"Great little place. Kids love staying there. Every room is seascape themed and brightly painted. Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 Hotel highlights Romantic, Quiet, Kid-friendly, Great value"

"We really enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean, the room we stayed in was perfect for a weekend getaway with my wife."

"We enjoyed our stay....Pretty much in the middle of everything we do...Fishing...shopping.....eating out .... Rooms: Rooms are always clean."

"Fantastic price for the location! Public access is across the street and walkable. If you don't feel like cooking breakfast/dinner or driving all around the OBX, a restaurant is a 30-second walk away. Checking in is an introverted/socially anxious person's dream. They email you a code to your door and you check in and check out through the link in your email. I will definitely be back soon!"

"I visit the Outer Banks often staying in a house for my extended stays but use the Tarheel for my short stays. The rooms are clean and easy walking distance to the beach. I like my car parked right by my door. This teacher also likes the budget friendly price. Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5"

"I visit the Outer Banks often staying in a house for my extended stays but use the Tarheel for my short stays. The rooms are clean and easy walking distance to the beach. I like my car parked right by my door. This teacher also likes the budget friendly price. Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 … More"

"We loved our short stay! We wanted to stay one more night but they were all booked up when we decided. Our room was perfect, as we were barely there! We loved how close to the beach it was & Millers waterfront! We would come back here for the price & location! Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 3/5 | Location : 5/5 … More"

"Our rooms were spotless and adorable. Great location across the street from beach access. Nice retro vibe! Rooms: Room was clean and comfortable with mini kitchen. Beds were great."

"This was our second time staying here. Room was very clean. Prices are reasonable. Being pet friendly is a plus!! Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 Hotel highlights Great value … More"

"Nicely maintained older property. Charming retro feel. Would recommend. Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 Hotel highlights Quiet, Great value … More"

"We loved our short stay! We wanted to stay one more night but they were all booked up when we decided. Our room was perfect, as we were barely there! We loved how close to the beach it was & Millers waterfront! We would come back here for the price & location! Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 3/5 | Location : 5/5"

"This was our second time staying here. Room was very clean. Prices are reasonable. Being pet friendly is a plus!! Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 Hotel highlights Great value"

"Nicely maintained older property. Charming retro feel. Would recommend. Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 Hotel highlights Quiet, Great value"

"This is a charming, cozy little motel! Other reviews about the outside with parking and lack of lighting are accurate but the room was clean, bed was fairly comfortable and I loved that there was a microwave, toaster oven and full size kitchen sink. The ac was amazing! You are just across the road from 2 public beach accesses and all the main road amenities are within close distance. I loved the keypad on the door! My only cons are very nitpicky. In the room I was in the toilet is very close to the vanity and I had to really crank the shower handle to get to the hot water (which there was plenty of and it fabulous). I honestly was afraid I would break it. I would definitely highly recommend to someone who wants a low key, chill, no fuss vibe. I would 💯 stay here again!"

"I had a wonderful stay! The room was clean and beautifully decorated. It is right next door to my favorite breakfast spot, The Dunes Restaurant. The beach access is just steps away and the pool was refreshing and clean. I will book here again for sure! Nearby activities: The Outlets of Nags Head are directly behind the motel, Jockey's Ridge State Park is just a few miles up the road. Jeanette's Pier is less than a mile down from the Motel. A mile down the road is where you turn to go down toward the southern OBX toward the Bodie Lighthouse & Cape Hatteras. Kitty Hawk is only 6 miles up the road. It is a very good central location to all of the things the OBX has to offer!"

"Checked in on a Sunday, using the door code was easy and convenient. Really cute rooms! Loved the mini fridge, it even had a small freezer. The microwave and convention oven was nice. Stayed in the Collington room 28. Clean, beds were pretty comfy. Bathroom was a nice size and the shower had decent pressure. The little table and chairs were also nice to eat breakfast and lunch at. Beach access is right diagonally across the street. Ice cream within a few minutes walk. Close to lots of stores that are less than a 5 minute drive. Mini golf across the street. Sound access as well at Harvey soundside park. The "closet" was nice to have to store clothes, etc. Also loved the pull out drawer underneath the bench of the closet. Cute small pool and clean with lay out chairs. Great place. Definitely would come back. Thanks for a great stay Tarheel motel"

"The outer banks is my favorite place to go for vacation, I make several trips a year , if I’m not staying in a cottage the Tar Heal is my go to for over 20 years .. it’s perfectly located , a very short walk to the public access , friendly staff , near all need groceries, outlets restaurants, in the heart of nags head . My favorite quaint and affordable motel !!"

"Honestly the cheapest stay we've had vacationing. The beach was a few steps away, the rooms were clean, everything was kept up along with the pool. The outside was a little scary. True definition of don't judge a book by its cover. Also love the keypad idea over keycards. Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 … More"

"Had a awesome time there.people was respectful and the rooms are clean. Rooms: Rooms were clean Walkability: Short walk across the street to the beach."

"Great view of the Dunes! Rooms : 4/5 | Location : 5/5 … More"

"My partner, our dog, and I all traveled down from the northern East Coast for a short weekend trip to the Outer Banks. I don't think I have stayed in a nicer motel/hotel ever. The keyless entry was so convenient and made check in super quick. The staff here is responsive and so kind, we had to change our room to be pet friendly and it took less than 10 minutes to change our reservation with no fuss. The beach is not even a 5 minute walk away, and there are convenient hoses around the property to rinse off sand! Not only is the service great and location convenient, but the rooms are just so nice for the price. Everything in our room was clean and tidy when we arrived and not once was I under the impression the rooms were uncared for. The kitchenette was so nice and all appliances were new and clean. You really cannot beat the price for what you get, if we're ever back in Nags Head, we certainly will be staying with them again. One last note on just how good the service is here. My partner had accidentally left his Nintendo Switch in our room and we did not realize until after our 7 hour drive home. The staff at TarHeel retrieved it and safely shipped it back to us, again no fuss. Great stay, great service, and a bonus that our neighbors were super friendly as well! 5/5 stars all around."

"Location was my first priority. Second priority was my pups. Yay they take dogs. I had to get to Hatteras one day and the next day hit the road for Florida (95). This location was perfect for that. The motel itself was unexpectedly fabulous. Easy booking. I booked directly through their web-site. I loved that I can see each room and how it was decorated and had great names and I got to choose the room I wanted. We stayed in the Pompano Room. They provide great pics too. The rooms are true to their pics. The easiest check in. I got an email with the door code and was in. The room was spotless and decorated beautifully. The beds are comfy. It had all the amenities such as coffee, microwave, fridge, sink area and plenty of towels. The property is nicely maintained. A great bonus is The Dunes restaurant is in the attached parking lot. They have great breakfast with freshly baked biscuits. I was so impressed I did a lil digging into the history of this old salty. I wish the guys who chose to save her and fix her up with a beautiful remodel all the best in the future. It’s nice to see people care about the history and feel of the old time beach days. Well Done. 6 Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sorry I took photos from website since I failed to take pics while there. Rooms: Beautiful and CLEAN!!! Nearby activities: Anything and everything you can imagine at a beach area. Safety: Safe area. Walkability: Food and fun and shops all close. There is an Outlet Mall across the street with the best stores. Food & drinks: The Dunes Restaurant is practically in the same parking lot. There are a tons of other places locally."

"Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 Hotel highlights Great value More"

"I stayed at the Tar Heel Motel for one night with my dog. I had a positive experience. The front office receptionist was easy and helpful to work with. My pet friendly room was super cute and cozy and even had a small area for me to work remotely on my computer. The room was clean and even featured a mini fridge, toaster, and Keurig. The price was affordable and a block from the beach. I would stay here again. Rooms: My room featured 2 double beds, desk with 2 chairs, mini fridge, microwave, toaster and Keurig. I was able to work remotely through the wireless internet. Safety: Each door has its own keypad and parking spot, making it easy to enter and exit. The outdoor area was well lit. Walkability: I traveled with my dog and was able to take him on a walk in the evening and morning because this motel has pedestrian sidewalks across the street and the beach."