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Tar Heel Motel

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel in Nags Head with free parking

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Single Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Terrace/patio
Single Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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Single Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Located in Whalebone, Tar Heel Motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Nags Head Golf Links and within a 5-minute drive of Jennette's Pier. Each of the 32 rooms at this motel includes a furnished patio, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Outlets Nags Head - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whalebone Junction - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tar Heel Motel

Beachfront motel in Nags Head with free parking
Guests of Tar Heel Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and express check-in. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Furnished patios, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1952
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Tar Heel Motel?

This motel is situated in Whalebone within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Outlets Nags Head. You'll also find Whalebone Junction and Full Throttle Speedway less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Tar Heel Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Tar Heel Motel feature a casino at the property?

No, Tar Heel Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tar Heel Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

What do couples enjoy most about Tar Heel Motel?

Couples staying at this beachfront motel will appreciate amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Tar Heel Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Tar Heel Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Tar Heel Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Tar Heel Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Tar Heel Motel for a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Tar Heel Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Tar Heel Motel?

The closest major airport to Tar Heel Motel is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is 7.2 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tar Heel Motel?

Yes, every guestroom at Tar Heel Motel comes with a furnished patio.

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