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Blue Heron Motel

2.5 star property
On beach with indoor pool, near Jennette's Pier

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Balcony
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

Map
6811 S VIRGINIA DARE TR, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View, Ground Floor

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View, Ground Floor

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Elite Room, Balcony, Oceanfront

Elite Room, Balcony, Oceanfront

Elite Room, Balcony, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Ocean View

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Room

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Classic Double Room, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Classic Double Room, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Nags Head

At Blue Heron Motel, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Outer Banks Beaches and 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Jennette's Pier. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an indoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Nags Head hotel include Pirate's Cove Marina and Jockey's Ridge State Park.

What's nearby

  • Full Throttle Speedway - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Blue Heron Motel

On beach with indoor pool, near Jennette's Pier
Blue Heron Motel offers its guests an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Blue Heron Motel also features a vending machine, express check-in, and pool umbrellas. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nags Head hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Smoking in designated areas
Blue Heron Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Nags Head hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • 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 25.00 per pet, per night
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 May and close on 01 October.

Property is also known as

Blue Heron Motel NAGS HEAD
Blue Heron Motel
Blue Heron NAGS HEAD
Blue Heron Motel Hotel
Blue Heron Motel NAGS HEAD
Blue Heron Motel Hotel NAGS HEAD

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Heron Motel?

Blue Heron Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Heron Motel?

As of 2 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Heron Motel on 4 May 2025 start from AU$192.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Blue Heron Motel?

Yep, Blue Heron Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Heron Motel?

Yep, Blue Heron Motel is a short 8-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches.

Does Blue Heron Motel have a pool?

Blue Heron Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from May 01 to October 01.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Heron Motel?

No, Blue Heron Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Heron Motel?

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

Blue Heron Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 220 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sunrise mornings, waves crashing all night... doesn't get much better. Sufficiently stocked kitchen if you want to eat in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and comfortable. Loved the indoor hot tub. Warmest heated pool I’ve ever been in. My only complaint is the loud fan in the pool area. Had to shout to talk. Would have spent more time there if it weren’t for the fan. Bonus is that they waved the pet fee during Christmas. We will use hotel again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Blue Heron's location was convenient, good price, staff was pleasant, room was very clean and beach front. Not the newest hotel but that was part of the charm. We would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved the property! although a little older, and the walk up the stairs to the third floor was a little tiring. when we looked out from the balcony on to the ocean and seashore we were mesmerized by the beauty. Sound of the waves coming to shore, was and is so peaceful and centering. Large room, comfortable bed and just so peaceful and beautiful wow. WE didn't want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won't go back. Didn't feel safe!

I didnt3 feel safe. There were some unsavory-looking characters there. 1st night someone tried the backdoor handle, then knocked ...2nd night a loud intoxicated man tried to get someone in next room to open the door by yelling every "female" curse word known to sailors! It scared me. I will never stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location with easy access to the beach. Spacious room. Nice balcony. But that concludes the positive things. The hotel needs A LOT of repairs that are being neglected. Holes in the walls, paint peeling off, broken balcony door latch, very low water pressure. The bed was uncomfortable & neither my spouse or I got much sleep, as a result. The lights on the exterior hallway stay on all night & shine into the room making it too bright at night. No housekeeping. And despite how spacious the room was there was only one tiny mirror, up against the corner above a tiny sink in the bathroom, not sufficient if there is more than one guest in the room or if you have any toiletries you need a decent space for. Great potential, if it's ever under new ownership by someone who cares about making their guests comfortable & feeling at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON, manteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great ocean view!

Spacious, clean room with a balcony that provided a great ocean view. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Economy Room Stay

The economy room is right over the office by the road and not connected to the rest of the motel. It was very comfortable and affordable, though not the most picturesque location. The hot tub was wonderful in the winter. Access to the beach was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a motel… nothing fancy about it. Back door needs replacing. Pool was great. We had the indoor pool to ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, New Martinsville

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst in my experience

The fact that this place was rated 8.2 on hotels.com greatly erodes any trust I might have had in their ratings. It is not a hotel. It is a run down motel, decades old, in shabby condition. The first problem was the room number began with “1” but was finally located on the third floor. There is no elevator. The steps are steep, have no real hand railings, and are slippery when wet. The room is shabby by my standards. I have traveled internationally and stayed in low and high graded hotels. The floor had a definite slope. The balcony doors were rusted and difficult to open. The furniture is shabby, inappropriate and generally unpleasant. The phone is not functional. The towels were inadequate and seemed worn or poorly laundered. The kitchen had a tiny microwave, two dish towels, no dish cloths, no napkins, no placemats, and filthy looking scraps of silverware. The next day, I expected the room would be cleaned, trash emptied, and the towels replaced. This did not happen. I discovered the room phone was dead when I tried to call the desk. So I called the hotel number on my cell. I asked the woman who answered for more towels, and she said I should come and get them in the office. I paid a premium price for this room for the area. This is no service at all. At that point I considered the fact that the entire town closes at 8pm and by 10pm the street is vacant. I’ve had enough beach and waves, and I have work waiting for me elsewhere. I packed up and checked out early.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beachside weekend trip

Location was great, right on the beach. Lots of good restaurants nearby. We were on the ground floor and wore shoes inside due to sand. Didnt bother us though. Con of being so beach side. We never saw a single employee to get new towels or anything. But we only stayed thurs to sunday. So we survived. Walls are a little thin, we could hear neighbors showering. So maybe not a good place for light sleepers. We enjoyed the quiet pool and hot tub. Overall, would recommend for a quiet weekend beach trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed the indoor and outdoor pools! Great ocean view from the 3rd floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

melanie

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
an older property. but you couldn't ask for more congenial folks. or more accomodating. and the property is clean and well maintained. property is×
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved being able to walk right out of the room and to the beach. The rooms were clean. The staff at check in and out was friendly. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay here every year. Owners are wonderful. They’ve done some beautiful renovations. We love it and are looking forward to coming back next year.
Upgraded pool area
Amazing sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay here every year. Owners are wonderful. They’ve done some beautiful renovations. We love it.
Upgraded pool area
Amazing sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024