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$3006701 Virginia Dare Trail , Nags Head, 27959, North Carolina, United States
1,020 reviews
1/159
Business center
Beachfront
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Beach
Surf Side Hotel is a breezy 2-star beachfront escape in Nags Head, North Carolina. Wake to the sound of waves and walk straight onto the sand, with the city center about 2.9mi away for daytime strolls and sunset bites.
Guest comforts lean coastal-chic: a complimentary breakfast, free private parking, and free Wi-Fi, plus indoor and outdoor pools at no extra charge. The beachfront setting pairs with sun deck, beach umbrellas and free beach chairs, a terrace and patio, balcony with views, kitchen facilities, and handy touches like a 24-hour front desk, elevator access, and non-smoking rooms. Streaming service (like Netflix) adds a homey note to movie nights.
Located at 6701 Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head, North Carolina, United States, the hotel sits about 2.9mi from the city center. Reviews total 1,020.
Two pools keep the seaside energy high for sun-soaked days and breezy evenings. An indoor heated pool welcomes adults year-round, while a seasonal outdoor pool offers a shallow end and a view for daytime dips. Free beach chairs, umbrellas, and a sun-kissed terrace or balcony set the stage for relaxed lounging, and handy kitchen facilities mean quick bites without leaving the property.
Room options span oceanfront havens and pool-view retreats, with plenty of space to tailor a stay. Junior Honeymoon, King, Oceanfront suits two adults and one child in a king bed. For larger groups, Queen Room, Oceanfront, Balcony accommodates four adults and three children with two queens, while Suite, Oceanfront blends a king bed with a sofa bed for flexible living space. Other appealing choices include Room, Balcony with two queen beds, Double Room, Pool View, and Loft, King, Oceanfront for larger parties, each offering its own slice of the coast.
Payments are straightforward: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover are accepted, with cash not accepted. The vibrant beachfront setting pairs with practical touches like a 24-hour front desk and elevator access, ensuring easy stays from sunrise to starlit strolls along the shore. With the sand just steps away and a variety of layouts to suit couples, families, or small groups, this Nags Head escape trades workweek calm for weekend-worthy bliss.
Business center
Beachfront
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Beach
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchenware
Patio
Elevator
Picnic area
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Soundproof
Bathtub
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Junior Honeymoon, King Size, Oceanfront
1 King Size Bed
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
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King Room, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
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x3
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Queen Room, Ocean View, Poolside
2 Queen Size Beds
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
x4
+
x3
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Standard Superior, King Size, Oceanfront
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
x4
+
x3
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Studio, King Size, Sofa
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
400 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Kitchenware
x3
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Loft, King Size, Oceanfront
1 King Size Bed
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
x6
+
x4
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Suite, Oceanfront
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
390 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
x4
+
x3
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Queen Room, Oceanfront, Balcony
2 Queen Size Beds
390 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
x4
+
x3
More details
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King Room, Pool View
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
x4
+
x3
More details
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Loft, Queen Size, Ocean View
3 Queen Size Beds
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
x6
+
x4
More details
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King Room, Oceanfront
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
x4
+
x3
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Honeymoon Suite, Oceanfront
1 King Size Bed
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Microwave
+
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8.9
1,020 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Elizabeth
10
May 2025
The place was very clean, staff was very kind and social. We stayed in a suite which was very roomy and beautiful as was the view! Great variable breakfast served every morning. Fun social times /snacks throughout the day. Would go back! Right on ocean! Nice pools in and outdoors. Beach chairs if needed.
Maybe a few more tables/ chairs for amazing breakfast so all could eat together. Would love full length mirror in room. Our clock in room had seen better days. Couldn't set alarm on it. The display was half working. These though are not complaints just suggestions, so many enjoy breakfast and seating gets tight. Felt more than enough room in suite for the long mirror. And as far as clock goes we used our cell phones for alarms.
Anonymous
8.2
July 2025
Customer service was excellent. The free breakfast was really good to include eggs, home fries, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. The afternoon socials were a sweet touch. The room was nice and clean. We receive new towels & your bed was made every day. There were 3 large ice makers to choose from. They had complimentary beach chairs. Large beach front. We had a great experience and would Definately come back.
I loved that they had a dehumidifier in the room, but we had to empty it twice a day. The alarm went off if we didnt. Also, your refridge gave out, but they promptly gave us a new one.
James
9.1
May 2025
Breakfast was amazing! Enjoyed every day. Maybe discourage/prohibit guests from saving tables. Tables should be first come-first served. Pool was well maintained but we didn't use as it was still a bit chilly.
Parking for the "south" building we were in was very tight. Two flights of stairs was a lot for two 65 year olds. Wouldn't stay in that section again. Didn't feel as secure as in the main building with rooms opening onto hallway. At check-in, felt a bit like second class citizens as we had booked through Booking.com. Confusion over room location was frustrating. Check-in person said she could not do anything to improve room assignment.
Jehnings
10
May 2025
Breakfast, served by the staff, was excellent! It varied day to day and there is literally a line at 8 am every morning! The rooms and common areas were exceptionally clean and the housekeeping staff was friendly and welcoming. Also, the wine and cheese at 5 pm and cookies at 3 pm were such a treat! Pool was also clean and inviting. The beach is steps away from the hotel and the view from the room was relaxing and just beautiful! Great hotel!
There is only one elevator which seemed to take forever sometimes, but it gave you the opportunity to meet the other guests and to develop a real feeling of community!
Scott
10
June 2025
We stayed in a one bedroom, King on the second floor of the hotel's second building. The room was quite large - surprisingly so - and had a full kitchen. Beach access right out the back of the hotel, with a nice walkway so that we didn't have to walk on the sand all the way to the beach. Location was very close to many wonderful restaurants, with plenty of shopping nearby. The hotel had breakfast every morning, and in the evening they served cookies in the lobby and served some wine around 5:00p-6:00p or so.
There was no elevator in the second building, so this made taking luggage up several flights of stairs a bit difficult. The shower wasn't the best, but we made do by adjusting the shower head for better spray and pressure. The only other thing was that the bed wasn't very comfortable, but it definitely was not the worst bed that I've ever slept on. These are actually pretty minor details, but I am providing the only negative things I can think of. That's not too shabby.
Tammy
9.1
June 2025
I liked the room, the amenities and the fact it was close to everything we did.
The fact that the room phone didn't work and the fact that no information was in the room. It was just an inconvenience. I had to call the front desk from my cell to be told to work the TV i had to go back down to the office to get step by step instructions on the TV. It says on the website cable TV and streaming like Netflix. It only has a ROKU and if you don't have any of those streaming channels boy are you in for a treat. Take your firestick or whatever else you have.
Angela
10
March 2025
All the extras-plentiful breakfast with lots of options from hot & savory to sweet. Also we enjoyed the wine social and the snacks in the afternoon. Popcorn and cookies were a bonus. Also the coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate and ice water available anytime in the lobby hallway were very much appreciated.
I thought there was too much plastic waste in the breakfast area. Plastic cutlery and cups could be switched to stainless steel and washable coffee cups. Especially being so close to the ocean, one-time use plastic is something to be addressed. Otherwise we will definitely stay here again when we are anywhere near the area. 100%.
Sharon
10
April 2025
Room was clean & beds very comfortable. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Love the evening wine social, most nights a lot of the guests stay and chat with one another….meet new friends! Spectacular view with oceanfront view!! Breakfast choices were amazing & delicious!
Only disappointment (though totally understand)is during this stay management decided that the breakfast menu had to be reduced. It is still a very good breakfast!
Anonymous
8.2
May 2025
The breakfast room staff were friendly and helpful and the choices were excellent.
The staff at the check in were not very friendly and acted like they were doing you a favor to answer any questions. There was a very confusing television access for a Roku based system so when I went to the desk and asked how the system worked; they sent a maintenance staff member to explain the procedure and he did not know how the tv worked. Very disappointing for a senior citizen. I travel for pleasure, and I found this experience very disconcerting.
Karen
10
January 2025
Loved the very friendly staff. Bed & Breakfast feel. Great breakfast. You could definitely tell that this is NOT a chain and is independently owned and operated. Wine and cheese hour at 5. Fresh cookies at 8. Much better breakfast. Large room. Close to outlets and restaurants. Closer to other areas of interest also - Manteo, Cape Hattares and Bodie. I will definitely stay there again when I need a room in that area. AND it was the least expensive of any of our rooms! We had been traveling for 5 days prior in other areas. We stayed 3 nights here.
The bed was too hard. But that is the only complaint. Everything else was excellent. The best place we stayed over the 10 days we traveled. We stayed here 3 nights.
Location
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Location
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Business center
Beachfront
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Beach
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchenware
Patio
Elevator
Picnic area
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Soundproof
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Beach
Fishing
Golf course
Happy hour
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Beachfront
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
Carbon monoxide detector
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Public Bath
View
Pool view
View
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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This property does not accept cash.
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