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A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a pier and the ocean.

A beach with a wooden pier and beach umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a brick accent wall.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and two large potted plants.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk

deirdre

HK$958

HK$1,081 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a blue water feature, and a sunlit ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, two tables with lamps, and a stone fireplace.

A resort check-in area with a reception desk, computers, and a framed picture on the wall.

A two-story building with a 'Welcome Center' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk

Sea Scape

Jennifer

HK$570

HK$908 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore.

A Holiday Inn Express with a covered outdoor area, a stone facade, and a well-lit entrance.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk Outer Banks by IHG

Kitty Hawk

Sandra

HK$628

HK$708 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large, multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic waterfront view.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a flag at the end.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

A resort with a pool area, beach access, and ocean views.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla

Pine Island

David

HK$894

HK$1,008 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

An outdoor seating area with a built-in fireplace, cushioned chairs, and a table.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a hanging light fixture, and a seating area with two chairs.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills

David

HK$894

HK$1,008 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A house by a river with a boat docked nearby.

A cozy room with a view of the sea, featuring a lamp, a plush armchair, and a small table.

A wooden house with multiple balconies, surrounded by tall trees and a dock leading to a small boat.

6. Cypress Moon Inn

Kitty Hawk

Dale

HK$1,530

HK$1,725 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a window with blinds, and a view of the outside.

A hotel with a parking lot, a green-roofed building, and a view of the ocean.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

7. Shutters on the Banks

Kill Devil Hills

Kimberly

HK$693

HK$781 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a view of the ocean, featuring a ceiling fan, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A spacious interior with a central seating area, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A beach path leading to the ocean, surrounded by grass dunes.

8. The Sanderling

Duck

Charles

HK$1,580

HK$2,300 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a painting of a beach scene, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A beach view from a balcony with a wooden railing, sandy beach, and ocean.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a beach, a parking area, and a building with a balcony.

9. Mariner Inn and Suites

Kill Devil Hills

Kevin

HK$502

HK$566 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A sandy beach with footprints and sparse vegetation, leading to a calm sea under a clear sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a staircase.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a small side table with a lamp.

A covered porch with wooden chairs and a view of the beach.

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

Kill Devil Hills

Leta

HK$508

HK$573 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A marina with docked boats, a clear sky, and residential buildings in the background.

A covered porch with wooden benches and tables, large windows, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, a pool table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A room with a striped sofa, a round wooden table, a lamp, a window with a view of a car, and a painting on the wall.

11. Saltaire Cottages

Kitty Hawk

Tiffany

HK$1,561

HK$2,949 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a glass shower, a bed with a blue headboard, a desk with a computer, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking the ocean.

A wooden boardwalk leading to beach huts with a clear view of the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach in the foreground, and clear blue skies.

12. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Kill Devil Hills

Sungyeon

HK$481

HK$542 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A balcony with white railings overlooking a beach with waves. There are two blue lounge chairs and a white chair.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a beachside restaurant, and a boardwalk.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

13. Sea Ranch Resort

Kill Devil Hills

Michael

HK$584

HK$659 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue office chair, a patterned ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with benches overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A reception area with two reception desks, a large window, and a plant.

14. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Nags Head

Kevin

HK$761

HK$858 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a beach with a wooden fence and a clear view of the ocean.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a small wooden structure, overlooking the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a small adjacent pool.

A beachfront hotel with a boardwalk leading to the beach, multiple balconies, and a view of the ocean.

15. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Kill Devil Hills

K.C.

HK$628

HK$708 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden deck with two yellow Adirondack chairs facing a beach at sunset.

A pier extending into a beach with people walking and sitting.

A hotel kitchen with a long counter, various food display cases, and a coffee machine.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a parking lot and a sunset sky.

16. Comfort Inn On the Ocean

Kill Devil Hills

April

HK$660

HK$744 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and a house in the distance.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills

Katie

HK$997

HK$1,124 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, and a chair with a nautical pattern.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.

18. Surf Side Hotel

Ocean Side Court

Katie

HK$824

HK$929 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A person sitting on a beach towel with a camera and a basket.

A person sitting on a bed in a hotel room, reading a magazine.

A covered outdoor area with wicker chairs and a wall adorned with green foliage and red flowers.

A building with a sign reading "Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn."

19. Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

Kill Devil Hills

Kurt

HK$369

HK$593 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A beach view with a wooden deck, beach chairs, and a building with a stone facade.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table with a plant, and a wooden chair.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug. A kitchen with white cabinets and a microwave is visible in the background.

20. 1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast

Kill Devil Hills

Karime

HK$1,136

HK$1,281 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Stay near popular Southern Shores attractions

Duck Woods Country Club

7.6/10 (26 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Southern Shores at Duck Woods Country Club. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Learn more about Southern Shores

Between the pristine beaches and maritime forests, Southern Shores offers a quieter alternative to the busier Outer Banks towns. Rent kayaks to explore the Currituck Sound, or take a short drive to Duck for boutique shopping and waterfront dining.

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Top Southern Shores Hotel Reviews

Mia's Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We just slept there after a long travel day, but it was nice."

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

8/10 Good

"This review is not meant to be derogatory, only the opinion they asked for. The hotel is clean enough, however we were given a room on the 1st floor. The room is sold as an oceanfront room and indeed it is. But nothing can be seen but a sand dune when you're given a room on the first floor. Please be advised to ask for the third floor if you're wanting an "ocean view". Walking to and from the beach is an "up and down the dunes". Nothing is flat so it's a bit of a work out. Not what we are used to for sure. I understand, being a island/peninsula, there is a very good reason for the sand dunes but just not my cup of tea. Breakfast is included but if you're placed in the second building then you'll have to walk across the parking lot for coffee and food. There are no sidewalks in this area of the Outer Banks so walking anywhere is a bit dangerous. Keeping in mind the review is for the hotel itself it is clean and sufficient."

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The breakfast bar was delicious. We ate at the onsite restaurant twice and the food was great. One of my favorite things was the hot tub. The hotel was very convenient to the places we always visit."

Shutters on the Banks

8/10 Good

"The breakfast area was to small. Being out of season the outdoor seating area was closed."

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

8/10 Good

"Great location and very clean. The vibes were just a little off. The check-in was someone on an iPad from their home. They had signs everywhere about getting toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc if needed but when asked, it was a problem. We needed an extra towel for our room and it was a 30-minute, three-person process. But overall very good!"

Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk Outer Banks by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly, location was absolutely GREAT! Comfortable bedding, this was a great extension to our vacay in Duck!"

The Sanderling

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful and friendly. Housekeeper we had for our 3 night stay was wonderful!! Had a lovely time and will def return"

A quiet retreat and perfect for your getaway to the Outer Banks!

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and peaceful"

Mariner Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"excellent staff, convenient location, nice pool, fantastic breakfast"

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Southern Shores?

Mariner Inn and Suites, located 8 mi (12.8 km) from the heart of Southern Shores, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your stay in the area are Shutters on the Banks and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Southern Shores.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Southern Shores has to offer?

Ocean Pines Resort: This holiday home rental outside of Southern Shores is located on the beach, and has an indoor pool, a fireplace and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop. It offers a balcony, a garden and a selection of games so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. Our travellers also rate A quiet retreat and perfect for your getaway to the Outer Banks! as a favourite home for rent in Southern Shores. See all vacation rentals in Southern Shores.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southern Shores, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Southern Shores.

What are some hotels with pools in Southern Shores?

Mariner Inn and Suites: Offers daily, a seasonal outdoor pool and free self parking. Shutters on the Banks and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront are a couple of other choices that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Southern Shores.

What is staying in Southern Shores like?

Visitors to Southern Shores will definitely enjoy the beaches. Tourists can also enjoy the city's seafood restaurants and entertainment choices. In Southern Shores, there are 379 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Southern Shores.

What are the top places to visit in Southern Shores?

Dolphin viewing is a great activity, and Duck Woods Country Club is one place to visit. You'll also find Kitty Hawk Beach and The Sanderling Spa in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Southern Shores guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Southern Shores?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Southern Shores is 1588 mm.

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Our top choices for Southern Shores hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

2. Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk

3. Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk Outer Banks by IHG

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

6. Cypress Moon Inn

7. Shutters on the Banks

8. The Sanderling

9. Mariner Inn and Suites

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

11. Saltaire Cottages

12. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

13. Sea Ranch Resort

14. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

15. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

16. Comfort Inn On the Ocean

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

18. Surf Side Hotel

19. Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

20. 1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast

Stay near popular Southern Shores attractions

Duck Woods Country Club

Learn more about Southern Shores

Top Southern Shores Hotel Reviews

Mia's Boutique Hotel

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Shutters on the Banks

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk Outer Banks by IHG

The Sanderling

A quiet retreat and perfect for your getaway to the Outer Banks!

Mariner Inn and Suites

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