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Reviews of Dolphin Oceanfront Motel - Nags Head This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

8017 South Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, NC 27959, United States of America

#5 of 22 hotels in Nags Head

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 414 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walls are thin. You hear the people talking n moving around. Disturbing hearing doors opening and closing. People are coming upstairs late at night.

    Location. Location, staff very helpful. Other guess just very friendly n nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The refrigerator did not keep items cold.

    Exceptional customer service by the hotel owner/manager.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower had rainforest head but no shower cap or hair dryer so wife had trouble keeping hair dry. Someone ran equipment outside until 2am.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Check in was super easy and staff was super nice the room was clean and perfect for me and my girlfriend we will definit
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect

    It was right on the beach and very calm super great staff don’t have a single complaint

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilets are very small, and beds are rock hard

    Extremely clean and location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are close together so people smoking just outside of their rooms would lead to smoke wafting into our room. It was pretty unavoidable.

    We loved the location, the staff was pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    9.0
    Great overnight stay on multi day bike trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, good location, really nice staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    8.0
    Will def return and express our desire for non-smoking area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We were tucked in between 2 rooms that had smokers. Rooms were non-smoking and they were super nice couples but the smoking outside our room on both sides was overwhelming at times. Recommend hotel offers smoking areas vs non-smoking areas so that guests have an option.

    Loved the location and the decor of the room, including the retro mini fridge and microwave and the Smart TV that included apps to Netflix, etc. Really enjoyed the adirondack chairs right outside our door and the ability to park just a stone's throw away from our room, which made for easy unpacking/packing. Also loved the close proximity to 12S ORV ramps, within 10 minutes!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    right on the beach

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable accommodations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was a little tight, but a lot of people, including myself, have pick up trucks.

    The manager, the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and looks like it had been recently updated with new bathroom and new TV and appliances.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great, room was very clean. Disappointed that so few rooms had an ocean view. Also disappointed that the room and the bathroom were so small. But, probably all that could be expected for the price.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyed and will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lots of ants in the parking lot

    Beach access

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    8.0
    Very cost effective
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Small Rooms

    The Pool and outdoor areas

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    9.0
    Our room provided everything we needed to make our time enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioner was small and worked hard to keep up. Even at that, it was comfortable during some of the hottest days of the summer.

    Property was clean, in a good location, and the staff was great! We will definitely keep them in mind for our next trip.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    7.0
    Book the Dolphin for the location! If you want to spend your time on the beach, this is it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The window aC units are old and a bit nasty, they should look at updating with mini splits.. would enhance the appearance for sure. Doors need to be weather proofed, huge gaps in the door.

    The motel location is spot on! Steps from the beach! The room was clean, quiet at night.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay! Would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows a little hard, had to go buy one

    Location was great, beach access very nice, very clean. Loved having the full size refrigerator and microwave in the room. Staff very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was helpful and answered any questions we had. Very quiet . Location was ok. Very satisfied with the accommodations. Thank you 😊 💓

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    9.0
    Great, stay at an extremely clean motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking lot is tight. If you have a larger vehicle, this will be a challenge. This is to be expected in the CBX, tho. Most hotels are older & have very tight parking.

    I was sincerely surprised by the cleanliness of this hotel. Obviously, the hotel is older, but man, was it clean. The rooms are exactly as they look on the website. Room had no odor, no dirt, no sand. The room was very comfortable as soon as we ealked in. Window A/C unit works perfect for the room even in the extreme heat during our stay. Pets are welcome. The staff are very nice. Pleasant stay would highly recommend.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    9.0
    I had a great time. Hope to come back and stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good location , short, walk to my car to the room and from my room to the beach.

    You seem to be very well-maintained.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    8.0
    This is a valuable stay due to cost and the great location on the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hair dryer

    So close to the beach, just a walk through the middle of the property!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2023

    8.0
    It was nice and went went to some local restaurants which were great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No tissues. No ice machine but you can buy a full bag from them for $1. Good thing the freezer was big enough for the bag.

    Room was comfortable and clean. Bed was comfy. Easy beach access. Staff were pleasant.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    7.0
    We loved the cleanliness but room size is very small.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking lot. The thin sheet (comforter) it was so thin sand stand in bed. There was nothing really to catch sand from the beach. The carpet outside is wore down. The tv did not swivel so very difficult to see in bed and no dresser the shelves keeps the room looking junky. Since they don’t have breakfast it would be nice to have full size coffee pots. The bathroom definitely need fans.

    Clean and updated the rooms were. I love the throw back fridge and microwave. The cleaning staff were so kind and willing to help you with anything you need. I love how they picked up dirty towels and trash everyday.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    9.0
    We still enjoyed our stay! 🙂
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My door knob wasn't working very well. The parking was a bit rough finding a spot. Could have an indoor rug to keep from slipping and a clothes line to hang up your swimming suit.

    The Motel was close to the beach and close to activities,state parks,and food shopping centers, and the fact that you are allowed to have pets. People were very friendly. The staff was very friendly and helpful. 🙂

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was a perfect stay for a few nights. The room appeared to have been remodeled. It was fairly clean(contact lens on floor and hair in shower). There was a strong smell of possibly mold(maybe from room being closed) but it did subside after a day or so. The location was great, very close to beach. I would stay again.

    Stayed in July 2023

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