The Best Hotels Closest to Tale of the Whale in Nags Head - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Tale of the Whale hotels

Ocean Front Honeymoon Suite | Beach/ocean view

Surf Side Hotel

Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale

Justin

₹29,043 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Whalebone, 0.7 km from Tale of the Whale

Debra

₹14,430 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Single Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tar Heel Motel

Whalebone, 0.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Nathaniel

₹9,723 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront | Balcony

Blue Heron Motel

Ocean Side Court, 1.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Barbara

₹17,939 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Whalebone, 0.4 km from Tale of the Whale

Joseph

₹9,609 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Sarah

₹21,485 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

2 km from Tale of the Whale

Hector

₹13,159 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Ocean Side Court, 1.8 km from Tale of the Whale

Kristi

₹18,023 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden Area | Terrace/patio

White Doe Inn

6.6 km from Tale of the Whale

Charles

₹31,870 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Tranquil House Inn

6.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Jeanette

₹27,727 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

4.6 km from Tale of the Whale

Harold

₹28,395 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

6.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Darrell

₹9,513 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Scarborough Inn

6.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Deborah

₹10,582 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Outer Banks Motor Lodge

11.4 km from Tale of the Whale

Katelyn

₹26,910 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Private beach nearby, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

7.1 km from Tale of the Whale

Bogdan

₹15,871 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Ocean View with 2 Queen Beds and Private Balcony in the Tower | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Shutters on the Banks

12.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Lynn

₹24,195 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Colonial Inn Motel

8 km from Tale of the Whale

Rebecca

₹14,782 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

11.2 km from Tale of the Whale

Mae

₹22,052 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Home2 Suites by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

13.1 km from Tale of the Whale

Sharon

₹23,716 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels, beach massages

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

12.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Marian

₹25,563 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jun - 19 Jun

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Surf Side Hotel	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Mia's Boutique Hotel	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 808 reviews	View
Tar Heel Motel	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 378 reviews	View
Blue Heron Motel	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 401 reviews	View
Seahorse Inn and Cottages	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 998 reviews	View

Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Mia's Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was of good value being very close to the beach. The only thing we didn’t utilize was the hotel pool it was a little out of the way from the rooms"

Surf Side Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff willing to go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. Shout out to Ingrid for taking care of our room during our stay. Great breakfast! Love the 8pm cookies yum!! Con’s: Time to upgrade mattress in their rooms. Ours was horrible!! Pits in it, squeaks every time you roll over. Bathroom shower needs a makeover. Tub faucet had a constant drip."

The First Colony Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I went on a 3 night solo vacation to the beach. It was the perfect proximity to walk to the beach, Jeannette’s Pier, breakfast and dinner locations, and ice cream at Booty Treats. It was beautifully maintained with a great pool. The private walkway to the beach was convenient and easy to access. The staff were super helpful and accommodating. The room was comfortable and quiet. I loved that there was a Keurig and mini fridge in my room. The only thing I’d change about this place is the shower head. The shower is a little tight, which is not an issue, but the shower head doesn’t move and it a little intense on the pressure without a way to escape it without turning the water off while washing your hair. A smaller, removable shower head would be ideal for this kind of shower for sure. 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone and absolutely plan to go back and stay again."

Sea Foam Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The Sea Foam Motel is a hidden gem. It's our favorite place to be when we visit the OBX. The staff are very personable, friendly, and down to earth! Their rates are very affordable to be right on the beach and includes a pool! We love that they are pet friendly. Our little fur babies absolutely love it there! We are hooked and will be life-long quests! Our next trip is already booked!"

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

8/10 Good

"Was able to upgrade to one of the cottages for our stay, which was great, loved being able to park our bikes right in front of our door. The guy at the front desk was super nice and very respectful of my time. Got me in and out at check in super quick. The showers a little small, which was a little hard to get in as a larger person. Wish the walls were just a bit thicker bc I could hear everything from our neighbors in the evening and when they got up super early in the mornings, but a good set of ear plugs helped. The kitchen as a great addition to not have to pay for eating out every meal. Definitely can use some silverware updates and a can opener would have been nice to have, the one in the room was broken and definitely never cleaned. Also a sponge to do the dishes would have been a help. Bed was a little on the harder side. But overall it was a great stay for our long weekend."

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beach near Old Nags Head Cove

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tale of the Whale?

Tale of the Whale is located in Nags Head. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 259 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Tale of the Whale?

Adjacent to Tale of the Whale, Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and private porches. Other good choices close by include Mia's Boutique Hotel and Seahorse Inn and Cottages.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Tale of the Whale?

Expedia has 259 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Tale of the Whale.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tale of the Whale, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Tale of the Whale.

What can I see and do near Tale of the Whale?

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf, Full Throttle Speedway and Dare County Arts Council are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Festival Park, Tracks in the Sand and North Pond Trail. A trip to Outlets Nags Head and Outer Banks Mall might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.

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Our top choices for Tale of the Whale hotels

Surf Side Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Tar Heel Motel

Blue Heron Motel

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

White Doe Inn

Tranquil House Inn

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Scarborough Inn

Outer Banks Motor Lodge

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Shutters on the Banks

Colonial Inn Motel

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Home2 Suites by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

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Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Hotels near other Tale of the Whale attractions

beach near Old Nags Head Cove

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