Aerial view of the Outer Banks Motor Lodge, its outdoor pool and parking area, with the Atlantic Ocean beyond

Kill Devil Hills · Outer Banks

Ten steps to the beach.

An oceanfront motel on Virginia Dare Trail in Kill Devil Hills, open since 1959 — beachfront and oceanfront rooms, an outdoor pool, and the sand just steps from your door.

The beach

Oceanfront, steps from every room

Kitchens

Select rooms have a kitchen or kitchenette

Pets

3 pet-friendly room types, $35/night

Wi-Fi

Free in every room

Amenities

What is here

A kitchen if you want one, a pool when you have had enough sand, and the beach a few steps from your door.

  • In every room

    Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Air conditioning, Fridge

  • Kitchens and kitchenettes

    Select rooms feature a full kitchen or kitchenette, Cooktop, standard cookware and silverware in efficiency rooms, Rooms without a kitchen still have a microwave and mini fridge

  • The beach

    Oceanfront access — walk from the rooms to the beach, Beachfront rooms on the first floor, oceanfront rooms on the second

  • The pool

    Outdoor pool with a lounge area

  • Pets

    3 designated pet-friendly rooms, $35 per pet, per night, Up to two pets per room

  • On site

    Daily housekeeping, Ice machine, Vending machine, Picnic and grill area — charcoal grills and utensils provided

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Rooms

Our rooms

14 verified room types — beachfront, oceanfront and poolside, from a single king to a three-room apartment. Every room has free Wi-Fi, cable TV and air conditioning; room-specific kitchen details appear on each listing.

Queen bed beside the kitchen in an oceanfront three-room apartment

Oceanfront Three-Room Apartment

  • 1 King bed and 2 Queen beds
  • 6 guests
  • Non-smoking

An oceanfront three-room apartment with one king bed, two queen beds and a full kitchen.

  • Full kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
King bed in a first-floor oceanfront room at Outer Banks Motor Lodge

Oceanfront King Bed Efficiency — First Floor

  • 1 King bed
  • 2 guests
  • Non-smoking

A first-floor oceanfront king room with a full kitchen.

  • Full kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
Two queen beds in a first-floor oceanfront efficiency room

Oceanfront Two Queen Beds Efficiency — First Floor

  • 2 Queen beds
  • 4 guests
  • Non-smoking

A first-floor oceanfront room with two queen beds and a full kitchen.

  • Full kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV

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The Outer Banks Motor Lodge, a two-storey motel directly on the beach, with white railings and dune grass in front

Welcome

Open since 1959

The Outer Banks Motor Lodge has brought smiles to thousands of guests over more than 60 years. Our motel offers an inviting family atmosphere, warm southern hospitality, a friendly staff and clean, spacious, oceanfront lodging.

We are on the Beach Road (Virginia Dare Trail) at milepost 9.5 — south of the Wright Memorial Bridge, north of Manteo, and close to the Nags Head town line. Choose from oceanfront, poolside, efficiency and pet-friendly rooms; it is just a few steps from your room to the beach.

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Guests

What guests say

  • We had a wonderful time. The room and grounds were well taken care of and clean. Howie is a gem and Linda was amazing helping me out after I left items by accident. We will definitely be back. We tried to stay an additional night but they were completely booked, we weren’t interested staying anywhere else.

    Allison Harbuck

  • We stayed here for 2 nights at one of the Beachfront rooms. The place is well kept. The room was clean and tidy. The lady at the reception was sweet and informed us well. We had a happy stay and will definitely book this again on our next trip.

    Divya Singh

  • Couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing place to spend a couple nights after our wedding. Oceanfront access, amazing pool and very spacious and clean rooms. Laid back for sure. Also it feels very communal amongst all of the guests. Special thank you to Linda the property manager for upgrading us on our honeymoon trip ♥️

    Shelley Waldeck

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  1. History

    Wright Brothers National Memorial

    Explore the story of the first powered flight and the memorial grounds.

  2. Outdoors

    Jockey’s Ridge State Park

    Walk the dunes and explore the trails of this coastal state park.

  3. Fishing & coast

    Jennette’s Pier

    Plan a pier walk or a fishing outing overlooking the Atlantic.

  4. History

    Bodie Island Lighthouse

    Explore the light station and check the National Park Service for current access.

Check the venue’s website for current opening times, tickets, access and weather-related changes. Activities are independently operated.

More ways to explore the Outer Banks

Build a day around what you enjoy.

Browse the guides for this hotel’s area on Visit OBX, our group’s destination guide, for beaches, food, history and things to do.

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Nearby

What is around you

The Wright Brothers Memorial is a 7-minute drive, and Nags Head Fishing Pier and Avalon Pier are both about 5 minutes away. Restaurants are within a 10-minute walk.

  • Wright Brothers National Memorial

    7 min drive · 2.4 mi

    National monument and museum at Milepost 8 marking the site of the first powered airplane flight, 17 December 1903. The visitor center has a full-scale replica of the Wright Flyer. Open 9am–5pm.

  • Nags Head Fishing Pier

    5 min drive

  • Avalon Fishing Pier

    5 min drive

    Oceanside fishing pier with a live web cam and fish-cleaning facilities.

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Ready when you are

Book direct for our own rates, or call the front desk if you would rather talk it through — especially if you are travelling with a pet, since pet-friendly rooms are limited.

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