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Surf Side Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel with outdoor pool

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Ocean Front Junior Honeymoon
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BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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6701 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Full Throttle Speedway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Partial ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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ADA King Handicap Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean View King Loft

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Oceanview Queens Loft

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
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Standard King Efficiency (No elevator)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Front King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Ocean Front Queens

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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50-inch TV with cable channels, streaming services

Dune View Condo (No elevator)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Front Junior Honeymoon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Front Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA Queen Handicap Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Direct Ocean Front Condo (No elevator)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Front Corner King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Queen (No elevator)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Ocean View 2 Queens

  • Partial ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Ocean View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Nags Head

At Surf Side Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Outer Banks Beaches and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site Hot tub and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Ocean Side Court hotel include First Flight Adventure Park and Full Throttle Speedway.

What's nearby

  • beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Full Throttle Speedway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • First Flight Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Surf Side Hotel

Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
Surf Side Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at Surf Side Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nags Head hotel.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Surf Side Hotel offers 76 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Premium cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Nags Head hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 6 January 2026 to 14 March 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
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 credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Surf Side Hotel?

Yep, Surf Side Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Surf Side Hotel?

Yep, Surf Side Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and fishing.

Does Surf Side Hotel have a pool?

Surf Side Hotel has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Surf Side Hotel?

Surf Side Hotel features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Does Surf Side Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests adore the free buffet brekkie here! Served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surf Side Hotel?

No, Surf Side Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surf Side Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Surf Side Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Surf Side Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 787 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been traveling to the outer Banks for 40 years, and I can honestly say that this is the best hotel down there. Great staff great location and a very good breakfast buffet cooked by an incredibly sweet lady. Needless to say my wife, and I loved it and we will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was exceptionally clean Great breakfast; good variety Courteous staff, including front desk and breakfast servers Property was well-maintained Quiet room; great view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful and spotess staff courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility and view was great Breakfast was the best hot & fresh and very friendly staff Can't wait to go there next year
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were outstanding from check in to up keep of rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Travelled with family
Rooms were clean, beds were neat and comfortable. Had an issue with refrigerator noise in room, talked to associate at front desk, and was told someone would check it out. Apparently, nothing was done, noise woke me and wife several times throughout the night...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with partner
No my room did not overlook the ocean. U had to step out on balcony an look behind u. Breakfast was aweful, watered down gravy, hard biscuits u couldn’t cut with the cheap plastic silverware, the server was stingy in serving the food ( it was buffet but. Couldn’t serve urself).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our very favorite hotel in the Outer Banks. Excellent location and the hotel is fantastic. Lots of extra perks like breakfast, popcorn snack then wine and cheese in the afternoon and cookies at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Salathiel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short but comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

delilah

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice the main problem is the smell of marijuana it reeked in the hallways..Had to put a towel over my nose to get from room to the elevator, and for no pets saw several little puppies, which were not service dogs,,All n all the MARIJUANA smell was an everyday thing,, i just thanked God we didn't have little children with us,, No one seemed to be able or care to do anything about..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best room we have stayed in at OBX
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service especially in breakfast room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raven

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

Best kept secret in OBX

Amazing & friendly staff, great breakfast & amenities. Room needed a little "refresh", but was comphy & refreshing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025