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About this property

The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. This hotel serves a daily continental breakfast and has an outdoor pool on site. A microwave and small refrigerator are provided in every room of this oceanfront hotel. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are also included as well as in-room coffee-making facilities and a private balcony. A launderette is on site at the Kill Devil Hills John Yancey Oceanfront Inn along with a children’s playground. Guests will also receive free paces to the Outer Banks YMCA for extra fitness and recreation options. This hotel is just 5 minutes’ drive from the Outer Banks Family YMCA and the Wright Memorial is 2.5 miles away. Roanoke Island is 20 minutes away by car.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a stay with kids.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel staff were very friendly and efficient. The hotel was in a great location.
  • Naomi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked that there was a small, simple, yet plentiful selection of breakfast items, the staff were friendly on arrival and helped with any questions that I had, the location was amazing and with the direct beach access was amazing.
  • Carrie
    United States United States
    Perfect location right on the beach. Breakfast was good. It was nice that they had a laundry facility.
  • Mary
    United States United States
    This is the second time we've stayed at this hotel and everything was amazing. The breakfast was perfect and the service was very good, from two ladies who didn't leave any detail unnoticed. Excellent service.
  • Roland
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was great. Stayed several nights. Great facilities - walk straight onto beach. Good breakfast. Shower as come off beach.
  • Jinu
    United States United States
    Everything was good and organized in order to make our stay comfortable. The small play area for kids was icingbon the cake as we could leave our kid playing there while we were doing other stuff.
  • Abby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unbelievable value for money! Loved that we were on the OBX seafront! We came in the Easter hols so it was a bit windy but I imagine in summer this hotel is incredible being on the front! We came to Kitty Hawk/ Kill Devil Hills mainly to see the...
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent, right on the beach, good places to eat and drink close by
  • Carol
    Canada Canada
    Right on the beach, and the room was bright and fresh looking. Lovely. Lots of restaurants in the area.
  • Thierry
    France France
    very good room with first line view and direct access to the beach. Balcony in front of the beach

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House rules

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

If you are travelling with children under 6 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that late check-in is available if the guest calls before 21:00.

The pool is temporarily closed, and the expected reopening date is June 1, 2025. During the closure, we will provide access to a local YMCA pool.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.