John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
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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
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hunt
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“Front desk was very friendly, rooms were very clean and comfortable! I loved the observation deck. Though the breakfast was not quite what I expected it was still nice with lots of options.” - Mary
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“It was beautiful, had a pavilion were you could sit and watch the sun and the waves if you didn’t get a ocean side room” - Elizabeth
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“The location was amazing. The breakfast was wonderful.” - Sarah
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“Right on the ocean! The oceanfront gazebo was really nice. Breakfast was good…sausage or egg/cheese biscuits, waffles, fruit, muffins, etc. The bed was good with nice pillows. Room was clean and updated and had no carpet!” - Sally
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“Property is on the beach. We were provided with full daily maid service which is becoming less common in hotel stays. There was a light breakfast with good coffee until 10 each morning. Kill Devil Hills is very convenient area for seeing all of...” - Jeremy
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“The value of this hotel was fantastic. I was 10 seconds from being on the beach. Free parking. A large clean room. It truly was a perfect stay.” - Wendy
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“Staff was very nice and went out of their way to make our anniversary weekend so special.” - Amanda
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“On the beach, big room, great pool, staff was top notch!” - Kang
United States
“Staff was really kind, check in was nice. And the access to the beach and the gazebo was pleasant” - Eric
United States
“Great location. Seems like it was updated fairly recently. I recommend it. One thing to mention is that Check is 5 pm and check out is 11a. The 5pm check out is really late.”
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House rules
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.




The fine print
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.