Tar Heel Motel
Motel in Whalebone, NC
1 king bed
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this motel
Motel with free parking, near Nags Head Golf Links
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has express check-in and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a vending machine are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Tar Heel Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has express check-in and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a vending machine are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Tar Heel Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Map of Whalebone, NC
Available Rooms
Single Room, 1 King Bed
1 King • 216 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen • 269 ft²
Sleeps 4
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$$$$
Reviews
2.5
Great little place for a weekend getaway that did not break the bank. Room was very clean with solid amenities. Really enjoyed the boutique hotel experience the Tar Heel offered.
2.5
The owners have taken an old motel and turned it into beautiful beach style rooms with an excellent location. There are no dirty corners. Go to Sam and Omi’s for food, because it’s the best. The only recommendations I would make is for the owners to provide a plunger because it’s on septic and a flyswatter because it’s by the beach. Thank you! We will be back.
2.5
Our stay was pleasant. Comfortable room and quiet area. The bath tub plug was rusted, couldnt close it. No hair dryer. We would stay again.
2.0
Great! The air conditioning should not shut off constantly and the pillows are very cheap and not comfortable at all but otherwise it was great!
2.5
Excellent location! Great price and adequate comfort.
2.5
Cute room with a 2 chair table for eating and plenty of space in the room.
1.5
No Wi-Fi. Overpriced.
2.5
The hotel is a classic style reminiscent of the 50s and 60s yet it has amenities such as microwave, toaster oven, keurig coffee maker, and mini fridge. The only problem was that the wi-fi was never available. The receptionist said that they had called for repair but it never happened in our 3 night stay. I would gladly stay here again.
4.0
It was a normal motel room, nothing fancy. I liked the small fridge, microwave oven, and toaster oven.
The service was so so. When they would come, they would forget to replenish soap, toilet role, shampoo, and coffee etc.
The shower had some glue type marks, and they did not go away.
The airconditioner water left a unlighly mark outside.
4.0
Given it is a Motel, they did good. I had several “must haves” and they ticked the boxes. Within Nags Head, dog friendly without conditions, near the beach, a nice pool, reasonable cost. There is a neighboring restaurant The Dunes that we used a few times but check their hours, not always open. The staff were a little intimidated by our two large dogs but still smiled and vacuumed up our mutts dog hair without complaint. So would i book Tar Heel again, yes.
4.0
Nice place.
5.0
Well maintained older hotel. Retro style feeling. In pretty good condition to be an older property.
5.0
Very clean and great location.
5.0
Bathroom is tiny. Parking is interesting. You park “right” outside your door , or within a few feet of it. Public beach access is right across the street. The room was clean and the staff was friendly.
2.5
Stayed for one night, loved the check in process, the room was super clean, bed super comfy! I do wish the parking lot was a little bigger, but regardless, I will definitely be staying here again!
3.0
If you're looking for the most basic property to stay a night or two, this is your place. The room was clean and the space is very small. The window air conditioner made the room either very hot or very cold. The TV speaker was blown, so it resonates if turned up enough to hear it. The bathroom is the size of a campers bathroom. The bed is pretty comfortable and no bed bugs. Bare bones is the best way to describe it.
2.0
Nice Motel for a one night passer by stay
5.0
Convenient and clean. The pool is kept. Love the gas grills
4.0
Overall the property is very clean. The only issue we had was housekeeping kept coming to the door even with the do not disturb sign. After knocking and we spoke they still unlocked the door. Checkout was at 11 and they came at 9:00 and then again at 10:45 when we were walking out. It should also be noted that parking is limited.
5.0
Nice Hotel
5.0
Great motel, we try to get a couple days here every year. Very clean room and pool was great, kids loved it. I highly recommend.
5.0
Great little place to stay!
2.5
Nice pool. Clean room
2.5
Everything was great - communication through email made check in easy
5.0
Super cute and affordable space right near the beach. The rooms were very clean and well maintained. We liked how easy it was to drive up to the room and unload the vehicle. Parking got slightly more difficult the busier it got, but it still wasn’t an issue. We did have an issue with the locking system on the door, but it was easily resolved over the phone. Would definitely stay here again
5.0
Loved how cute and nice everything was.
5.0
It was newly updated and perfect for family.
2.5
Perfect solo trip with my dog across from beach
5.0
Had a great stay. The staff was nice and friendly. Love that it’s a mom and pop not corporate. It was very nice.
5.0
Very quiet. Impeccably clean. Great restaurant beside of property. Would love to see more outdoor seating. A chair in the room would have been nice. Would highly recommend staying here!
5.0
We are a family of 4. Door code sent to my phone was a great way for checking in after hours. Parking was a little difficult at night, as a lot of vehicles were already there. AC was great and cold, but a little loud. Although we had neighbors on both sides, we never heard them. Place was convenient as we had family staying in a house near by.
5.0
Lovely renovations and nice room. Super friendly and attentive staff available to help with ninor issues, like a missing remote, etc. Definitely plan to stay here again.
2.0
Door lock was not working properly and took many tries at opening but finally figured out that we had to pull the door the whole time.
3.0
The parking for your room is on the sidewalk right out side of the room and was really noisy of the mornings with people leaving
4.0
Needs to be sprayed for bugs and needs lines for parallel parking
2.0
Stay was satisfaction, it is convenient to beach access, it is an older 1 level motel
But was competively priced and had a nice pool.
4.0
I loved the basic kitchen set up and the same of the room was perfect for our family of three.
4.0
Pet friendly and conveniently located
2.0
The room was updated and cute decor. Had microwave, fridge, coffee maker and toaster oven in the room. Older motel that was clean. It was self Check in and was not very smooth in our case. No one was on property and instructions on how to obtain the code for our room was not very clear. We booked through a third party so did not receive check in instructions. Finally found out what to do from someone that encountered the same situation for check in. When a call was placed to the contact phone number we got a voice mail that a return phone call would be made at their earliest convenience. Not what you want to hear after a long day of travel. After about 10 minutes we received a phone call and was told that someone would be calling us with the code to our room which they did.
5.0
Reminded me of old OBX. Kind of had a Route 66 vibe to it.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Whalebone?
The average price for a rental in Whalebone is $251 per night. This rental is $145 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tar Heel Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Tar Heel Motel. Enjoy the water!
Is Tar Heel Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Tar Heel Motel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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