The Blue Heron Motel seen from the beach — three storeys of guest rooms, each with a balcony of blue panels and blue chairs behind white railings

Nags Head · Outer Banks

The beach is a few steps from your door.

An oceanfront motel on Virginia Dare Trail, with ocean-view rooms, private balconies and an unobstructed view of the Atlantic from most of them.

The ocean

Ocean-view rooms with balconies

Pool

Heated indoor pool and hot tub, open all year

Pets

Dogs and cats welcome

Parking

On site, with EV charging

Amenities

What is here

Every room has the essentials built in, and the ocean does the rest of the work.

  • In every room

    Microwave, Fridge, LCD TV, Alarm clock

  • The ocean

    Ocean-view rooms with private balconies, Unobstructed panoramic views of the Atlantic, Direct beach access — the sand is a few steps from the ground-floor rooms

  • Pool and spa

    Heated indoor pool, Hot tub and spa

  • Pets

    Dogs and cats welcome, subject to room availability, Up to two pets per room, Pet litter disposal stations on the property

  • Getting here

    Free on-site parking, EV charging available

  • Food and drink

    Coffee maker in every room, Breakfast is not served on site, No restaurant on the property

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Rooms

Our rooms

Eleven room types, from a single queen to a king with a pull-out sofa and a kitchen. Every room has a microwave, fridge, LCD TV, coffee maker and air conditioning.

Two double beds in an ocean-view guest room at Blue Heron Motel

Two Double Beds — Ocean View

  • 2 Double beds
  • 2 adults + 2 children
  • Non-smoking

An ocean-view room with two double beds.

  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • LCD TV
King bed beside a window in a guest room at Blue Heron Motel

King Bed Ocean Front — Third Floor

  • 1 King bed
  • 2 guests
  • Non-smoking

A third-floor oceanfront room with one king bed.

  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • LCD TV
King bed in a Blue Heron Motel guest room with a kitchenette

King Bed, Jacuzzi Tub & Kitchenette — Ocean Front

  • 1 King bed
  • 2 guests
  • Non-smoking

An oceanfront king room with a Jacuzzi tub and kitchenette.

  • Kitchenette
  • Fridge
  • Jacuzzi tub

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The view from a guest balcony — two blue chairs and a small table, looking past the dunes to the Atlantic

Seaside serenity

Tranquility at this haven

Wake up to the gentle sound of waves, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach, or simply bask in the sun while taking in the breathtaking coastal views.

Enjoy unobstructed panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from your very own private balcony. On cold or rainy days, relax in our heated indoor pool and spa.

More about the motel

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  1. History

    Wright Brothers National Memorial

    Explore the story of the first powered flight and the memorial grounds.

  2. Outdoors

    Jockey’s Ridge State Park

    Walk the dunes and explore the trails of this coastal state park.

  3. Fishing & coast

    Jennette’s Pier

    Plan a pier walk or a fishing outing overlooking the Atlantic.

  4. History

    Bodie Island Lighthouse

    Explore the light station and check the National Park Service for current access.

Check the venue’s website for current opening times, tickets, access and weather-related changes. Activities are independently operated.

More ways to explore the Outer Banks

Build a day around what you enjoy.

Browse the guides for this hotel’s area on Visit OBX, our group’s destination guide, for beaches, food, history and things to do.

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Nearby

What is around you

Jennette's Pier is a ten-minute walk. Jockey's Ridge, Roanoke Island and the Wright Brothers Memorial are all a short drive.

  • Jennette's Pier

    10 min walk · 0.7 miles

    Owned and operated by the North Carolina Aquariums, it provides ocean fishing, educational programs, and facility rentals in Oceanview Hall. The 1,000-foot pier is open year-round with varying hours. Enjoy convenient access to a spacious public beach with free parking, bath house, and outdoor showers.

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park

    10 min drive · 6.3 miles

    Jockey's Ridge State Park boasts the Atlantic coast's tallest living sand dune system. It's a haven for kite enthusiasts and sunset admirers. The park offers exhilarating hang gliding experiences, wetland explorations, water activities, and serves as the eastern terminus of the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail.

  • Wright Brothers National Memorial

    15 min drive · 8.7 miles

    This is a historic site dedicated to Orville and Wilbur Wright's groundbreaking achievement of the first powered flight in 1903. Explore exhibits, a visitor center, and a replica of their camp, and stand where history was made. Visitors can learn about their enduring influence on aviation and air travel here.

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Ready when you are

Book direct for our own rates, or call the front desk if you would rather talk it through — especially if you are travelling with a pet, since pet-friendly rooms are limited.

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