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Tar Heel Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Jennette's Pier in Nags Head

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Single Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Front of property
Free toiletries, towels
Exterior
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
7010 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Popular LocationJennette's Pier8 min walk
  • Popular LocationJockey's Ridge State Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNags Head Fishing Pier7 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)113 min drive

Room options

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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.2/10 Very Good
  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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per night
$587 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Close to the beach.Stay at this Nags Head motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Jennette's Pier and 2 miles (3 km) of Nags Head Golf Links. Pirate's Cove Marina and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tanger Outlet Center - 6 min walk
  • Jennette's Pier - 8 min walk
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 5 min drive
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Moon Beach Grill - 5 min drive
  • Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - 5 min drive
  • Fish Heads Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
  • Outback Steakhouse - 3 min drive

About this property

Tar Heel Motel

Motel near Jennette's Pier in Nags Head
As a guest of Tar Heel Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Tar Heel Motel also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This Nags Head motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1952
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Tar Heel Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • The outdoor pool closes for the season in October.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tar Heel Motel to the airport?

Tar Heel Motel is 7.2 mi (12-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tar Heel Motel?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tar Heel Motel on May 27, 2024 start from $106.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tar Heel Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tar Heel Motel.

How close is Tar Heel Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tar Heel Motel offer free breakfast?

Tar Heel Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tar Heel Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Tar Heel Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tar Heel Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Tar Heel Motel have a pool?

Tar Heel Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Tar Heel Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Tar Heel Motel to downtown Nags Head?

Tar Heel Motel is 4.8 mi away from Nags Head.

Tar Heel Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 286 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BEN

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy. Good place to sleep. Was clean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an impromptu trip for just the 2 of us and our dog. It’s a basic beach motel room and was exactly what we wanted. The location was across from the public beach access and behind the Dunes restaurant. Super convenient and clean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room #2-Overall Cleanliness, Fair
We have stayed at the historic Tar Heel in the past & like the location first & foremost. This time, we were disappointed in the service, as far as cleanliness of the room. Arrived Friday afternoon, room was not checked ALL day on Saturday, no fresh towels, coffee, etc. Mention this to the front desk staff, he said there was no staff to take care of room at 2:30PM???
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Renee

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sad night
We have stayed here several times and enjoyed our stay. We arrived around midnight and was provided a keyless entry code which was perfect. Once we unloaded we noticed the crumbs on the carpet and a few burs which we picked up. My son went to the bathroom and stepped on burs with his bare foot as well as my husband by the sink. As I went to put our stuff in the fridge I noticed it had not been emptied. We went to bed only to be met with more burs in the bed. So we pulled back the sheets and picked them out. I’m the morning I roll a shower and dried my face with a towel that was full of burs. I told the girl at the front desk and she extended our stay by an hour. Just really sad to lose such a cute, clean motel we loved to stay at every year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All in all just fine. Good toaster and fridge for evening in room picnic. Clean towels and sheets...plenty of AC, easy to be comfortable. A bit out of date, but has some character. Old beachy feel. Friendly staff welcome in the office.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Leigh Ann

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is directly across the street from a public beach access. The rooms are very neat and clean. The beds weren’t very comfortable but overall I would stay here again. I love all the extra hooks for hanging towels and wet clothes. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023