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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

8017 Old Oregon Inlet Road, Mp 16.5, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Ranked #7 of 7 Nags Head B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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Bobby D
Chantilly, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011

We stayed there for 2 1/2 mths.n let us say: The rooms are bigger than small, very clean,with down home 'HOSPITALITY'! Our room was about 70 paces to be bustin up waves in the Atlantic! Our crew has recommended this place to our people and we will always be back when we get close! I truly believe that you travelers... More

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sharon i i
granite falls,nc
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Great place to stay. Housekeeping was always great. It seemed they were always there when you needed something. The rooms were clean smelled fresh everyday that you were there. there's grills and picnic tables. They were a nice bunch of people and of course Jim and Wanda that manage the property are awesome, No you don't have a private balcony... More

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seads
Charleston, West Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

fridge barely worked, bathroom door wouldn't close, air was barely tolerable, no place to even hang wet clothing and not worth the higher price we payed to stay oceanfront..would not go back and not recomend to anyone unless you just want ocean front with barely the basics. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

This motel for me was perfect. the family liked it, the dog loved it. Great access to the beach. The rooms were just the right size if you were not too large. The pricing was reasonable. and the staff was fantastic. We had a great time and did not break the bank. I watched the rooms being cleaned and these... More

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bthirty
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3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

Another fantastic stay at the Dolphin. We had a room on the courtyard with the ceramic tile floor. These floors remind me of being in the Carribean, very clean and nice and cool on a hot summer day. Our room had a refrigerator to keep the beer cold and the fish bait ready to land that big one from the... More

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Rebecca7_24_70
Gates, North Carolina
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011
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Was looking to get away last minute for our anniversary. So hubby and I took this place because it was last minute and they do accept dogs. Sorry, but my dogs didn't even like it there. Rooms way to small, chiped tiled floors throughout, bathroom way too small, no place to put toiletries! Parking sucked! The only highlight was that... More

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spinaltechie
Columbus, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011

We went off season with our chihuahuas and were treated like royalty by everyone! All motel employees and mgmt were like neighbors and gave us everything we asked for (including discounts on our dogs and room!). Right on the beach with many days either way you looked we were the ONLY ones on the beach!!!!! Yes! Definitely got to check... More

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DEBarbie
Lewes, Delaware
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2011
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This motel is along a quiet beach road smack dab on a lovely stretch of beach. In winter, ocean front rooms rent for $99, non oceanfront $49. Since none of the rooms actually open to the ocean through a door, one must leave the room via the court yard and take the nice ramp to get to the beach. First... More

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Mazda6qt
Petersburg, VA
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2010
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people found this review helpful

We stayed at the Dolphin inn over the weekend, as soon as we walked in the room, the dogs started having a fit. We decided to stay because we have some friends who have stayed there in the past and we visited them and the rooms looked ok. Guess the difference is the oceanfront rooms.....but no ocean rooms were available.... More

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1Africangrey
Gastonia, North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2010
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I only had 2 weeks notice to find a hotel for only one night during high season. I read reviews and checked rates for every hotel in the Outer Banks. This place was VERY CLEAN (exception: no older beach motel is going to have the carpet you'd have in your home) and the best price I found for a motel... More

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Address: 8017 Old Oregon Inlet Road, Mp 16.5, Nags Head, NC 27959

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