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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 star property

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Interior
Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
43-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services
Beach/ocean view
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948
  • Destination Fun
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Kill Devil Hills hotel walkable to Outer Banks Beaches
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. Housekeeping is available on request.
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kill Devil Hills hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Onsite self parking is complimentary. Guests can use the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1147 out of 1773 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 445 out of 1773 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1773 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1773 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1773 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property! Only issue was parking if I returned late at night
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and the free breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Watsamonphan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return ..thank you so much❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Our stay was amazing we will be back again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alisha

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel was very upsetting check your rates . I paid over $100 more than our family that stayed in our same room when I asked y they had not explanation and wasn’t going to Assit . I called down the morning of my second night to let them know I had a any issue and ants are all over our counter and few in our bed they only thing they did was give me new sheets that I had to change myself .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheri

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
VERY old property. Hallways and carpeting unclean. Very limited breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I wasn’t placed by the room to breakfast I would give this place a 5. But it was so loud with door slamming starting very early
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely will book again! The property was clean and close to al
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and property was clean. Had a great experience and will be returning to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jewel

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

Amazing b-day beach trip!

Annual beach trip for my birthday and this hotel was perfect!!
Overcast sunrise still beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mayda

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Nice staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Excellent choice

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

6/10 Okay

Konrad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Great

Upgraded to ocean front room. We loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kazuyuki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, my family and I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

HRTFGBFG

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

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willis

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

Lovely stay

The room was was super clean. The breakfast was good and the staff was friendly. In fact the whole place was clean and side view to ocean was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bhuban ban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025