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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 star hotel
Kids stay free
9/10 Excellent
(1858 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (41)

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Overview

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is a popular choice for families seeking a beachside getaway. Many families appreciate the hotel's convenient location right on the beach, the clean rooms, and the enjoyable pool. The inn also receives positive feedback for its helpful and friendly staff. While some guests mention issues with noise or room condition, the overall consensus points to a pleasant family-friendly experience with easy beach access.

Guest highlights

The incredibly convenient beach access
The clean and comfortable rooms
The friendly and helpful staff
The enjoyable pool and play area

About the hotel

Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. Housekeeping is available on request.

Nearby attractions

Located in Kill Devil Hills, John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is on the beach. Nags Head Fishing Pier and Avalon Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Destination Fun and North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island. Traveling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Access to nearby indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Playground
Refrigerator

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 am–10:00 am

Guest services

Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Handrails in stairways
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Things to do

Access to nearby health club
Access to nearby indoor pool
Fishing
Motorized watercraft
Outdoor pool
Playground

Outdoor

Bbq grill(s)
Beachfront location
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Terrace

Conveniences

Elevator

More

Designated smoking areas
Romance packages available
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

41 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

63%

4 star reviews

20%

3 star reviews

10%

2 star reviews

2%

1 star reviews

5%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

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Latest reviews (41)

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Julia

22 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

2 out of 5 stars

I do not recommend. The walls are paper thin and we could hear full phone conversations from neighbors throughout the night. The main halls are musty smelling. One night there was a horrible smell of someone smoking pot. The front desk offered to move us to the other building but that’s a total pain to do at night with 3 kids so we shoved towels by the door and opened the door to outside. Breakfast was not very good. For the price, you can get a way better hotel in my opinion. It was nice being on the beach though.
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Francine

4 Jul 2024 - 8 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

My family and I have been staying here for the past three years or so and have never been disappointed. Perfect location! Highly recommend!
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Kaitlynn

6 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Last minute booking for a single night but we sure enjoyed ourselves for the evening. Room was clean, location was perfect and the kids loved the pool and playground. We are already planning our next visit!
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Dixie

26 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Our room was clean, Check-in was a breeze, at night the area is very well lit, we had plenty of towels and the room was already cool on a very hot day on the beach. Parking is monitored with a parking pass. There were not any loud obnoxious neighbors either. Very family friendly. We only stayed one night but we enjoyed our stay. This is a great location also, near most everything, centrally located in OBX.
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Ashleigh

11 Jun 2024 - 12 Jun 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely will stay here again, total beach vibe, great room and size for family loved the bathtub, loved the cleanliness you could smell the second you walked in the room, breakfast was good
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Elizabeth

7 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2024
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

Loved the play area for the children. Pool was awesome. Enjoyed being oceanfront, quick walk to beach. Rooms were clean and quiet.
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Kenneth or Lena

23 Apr 2024 - 7 May 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

As I have knee issues they accommodated us with an easy access room. The room was comfortable and had the things we needed for our stay. Our trip was cut short for a family emergency and they were compassionate for our issues and gave us direction of how to handle the rest of our booked stay
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Dennis

20 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2024
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was especially helpful and friendly. The room was clean and well organized. My family loved this placed and will definitely stay again this summer. Unlike other places we looked at you don't have to cross the road to get to the beach - this hotel is literally on the beach. Thanks to the staff and we hope to see you soon!
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Racy Mare

13 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2024
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing place to stay with family. We had three rooms and all rooms are nice and clean. Just right by the beach so our kids had so much fun watching the sunrise and playing. Thank you to the nice staff as well.
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Emily

5 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

The property was clean and had a great location. The downfalls were the fact that they put us in a room that was “conjoined,” but there was an entirely different family next door. We/they could see directly under the doors, which didn’t feel very secure or safe. Additionally, there is zero sound-proofing.
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