Tar Heel Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Nags Head Golf Links

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Single Room, 1 King Bed
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Single Room, 2 Queen Beds
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €88
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

Room options

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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
7010 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959

What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Tar Heel Motel

Motel near Nags Head Golf Links
Located close to Jennette's Pier and Pirate's Cove Marina, Tar Heel Motel provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and barbecues
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as furnished patios and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

Tar Heel Motel Nags Head
Tar Heel Motel
Tar Heel Nags Head
Tar Heel Hotel
Tar Heel Motel Motel
Tar Heel Motel Nags Head
Tar Heel Motel Motel Nags Head

Frequently asked questions

Does Tar Heel Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

As of 7 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tar Heel Motel on 20 Mar 2025 start from €87.98, including 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.

Is Tar Heel Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Tar Heel Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tar Heel Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Tar Heel Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Tar Heel Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Nags Head Golf Links, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jennette's Pier and Pirate's Cove Marina. Jockey's Ridge State Park and Nags Head Fishing Pier are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tar Heel Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 354 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denlin

Great stay, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Great little place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Not a luxury motel, but serviceable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Weekend getaway
Great little place for a weekend getaway that did not break the bank. Room was very clean with solid amenities. Really enjoyed the boutique hotel experience the Tar Heel offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Great little beach spot!
Excellent location! Great price and adequate comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Great weekend getaway with the girls!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Very clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Very cute, up to date, easily accessible, and very affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Awesome spot. Convenient and fit our needs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Nice Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Nice Motel for a one night passer by stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Room was very clean and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great value with very close access to the beach! Clean room. Well-managed facility!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill

It was newly updated and perfect for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Cute room with a 2 chair table for eating and plenty of space in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Great motel, we try to get a couple days here every year. Very clean room and pool was great, kids loved it. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PRESTON

clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Easy place to get to and close to a lot of restaurants to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Loved how cute and nice everything was.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Pleasant
Our stay was pleasant. Comfortable room and quiet area. The bath tub plug was rusted, couldnt close it. No hair dryer. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

LOVED It!
Stayed for one night, loved the check in process, the room was super clean, bed super comfy! I do wish the parking lot was a little bigger, but regardless, I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Stay was satisfaction, it is convenient to beach access, it is an older 1 level motel But was competively priced and had a nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect solo trip with my dog across from beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Had a great stay. The staff was nice and friendly. Love that it’s a mom and pop not corporate. It was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024