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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a white railing, and two wooden chairs.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.

1. Surf Side Hotel

Ocean Side Court, 1.5 km from Whalebone Junction

Katie

SAR 394

SAR 445 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.

A wooden pathway leading to a beach with sand dunes and tall grasses.

A garden with various flowers and plants, a white building with a tower in the background, and a clear blue sky.

A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs, a potted plant with flowers, and a building with a porch.

2. The First Colony Inn

Ocean Side Court, 1.4 km from Whalebone Junction

Clarence

SAR 334

SAR 376 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

A beachfront house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a porch.

A turquoise beach chair facing the ocean with a sandy beach and a wooden fence in the foreground.

A room with large windows, a striped cushion, and a wooden wall.

3. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

Ocean Side Court, 1.6 km from Whalebone Junction

Amanda

SAR 321

SAR 362 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a balcony.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A corridor with white brick walls and a concrete floor leading to a beach view.

4. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Whalebone, 0.7 km from Whalebone Junction

Jim

SAR 380

SAR 429 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A beach house with a pier extending into the ocean.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a lifeguard stand, and a Dolphin Inn sign.

A building with a blue door and two blue chairs outside.

5. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Whalebone Junction

Chad

SAR 419

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mounted television, and a decorative fish sculpture.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with striped bedding, a teal table, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

A covered outdoor area with a bench and a row of windows.

6. Tar Heel Motel

Whalebone, 0.9 km from Whalebone Junction

Nicholas

SAR 312

SAR 351 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.

A two-story building with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance.

A beach with a wooden walkway, dunes, and a wooden structure with a sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the beach, and a painting on the wall.

7. Blue Heron Motel

Ocean Side Court, 1.3 km from Whalebone Junction

William

SAR 269

SAR 303 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered porch with rows of chairs, a view of the beach, and buildings in the background.

A two-story Seahorse Inn & Cottages with multiple rooms and a visible outdoor seating area.

A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel sinks, a black refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted ship's wheel, and a framed picture above the bed.

8. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Whalebone, 0.4 km from Whalebone Junction

Shawn

SAR 169

SAR 194 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

A beachside resort with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pool area.

A hotel bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a bed.

A pier extending into a beach with people walking and sitting.

9. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

South Nags Head, 0.3 km from Whalebone Junction

Ashley

SAR 272

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A waterfront property with a blue house featuring a balcony and a dock extending into the water.

A dining area with a wooden table and four white chairs. There is a television mounted on the wall and a small cabinet with drawers.

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, Kees Vacation sign, and a framed photo.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom with a bed and curtains.

10. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

2 km from Whalebone Junction

Elijah

SAR 262

SAR 376 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A beachside building with a covered porch, a small staircase, and a sign indicating it is a lifeguard station.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A covered porch with blue walls, wicker furniture, and large windows.

A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a pier.

11. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

Ocean Side Court, 1.8 km from Whalebone Junction

Wayne

SAR 280

SAR 398 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern shower with a glass door, white tiled walls, and a recessed ceiling light.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a dining table.

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Ocean Side Court, 1.9 km from Whalebone Junction

John

SAR 396

SAR 446 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two chairs, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden interior with a map, a staircase, and a dining area.

A turquoise deck with wooden railings, a white door, and two turquoise tables with stools.

A wooden interior with a round table, a cushioned bench, and a bookshelf.

13. Cypress House Inn

13.5 km from Whalebone Junction

Sayan

SAR 609

SAR 687 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A tiki bar with outdoor seating and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a sink, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wooden floor, and a view to another room.

14. Island Guesthouse and Motel

7 km from Whalebone Junction

Shelby

SAR 268

SAR 302 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A white porch with a bench, potted plants, and a view into a room with a bed and curtains.

A well-lit living room with a chandelier, a fireplace, and a sofa with patterned upholstery.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a door leading to a balcony.

A blue bicycle parked in front of a white picket fence with a sign that reads "The White Doe Inn."

15. White Doe Inn

6.7 km from Whalebone Junction

John

SAR 903

SAR 1,018 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

A reception area with two reception desks, a large window, and a plant.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue office chair, a patterned ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with benches overlooking the ocean at sunset.

16. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

4.6 km from Whalebone Junction

Brenda

SAR 327

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a glass shower, a bed with a blue headboard, a desk with a computer, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A modern restaurant interior with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cooking equipment, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach in the foreground, and clear blue skies.

17. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

10.9 km from Whalebone Junction

Christina

SAR 204

SAR 230 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden building labeled 'The Tranquil House Inn' with a sign above the entrance.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window with blinds, and a wooden headboard.

A multi-story building with a rooftop deck, a marina with boats, and a forested shoreline.

18. Tranquil House Inn

6.3 km from Whalebone Junction

David

SAR 654

SAR 737 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A beachfront hotel with a balcony, beach chairs, and a dune in the background.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a sofa.

A wooden deck with chairs and a railing overlooking a beach.

A beachfront hotel with multiple floors and balconies, featuring a series of windows and doors.

19. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

11.4 km from Whalebone Junction

David

SAR 276

SAR 311 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A beach path leading to the ocean with a sunset in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a window with blinds, and a view of the outside.

A hotel with a parking lot, a green-roofed building, and a view of the ocean.

20. Shutters on the Banks

12.9 km from Whalebone Junction

Kimberly

SAR 274

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Whalebone Junction

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Surf Side Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
The First Colony Inn	9.4 Exceptional 547 reviews	View
SandSpur Ocean Cottages	9.2 Wonderful 372 reviews	View
Mia's Boutique Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,131 reviews	View
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel	8.6 Excellent 720 reviews	View

Top Whalebone Junction Hotel Reviews

Blue Heron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Liked the motel n the option of having a room right next to my son and his family and all were on the first floor."

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"I really love this place. We have stayed here several times in the cottages."

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"Was very please with stay though the tub seemed to have a slow drainage"

Mia's Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We usually stop overnight on our way to Ocracoke and this is good value with renovated rooms and a restaurant coming soon!"

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

10/10 Excellent

"A Hidden Gem! Nicely renovated rooms and the pool was still open and Very clean in and around. People were friendly and dogs were well behaved. For the price and the beach right out the door….worth every cent. Will go back again"

2027 OPEN FOR BOOKING! PIERVIEW 107 OCEAN-BEACHFRONT CONDO, 2BD&2BA SLEEPS 6

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful view of the ocean, clean, comfortable, everything you need. Will happily rent again."

Sea Foam Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, helpful staff. Even with a later night check in on a long drive down from PA. Will be staying again."

Pierview Unit 205 - Just One More Splash, OBX Oceanfront Condo

10/10 Excellent

"Right on the beach, fantastic views of the ocean and convenient to everywhere you want to go ! We have been vacationing at OBX for 25 years and this is now in our top three places to stay! Thank you so much, we hope to be back soon!"

Shore Havin' Fun! Pup-friendly PierView Condo with Incredible Views!

10/10 Excellent

"The location is amazing. Couldn’t be closer to the beach. Beautiful ocean view! My mom said she could see the ocean from the bed! Everything was perfect perfectly clean. Great communication! We had a fantastic time."

Other attractions near Whalebone Junction

Nags Head Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Nags Head Beach during your trip to Nags Head?

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Jennette's Pier

9.2/10 (760 reviews)

After visiting Jennette's Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nags Head. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A road sign for the IANGER OUTLET CENTER and a sign for the FACTORY MERCHANTS OUTLETS.

Outlets Nags Head

8.4/10 (132 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Outlets Nags Head during your stay in Nags Head. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A waterfall cascading into a pool, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf

8.8/10 (30 reviews)

You can take time to visit Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf during your travels to Nags Head. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Tale of the Whale

After visiting Tale of the Whale, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nags Head.

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Whalebone Junction Information Center

After visiting Whalebone Junction Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nags Head.

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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant is just one of the places to see in Nags Head, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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First Flight Adventure Park

You can take time to visit First Flight Adventure Park during your travels to Nags Head.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whalebone Junction?

Whalebone Junction is located in Nags Head. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 261 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Whalebone Junction?

Adjacent to Whalebone Junction, Comfort Inn South Oceanfront is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices close by include Mia's Boutique Hotel and Seahorse Inn and Cottages.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Whalebone Junction?

Expedia has 261 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Whalebone Junction.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whalebone Junction, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Whalebone Junction.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whalebone Junction?

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What can I see and do near Whalebone Junction?

Create some family memories at Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf, Full Throttle Speedway, and Dare County Arts Council while you're exploring the area around Whalebone Junction. Enjoy nature at Nags Head Beach, Festival Park, or Tracks in the Sand. A trip to Outlets Nags Head and Outer Banks Mall might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.

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Our top choices for Whalebone Junction hotels

1. Surf Side Hotel

2. The First Colony Inn

3. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

4. Mia's Boutique Hotel

5. Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

6. Tar Heel Motel

7. Blue Heron Motel

8. Seahorse Inn and Cottages

9. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

10. Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn By Kees Vacations

11. Oceanside Court by Kees Vacations

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

13. Cypress House Inn

14. Island Guesthouse and Motel

15. White Doe Inn

16. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

17. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

18. Tranquil House Inn

19. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

20. Shutters on the Banks

Compare popular hotels close to Whalebone Junction

Top Whalebone Junction Hotel Reviews

Blue Heron Motel

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2027 OPEN FOR BOOKING! PIERVIEW 107 OCEAN-BEACHFRONT CONDO, 2BD&2BA SLEEPS 6

Sea Foam Motel

Pierview Unit 205 - Just One More Splash, OBX Oceanfront Condo

Shore Havin' Fun! Pup-friendly PierView Condo with Incredible Views!

Other attractions near Whalebone Junction

Nags Head Beach

Jennette's Pier

Outlets Nags Head

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf

Tale of the Whale

Whalebone Junction Information Center

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

First Flight Adventure Park

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