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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.

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Property highlights

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
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2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonathan
    Germany Germany
    Great location right on the beach in a nice part of town. Very clean with friendly staff.
  • Roland
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was great. Stayed several nights. Great facilities - walk straight onto beach. Good breakfast. Shower as come off beach.
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    From our room we could walk directly onto the beach : )
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and very close to the beach. Clean, comfortable rooms, too.
  • 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.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    We had an ocean view room in the Four Seasons building. The view was fantastic from the balcony and we were lucky to have spotted dolphins in the sea. Everything was clean and tidy. Breakfast was basic but sufficient. Wifi was adequate for...
  • Thierry
    France France
    very good room with first line view and direct access to the beach. Balcony in front of the beach

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Beach
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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.

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