Tar Heel Motel

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel in Nags Head with free parking

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Single Room, 1 King Bed
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool
Garden
Single Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7010 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Nags Head

At Tar Heel Motel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Nags Head Golf Links and 0.7 km (0.5 mi) from Jennette's Pier. Highlights at this beachfront motel include in-room free WiFi and furnished patios. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Whalebone motel include Pirate's Cove Marina and Jockey's Ridge State Park.

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whalebone Junction - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Tar Heel Motel

Beachfront motel in Nags Head with free parking
As a guest of Tar Heel Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Tar Heel Motel also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This Nags Head motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1952
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Tar Heel Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1952
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Tar Heel Motel?

Yep, Tar Heel Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tar Heel Motel?

Yep, Tar Heel Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Tar Heel Motel have a pool?

Tar Heel Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May to October.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tar Heel Motel?

No, Tar Heel Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tar Heel Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.