John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
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
- Kaitlin
United States
“Our favorite part of our whole trip was sitting on the covered deck and reading a book/watching the ocean. we will be back for that experience alone! The room was clean and its a great location for local restaurants and shops.” - Beverly
United States
“The location and beach access was perfect, with close and clean public restrooms, and seating areas both shaded and sunny. The breakfast room was easy to find and well organized. I was pleasantly surprised at the food offered, and didn't expect...” - Heather
United States
“This is a well-maintained oceanfront hotel with clean rooms and comfortable beds. Lovely areas to sit on the beach and watch the waves, and a nice clean pool. The breakfast each day had enough choices to allow variety. Bonus was the nice yard...” - Bonnie
United States
“Right on the ocean! Enjoyed the free breakfast. Convenient location. Loved the pool.” - Gesselle
United States
“Clean, modernized rooms. Comfortable beds. Large bathroom. Easy walk down steps to the beach. Ample parking. Outdoor shower and free breakfast. Friendly staff. Room ready early.” - Stacie
United States
“The convenience to go to the beach directly out our sliding glass door was amazing. Night life was close and just an uber away.” - Randall
United States
“If you want close beach access the location is perfect. Facility was clean and comfortable” - Maratishe
United States
“Location is perfect, it is clean around and maintenance well. The Beach infrastructure is a very good, at the general to stay a very comfortable.” - Thomas
United States
“room very clean, great ocean view. We were on the second floor and the dunes blocked our view of all the people on the beach, perfect. Staff was friendly and helpful, their recommendation of the seafood place was spot on. Loved it and will get 20%...” - Tingen
United States
“This is an older hotel which has been recently remodeled. Very well done. Beautiful wood floors so no dirty sand filled carpets. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful. They keep the place very clean.”
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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.