Tar Heel Motel Nags Head, Nags Head
About the Hotel
Tar Heel Motel - A 2-star beachside property with pool, grilling area, and easy beach access
Located at Milepost 16 in Nags Head, this retro-style motel features 32 individually appointed rooms, each equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenette amenities including microwaves, mini-fridges, and convection toaster ovens. The Tar Heel Motel maintains an outdoor pool, a dedicated fish cleaning station, and gas grills with picnic tables. Room configurations offer either two queen beds or one king bed, with select units featuring wet bars. This Nags Head hotel stands 220 feet from Glidden Street Beach Access, which provides wooden walkways, outdoor showers, and paved parking. The Tar Heel sits within 0.5 miles of Jennette's Pier and between two public beach access points, with restaurants like South Beach Grille and Sam and Omies within walking distance. Key attractions include Jockey's Ridge State Park 4.5 miles north and the Bodie Island Lighthouse 7.5 miles south.
Tar Heel Motel: Pros
- PIN-code keyless entry system for convenient check-in - Dedicated outdoor grilling area with picnic facilities - Cornhole games available on the lawn - Customer service team available daily from 9 AM to 5 PM
Tar Heel Motel: Cons
- 9.5 miles from the NC Aquarium - Check-in not available until 4 PM
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- No pets allowed
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV