Yancey Oceanfront Inn located?

    John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is located at 2009 South Virginia Dare Trl, 2.9 miles from the center of Kill Devil Hills. Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve is the closest landmark to John Yancey Oceanfront Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

    Check-in time is 5:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn.

  • Does John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is John Yancey Oceanfront Inn from the airport?

    John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is 69.3 miles from Norfolk. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is 91.4 miles from Newport News Intl.

  • Does John Yancey Oceanfront Inn have a pool?

    Yes, John Yancey Oceanfront Inn has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great John Yancey Oceanfront Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn in Kill Devil Hills 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 John Yancey Oceanfront Inn 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 John Yancey Oceanfront Inn.

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Value for money

9.0

Distance to city center

2.9 mi