Kill Devil Hills Accommodations

There are plenty of hotel and motel accommodations available in Kill Devil Hills, ranging from large, national chain hotels, family-owned motels and one bed and breakfast. Most places to stay are right on the oceanfront or just across the beach road, so you'll always be close to the ocean. You'll find that most hotels and motels have swimming pools, and some have other outdoor amenities like playgrounds, fish cleaning stations and grills. Many places have a full register of customers who return year after year, so it's always a good idea to reserve rooms in advance during the busy summer season and around holidays. If you're more of the camping sort, Kill Devil Hills offers one soundside campground.

If leaving a beloved pet at home is simply not an option for you, you'll find that several hotels do allow pets. Most hotels only allow pets in certain rooms, so make sure you mention you'll be bringing your four-legged family member when you make reservations.

Remember, N.C. Highway 12 is what is locally called the Beach Road and U.S. Highway 158 is locally referred to as the Bypass. We use these local names -- they're just easier to remember! These accommodations are listed from north to south.

Days Inn Mariner Motel
The Beach Road, MP 7, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-2021, (800) 325-2525
This motel is neat and well-kept. Most of the motel is located on the oceanfront, but there are some rooms available in a separate building across the beach road. Choose from accommodations of efficiencies, suites up to two bedrooms and standard rooms. Efficiencies and suites have full kitchens and rooms have micro-fridges and coffee makers. Free wireless Internet is available in all rooms. There is an outdoor pool open in season. All guests can enjoy complimentary access to the Outer Banks YMCA in Nags Head, which has outdoor and indoor pools, fitness equipment, aerobics and yoga classes. Every morning the motel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. The Days Inn Mariner is open all year with the exception of one week around Christmastime.

The Sea Ranch Hotel
The Beach Road, MP 7, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-7126, (800) 334-4737
This oceanfront establishment has been housing visitors to the Outer Banks since 1963. But that doesn't mean the accommodations are old-fashioned because in 2004 the entire hotel was totally remodeled. All rooms include a microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Oceanfront rooms have private, glassed-in balconies. They have an indoor, heated pool. Wireless Internet is available in the lobby. Pets are not allowed. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every morning. Call to ask about special group rates. There is an on-site oceanfront restaurant called the oceanfront trellis with special event facilities and catering. The Sea Ranch is open year round.

Colington Creek Inn
1293 Colington Road
(252) 449-4124
Colington Creek Inn is located on picturesque Colington Road and sits along the waterfront of its namesake, Colington Creek. The inn features four large rooms with private bathrooms, and each has a great view of the water. The location is serene, and it's just a mile and a half from the ocean. On weekdays they serve a deluxe continental breakfast, and on weekends a full breakfast spread is put out. If the weather permits, the innkeepers treat guests to an evening cruise. Every evening they serve hors d'oeuvres on the waterfront screened in porch. The inn provides wireless Internet access and dock space for boats. Colington Creek Inn is open year round.

Travelodge Nags Head Beach Hotel
The Beach Road, MP 8, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-0411, (800) 873-4914
Located just across the Beach Road from the ocean, this four-story hotel offers rooms with views of either the ocean or the Wright Brothers Monument. All rooms include a microwave and refrigerator. The outdoor pool is open in season. Rooms on the first floor have patios, and rooms from the second floor and up have private balconies. A complimentary continental breakfast is offered every morning. Pets are allowed on the first floor only. You can access wireless Internet in the lobby and pool area. The Travelodge Nags Head Beach Hotel is open year round.

Comfort Inn North Oceanfront
The Beach Road, MP 8, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 480-2600, (800) 854-5286
This oceanfront hotel offers rooms equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. Oceanfront rooms feature private balconies. Enjoy the oceanfront, outdoor pool in season and direct ocean access. Every morning they serve a deluxe continental breakfast. Wireless Internet is available in all rooms. You will appreciate the passes to the Outer Banks YMCA where you can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, fitness equipment, aerobics and yoga classes. Some rooms are handicapped accessible. Pets are not allowed. The Comfort Inn North is open year round.

Cypress House Inn
The Beach Road, MP 8, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-6127, (800) 554-2764
The Cypress House was built in the 1940s as a hunting and fishing lodge, and the interior features cypress tongue and groove paneled walls and ceilings. They are located just across the Beach Road from the ocean with a direct ocean access. Six guest rooms are available with private bathrooms. Coffee and tea are placed right outside your door early every morning to enjoy before the home-cooked breakfast is served in the dining room. The Cypress House has a common room with a fireplace and a large porch.

Days Inn Oceanfront - Wilbur and Orville Wright
The Beach Road, MP 8.5, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-7211, (800) 329-7466
This oceanfront establishment offers rooms, suites and cottages. The suites are large rooms with a kitchenette, and the cottages range from two to eight bedrooms, all with complete kitchens. Enjoy direct ocean access and an outdoor pool that is open in season. They also have a volleyball court and grills for guest use. Wireless Internet access is available in rooms and cottages, and there is a computer available for guest use in the lobby. Pets are not allowed in the hotel or cottages. The Days Inn is open year round.

Best Western Ocean Reef Suites
The Beach Road, MP 8.5, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-1611, (800) WESTERN
This 70-room, oceanfront hotel offers suites with a bedroom, living room and full kitchen. They have direct ocean access, an outdoor heated pool, health spa with fitness equipment and sauna. They serve a continental breakfast every day. Enjoy high-speed Internet access. A great bonus is the guest Laundromat - pack fewer clothes and more beach toys! The hotel is handicapped accessible. Pets are not allowed. The Best Western is open year round.

Colony IV By The Sea
The Beach Road, MP 8.5, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-5581, (800) 848-3728
Colony IV recently completed an extensive two-year renovation and features new bedding, furnishings and carpet throughout. Choose from rooms or efficiencies. Rooms are equipped with a TV with HBO, microwave, refrigerator and hair dryer. Efficiencies have full kitchens. Every room has high-speed Internet access, and there is a computer in the lobby for guest use. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a whirlpool spa and an exercise room. Oceanfront rooms have private balconies from the second floor up, and ground level rooms have direct access to an oceanfront gazebo and walkway to the beach. A complimentary continental breakfast is available every day. Colony IV is open year round.

Cavalier Motel
The Beach Road, MP 8.5, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-5584
The Cavalier Motel is a quintessential beach motel: oceanfront and comfy. They offer three choices for accommodations -- basic rooms, rooms equipped with kitchenettes and cottages. The oceanfront rooms feature decks, and guests can simply open the door and walk right out to the beach. They have an outdoor pool that is open in season, a kids' play area, shuffleboard, horseshoes and volleyball. There is a fish cleaning station and a grill for guest use. The basic rooms include a refrigerator and microwave, and the rooms with kitchenettes and cottages include all major kitchen appliances plus toasters, coffee makers, pots and pans. All rooms receive daily maid service. Pets are allowed in the cottages, but they ask that pets be crated when left alone.

See Sea Motel
The Beach Road, MP 9, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-7321, (800) 635-7007
See Sea Motel is located right across the Beach Road from the ocean and offers rooms, efficiencies, two-bedroom apartments and a three-bedroom cottage. Efficiencies, apartments and the cottage all have full kitchens, and rooms include a fridge and microwave. An outdoor pool is available in season, and the grounds include a picnic area. There is no daily maid service. A laundry room is open for guest use. Two non-smoking rooms are available. Pets are not allowed. See Sea is open year round.

Outer Banks Motor Lodge
The Beach Road, MP 9.5, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-7404, (877) 625-6343
Outer Banks Motor Lodge is an oceanfront establishment offering rooms and efficiencies. Efficiencies include a full kitchen with pots, pans and utensils. All rooms include a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Guests in oceanfront rooms on the first floor can walk right onto the beach, and guests on the second floor enjoy an oceanfront deck. The grounds include a seasonal outdoor pool, kid's playground and picnic area. Guests have access to a fish cleaning area, charcoal grills and coin-operated laundry machines. No pets are allowed. Outer Banks Motor Lodge is open from March to December.

The Clarion Oceanfront Hotel
The Beach Road, MP 9.5, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-6333, (800) 843-1249
The Clarion Oceanfront is a large hotel with rooms and conference facilities, including a boardroom and a ballroom. Rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron and board and feature balconies or patios. An outdoor pool is open in season. Coin-operated laundry machines are available. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby. A full-service restaurant on site offers breakfast and dinner Monday through Saturday and breakfast only on Sunday. Room service is available. They have wireless Internet and pet-friendly accommodations. Non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms are available. The Clarion Oceanfront is open all year.

Ramada Plaza Resort and Conference Center
The Beach Road, MP 9.5, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-2151, (800) 635-1824
This three-story, oceanfront hotel offers rooms with either two queens or one king bed. All rooms have a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron. There's an indoor pool, hot tub, playground for kids and picnic tables. They offer free passes to the Outer Banks YMCA. Oceanfront rooms have patios on the first floor and enclosed balconies on the top two floors. Street-side rooms have balconies. Laundry machines are available for guests to use. Wireless Internet is available in all rooms. Pets are allowed on the first floor. The hotel is 80 percent non-smoking. There are handicapped-accessible rooms on every floor and a handicapped-accessible beach access. Conference facilities include four meeting rooms and a ballroom. The hotel has an oceanfront restaurant on site called Peppercorns. In season, the deck bar features entertainment. The Ramada is open year round.

Ocean House Motel
The Beach Road, MP 9.5, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-2900, (800) 699 1963
This beachy oceanfront motel offers oceanfront or poolside rooms. Rooms have double, queen or king beds. Oceanfront rooms have balconies. Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. There is an outdoor pool, play area for kids and grills available for guest use. Non-smoking rooms are available, and no pets are allowed. Ocean House Motel is open March through October.

Quality Inn John Yancey
The Beach Road, MP 10, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-7141, (800) 592-6239
This oceanfront hotel offers rooms with cable TV, phone, small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron and board and hair dryer. Many rooms have balconies or porches with an ocean view. The grounds include an outdoor, heated pool that is open in season, a picnic area and a toddlers playground. All rooms have wireless Internet access. Guests can enjoy free access to the Outer Banks YMCA. Coin-operated washing machines are available for guest use. Non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms are available. They offer pet-friendly rooms. Quality Inn John Yancey is open year round.

The Ebb Tide
The Beach Road, MP 10.5, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-4913
The Ebb Tide is located just across the Beach Road from the ocean, behind Ships Wheel Restaurant. Choose from rooms or efficiencies with microwaves and refrigerators. Enjoy the outdoor pool and picnic area. The Ebb Tide is open from April through September.

Joe & Kay's Campground
Colington Rd., 1.5 miles west of the Bypass, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-5468
This campground is located on Little Colington Island on the soundside in Kill Devil Hills. There are 20 campsites, restrooms with hot water and a boat ramp. Pets are allowed, but they must be on a leash.