Surf Side Hotel

Quiet, beach-road lodging in the south end of Nags Head

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Nags Head, NC

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Surf Side Hotel sits on South Virginia Dare Trail at the south end of Nags Head, in the stretch of beach road that runs down toward Whalebone Junction — well south of the busier, more central part of town where Jockey's Ridge and the Nags Head fishing piers draw the crowds. This is a quieter slice of the Nags Head oceanfront, several miles removed from the town's main hub of shops and restaurants.

As beach-road lodging, it puts you close to the sand without putting you in the middle of the action, which suits travelers who'd rather skip the congestion around central Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills. Jockey's Ridge State Park and the Nags Head piers are still reachable, just a drive up South Virginia Dare Trail rather than a walk. The trade-off is a calmer stretch of beach and easier parking, with the rest of the Outer Banks' northern beach towns within a short drive north. The hotel operates year-round, a straightforward option for peak summer or the area's quieter shoulder-season stretch.

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4.5

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a week ago

We only stayed over night. But the place is really nice. The staff is amazing. Looking forward to going back next year for a few more days. I have serious breathing issues and we asked them about cleaning with scent free cleaners when we come back. They said they are more than will to do that. We just need to give them a few days notice.

tanya hoffa

2 weeks ago

First time to the OBX. Surf Side didn't disappoint. Very clean, very easy to get around. I would definitely go back. 4 starts only because hallways and elevator were not air conditnon. Breakfast made up for it..😊

Tim West

2 weeks ago

First time staying here. Absolutely loved it. 100% will be back in the future. I dealt with 3 different front desk employees and every single one was so nice. Special shout out to the front desk associate Jason who was super cool and friendly, I had great conversations with, and he even recommended a phenomenal place to eat close to Manteo. Thank you Jason!!The lady working the breakfast buffett each morning was incredibly nice, the housekeeping employees was super friendly. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better first experience. Thank you forever Surf Side Hotel for a vacation I will never forget!!! ❤️ ⛱️