Pros (+) The staff were very friendly and helpful. My family got stranded due to car trouble, and they managed to find us a room quickly with a 10% discount. The free breakfast was very nice. Right next to the...
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2 stars
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2009 South Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, United States
Kill Devil Hills, NC
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Overview
Providing an outdoor pool, John Yancey Oceanfront Inn offers well-appointed rooms close to the Wright Brothers National Memorial. It provides a fitness centre, as well as a BBQ/picnic area, a kids pool and laundry facilities.
There are a variety of amenities on offer to guests of the hotel, including meeting rooms, a playground and a safe. In fine weather, an outdoor terrace offers a nice spot to relax.
Rooms are comfortable and offer all the essentials, including a refrigerator, a coffee maker and a private bathroom. They provide ironing facilities, heating and a telephone.
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is an ideal base to explore Roanoke Island Festival Park and Jockey's Ridge State Park, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Those staying at the property can also take an easy stroll to Nags Head and Kitty Hawk.
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Privacy Preferences
Amenities at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
- Private beach
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Air-conditioned
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
Accessibility and suitability
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Disabled access
- Lift
- Accessible by lift
- Upper floors accessible by stairs
Dining
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Microwave
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Shower
- Private bathroom
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Terrace/Patio
- Grill
- Private beach
Things to do
- Eco tourism
- Bicycle hire
- Fishing
General
- Quiet street view
- Family rooms
- Sea view
Family friendly
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Complimentary breakfast
- Playground
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
- Private parking
Media and entertainment
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Iron and ironing board
Services and conveniences
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Pool
- Outdoor pool
Reviews of John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
8.7
Very good
1924 verified ratings
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Very good
364
Good
304
Okay
108
Fair
103
Mediocre
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84
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the fantastic location of the hotel, being right by the beach, and praised the cleanliness of the rooms. However, many reviews highlighted issues such as outdated facilities, unpleasant smells, and a need for better maintenance and amenities like blow dryers. Overall, while the staff and location received positive feedback, the hotel requires significant improvements to meet guest expectations.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Staff friendly and helpful Great location
Cons (-) Rundown hotel
Pros (+) It was on the beach
Cons (-) Room needs updating, It had a smell. Room was not cleaned. Had to call they desk brought fresh towels. Breakfast was limited, hard bagels.
Pros (+) Upon arrival the outdated look isn't bad, but then the young brunette chick with an accent gives you attitude, dirty looks and tells you she "isn't sure" when your room will be ready after it is PAST ...
Cons (-) Almost everything besides the location
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Pros (+) Location. It's an oceanfront hotel. However not all the rooms are overlooking the beach. Has BBQ/picnic area. Outdoor pool.
Cons (-) We booked a room with a queen bed & we were given a full size bed in a handicap accessible room. The bed itself was complete mush, we didn't sleep very well & our backs were killing us. The staff was ...
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Pros (+) Overall it was great for the money! I can't say enough about the helpful stage! They were great! For an older beachfront facility it was clean and ok shape. Unfortunately the weather was very cold and...
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Pros (+) .great old motel with great location and very clean
Cons (-) nothing
Pros (+) Location was great. Right on the beach and super close to everything. The beach directly in front of the hotel was never crowded.
Cons (-) The room was always damp and had this weird moldy smell. We ordered an ocean view room. We were placed in the new building with a view of a blue house directly above their pool. You can't see this hou...
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Pros (+) Nothing
Cons (-) It was the most disgusting "hotel" I've ever stayed at. Holes on the walls it smelled outdated overpriced.
Pros (+) oceanfront
Cons (-) check in staff was somewhere between unpleasant and hostile. she simply glared at me when I arrived at the desk. we arrived at noon and asked if there was a chance the room might be ready, and perhaps...
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Location
2009 South Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
What's nearby
- Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve1.2 mi
- Wright Brothers National Memorial1.7 mi
- Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf2.6 mi
- Avalon Fishing Pier3.7 mi
- Paradise Fun Park4.5 mi
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 17:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Low season | November |
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High season | August |
Average price (weeknight) | £83 |
Average price (weekend night) | £156 |
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Value for money | 9.0 |
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Distance to city centre | 2.9 mi |