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

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.

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

1. Surf Side Hotel

Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale

Katie

HK$824

HK$929 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.

A wooden pathway leading to a beach with sand dunes and tall grasses.

A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs, a potted plant with flowers, and a building with a porch.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden deck and a building with multiple windows.

2. The First Colony Inn

Ocean Side Court, 1.5 km from Tale of the Whale

Clarence

HK$697

HK$786 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

A turquoise beach chair facing the ocean with a sandy beach and a wooden fence in the foreground.

A beachfront house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a porch.

A beachfront property with a wooden deck, a small building with a balcony, and a sandy beach.

3. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Tale of the Whale

Amanda

HK$671

HK$757 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A beach with a wooden pier extending into the sea, a large house with a balcony, and a sandy path leading to the beach.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a balcony.

4. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Whalebone, 0.7 km from Tale of the Whale

Jim

HK$795

HK$896 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.

A beachfront building with multiple rooms, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

A building with a blue door and two blue chairs outside.

5. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Chad

HK$875

HK$986 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor area with picnic tables, a red disc golf hole, and barbecue grills.

A fenced outdoor area with a grassy lawn, trees, and a wooden post with a rope.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A covered outdoor area with a bench and a row of windows.

6. Tar Heel Motel

Whalebone, 0.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Nicholas

HK$651

HK$734 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.

A beach with a wooden walkway, dunes, and a wooden structure with a sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the beach, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden walls, and multiple signs including pool rules.

7. Blue Heron Motel

Ocean Side Court, 1.3 km from Tale of the Whale

William

HK$561

HK$633 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.

A two-story Seahorse Inn & Cottages with multiple rooms and a visible outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted ship's wheel, and a framed picture above the bed.

A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel sinks, a black refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view.

8. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Whalebone, 0.4 km from Tale of the Whale

Shawn

HK$396

HK$455 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, located on a beach with a pier in the background.

A hotel bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a bed.

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

9. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Tale of the Whale

Ashley

HK$529

HK$596 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A waterfront property with a blue house featuring a balcony and a dock extending into the water.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom with a bed and curtains.

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, Kees Vacation sign, and a framed photo.

A dining area with a wooden table and four white chairs. There is a television mounted on the wall and a small cabinet with drawers.

10. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

2 km from Tale of the Whale

Elijah

HK$547

HK$785 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A beachside building with a covered porch, a small staircase, and a sign indicating it is a lifeguard station.

A covered porch with blue walls, wicker furniture, and large windows.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A row of white wooden cabins with a porch and a bench.

11. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Ocean Side Court, 1.8 km from Tale of the Whale

Wayne

HK$657

HK$913 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern shower with a glass door, white tiled walls, and a recessed ceiling light.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a dining table.

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Ocean Side Court, 1.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Cynthia

HK$827

HK$933 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two chairs, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A room with wooden walls and ceiling, a desk with a lamp, two wicker chairs with blue cushions, and a round table.

A wooden interior with a round table, a cushioned bench, and a bookshelf.

A turquoise deck with wooden railings, a white door, and two turquoise tables with stools.

13. Cypress House Inn

13.5 km from Tale of the Whale

"The Inn was cozy and very clean and neat. The owners were very considerate towards dietary needs and worked hard to make breakfast pleasant and informative. I enjoyed the assistance they gave with both general and detailed knowledge of the local area and history. It was also a very convenient walk to the beach and I appreciate them letting us some beach chairs for the day. We had a very quiet and restful stay."

Kerry

HK$1,273

HK$1,436 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A tiki bar with outdoor seating and a palm tree.

A spacious living room with a large painting, a potted plant, and a wicker chair.

A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a sink, and a ceiling fan.

14. Island Guesthouse and Motel

7 km from Tale of the Whale

Shelby

HK$560

HK$631 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A white porch with a bench, potted plants, and a view into a room with a bed and curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a door leading to a balcony.

A large white colonial-style building with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a white picket fence.

A blue bicycle parked in front of a white picket fence with a sign that reads "The White Doe Inn."

15. White Doe Inn

6.6 km from Tale of the Whale

John

HK$1,886

HK$2,127 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

16. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

4.6 km from Tale of the Whale

Brenda

HK$730

HK$823 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking the ocean.

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

17. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

10.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Christina

HK$490

HK$552 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beachfront hotel with a balcony, beach chairs, and a dune in the background.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a sofa.

A wooden deck with chairs and a railing overlooking a beach.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window with a view of the ocean, and a painting on the wall.

18. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

11.4 km from Tale of the Whale

David

HK$620

HK$699 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden building labeled 'The Tranquil House Inn' with a sign above the entrance.

A multi-story building with a rooftop deck, a marina with boats, and a forested shoreline.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window with blinds, and a wooden headboard.

19. Tranquil House Inn

6.3 km from Tale of the Whale

David

HK$1,535

HK$1,731 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A beach path leading to the ocean with a sunset in the background.

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

20. Shutters on the Banks

12.9 km from Tale of the Whale

Kimberly

HK$629

HK$710 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Tale of the Whale

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Surf Side Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
The First Colony Inn	9.4 Exceptional 547 reviews	View
SandSpur Ocean Cottages	9.2 Wonderful 373 reviews	View
Mia's Boutique Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,131 reviews	View
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel	8.6 Excellent 720 reviews	View

Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Blue Heron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our 3rd floor balcony view of the ocean!! Room was comfortable and clean."

Surf Side Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent Excellent!!"

2027 OPEN FOR BOOKING! PIERVIEW 107 OCEAN-BEACHFRONT CONDO, 2BD&2BA SLEEPS 6

8/10 Good

"Great location & ocean view"

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"I really love this place. We have stayed here several times in the cottages."

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"Was very please with stay though the tub seemed to have a slow drainage"

Mia's Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We usually stop overnight on our way to Ocracoke and this is good value with renovated rooms and a restaurant coming soon!"

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

10/10 Excellent

"A Hidden Gem! Nicely renovated rooms and the pool was still open and Very clean in and around. People were friendly and dogs were well behaved. For the price and the beach right out the door….worth every cent. Will go back again"

Sea Foam Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, helpful staff. Even with a later night check in on a long drive down from PA. Will be staying again."

Pierview Unit 205 - Just One More Splash, OBX Oceanfront Condo

10/10 Excellent

"Right on the beach, fantastic views of the ocean and convenient to everywhere you want to go ! We have been vacationing at OBX for 25 years and this is now in our top three places to stay! Thank you so much, we hope to be back soon!"

Other attractions near Tale of the Whale

Nags Head Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Nags Head Beach 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 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, Comfort Inn South Oceanfront is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. 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 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. The First Colony Inn

3. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

4. Mia's Boutique Hotel

5. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

6. Tar Heel Motel

7. Blue Heron Motel

8. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

9. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

10. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

11. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

13. Cypress House Inn

14. Island Guesthouse and Motel

15. White Doe Inn

16. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

17. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

18. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

19. Tranquil House Inn

20. Shutters on the Banks

Compare popular hotels close to Tale of the Whale

Top Tale of the Whale Hotel Reviews

Blue Heron Motel

Surf Side Hotel

2027 OPEN FOR BOOKING! PIERVIEW 107 OCEAN-BEACHFRONT CONDO, 2BD&2BA SLEEPS 6

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Sea Foam Motel

Pierview Unit 205 - Just One More Splash, OBX Oceanfront Condo

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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