FAQ

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Do you do weddings?
Yes, Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is located oceanfront in Nags Head and we are happy to host your wedding. Enjoy your wedding ceremony on the wide, Nags Head beachfront. Wedding parties can reserve oceanfront rooms and have your wedding ceremony on the beach. Numerous reception/party venues are nearby in Nags Head, including great local restaurants and bars. Call us to discuss your Outer Banks wedding.
  • Rates are guaranteed only with a confirmed reservation.
  • 50% deposit required to confirm a reservation.
  • 30 day notice required for refund of your deposit. All refunds are subject to a $50.00 service charge.
  • On short notice rooms can be held with a credit card. 72-hour notice required to cancel a credit card hold to avoid service charge equal to 1 nights stay plus tax.
  • No refunds for any reason within 30 days of your arrival date.
  • Of course, we’re very family friendly!
  • Children under 18 stay FREE in parent’s room.
  • No one under the age of 21 allowed to occupy a room without parental supervision
  • Please call us for the most current offers.
  • Discounted weekly rates available year round.
  • Ask about special off-season rates available from March – May and Sept – Oct

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is proud to offer Pet Friendly rooms.  We accept dogs for a nightly fee of $10 per night. 2 pets maximum per room. Nags Head leash laws apply.

Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round as long as they are restrained by a leash not exceeding 10 feet. For more information, contact the town of Nags Head 252-441-5508.

There a several great parks and pet friendly trails on the Outer Banks.

Call us for more information 252-441-7488.

Yes! We offer Free Wi-Fi in the guest rooms & throughout the hotel.

We have upgraded our network speed in 2024 to fiber to accommodate your streaming needs.

Our Oceanfront rooms have smartTV – Netflix streamable!

There isn’t breakfast included.  We do offer free in-room coffee service.

There is a great local restaurant just steps away, Sam & Omie’s that serves hot breakfast.

Or a 7/11 also short walk from hotel.

A 100% Deposit (your total bill) will be charged to your credit card to confirm this reservation.

To cancel your reservation, we require 30 day advance notice for refund of the deposit. All refunds are subject to a service charge of $50.

Just across the street from Dolphin Oceanfront Motel is famous Sam & Omie’s which offers Best of Beach breakfast, lunch & dinners.  There are a number of great restaurants within a 5-10 min. drive of the Dolphin including:

  • Blue Moon
  • Owens Restaurant
  • Sugar Creek Restaurant
  • Tortuga’s Lie
  • Mulligans

Onsite activities:

  • Beach!
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Barbecue & Picnic Area

Within a short drive there are:

  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
  • Jennette’s Fishing Pier (walkable)
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
  • Watersports
  • Mini-Golf
  • Ropes Course
  • Jockey’s Ridge State Park
  • NC Aquarium
  • Roanoke Island & Historic Manteo
  • Nags Head Outlet Mall