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Our top choices for Tale of the Whale hotels

Beach/ocean view

Surf Side Hotel

Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff amazing breakfast definitely recommend this place "
United States
Justin
The price is HK$2,069
HK$2,332 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Surf Side Hotel
Property entrance

The First Colony Inn

The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.5 km from Tale of the Whale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (493 reviews)
"The Breakfast alone is worth the stay!!!"
United States
Maurice
The price is HK$902
HK$1,018 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
The First Colony Inn
Exterior

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Whalebone, 0.7 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (818 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Debra
The price is HK$1,058
HK$1,192 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Mia's Boutique Hotel
On the beach

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (311 reviews)
"Room was clean, beach access was really close, great place to stay!"
United States
Damon
The price is HK$1,262
HK$1,423 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
Balcony

Blue Heron Motel

Blue Heron Motel
2.5 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.3 km from Tale of the Whale
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (410 reviews)
"Stay was great,, clean room, nice location."
United States
Barbara
The price is HK$1,629
HK$1,836 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Blue Heron Motel
Property grounds

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
2.5 star property
2 km from Tale of the Whale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (614 reviews)
"Positive: location and price Negative: balcony had garbage, tv didn’t work the first night. No staff on premises"
United States
Hector
The price is HK$705
HK$963 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations
Exterior

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
3.0 star property
Ocean Side Court, 1.8 km from Tale of the Whale
7.4 out of 10, Good, (241 reviews)
"We had a great time. The units were clean, comfortable, and quiet. We will definitely stay there again!"
United States
Kristi
The price is HK$1,326
HK$1,667 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations
Beach/ocean view

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages
2.5 star property
Whalebone, 0.4 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Joseph
The price is HK$892
HK$1,014 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Outdoor wedding area

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2.5 star property
South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location, loved the hotel!"
United States
Audrey
The price is HK$1,697
HK$1,914 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
On the beach

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Room was clean and decently sized. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Oceanview room was amazing. Breakfast was decent."
United States
Jim
The price is HK$2,107
HK$2,376 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Terrace/patio

White Doe Inn

White Doe Inn
4.5 star property
6.6 km from Tale of the Whale
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"In the heart of Manteo, everything and place is walkable. Staff were super pleasant and informative. The breakfast was incredible."
United States
Jack
The price is HK$2,325
HK$2,621 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
White Doe Inn
Front of property

Tranquil House Inn

Tranquil House Inn
2.0 star property
6.3 km from Tale of the Whale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at the Tranquil Inn! The accommodations were so comfortable and the staff wonderful! It was centrally located in the village of Manteo and close to pubs, restaurants, shops. We visited all of the suggested attractions recommended by the staff and totally enjoyed everything! We are looking forward to a return visit!"
United States
Jeanette
The price is HK$2,064
HK$2,327 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Tranquil House Inn
Free WiFi

Scarborough Inn

Scarborough Inn
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (363 reviews)
"Great location. "
United States
Deborah
The price is HK$845
HK$953 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Scarborough Inn
Property entrance

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
6.9 km from Tale of the Whale
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,022 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable beds for a reasonable price."
United States
Darrell
The price is HK$923
HK$1,041 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
Meeting facility

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.5 star property
7.1 km from Tale of the Whale
7.8 out of 10, Good, (453 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, friendly and helpful staff, quiet place."
United States
Bogdan
The price is HK$1,093
HK$1,233 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Beach/ocean view

Outer Banks Motor Lodge

Outer Banks Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
11.4 km from Tale of the Whale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (625 reviews)
"My husband & I celebrated the last two days of our honeymoon here and we loved it! Super convenient access to the beach and staff was super accommodating and friendly."
United States
Katelyn
The price is HK$1,241
HK$1,399 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Outer Banks Motor Lodge
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cypress House Inn

Cypress House Inn
3.5 star property
13.5 km from Tale of the Whale
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (218 reviews)
"The location was very nice. Bill and Veda are excellent hosts, so it was a great stay."
United States
Sayan
The price is HK$1,954
HK$2,203 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Cypress House Inn
Property grounds

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel
2.0 star property
8 km from Tale of the Whale
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,027 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable, and the beach access was wonderful."
United States
Rebecca
The price is HK$1,001
HK$1,128 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Colonial Inn Motel
2 restaurants; breakfast served

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
3.0 star property
11.2 km from Tale of the Whale
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,067 reviews)
"Always enjoy my stay at Ramada. Excellent food and staff!"
United States
Mae
The price is HK$1,758
HK$1,982 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Free WiFi, bed sheets

See Sea Motel

See Sea Motel
2.5 star property
11.8 km from Tale of the Whale
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (298 reviews)
"No"
United States
Steven
The price is HK$789
HK$890 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
See Sea Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Tale of the Whale

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Beach/ocean view
Surf Side Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
View
Property entrance
The First Colony Inn
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
493 reviews
View
Exterior
Mia's Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
818 reviews
View
On the beach
SandSpur Ocean Cottages
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
311 reviews
View
Balcony
Blue Heron Motel
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
410 reviews
View

Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing stay every year - and never disappointed. Best beds! Best AC!! Best staff! Definitely a come back every year before checking in to our house on Hatteras."
Vicki 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Mia's Boutique Hotel

Hotels near other Tale of the Whale attractions

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beach near Old Nags Head Cove

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