John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

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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. Laundry facilities 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Andy
United States United States
“Great location to shopping and restaurants. Very nice access to the beach. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and professional. Room was clean and looked recently renovated.”
Linda
United States United States
“Location was great. Gazebo and walkway to the beach was awesome. Room was clean. Breakfast was good.”
Michelle
United States United States
“Location was the best! The amenities were perfect for what we wanted.”
Pamela
United States United States
“I was so very impressed with the gazebo area, it was on the top of the dune and a person could see everything going on in the water and on the beach. I was very impressed with the expanded continental breakfast bar and and how well the staff kept...”
Tom
United States United States
“Central location to Outer Banks attractions. Easy walk to beach. Breakfast nothing fancy, but helpful start to the day. Friendly and helpful staff.”
Jacquelyn
United States United States
“Super location with a view of the ocean and the sunrise! Our room had a small balcony that got morning sunshine. We loved the comfortable beds with their good pillows and covers. The employees were professional and nice.”
Christine
United States United States
“Great location, staff was friendly, housekeeping staff was amazing keeping everything nice during a week of rain and high winds. The gazebo/pavilion by the beach was the perfect place to watch the storm at night.”
Phillip
United States United States
“Extremely clean… daily room cleaning was exceptional and friendly helpful staff”
Cindy
United States United States
“Room was clean, maid came in daily to clean and bring clean towels etc.”
Deborah
United States United States
“Location , show accessories, quality of comfort of bed”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.