Name: Seahorse Inn And Cottages
Address: 7218 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, 27959, US

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2026

Blair

We loved our trip with Seahorse Inn & Cottages so much, we booked our stay for next year during our first stay!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2026

Tammy

Parking is tight. Rooms are clean. No elevator so be prepared to carry everything up 2 flights of steps. Clean and friendly. Across the street from the beach so that gives you easy beach access. Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Tre

While the place is a little older you simply cannot beat the value! Super short walk to the beach, along with diners & ice cream within walking distance. Super easy check in process too! All in all, would stay here again!

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2026

Jude

It was relatively clean, the AC worked well, and the wifi worked well, too.

There are a lot of palmetto bugs around the property, which is likely the \"roaches\" other people mention. They did not come inside though.

Shower was too small to comfortably use, and was a bit run down and old.

Parking lot is rough, and it floods when it rains hard, making part of it unusable to small cars.

Staff generally seemed nice and got me more towels when I asked for them.

Beds were comfortable and sheets were clean.

Fridge would bounce open when you closed the door quickly, but not a huge issue.

Every room has a much needed dehumidifier, which you will need to empty once per day at minimum in July.

Location is great...ice cream next door, a restaurant next door, and a convenience shop/small grocer across the street. The beach and pier are also across the street, and this is not a busy area so you can be away from people.

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2026

Melissa

Black mold in the bathroom, sand in the shower, litter all over in the parking area and on the property, pretty gross all around.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Lisa

Nothing fancy but the location is perfect! The staff is amazing! The manager is so personable. He was a pleasure to run into throughout our stay.

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2026

John

Property needs some, old, layout poor in bedroom, no TV in bedroom, dresser in closet, dehumidifier in room. No back cushions for a very dirty couch sleeper sofa. 1 smoke detector in room, an empty smoke detector base in the open space room. Room above was very noisy, not sure what they were dragging across their floor. You get what you pay for.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Jamie

Clean, good layout for space provided, plenty towels, comfy bed, air conditioning was great. Very comfortable!

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Denise

I just left here on Friday! We stayed in one of the cottage rooms. It was cute but needs updating and a good thorough cleaning! The shower head had a spray leak and one burner on the stove didn’t work after it sparked at us. When I told the manager he asked if the other burns worked, I told him yes and he told me your ok then! I was not expecting the ritz but I expect owners to look after the place better!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

cory

First time staying here. Nothing fancy but was clean and staff was friendly. Will stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Codie

I love that place I will be gowing back soon

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Krista

It was a great place!..so nice I added an extra day to my trip! My only issue was I had to clean the freezer when I first arrived. The fridge was cleaned very nicely but the freezer appeared to have frozen soda all over it. Not sure if they just forgot to to check it while cleaning. All in all a great stay, pet friendly and we will be back! LUV OBX! :)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Rodney

Great place to stay right near the beach and Janette’s pier. We have stayed here multiple times on vacation. The only downside is parking. People going to pier fill up guests parking spaces.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Kyoko

The room was clean. The humidifier was a plus, made the stay very comfortable. Staff was kind and friendly. Kitchen was clean.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Ronald

The room was small and dated but clean and comfortable. Communication was electronic, so there was no check in and the room was accessed by a pass code, which I liked. Across the street from the beach.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Robin

Room was clean and AC worked great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Sharon

I absolutely loved the property. The manager was so helpful Shriva and I couldn't have asked for a cleaner more comfortable space.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Rodel

The room was clean, affordable, and pet-friendly, which was a big plus. Many guests had their pets with them, and the pet fee was only $25 per night, which is very reasonable. The only downside was the shower—it was quite small. It was just large enough to stand in, so it might feel a bit cramped for bigger guests. Overall, it was a comfortable stay and a good value for the price.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Nina

We stayed one night at the Seahorse, and the biggest advantage is definitely the location. It’s right by the pier and only about a two-minute walk to the beach, making it incredibly convenient if you want easy beach access.

The motel itself has potential. Our room was spacious and included a kitchenette, which was a nice bonus. However, everything felt very dated. The cleanliness was questionable, and there was a noticeable odor in the room that made the stay less comfortable.

Since we were only there for 24 hours, it wasn’t a huge issue, and for a quick overnight stay the convenience outweighed the negatives. Would we stay here again? Probably, but only for a short visit. For a longer beach vacation, we’d likely choose a place farther down Nags Head so we could avoid the crowds around the public beach access and the pier while still enjoying the beach.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Stacie

What an incredible value. Clean, comfortable rooms (A/C worked better than any I've ever encountered), friendly, efficient staff, fantastic location. You simply can't beat the price for what/where you get. Perfect for our needs. I'd book again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Richard

easiest for check in, especially since we weren't checking in till late 8ish. Room was great. Clean & so cute and great view to pier & ocean. will definitely stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Dated but very clean!! Perfect for a quick trip.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Seth

Clean comfortable great staff will be back next year

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Richard

There was no food and the rooms were mediocre at best. Staff was good. The area it was in was amazing!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Rodolfo

Near pier and beach , comfortable bed, pretty clean . Pleasant staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Cindy

The shower seems like it’s going to sink down.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Connie

We stayed at the Seahorse Cottage in June 2026. We loved the location with the pier and ocean access right across the street and a great little restaurant next door. The price was fantastic. We will definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Terry

The property is located within walking distance of anything you want or need.
Downfalls,
If you're a senior don't get a 3rd floor room if you have problems climbing stairs. Their is no elevator.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Kenny

Location is great

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Michael

Room was clean , staff were great very helpfull liked it there , the only falt i seen was the funiturne needed a table with chairsthe door to the hall could be taken down dont need it.chair for the bedroom, bathroom door trim up so it would close better, the hall could use a thin tall table., next time will try there again to get a cottage.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Todd

Everything appeared clean and mattresses were comfortable. Front office staff was helpful and parking was plentiful. A/C worked well and cleaning staff ensured that condensate buckets were emptied, which prevented slips.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Elena

Amazing location, right on the beach, extremely clean hotel. Nice and helpful staff. We had a great stay, highly recommend to everyone!!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Cheryl

Great 1 night stay pet friendly

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Faith

The staff was so kind and helpful. My sister and I are both handicapped and the staff was there to help without having to ask.

Family

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Jodie

We got a flat tire on the way to the OBX and we’re running late. I received a call from an unknown number and when I answered, the person just said “when are you getting here?” without any introduction at all. I actually thought it was in reference to a pizza that we had ordered for pick up on the way in. Just rude. Everything is very old with no updates and has a musty smell in the room. No soap provided and soap dispenser didn’t work. Very small. You get what you pay for.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Magda

Great location. Parking slightly tight. Competitive price for rhe area /location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Michelle

The room, bathroom, and kitchenette, was incredibly clean. We had everything we needed, from dishes to a great supply of linens. With the location being so close to the beach, the humidifier helped a great deal. The location is perfect as it’s directly across from Jennette’s pier/beach access so you really park your car at the hotel and not have to worry about trying to find a public beach access…and it’s perfect for catching a sunrise. The ease of online check-in was greatly appreciated, you can go directly to your room when you arrive and don’t have to go through a front desk check-in process.

Friends

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

John

The person in the office was shot and not friendly, the room was ok but the floor was super slick like they do not ringer the disinfectant ( smell) from the floor so when wet very slick. Sheets seemed old and rough. Shower too small to bend over.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

derek

A very simple and basic hotel close to the pier. The check process was extremely straight forward.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Mary

Was able to upgrade to one of the cottages for our stay, which was great, loved being able to park our bikes right in front of our door. The guy at the front desk was super nice and very respectful of my time. Got me in and out at check in super quick.
The showers a little small, which was a little hard to get in as a larger person. Wish the walls were just a bit thicker bc I could hear everything from our neighbors in the evening and when they got up super early in the mornings, but a good set of ear plugs helped. The kitchen as a great addition to not have to pay for eating out every meal. Definitely can use some silverware updates and a can opener would have been nice to have, the one in the room was broken and definitely never cleaned. Also a sponge to do the dishes would have been a help. Bed was a little on the harder side. But overall it was a great stay for our long weekend.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Jason

It had everything we needed, right next to the beach, parking was easy, check in was easy, and I had no complaints whatsoever.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Emma

The place was just what we needed for a quick rest but it was a little janky to be expected. There was a gross rag in the bathroom and sand all in our bed before we even laid down pre beach!

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Jun 2026

Dominic

My room had cockroaches.
And was very small

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Definitely showing it's age. Very basic accommodations. It works in a pinch.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Brittany

The manager/front desk attendant was great and it was a perfect location to beach and restaurant

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Kathy

The room was easy to get too, it was just a little crowded for our things, it could have been bigger . We managed though, we were just there on a trial basis and figured it was right for our use, it was close to everything, we explored a good bit. The staff was very nice. I would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

april barber

Amazing stay look forward to staying again soon

2/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Roger

You get what you pay for, and definitely believe the reviews referencing roaches.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Amanda

This was our second time staying here. It’s not fancy, but it’s a nice clean place to stay for a quick beach trip. Already booked the next stay!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Judi

This is a no frills motel with an EXCELLENT location. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We rented one with a \"kitchenette\" that was really more like a closet, but it certainly worked! Having a full sized refrigerator & freezer was worth it. Bar sized sink, 4 burner stove and a microwave. The bathroom is really, really tiny and the shower is quite small, but again, it all worked for us. The other patrons were families, fisher people and people with pets. Everyone was very friendly. I would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Dyer Julia

It was a last minute impromptu trip! The staff was super friendly and helpful! The cottage was clean, A/C worked wonderfully!!! Kitchenette was great!
Will be coming back again throughout the year!
Thank you so much for hosting us and being such great hosts and humans! Have a safe and happy summer! Hope to see yall again!
Much love

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Joseph

Great place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Debra

Clean rooms parking available staff available

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Eugene

Great clean place to stay. Close to everything and is in walking distance of everything.

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Garry

parking a little tight if busy stay was pleasant with no issues

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Otis

Property was in need of some upkeep but ok for the price. When in season, not so much. Location was good. Parking was a little tight.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

lisa

The price we paid was affordable for a vacation in the OBX. With that said hospitality, cleanliness and sanitary conditions should never be compromised. The room had sheets that were stained and had a bad odor. Water bugs and roaches came in at times. No housekeeping ever came during our 4 night stay. We drove 8 hours to get there so I didn't let sheets or unwanted visitors ruin my vacation. If I ever come to the beautiful OBX again I won't stay here I'll save up more money and go somewhere else. But if you can't afford a fancy hotel but still enjoy everything else OBX has to offer then bring your own sheets and a can of bug spray. Location is the only thing this place has to offer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Robert

A/C worked great, parking is easy, good location to beach.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Mark

Have stayed at the seahorse several times over the years. Easy check in and a nice Cottage.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

GEORGE

Nice for the price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

DeAnne

My husband and I have been coming to the Seahorse for quite a while. It is one our favorite places to stay. Our room was well appointed, clean, comfortable and affordable. The staff has always been kind and helpful. The location across from Jeanette’s pier, the beach, Sam and Omie’s, ice cream and Calhoun’s makes walking distance very convenient.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Jason

It's across the street from \"Jeannette's Pier\" and a beautiful beach. Also next to a great restaurant next door, named, \"Sam & Omies\" a great breakfast! They had a good group of quite guests. We slept like babies with the fresh breeze in our cabin😁

Pet

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Kimberly

This was a charming place to stay. Nothing fancy but had the basics amenities. Room was spacious and clean. I had a corner room right by the street amd didnt hear tje traffic. Check in and check out was easy. This is also one of the few places that I was able to bring my cats as they travel with me. I would definitely stay here again.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Thomas

Kind and courteous staff. And the location is right across from the pier. Perfect location and the rooms/ hotel looks to be upgrading everything. I.e of the feature of their the door locks, with keypads, no hassle having to worry about a key card.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Bryan

Great stay

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Antoinette

Very good on all counts. Stayed around march 19th.everything wasgreat

Self

4/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Hadassah

Roaches and flies. Wood wearing off on edges. Soap dispenser cover came off when pushing to dispense. It did work. Just... added to a feel of delapidation.

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

william

Great location and friendly staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Kathryn T

Beautiful view. Spacious room. Had a kitchenette to save on OBX meals.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Karen

I appreciated the new bedding. Shower surround looked new but the bottom needs replacing or at least repairing. The coffee pot still had a used pod in it. Excellent location & price. Stayed here before & will stay again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Leonardo

Yes felt safe in room. Parking can be a little better for large pickup trucks.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2025

Brent

Staircase was narrow and dirty. Stove in kitchen didn’t work, dirty windows and bath towels were thin, only coffee for one day, no maid service.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Sheila

Stayed there 4 nights during the Bluegrass festival in Manteo. It was very comfortable and clean with a microwave and fridge in our room. The place is a bit worn, but not terrible. It was a good value at approximately $75 per night.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

Kaisa

There isn’t much sound-proofing between the rooms. The shampoo container in the shower was empty and there was mysterious blue stuff all over the shower curtain and wall. But it’s a great location and a good value for what you pay.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Colleen

The room itself was not bad. The view was good. The TV setup was not up to date. Not good WiFi and no smart TV’s. Overall, it was okay.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

LISA

One of the worst places we have stayed in in the past 10 years. Extremely Musty smelling. I have asthma but it's not healthy for anyone to breathe this air quality of air. Black Mold was seen in the bathroom. All wall bathing fluids empty and a pain to get refilled so only got hand soap filled after having to go to front desk. Coffee pot only worked if you stood there holding down the lid for 10 minutes. Will NEVER stay at this place again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Bronwyn

This staff is efficient and friendly. Easy walk to local restaurant and Jeannette's Pier. We will definitely return next year!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

David

The noisy neighbor next-door

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2025

Jon

Our toilet didn’t work the first night and they took a while to move rooms. The staff wasn’t very helpful. We were trying to move rooms because they took the entire toilet off and put it in the shower. We thought that was enough to move us to a different room right away but it took a while for staff to do so. We have stayed here before and always have had good experiences but this time wasn’t very good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

James

The bathroom is too small for me. Very small shower that did not drain well. No light by the couch to be able to read by. Had to use headlamp at night to read.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Kathleen

Small can walk to ocean restraunts ext door

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Andrew

Great, pet friendly, price was great, and in a great location. If you have a big truck or suv, the parking can be tight but this place is great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Richard

Yes

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2025

Veronica

Cottages could get a little makeover. More dishes etc

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

mary

Right across from the pier and next to Sam and Omies, had a nice stay, room was good and staff was friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Trina

We Love the Seahorse Cottage!! This was our second visit to OBX and our second stay here. We had the same cottage as last year and it was great! It has everything you need and is very comfortable. The staff are friendly & helpful. Walking distance to the pier & beach , Cahoons market, restaurants, etc. Thank you again Seahorse staff!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2025

Sue

It wasn’t very comfortable, I would have preferred a table and chairs vs a vinyl love seat. The room was fairly clean, but very old.
Location was good. VERY noisy, especially the air conditioner.
For the price we paid it was okay. Not sure we’d stay there again.
Location was good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Dean

So much convenience! The market across the street has everything you need! From food too fishing and more. If they don't have it, you didn't need it. Jennette's Pier across the street, Sams and Omie's next door and Fatboyz Ice cream next door as well. Short drive to a must try food spot Fish heads! Location can't get about better. The water view we had in the classic room with a 180 view. So relaxing to wake up to. The staff here were very accommodating. Would stay here again!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Jason

Oven but no sheets. Bathroom door wouldn’t close.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Sep 2025

Ronald

Staff was ok, room was not clean, humidifier leaked, not enough room to be comfortable
parking places were to small

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Lynne

It's a very convenient location for us. The room is always clean. We've stayed here for years and will definitely be returning.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2025

Glenn

Forced to stay on 3rd floor due to using Expedia booking. Lower flowers were available

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

24 Sep 2025

PAUL

I won't stay here again.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Randall

Worth a try

This hotel is old and has some obvious maintenance issues. The cleaning staff has allot of pride in their work and they do an amazing job with what they have to work with. The front desk was friendly and very polite. I would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Phillip

Great location, great price friendly staff

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Sep 2025

Kathryn

Old, shower was dirty, broken tiles, lights didn’t work, had to find housekeeping to get towels. We left immediately and staff refused to refund any of our money, we had booked for 5 nights. Would not recommend at all.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Nicholas

Great place to stay. Location is convenient, rooms are always very clean and nice. I've stayed here numerous times and will continue to do so.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Austin

Good place for the money but had roaches coming from light fixtures on last day decided not to extend the stay.