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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

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Located near Destination Fun and Nags Head Fishing Pier, John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is perfect for beach lovers. Enjoy the beachfront, terrace breakfast, kids' playground, free in-room WiFi, nearby laundry, indoor pool access, and motorized watercraft.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is in a walkable area with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Jockey's Ridge State Park, while Wright Brothers National Memorial and The Lost Colony are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Don't miss North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kill Devil Hills travel guide
Map
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948

What's nearby

  • beach
    beach
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nags Head Wood
    Nags Head Woods Preserve
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Destination Fun
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • OBX Laser Tag
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF)
    107 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    18 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
    15 min walk
  • Plaza Azteca
    13 min walk
  • Circle K
    14 min walk

About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Family-friendly hotel near Outer Banks Beaches
Located close to Destination Fun and Nags Head Fishing Pier, John Yancey Oceanfront Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a playground. With amenities like a beachfront location and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club, and motorized watercraft on site
  • Barbecue grills and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 7 2026 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
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

Does John Yancey Oceanfront Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–10 PM.

Is John Yancey Oceanfront Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is John Yancey Oceanfront Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Destination Fun. Jockey's Ridge State Park and Nags Head Fishing Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1254 out of 1891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 435 out of 1891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1891 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a weekend getaway with restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent healthy choices for breakfast; great location being close to other businesses and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel, it’s old but very well maintained. Rooms are spotless, great continental breakfast Staff is Super Friendly Best value in OBX!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very restricted breakfast options, room was clean, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great find on the OBX! Super clean, very friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast! Loved the Y passes that were available when we visited. Directly across from a very good restaurant. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu had a wide selection of continental options. The rooms were clean and updated.staff was friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast adequate and room comfortable. The ocean from room view was spectacular
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aneel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. We booked oceanfront room and it was really peaceful and great view of the beach. Very close to restaurants and other stores.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable. Great view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast was good room was good and the beach is great. Will go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Confortanke room with a great view. Centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was well stocked and replenished. Good view of ocean from balcony Accomodations close by.restaurants,grocery stores,fast food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleased with the cleanliness of my room, freshness of the breakfast items, the comfort of the environment and the friendliness of the staff. I would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends and family, and I plan to stay here again! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are thinking to visit the outer banks, John Yancy is the place to be. It is emaculately clean, the staff is amazing, attends to your needs promptly. Breakfast area is clean and there is always someone to assist. The airconditioner is perfectly working and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zareia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked staying here! The beach is easy access from the hotel (you can walk to the beach). The room was clean, the ac and heat worked great. The TV is a smart TV
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the included breakfast was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very cute and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the renovations since our last visit! Everyone was so friendly. Right on the beach which made an easy walk to view sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean. Property was undergoing repairs/remodel when we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was cleaned every day. Staff was super nice. Breakfast had fresh fruit, muffins, and a waffle maker along with other things.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view is stunning. I loved going to sleep and waking up to the sight and sound of the ocean. Great local places open close by- even in March!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful stay!!! We were able to check in early since our room was ready and Bud at the front desk was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Set up like a typical, standard motel from the 70s/80s, with updated room interior. Minimal but sufficient, comfortable, and clean. Location is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far one of the coolest rooms I’ve ever stayed in. The porch with the Adirondack chairs right there at the sand was just perfect. Everything inside the room was clean and really convenient- plenty of outlets and the right kind of furniture to make the space functional and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026