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Reviews of John Yancey Oceanfront Inn 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!

2009 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, United States of America

#4 of 40 hotels in Kill Devil Hills

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2533 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable bed.

    Didn't do breakfast. My fault but I assumed an ocean front meant ocean view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    9.0
    I travel often for work and usually stay in chain hotels, this one was impeccably clean updated and has the nicest staff
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tv kept losing signal not an issue we had the beach to look at

    The rooms were spotless! And it was on the beach 😊

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    I would try it again if I had a quieter room, not one over the laundry
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would not stay in room over laundry. Noisy dryers until sleep time. Impossible to sit on deck.

    Breakfast ok. Would prefer actual sausage eggs etc in warmer bins. Remodeled rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe - 2 Queen Beds Partial View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Other guests loud at night. Yelling doors slamming etc. Seemed to quiet down by 11pm.

    Location. Room. Staff. Annanemmities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    7.0
    Decent breakfast selection and good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior - 2 Queen Beds Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms quite small and only one chair to sit on

    Great ocean view and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    7.0
    Avoid if possible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    you name it, parking sucked, hallways narrow and hard to maneuver mobility devices. rooms small, housekeeping on appointments, handicap NOT accessible ,breakfast was lacking , beds way to soft, needs remodeling and coffee sucked big time (even had to run out and buy coffee pot and coffee from department store). spend the extra money and go on down the block to one of the chains.

    location right on beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No comfortable chair in room. I'm short and trying to climb on and off bed was a shore with a new knee replacement. All that was there was a desk chair no arms. And there was room for one.

    Easy to find, room was very nice, staff was also very friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    8.0
    The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn was perfect for my surf fishing vacation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No negatives for me.

    Room was clean, beds were comfortable. Nice bathroom and shower.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    8.0
    It was tolerable. Water pressure in shower was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom size was miserable. Sliding door to bathroom provided little privacy. Ocean front room was misrepresented. All we saw was a sand dune and wooden wall.

    Breakfast was amazing and woman who ran kitchen was awesome!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium - 1 King Bed Oceanfront - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A brief warning for disabled people: There are steps and stairs everywhere in the Sea Building. The owners have tried admirably to make accessibility possible. We would not have been able to stay if we couldn't walk in some parts of the building. The halls were too small and the many turns in them and the outside ramp were impossible for the mobility scooter to navigate. Obtained help from a strong employee, Peter, to unload and load our stuff which included a larger O2 concentrator.

    Everything was great. Breakfast and the coffee were more than just a continental meal. Room was clean, bed comfortable. Bathroom immaculate. Service was good for our needs. We got free passes to the Outer Banks Y because the pool was not open. Location and beach area wonderful! There was a sitting area with a day bed right near the balcony so you could rest and see the ocean in addition to the balcony chairs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant stay, awesome location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe - 1 King Bed Side View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It seemed there was barely enough parking, even in May when all the rooms weren’t full. Sometimes had to park on the complete opposite side of the property. Breakfast was really just pastries, very little protein options.

    Very easy access to the beach with a beautiful gazebo. The balcony was great, room was very clean. Great water pressure in shower. Picnic tables outside, ice and water machines, foot washing area. Very nice place!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights

    cleaning of rooms took too long for fresh towels, etc

    beach and location was great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    9.0
    Stay was good perfect for what I had planned to do when I came in town
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe - 2 Queen Beds Partial View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Breakfast could been better

    Room was good good location was able to see the waterfront

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    It wasn’t horrible but I would’ve looking other places instead.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe - 2 Queen Beds Partial View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleanliness was not up to par, gum stuck under the table, carpet was dirty in the hallways, and I even seen a bug run across the floor.

    The beach front and the cable television

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed my stay there and will definitely be back...
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe - 2 Queen Beds Partial View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I have no complaint's

    Really love the location where everything was within 10 to 15 minutes...Food, shopping, beach right on property

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s an older hotel but our room was totally updated and very nice. Great set-up. We did not have ocean front but there’s a nice deck with chairs facing the ocean not far from the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    Personality and location meet affordability and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great property, location couldn't have been better, very clean. Decor was simple and comfortable. Great value for the price

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    8.0
    Loved it! Will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was good. Clean and comfortable and right on the beach.

    Good breakfast. Coffee was excellent!! Lots of food choices. Area clean and neat.. lots of seating.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay and well located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good.

    Being improved with renovations. Breakfast good. Close to Wright Bros. Memorial and Roanoke Fort Raleigh.Walk to beach.Nice staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 2 Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beach and location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to relax and unwind. Enjoyed oceanfront accommodations without a hit to the discretionary fund!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premium - 2 Queen Beds Oceanfront - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi slow-but not a big deal if you’re not working or streaming. Breakfast was plentiful but minimal protein options-aka no bacon.

    Location-Oceanfront and walking distance to local brewery and restaurant. Friendly staff. Easy beach access with a covered area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    It was great. Just what I expected and what I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Needed a chair to sit inside of the room

    Location was great. We did not have a beach front room, but that was fine. I would have liked a chair in the room to sit in, besides the one at the desk.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    The room was very clean, and the beds were very comfortable! Even the bedding was very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room was near the front door and we could hear people coming and going during the night

    Loved that that the beach was so accessible!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior - 1 King Bed Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Housekeeping not every day

    Excellent location for rooms with oceanfront view

    Stayed in May 2024

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