Tar Heel Motel

Motel, 2-star7010 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, Nags Head, NC, United StatesShow on map

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Fabulous

Guests rate it highest for location, service and value.

8.6109Reviews

Check-in from 4:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.9 out of 10, at 7010 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959.

Outdoor Pool and Terrace: Take advantage of our seasonal outdoor pool with a view overlooking a beautiful terrace.

Complimentary Amenities: Enjoy free wireless internet, express check-in/out, and luggage storage for your convenience.

Individually Decorated Rooms: Relax in one of our uniquely decorated guestrooms with furnished patios, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary toiletries.

When you stay at Tar Heel Motel in Nags Head, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Jennette's Pier and Nags Head Golf Links. Book your stay now and experience the best of Nags Head!

What this place offers

Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Express check-in
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request
Free WiFi
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible

Rooms

8.6

Fabulous

Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 109 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness8.6
Service8.8
Location8.9
Rooms8.1
Amenities8.6
Value8.7
Food & drink8.6

Guests mention

Clean and comfortable roomsGreat renovation

Thomas
September 2025
They did a great job renovating the Tar Heel motel. Clean, comfortable rooms. Bring K-cups with you if you are a big coffee drinker and don’t pack heavy. This is the best of old school Outer Banks, reminds me of when…
Mark
August 2025
Had a water leak, small room, not awful for what we paid.
Chad
June 2025
Just ok
Check in was a breeze. Room was clean. A/c did not work very well (Not cool enough). Fridge did not keep my items cool, even after turning up the temp. Overall ok, but the A/c and fridge are important items that need to…
Priscilla
May 2025
It's the perfect place for a short trip to the beach!
James
May 2025
Nice place and affordable
william
May 2025
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Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

7010 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, Nags Head, NC, United States

Guests rate the location 8.9 out of 10 — fabulous.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

Pets allowed on request; charges may apply

No smoking anywhere on the property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General. Staff wears personal protective equipment

Pets. Pets allowed

General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General. Social distancing measures are in place

General. Professional property host/manager

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-in is available

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General. Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

General. Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Pets. Service animals are allowed

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Tar Heel Motel

What time is check-in and check-out at Tar Heel Motel?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Tar Heel Motel allow pets?

Yes — the property states that pets are allowed. Size, number and fee are set by the property rather than by us, so say you're bringing a pet when you book and we'll confirm the terms before anything is charged.

Is there parking at Tar Heel Motel?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Does Tar Heel Motel have a pool?

Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.

Does Tar Heel Motel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Tar Heel Motel have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Tar Heel Motel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Tar Heel Motel?

7010 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, Nags Head, NC.

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