Name: Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Address: Old Oregon Inlet Rd., Nags Head, 27959, US

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2026

Brandon

Great Stay!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Devin

We love it here and will be back.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Vicky

The room was clean & staff great, however the door was not sealed at the bottom or side of locks ( weather stripping needed ) !

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Denise

stay here alot. nice staff great beac access.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Bobby

Very clean and well kept. Will book here again.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Malgorzata

Wonderful place and location will be back !

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Kasey

This motel was a great value for the location and beach access! The property is basic and simple, but clean and well kept. It's nearly impossible to keep sand out, but there was a broom in the room to handle the sand. The bed was a little squeaky, but comfortable. There is a walkway directly onto the beach with a hose to rinse your feet. The room directly facing the beach looked awesome. I would definitely stay here again for the location and affordable price!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Jessica

Great location with walkable access to restaurants and the beach. Rooms were clean and staff was friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Ariel

Great stay - clean room, staff was super nice, the pool was not crowded at opening and the kids loved it, parking is a little tight but overall we would absolutely come back here!

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Stacy Lynn

Great location,nice helpfull staff and they allow fur babies!

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Stephanie

Parking is tight, but that can’t be helped. Staff was friendly. Beachfront location was very convenient.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Madeline

This is a basic beach motel, but what makes it stand out, is the staff. They are very kind, helpful, polite, professional. I had a great time while visiting. Parking was easy and the beach is just a hop, skip and a jump through the breezeway.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Tristan

Everything was great except our air didn’t work very good in the second room. We got an extra night when we arrived and the air wasn’t working very good. So it was pretty hot in there. Other then that we had a great time and experience.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Shelly

Had a great stay! Friendly staff. Great location

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Kasey

We stayed a couple nights before checking into our beach house. Staff was friendly and very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Robert

The motel property was in pristine condition, the staff (the front desk person and the general manager were so helpful, welcoming and friendly. We had a great evening meeting other guests in the courtyard area. I just wish we could've stayed longer.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Abigail

Great location clean and can bring your dogs. Have been there acouple of times. Great pool also very clean

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Andrea

VERY clean. Owner lives on site. Beach access. Everyone staying there was friendly. Pet friendly. The courtyard had chairs & tables and grilles for community use. Will definitely be going back.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Priscilla

Parking is very limited and room was small lots of flys were in room -bed very stiff -tile grout was very dirty in groves- when we sat on toilet across from us was a full mirror so that was creepy to watch myself poo lol-staff lacked customer service excellence ( for 429$ a night the room should have been awesome but nope - I was grateful to be at beach but I cried when I saw the room- we would have been better off sleeping in a parking lot somewhere ( in my opinion not worth the money at all; God bless you 🙏🙏

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Adam

We loved this old school motel. The only negative at all is that the shower was tiny. That’s it, otherwise, we loved everything about the place. Would absolutely stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

Paul

The manager and desk personnel were accommodating and friendly. Great location to the beach and having a pool was a plus. The whole area needs a deep clean and cosmetic repairs. I did not like the small shower and room but the retro fridge and microwave were very cool. I had to get clean sheets as ours were dirty. We stayed in a two bedroom court view room. I would not book again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Samantha

Close to beach, central location to all of the OBX. 7 eleven just a 5 min walk away. Steps away from beach. Fridge and microwave in room. Room on the smaller side but still comfortable for 2 adults and 1 teen. We stayed in 2 bed courtyard view room. Free parking, but spaces can fill up in the high season. We always found a spot, but at times it was the only spot available and could get pretty tight. Staff seemed friendly and available if needed. No security deposit charged to card. Best of all, we arrived late around 10pm, but after calling the property, they made arrangements with us so that we could still get into our room and finish checking process the next morning. 5 star stay and I would definitely stay here again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

John

basic hotel with direct access to the beach from the rear of the property, room was clean and quiet, perfect spot

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Mark

You could not seen the because of the shape of the one-story motel, but the beach is maybe 300 feet from the backside of the motel. The swimming pool was warm, and pleasant to float in. The parking is first come, first serve, and I felt save at the motel. I would recommend Dolphin Oceanfront Inn to anyone looking for a quiet beach setting.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Kelly

Friendly staff location and cleanliness

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Crystal

Pictures of the property/rooms are a lot nicer vs being there in person. Smoking is allowed on the property, right in front of rooms/on the porch. In the pool area. If you want a breath of fresh sea air- do it on the beach b/c it won’t happen there. I could smell it through my door, that when shut, let light in- not a tight seal. The parking lot is tight!!! Spots aren’t assigned (numbered) per room, so you have to fight for a spot, 1 guest had to park on the street for the night. My bed was horrible. It was slanted downward- bed frame broken? Floor not level? Hard to tell. We went to Walmart to get a foam mattress topper just to be able to sleep. We also bought a coffee maker, the ones in room suck/outdated. The housekeeper (one of them) cleans rooms with a cigarette in her mouth- but the rooms are ‘no smoking’. The rooms don’t get cleaned daily, like a hotel. Only when you leave. But each room has a broom and a fly swatter. The room/bathroom was clean but little things, like the ac and the blinds apparently don’t get cleaned. Stains on the white sheets. I got a new set from the front desk and also got a few extra pillows. This place charges way too much for what they have to offer. It’s just the location and if that’s what you care about then that was the only good thing here. We were willing to rent another place for the week just to get out of there. The small grass strip w/grills we didn’t use b/c that’s the only place for people to walk pets. I would never go back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Lenny

Here is an honest review for those looking to discover OBX. The Dolphin is strategically located right on the beach. Everyday you'll have the opportunity to walk through a small little tunnel and you have your own Beach. I found this to be great you literally have airbnbs across the street and the big differences they have to use the public beaches. The Dolphin also . Leads you into Hatteras which is great if you have an off-road vehicle. The staff were wonderful always accommodating. They leave you alone you won't see them unless you need something everyone there was polite and the guy who runs the place Jim is fantastic. While it might not be for everyone if you're the person who's looking to get away with your spouse and you're not even going to spend that much time where you stay this place is perfect. It's literally get up in the a.m. come home at the end of the day and then you can walk in the evening and everything's right there. It really was what we were looking for.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Monda

Excellent location and affordable.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Kyra

Right on the beach, very well maintained and clean, friendly staff. We had everything we needed!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Chelsea

We had a wonderful time during our stay here! They were extremely accommodating and it was awesome to be able to walk right out to the beach from our hotel. Everything had been recently updated and was well-maintained. They do allow pets and there was a small fee ($10 per night) that we had to pay when we checked in.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Mike

I’ll start with what I thought were short comings of the property and some need to knows… the parking is tight for larger vehicles I would not advise having any cargo carriers or such. The rooms are on the smaller side so if you plan on a guys trip with more than 2 fellas and you don’t want to share a twin bed then this may not be the spot for you. Your neighbors are close they have nice little porch areas to sit outside the rooms just be aware that you may have to be a friendly neighbors. All that being said this is a very nice motel for the money. You won’t get any closer to the water than this motel. It’s impressively close to the water! The staff is great the own/run the motel so they care and go out of their way for the guest. The rooms were very clean. They had everything you needed. Towels, linens, microwave, refrigerator, tv, pool. All in all I would definitely stay here again

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Ronald

Friendly efficient staff
Beach vibe-no rush, no worries!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Reagan

Very clean rooms with perfect location to beach, restaurants and activities. Extreamly friendly and welcoming staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Corrye

Perfect weekend getaway! Very close to ocean…pool was perfect! Close to restaurants. Will definitely be back to stay again! Staff was friendly. Room was clean and updated!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

David

Clean room ! Helpful staff !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Janet

The staff work very hard daily to accommodate your needs and wants..great people especially Snoop. Also the room and pool were perfect. All backs up onto the magnificent beach and front side is the in the middle of great food,entertainment and shops. Very convenient!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

bethany

The staff was very friendly and check in was seamless. The room was clean and we had no issues when asking for extra towels/blankets/etc. Check out was quick and easy by just dropping the keys in the drop box out front. Will definitely consider this place again for a stay in Nags Head.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Lea

We have stayed at this property many times! We love the area, the staff and the rooms are always very clean!

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Will

Room was very nice and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Rachael

All staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean and the ac unit kept the room cold. Right on the beach too so you dont have to drive anywhere. Pets are also allowed! Be respectful and clean up after them to keep the grounds clean. Definitely recommend

Pet

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Tessa

The manager was friendly when we arrived. The parking is a little tight, but we managed just fine.
The rooms are fairly sound proof, or I had respectable neighbors lol only would hear dogs barking.
The beach access was what brought me to this location for our large dogs that love the beach, saves me so much time cleaning my vehicle after!! And a hose to conveniently clean off before going onto your apartment.
I would recommend a little heavier blanket to throw onto the beds as the sheet and top blanket were thin and I’m a cold person that likes to wrap up in a blanket while the AC cranks a cool 66! The ac worked very well too. Will definitely be rebooking here again when we plan our family trips with the dogs.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Norma

Great room and great location!! So close to what we came for.
The gal that checked me in could have been friendlier and more helpful. But this was minor.
I thought it odd that our room didn't have tissues or a hair dryer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Alison

I can’t say enough positive things about this motel! The property is in the perfect location right on the beach and close to everything. The property has also been renovated, the rooms are nice, clean, and I loved all the outdoor seating and grills guests can use. I also loved that the property is so dog friendly and everyone who worked there is extremely helpful and friendly! This is definitely our new go-to spot for relaxation! I highly recommend!!!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Allen

Everything was wonderful!!! Clean clean. Staff was awesome. Checked on us every day!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Angela

We stayed 3 nights, the office is only open 9am-8pm, so plan on checking in before 8pm.

We had to take our own garbage out, as we never saw a cleaning person. We needed new towels but were usually up and gone before the office opened and back after it was closed.

The room itself was ok, the bed was slanted so it felt like we were sleeping downhill. The door does not seal well so as others opened and closed their door, ours rattled and lots of light came in around it.

Parking was fine, beach was steps away.

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Amy

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Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Jessica

It was perfect

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

John

My wife and went for a weekend getaway. The room was very nice. Easy beach access. The only thing I would do next time I go is bring my own pillow. The ones they had were okay but not what I prefer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Robin

Old school property. Right on the beach. Very quiet even though cars are parked right by rooms. People are quiet around you. Management is on property 24 hours a day. Beds are comfortable and shower is hot. Very clean property. Staff was friendly. Near all the good restaurants. Close to everything

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Annie

We arrived after hours, and Jim made sure we had what we needed and for our arrival to be seamless as possible. Our room was in excellent condition and super clean and fresh. Our bed was comfortable, seemed brand new and we had no problems! We will definitely stay at the Dolphin Oceanfront again in the future. Thanks again!

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Willie

Great pet friendly beach front. Friendly and courteous staff.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Emily

Location was great. My only issue was the lack of storage for clothing and toiletries.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

david

Very convenient

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Amanda

The hotel is in a great area. I loved that it’s right on the beach and easy access. The only downside is when people smoke outside, I could smell it in my hotel room.

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Daniel

Parking was easy and free! 1 minute walk and I was on the beach. I'll definitely be back.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Liudmila

Very cold. No heat or blankets!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

John

Great service

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

William

Clean rooms, access to the beach

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Gregory

Loved the location. Very good management at this motel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Robert Burns Graham

Staff was pleasant and pet friendly. Room held all I needed for a weekend get away.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Sharon

Staff were great, direct beach access and parking immediately outside our door. Great experience!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Daren

We loved the hotel. Pet friendly, easy beach access and also close to the local restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Cindy

Pet friendly, clean rooms.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Manny

My adult son and I just finished a motorcycle trip to OBX. We picked Dolphin Inn because we wanted an old school motel experience, with easy access, and beach front. All at a good value. Dolphin Inn was PERFECT. It's been recently refreshed, and the rooms were very clean, nicely decorated and QUIET.
The staff was friendly and professional, and everything we needed was available. Dolphin Inn is located about 15 minutes from the \"action\" at Nags Head, but a 7-11 and local favorite bar and grill was an easy walk.
The room was a little on the small side and didn't have many \"extras\" but it had everything we needed, including a coffeemaker and nice TV. We don't smoke, and we couldn't smell smoke in our room, but if you do smoke I would highly recommend Dolphin Inn as there are chairs to smoke outside each room. This in no way bothered us as non smokers. In fact, most folks sat in the chairs to enjoy the weather, and we struck up conversation with them. They gave us tips on what to do and see. You don't get that in the large chain hotels. Often times we'd look at the large Comfort Inn hotel a few lots down, and comment on how glad we were choosing the Dolphin. As for convenience, it was VERY nice to just walk out your door and be at your vehicle. It was also very quiet at night with no traffic noise.
We're big fans of the Dolphin Inn, it was just right for us.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2025

Rosanne

Great location, needs updating

Staff were great and friendly
The room, air conditioning unit very noisy and never got cool enough.
Found a cockroach on the wall on day 2 (eekk)
Overall view and beach access were great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2025

Martha

The only issue we had is the bed was small, maybe a double size? Other wise, we enjoyed our stay and definitely will return. Office staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

William

Not many steps to the beach

Older motor court motel that has been updated. We had direct beach access from our room. It was in an area with good shopping and food nearby

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Tammy

Nice little hotel

Weekend birthday get away. The pool is very nice and clean. Would be nice if they stocked the bathroom w shampoo and conditioner and not two shampoos (I forgot mine). The front desk clerk was very nice. I will stay here again and would like to stay in one of the back rooms that opens onto the sand.

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Sep 2025

Kathy

Beautiful view but dirty room

Beds were dirty, sheets not changed. There was a lot of sand IN both beds. There was makeup and lipstick on the pillowcase. Floors were dirty with sand and hair. Room looked clean when we walked in but once we pulled back the sheets, it was nasty. We took bottom sheet off and slept on mattress pad, took pillowcase off and covered with a towel. Gross. Couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Tressa

I have never seen a pool this clean before. The room was very clean. Loved the retro looking fridge and microwave. Beach access was perfect!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Tyler

2nd year staying here and it’s been fantastic both times. Owner and staff are very nice. Already planning to book here again next year.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

Shane

There’s no plastic silverware in the rooms only issues I had.

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Allison

Wonderful access to the beach with Jeanette's pier as the backdrop. Can't beat it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Lauren

What can I say I stayed last Friday and found my self back 1 week later. The accommodations made once I arrived topped the whole stay. Amazing beach front rooms. Very clean pool, comfy beds, fishing pier less than 5 min walk. Just can’t beat it will be sure to book next years stay soon

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

April

Newly renovated motel right on the ocean. Clean pool with nice pool deck furniture. A few restaurants and an ice cream shop within walking distance. Management lives onsite and he was very helpful for all our needs.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Kathleen

Loved the beach access!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Rafael

Good times … very family home feel vibes.

Ocean access is good and

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Humberto

Great place and very well kept. I would recommend

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Gerald

Nice and quiet, right on the beach.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Lauren

Our stay was great! We were right on the beach which was nice. It’s great location wise since everything is fairly close for going out and doing things. The only thing that sucked was parking. The spots are so tight and difficult to navigate. Otherwise, our stay was lovely.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Danielle

Great location.

We loved the location as we wanted to explore the entire OBX region north and south. We extended our stay a couple more days. Jim was helpful in printing our beach pass for us and accommodated our needs.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Christian Anthony

its simpe,clean,staff are friendly and understanding.they let us check in at 11am with no extra fee.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2025

William

Room had fleas badly. The owner did come spray being we could not change rooms. Pool was nice. It was quiet and only a step away from the beach.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

ASHLEE

Quaint. Simple. Relaxing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Paula

What a great place to stay staff was so friendly room was clean and comfortable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Judy

Loved our stay at Dolphin Oceanfront! The motel was very clean, nicely decorated, and the room was set up well. Just steps from a beautiful beach. The front desk staff was so nice and welcoming. Great stay—we’ll definitely be back!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Devin

My children and I have stayed here before. We love the convenience of being right by the ocean and close to the pier. We will definitely be back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Abigail

Great pet friendly stay on the beach

We had a great stay olace was clean and great for pets. The pool was very clean and well kept.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Joy

It’s all one level and a short walk to the beach

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025

Randall

Pool, and close to restaurants.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

Alexandra

Great place but needs comforters on their beds

Great little place with nice ocean view and beach acces. Convient and close to all the stores, bars and restaurant. Bed were pretty comfortable but the comforters were missing. I wish they were at least some blankets in a room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2025

James

The room I stayed in was small. Very clean but small room and bathroom. It was fine for a weekend but i wouldn't do longer than that. The pool was a bit dirt, nothing gross but debris wasnt removed and appeared to have sand in the corners. Parking is super tight. We are in a chevy silverado and it was pretty tough parking some days. Clealiness was the best quality of this accommodation.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025

Robert

Great place to stay close to everything. The only thing that would be nice is some hooks for bathroom door are out in the room. Maybe another shelf above the toilet since it’s limit space. These are just suggestions. Over we would come back great price right on the beach.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

tristan

Right on the beach, perfect for families. Beds were comfy. Close walk to the pier, plus taco bell and KFC.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Luciano

Its amazing

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Hunter

Second time staying here, just as amazing as last year! Peaceful atmosphere. Breezeway that goes right out to the beach, pet friendly(we brought our dog), access to sidewalk if you want to walk or ride your bike to restaurants or places nearby, and a 7/11 that’s a 1 minute drive away if you need anything that’s not offered by the motel. Jim (the owner) is a very accommodating person and hard worker. We appreciated his hospitality greatly.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

Darla

Basic room with nice beach and friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Bob

All you need to enjoy the beach !