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Owens' Motel

2.0 star property
Escape to the coast with great food and warm hospitality by your side.

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront | Beach/ocean view - Owens' Motel (Nags Head)
Owens' Motel, near Jennette's Pier, offers an oceanfront getaway with a restaurant and outdoor pool. Enjoy barbecue grills and in-room WiFi while the helpful staff takes care of your needs.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Owens' Motel is in Whalebone, a neighborhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ready for a night out? Consider Tale of the Whale and Miller's Waterfront Restaurant. Visit our Nags Head travel guide
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7115 S. VIRGINIA DARE TRAIL, Nags Head, NC, 27959

What's nearby

  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with wind turbines in the background.
    beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A pier with a building on stilts, a fish logo, and a sign reading "Jennette's Pier".
    Jennette's Pier
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A road sign for the IANGER OUTLET CENTER and a sign for the FACTORY MERCHANTS OUTLETS.
    Outlets Nags Head
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whalebone Junction
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tale of the Whale
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Moon Beach Grill
    5 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    3 min drive
  • Miller's Waterfront Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • KFC
    9 min walk
  • Sam & Omie's
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Owens' Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 9 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Owens' Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Owens' Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Owens' Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Owens' Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Owens' Motel located?

Located in Whalebone, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Outlets Nags Head and Whalebone Junction. Tale of the Whale and Miller's Waterfront Restaurant are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Owens' Motel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 240 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1970's Retro motel room, nothing fancy but functional. Felt safe was clean and convenient to the area for walking. Owens Restaurant is the best kept secret. A bit pricy, but the food is 5 star perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at Owens. Always clean and the most friendly people. Only suggestion would be to add some lighting around the ice machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Will return again

Fabulous customer service. Cute room. Pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it had a pool our 2 1/2 year old godson lives it we were in everyday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

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

Outer banks lighthouse fun

We arrived to an easy check in with a very friendly receptionist. We stayed for 3 days and the only problem we had was the door key and lock was trick at times . Every thing was clean . It is an older motel so a few things could be improved but it’s not the Hilton .we were content and safe during our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Amanda

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

For the cost Not So Bad.

A slightly older hotel that could use some minor renovations. But perfect for the cost and convenient distance to the beach. Room had a slight musty smell. But that’s common for carpets near the ocean. Bring some Febreeze and it’s good to go
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the cheapest rooms (behind the restaurant) and while they were clean there were stains on the mattress and carpet. Our wall also lost power, so none of outlets worked and therefore the ac didn’t work either. Staff was friendly and worked it out quickly though! These are definitely economy rooms so don’t expect anything fancy, but overall it worked out for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I prefer staying at 'Mom & Pop' motels but sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. This motel was a loss. It desperately needs upgrading. The carpet was worn out, the mattresses sagged, the bed sheets and cover were old and worn. The AC never adequately cooled the room and the fan kept the curtain on the window above blowing 3 feet into the air. The door locks were hard to open and the deadbolt popped out every time the door opened and was nearly impossible to get back in so the door could be closed. On the positive side, the location is great and parking was good. I just think the owners are milking everything they can get out of this motel without putting much into it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and friendly staff, great location to the beach and fishing pier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old beach motel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is old but friendly staff and couldn’t beat the Ocean front room. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was very enjoyable and we got a great rate. Will definitely use Expedia and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Payten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
cute little motel to stay in for a few nights. close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and accommodating folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but very clean and in great location. Very economical. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Ocean front stay

Really nice stay. We did have some issues but staff handled it perfectly and even took our input on fixing it. I will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We go every year for the last 5 years and will continue to do so we love owens small homey feeling and my kids love it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for the stay, right across from the beach. perfect small area to grab ice and to wash the sand off. also their restaurant is next door, don’t really have to drive for much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Cari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Location was
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at Owens in May and October. It is very close to our timeshare and the property is safe and quiet and employees are always friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Oscar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was the only good think in that place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Westsyed in one of their Courtyard rooms. It was spacious, clean and comfortable. Will diffintaly stay there again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fletcher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It worked out nice for us. The motel was an exact fit for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022