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Ocean Front Corner King | View from room

1. Surf Side Hotel

Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale

Sofia

₹13,267

₹14,959 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

OCEAN FRONT 2 Queen Beds, Full Kitchen, Private Balcony with Ocean views | Terrace/patio

COURTYARD room, 2 Full XL Beds, Across the street from the Beach

2. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Whalebone, 0.7 km from Tale of the Whale

Lan Hee

₹6,596

₹7,437 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3. Tar Heel Motel

Whalebone, 0.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Deborah

₹7,351

₹8,289 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Oceanfront

4. Sea Foam Motel

Whalebone, 0.7 km from Tale of the Whale

Ryan

₹5,917

₹6,672 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

5. Blue Heron Motel

Ocean Side Court, 1.3 km from Tale of the Whale

William

₹8,294

₹9,352 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Signature Cottage, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

Premium Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Premium Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

6. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Whalebone, 0.4 km from Tale of the Whale

Daniel

₹5,651

₹6,467 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

7. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Ann

₹10,466

₹11,800 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room dining

8. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

2 km from Tale of the Whale

Elijah

₹7,302

₹10,277 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

9. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Ocean Side Court, 1.8 km from Tale of the Whale

Wayne

₹8,590

₹11,785 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Ocean Side Court, 1.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Chris

₹12,800

₹14,431 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

11. Tranquil House Inn

6.3 km from Tale of the Whale

David

₹22,272

₹25,111 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Family Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View (First Floor)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Second Floor)

12. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

11.4 km from Tale of the Whale

Kaylin

₹8,977

₹10,121 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Ocean View with 2 Queen Beds and Private Balcony in the Tower

13. Shutters on the Banks

12.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Gloria

₹6,956

₹7,843 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

14. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

4.6 km from Tale of the Whale

David

₹11,263

₹12,699 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

15. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

10.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Victoria

₹10,920

₹12,313 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

16. Island House of Wanchese

7.5 km from Tale of the Whale

Brian

₹12,885

₹14,528 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

Deluxe Apartment, Pets allowed, Beach View | Living area

17. 1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast

15.7 km from Tale of the Whale

Karime

₹13,823

₹15,586 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

10.8 km from Tale of the Whale

David

₹11,835

₹13,345 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

19. Beach Road Bed and Breakfast

16.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Prabhu

₹10,282

₹15,897 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur

13.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Karthik

₹7,644

₹8,619 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Mia's Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"They do not present themselves as a resort - and they excel in providing a welcoming and helpful staff, recently renovated rooms that are clean, spacious with comfortable furniture and beds. The location on the beach is great, just north of the pier. I would definitely stay here again, but stay on the beach side!"

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I stayed for 3 days during the first week of September '26. It was clean and comfortable and, as advertised, it is right on the beach. I had set up my first shipwreck dive with Roanoke Island Dive Shop, which was a beach dive about 9 miles down the road. While I was doing that, wifey just strolled out of our cottage and hit the beach for a while. Very convenient location to watch the sunrise over the ocean. I would stay there again. My only complaint is that our cottage didn't have any curtains. The property stays lit up at night and the blinds over the windows were not enough to block out that light."

Surf Side Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful. Great staff, breakfast, and location."

Sea Foam Motel

8/10 Good

"THE ROOM WAS CLEAN AND THE CHECK IN WAS EASY WE TRAILER OUR BIKES AND THE EXTRA SPACE WAS NICE TO PARK OUR TRAILER EVEN ON A HOLIDYA WEEK"

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice , the staff was helpful on"

The First Colony Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Love it."

Other attractions near Tale of the Whale

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with wind turbines in the background.

Nags Head Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Old Nags Head Cove during your trip to Nags Head?

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Jennette's Pier

9.2/10 (760 reviews)

Fish for striped bass, flounder and bluefish or simply admire the oceanfront surroundings from this eco-friendly pier in North Carolina’s beautiful Nags Head.

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A road sign for the IANGER OUTLET CENTER and a sign for the FACTORY MERCHANTS OUTLETS.

Outlets Nags Head

8.4/10 (132 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Outlets Nags Head during your stay in Nags Head. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A waterfall cascading into a pool, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf

8.8/10 (30 reviews)

You can take time to visit Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf during your travels to Nags Head. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Whalebone Junction

You can learn about the history of Nags Head with a visit to Whalebone Junction.

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Whalebone Junction Information Center

After visiting Whalebone Junction Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nags Head.

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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant is just one of the places to see in Nags Head, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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First Flight Adventure Park

You can take time to visit First Flight Adventure Park during your travels to Nags Head.

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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 258 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 258 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 Nags Head Beach, Festival Park and Tracks in the Sand. 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

1. Surf Side Hotel

2. Mia's Boutique Hotel

3. Tar Heel Motel

4. Sea Foam Motel

5. Blue Heron Motel

6. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

7. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

8. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

9. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

11. Tranquil House Inn

12. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

13. Shutters on the Banks

14. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

15. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

16. Island House of Wanchese

17. 1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

19. Beach Road Bed and Breakfast

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur

Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Mia's Boutique Hotel

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Surf Side Hotel

Sea Foam Motel

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

The First Colony Inn

Other attractions near Tale of the Whale

Nags Head Beach

Jennette's Pier

Outlets Nags Head

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf

Whalebone Junction

Whalebone Junction Information Center

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

First Flight Adventure Park

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