John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2009 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948
  • Destination Fun
    15 min walk
  • OBX Laser Tag
    19 min walk
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve
    4 min drive
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    21 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Beachside

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachside

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Destination Fun
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. Housekeeping is available on request.
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kill Devil Hills hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and a vending machine
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and a 1-minute drive from Destination Fun
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly John Yancey Oceanfront Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kill Devil Hills hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Fishing
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV
  • Digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely updated old-style motel. Very clean, fresh light bathroom, high end retro appliances in kitchenette. Loved the covered free-standing decks on the beachfront dunes. Excellent morning coffee with big cups in the breakfast room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to where we wanted to go and do things. Sand was on the floor when we came in. The floor was not vacuumed. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was on the first floor just steps away from the beach. The complimentary breakfast was good but seating was limited inside, there's still some nice outdoor seats nearby. I liked the recent renovations in my room especially the bathroom, but seems like some minor items weren't replaced (e.g shower bar and drain). My room also didn't have any wall pictures or decorations at all, which is odd given the great beachfront location. Overall I got good value and would consider returning if I get competitive rates again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the whole experience. Especially, the beachfront Adirondack chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breena

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith, TEMPLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the oceanfront balcony and stepping out of the building onto the sand.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jasmine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we reserved was NOTHING like how it was portrayed online. Upon entering the elevator was very rundown and unsafe. The room we stayed in had roaches (which wasn’t discovered until the night before we left) as well as the entry light did not work. When brought up to the clerk while returning our room keys, there was no apologies or any type of action to make it right. The person basically smirked and acted like it was normal and blamed it on the air conditioner!! The amount we paid for what type of condition we stayed in was downright pitiful! I wouldn’t refer anyone to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Weekend
No frills, but clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast. Housekeeping was exceptional. The outside gazebo was swept clean daily. Hallway and stairs, vacuumed and mopped. Nice ocean view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the ocean view and balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Liliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was just like the one shown in the photos. The building is old, but what I could see is that it has new paint on the walls of the room. The room was small, it had the necessary space for two people one night’s stay, the beds were very comfortable, the space was very clean. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy during our stay. We were right by the front door and heard people coming in and out all night long. Otherwise, it was a good location and room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable
Had an issue with our door lock not operating correctly and they could not fix it so they moved us up to an oceanfront room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I decided to go with this hotel after much searching and asking around, as we are new to the OBX region, but not NC beaches. It seemed quaint, mid-priced, and of course - oceanfront. The hotel room was aged and not well taken care of. The front door needed to be pushed hard to latch, the AC unit was extremely noisy, flaking paint and warped laminate everywhere. The worst was insulation and the lack of noise reduction between rooms - our neighbors were extremely loud at times and we could hear everything. It made getting my kids down to sleep very difficult. It also presented a challenge when our neighbors would smoke outside the room. The rooms might be nonsmoking but if they step out and it seeps into my room then what's the point? The other occupants seemed careless, messy, loud, and sloppy. It just never seemed worth the $150/night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

JESSICA

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean but the property could use an update. There were no grab bars or anti-slip mats for the tub which was a little precarious when showering. Otherwise the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was fair. The hotel was spotlessly clean. Beds were very comfortable. Beach access was great. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024