Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Surf Side Hotel

    3.8 (73 reviews)
    ModerateHotels
    Open Open 24 hours

    Services - Surf Side Hotel

    Hotels

    Surf Side Hotel Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Surf Side Hotel

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    The staff made my birthday so special!!
    John S.

    This place is awsome!! My wife took me for a weekend getaway (my birthday). The staff was so welcoming. The Hotel is first class. Hot tub and heated pool were great for a winter stay. Breakfast was so tasty. We got a knock at the door and they sent up champagne and two glasses for my birthday!!! This place is so spectacular!!!!

    Pool Area at the Surf Side Hotel!!!
    Marc G.

    Incredible place to stay! Everybody is so professional and polite!!!! Great pool and beach!!!!

    Surf Side Hotel.
    Andrew L.

    The Surf Side is a very good place to stay in Nags Head. It is located right on the beach. Beach view rooms do cost more, but side view rooms still give a view up and down the beach. We found the hotel clean and comfortable. Our room, with two kings beds, was large and had a balcony looking out on the beach. Amenities included a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and lots of electrical outlets. There is free WiFi. Breakfast is included. Served in the Breakfast Room from 8 to 10 it includes coffee, tea, juices, choice of breakfast sandwiches or breakfast quiche, fresh muffins, breads, bagels, cereals and a waffle maker. Popcorn is in the lobby. There is a happy hour there at 5 with wine and cheese. The hotel has an outdoor pool and beach access is adjacent to it. The hotel will supply beach chairs and beach towels. A very nice place to stay in the Outer Banks!

    Valerie G.

    The hotel itself looks a little old on the outside. Once you go inside you kind of get the same vibe until you really take a look around. The staff was friendly. We got to our room and everything was clean. The bathroom door with peeling at the bottom, but not a huge issue at all. The furniture was a little old looking. There is a smart TV so Netflix, Hulu and other apps can be used. They have an amazing hot breakfast every morning that comes with the cost of the hotel. The beach is literally right behind the hotel and there's a back entrance that leads to the pool and the beach. The hotel offers towels as well. There is hot coffee, hot water, and ice cold water available 24/7. There's a washer and a dryer on site. A few ice machines throughout the hotel. And there's an amazing terrace on the second floor that you can sit on. Our stay was amazing.

    South Bldg Deluxe Oceanfront King
    Chris C.

    SSH is a wonderful place to stay if you want to be close to the water. While most of the rooms have ocean views best to book oceanfront rooms for direct and unobstructed views (the room type descriptions on the hotel's website are very specific and accurate with realistic photos). There are two buildings, main one with elevator, and the smaller south building without. We stayed in two different 3rd floor rooms in the south building (due to not being able to have consecutive nights in the same room type - they were quite busy in October). First one was a deluxe oceanfront king, second a deluxe oceanfront efficiency. Both nice and spacious rooms, clean, soothing white/light blue colors, comfy bed, with an amazing view of the beach. If you plan on spending any mount of time sitting on the balcony to enjoy the view these are great rooms to have. Note that the king room balcony is bigger than the efficiency's, and both have high chairs instead of rocking chairs like most in the main building. But the efficiency also has a fun jacuzzi tub right by the window next to the balcony. Parking is plentiful and spacious. Good public areas - seating in lobby, covered outdoor patio next to the breakfast room, lounge chairs by the pool (although pool not big enough for laps and unheated - south building also has a smaller indoor pool and hot tub), and a wooden deck area with benches next to the walkway to the beach. The hotel however doesn't provide any beach chairs or umbrellas. The free breakfast is very good - hot dishes including baked eggs, biscuits, home fries, corn beef hash, and apple or peach cobbler. Only thing is there's no variation from day to day (only change was apple to peach cobbler) so if you stay more than one or two days it could get a bit boring. They also have all day self service coffee/tea in the lobby area which was convenient (although there is also coffee maker and microwave in room). The social hour in the afternoon is a bit lacking in comparison, with only trail mix as snacks. Excellent service with friendly staff. We had to rebook our stay at the last minute and they were extremely helpful in working things out for us and changing from one room to the other also worked out seamlessly.

    Tons of parking
    Wendy C.

    This hotel was just amazing! They called us while we were on our way to let us know that an oceanfront room was available and we could check in as soon as we got there! Of course we had to pay the difference of the cost but it was so worth it. We had an oceanfront room on the 1st floor and the views were breathtaking. I mean you're literally on the beach. The check in process was very easy and Teresa at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. She let us know that we made it in time for their complimentary breakfast. The room was very spacious and had two queen beds and a couch with a pull out bed. The bathroom was clean and well stocked with toiletries and towels. I love that they had a pretty big fridge, a great balcony and AC THAT KEPT THE ROOM FROZEN! The beach access is through the pool and is a private entrance. There is a great deck to sit and watch the sunrise or sit on the sun deck on the 1st floor to watch the sunset. The complimentary breakfast is actually very good. People this is free breakfast to keep you full until you spend money on lunch. Take the free pancakes, waffles, eggs, bagels, cereal, quiche and biscuits and call it a day. They also have coffee, water (w/ lemon and orange fancy!) and juices. The quiche and breakfast potatoes were very good and I ate them the both days I was there. I highly recommend this hotel for the views and value. You can't beat eating breakfast in your room while listening to the crash of the waves, or sitting on the balcony (which has walls on each side so you don't have to see your neighbors) and watching the sunrise with a loved one. The only cons were that we were told the lights on the balcony weren't turned on at night because they attracted bugs. Made sense. Yet they were turned on the next night. Then the door to the sundeck was locked and the employee didn't seem to know what was wrong and told us maintenance would come up. By the time that happened, the sun had already set. I also didn't care for the water from the AC units above spraying us every few minutes.

    Steps to beach

    See all

    Photo of Amy C.
    0
    23
    2

    8 days ago

    The room was large, clean, and decorated well. The bed was comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of R K.
    0
    26
    0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Marc G.
    47
    31
    45

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Greg G.
    10
    66
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Small business feel. Stayed one night and the breakfast was phenomenal. Very happy here.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great location, friendly staff, comfortable beds, good pillows and towels. It's not fancy, but it's friendly.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Al T.
    0
    407
    1125

    9 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    20 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of LeAnn S.
    19
    59
    123

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sandra K.
    0
    48
    120

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brandon D.
    180
    31
    23

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tiffany N.
    3747
    2094
    1551

    14 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Surf Side Hotel

    Review Highlights - Surf Side Hotel

    Stayed one night and the breakfast was phenomenal.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Oasis Suites Hotel

    Oasis Suites Hotel

    (33 reviews)

    $$$

    Such an amazing homely getaway !!! Everything from arrival…read moreto departure was such a pleasant experience. The staff in the office once you arrive are so patient and welcoming, so checking in was so easy !!! If you have any issues in your suite or questions about locks, they will gladly come over and assist you. The excellent cleanliness of all the suite and the attention to detail to making your stay comfortable is outstanding !!! The rooms are spacious, very clean, full kitchen, large bathroom, very very comfortable bed, living room, dinning room, a nice balcony and chairs for you to enjoy view of the water, sunset and sunrise, easy access to boardwalk and gazebo on small pier. Also with access to a large swimming pool and hot tub for relaxation... Another plus is it's located between Manteo and Kitty Hawk, so you have plenty of options of places to go for drinks, a good meal, sight seeing, or for a good time in the water. If you are planning to come out here do keep them in mind for a great and comforting stay. Do inquire about specials for special events and specials rooms. Enjoy that personal touch at The Oasis Suites Hotel !!!

    Great hotel that is centrally located in OBX. Stayed here for a few days with a view of the Sound…read more The entire experience was relaxing. We stayed in one of the suites with a separate bedroom, which worked out great. There was a lot of space to spread out. Something minor to some but I loved being able to self-park close to the room. I'd definitely come back.

    The Roanoke Island Inn - The Inn is beautiful even on a chilly day.

    The Roanoke Island Inn

    (22 reviews)

    $$

    The Roanoke Island Inn is located near docks with marina views in Manteo, NC. It is a lovely,…read moreconvenient spot where with easy to find food and drinks nearby as well as a great location for enjoying the Outer Banks in general. We easily visited Corolla, Duck and Kitty Hawk while also enjoying Manteo. We would love to stay here again in the future! The Inn itself is very clean and has a lot of interesting history that Lee (the manager) will happily share with you. The rooms are well kept and super clean with plenty of amenities available. The continental breakfast is thoughtfully provided with fresh fruit salad and an array of cereal, bread and other options. They also have plenty of coffee and a tea station that I particularly loved with an array of options and even teapots on hand. The grounds are beautiful with plenty of blooming flowers and green space to enjoy yourself and hang out. We particularly liked the very friendly koi in the koi pond which came over to say hi when we approached.

    We spent a few nights here and could not be more delighted with our stay! Lee, the innkeeper, was…read morefantastic and friendly and helpful. The room was lovely and we had a nice view of the water and the downtown area. We were here in mid October so it was a little chilly and rainy but it was perfect weather for walking around, sitting by the fire pit, and chatting in the lounge. If we're ever in the region again we would definitely stay here!!

    First Colony Inn - Room 25

    First Colony Inn

    (39 reviews)

    $$

    My husband and I had a wonderful experience just two years ago this month at First Colony Inn,…read morewhich prompted us to book another visit this past Saturday 3/21 through this morning, Tuesday 3/24. What an incredible disappointment it was. The comparison was stark. The entire property is in need of attention. The porch swing we enjoyed outside our room (#11) two years ago was sitting on the deck this year (picture attached). The afternoon social advertised for Saturday afternoon did not happen. The boardwalk to the road was unusable and while cordoned off for safety didn't have any repairs during our stay. The beach walkway is a joke, and dangerous. The hot, made to order breakfast we'd enjoyed in 2024 was an embarrassment. Sunday morning's breakfast consisted of two small round store-bought waffles and a flaccid, microwaved piece of something unlike bacon. We chose to skip breakfast on Monday and Tuesday mornings and pay to eat elsewhere. In general, the inn appears to be falling to ruin. The bathroom floor was sticky and clearly unclean. The mini-fridge froze our sodas. We never saw any innkeeping staff on premises other than the nice young man who brought us our breakfast on Sunday morning. The quality of the food was not his fault; clearly, the days of having a cook make special breakfasts of the day are a thing of the past. What in the world has happened? First Colony Inn deserves far better than the lack of care and attention it is currently getting and so do its guests. Kirsten S.

    We have stayed here several times. I have seen a decline in the quality of things. I understand it…read moreis under new management. Break fast was nice but hot food was just reheated premade items. As in picture. Not the quality we got last time. Pastries were held over each day for the next day. By day 3 ? The big thing was you couldn't get coffee until the office was unlocked at 8am. We are early risers and like coffee in am. The other thing was the toilet in our bathroom , room 3 was very low and hard for older people to use. The room was not as clean as I remember in the past. Would I stay again ? I don't know. Were before I would have said definitely.

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills - stairs to beach

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

    (64 reviews)

    $$$

    Great complementary breakfast, clean room, comfy beds, and welcoming staff it's a huge plus that…read moreit is dog friendly as well, and the rooms were very spacious

    Do not stay at this hotel…read more I've stayed in many Marriott properties over the years, but I wish I could give minus five stars to TownePlace Suites OBX. Infrastructure The website photos are completely deceptive. The hotel is not well maintained, despite being built in 2017. There are leaks throughout the property, and visible pockets of mold. The "Blue House" across the street (the beach access point) feels like an afterthought. There was only one deck chair, and it was broken. The handrail leading to the deck was also broken. Hygiene Poor. The interior is not properly cleaned, and both elevators were consistently dirty. Outside, there were empty bottles and trash bags scattered around the parking lot. Beach access Disappointing. If you're expecting easy, relaxing beach access based on the website photos, you'll be let down. You have to cross a street where pedestrians don't have the right of way, pass the poorly maintained deck, and then use stairs to reach the beach. Not worth the hassle. Breakfast Very poor. It's grab-and-go, extremely limited, and tasteless. Skip it and eat elsewhere. Service Unhelpful. We prepaid for a three-night stay but decided to leave after two nights due to the issues above. The front desk did not offer any flexibility or even a credit toward another Marriott property--we simply lost a night. Save yourself the headache. Stay elsewhere--areas like Duck or Corolla offer a much better experience. I'd also avoid Kill Devil Hills altogether; it's not walkable and doesn't offer a pleasant stay.

    Owens Motel - No battery in smoke detector

    Owens Motel

    (29 reviews)

    $

    It's now fully renovated and amazing! Mia's Boutique…read moreHotel is a must see spot!! We LOVED it....especially front desk hostess extraordinaire Valerie!

    Located directly across from the Owens restaurant is this tiny motel with its own private beach…read moreaccess. The most affordable place to stay is here which means it books fast. Outdated but serves its purpose - sleep, shower and bathroom. Our room was considered ocean side which is true but for someone who is a stickler for the details I think it should be renamed to beach access as you can not physically see or hear the ocean. The ocean view / side rooms are located at the back of the motel and these rooms are more expensive. Room comes with towels, bar soap, mini shampoo / conditioner, toilet paper, extra trash bags, tiny coffee maker, mini fridge, window ac, base board heat, microwave, small tv, closet, dresser, nightstand and free WiFi. Ice machine and drink machine located in back motel. Oh and .... living walking disgusting cockroaches! Almost stepped on a cockroach as I went to the bathroom ! Yes it was alive ! Yes I am allergic !!! No wonder my allergies are giving me a fit. :( Note to self: Bring roach traps! Room 6 : has a leaky toilet and a constant dripping sound Not many electrical outlets in our room so I would recommend to bring a four way. Beds not the very comfortable. Wear socks on carpet. Bathroom very tiny!!(please do not take offense to this but : anyone who is possibly 'large' would not be able to fit in the toilet area) Limited parking : no room to turn around Pros: Location, amazing beach access, wifi & affordable!

    Surf Side Hotel - hotels - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...