John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Pool

Air conditioning

Laundry

Parking included

Free WiFi

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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
The Kill Devil Grill
1 min walk
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

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Destination Fun

Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site 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 a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kill Devil Hills hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout 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
On-site recreation includes a playground
Guests really like the accommodation 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 a 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 transport

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

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

Access to nearby indoor pool
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)
Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
On the beach
On the waterfront
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

3 buildings
4 floors
Built in 1972
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch TV with digital channels
Streaming services

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Heating
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

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.

Cots (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 aged 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

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner

18 Sept 2024

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

17 Sept 2024

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

16 Sept 2024

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

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner

14 Sept 2024

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

14 Sept 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith, TEMPLE

Travelled with partner

12 Sept 2024

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

11 Sept 2024

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

10 Sept 2024

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

10 Sept 2024

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

10 Sept 2024

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

10 Sept 2024

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

9 Sept 2024

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

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Travelled with family and small children

8 Sept 2024

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

8 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

JESSICA

7 Sept 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelley

6 Sept 2024

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