Blue Heron Motel offers Air conditioning, Coffeemaker, Hair dryer, Balcony, Microwave, Smoke-free property, Towels provided, Linens provided, Heated pool, Indoor/outdoor pool(s), Housekeeping optional, Pets allowed with a fee, Pets allowed with restrictions. Contact property for details., Sofa bed, AM/FM alarm clock radio, Iron/ironing board, Jetted bathtub, Smoke alarms in rooms, Mini-fridge, Cable TV service, LCD TV, Satellite TV service, Electric car charging station.
Blue Heron Motel is located at 6811 S Virginia Dare Tr, Nags Head.
Blue Heron Motel has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 480 guest reviews. It holds a 2.5-star Stars rating.
1 King Bed
Exclusive Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Ocean View
1 King Bed
Elite Room, Balcony, Oceanfront
2 Double Beds
Classic Double Room, Kitchenette, Ground Floor
2 Double Beds
Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View, Ground Floor
1 Double Bed
Economy Room




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The Blue Heron Motel offers a potentially affordable beachfront stay in Nags Head, but recent reviews highlight significant operational challenges and inconsistent quality. While some guests enjoy the location, cleanliness, and amenities, others experience issues with check-in, lack of housekeeping, outdated facilities, and potential safety concerns.
When we arrived at the motel no one was at the desk to check us in. There were two phone numbers posted. We called one and got no answer. The other is an AI assistant that did not help. I asked how to check in when no one is at the desk and it said to “pick up your keys at the front desk” which made no sense. Turns out it’s a number code door. We found someone in a back office and asked him to help get us in after a lot of searching around. I called both numbers again for late checkout. The first one was a no answer again and the AI agent couldn’t find my reservation. I called again and finally got a person. He agreed to a 12pm check out time but at exactly 11am our door was locked and we had no way to get our remaining items or take a shower. The person cleaning the rooms was very nice and good, but the total lack of support for check in and check out was a big problem for us.
Pet friendly. First trip ever with our little dog pebbles. Very clean room, inside pool and hot tub hot tub is excellent. Location is excellent, very close to almost anything that you could want or need. And about a hundred feet to the ocean, just a few short steps.
No room service daily. Stayed 9 nights and refills/clean towels available in office- you must go and get it. Staff helpful- often cleaning rooms after guests check out and are glad to give restock items. Holtel with quick and easy beach access. Wonderful indoor swimming pool and jetted jacuzzi.
Our room was clean, and check in/out was painless. For the very low price we paid this was a great *_off-season_* accommodation. When we visited, we found the indoor pool had been closed for a number of years, but this was not advertised on the listing, and ended up being a minor disappointment. The overall condition/upkeep is somewhat lacking, but this is forgivable given the off-season room price and availability. The ocean view from the 3rd floor is pretty good, the off-season sunrise/sets were beautiful. If you want to see the ocean, I highly recommend against floors 1 and 2. The location is really great in terms of distance to food and local attractions.
Absolutely love staying here!! Can’t beat the price, right in the beach & super clean!! If you are in Nags Head or Manteo this place is a must stay!! Close to all the cool stuff & restaurants & the view is amazing!!!
went to on for the first time last yr during the 4th of july. we loved the location and view, the rooms are very average, you get exactly what’s in the photos. we had no issues getting extra towels. the only complaint i have is that the stairs were a workout if you get a 3rd floor room, but the view makes up for it! they also had a luggage thing that could move your luggage to the 3rd story so you didn’t have to carry it. kinda like a tiny elevator for luggage. we took our kids (toddlers) and it was nice. they also have two outdoor pools, and an indoor pool and a hot tub. all very nice. great stay we’ve already booked for this year!
We stay here once or twice a year. All rooms are beach front and there is an indoor pool and hot tub. Some rooms have a kitchen so you can go to the local grocery store and stock up and cook some meals in room. The owners are very helpful and flexible. The rooms are CLEAN. No bugs... no smoking inside the rooms, no weird odors. The Blue Heron is just a great spot to stay.
The Sea Foam Motel is right up the beach and SO MUCH better in every way. Caught an ear infection from the hot tub. Disgusting. Stayed for a week, there was no housekeeping, nobody replaced our towels or toilet paper (only found out after a few days that there was a cabinet in the lobby where you could grab these things. It was never explained, and it apparently cost extra to have them brought to your room). There was never anyone at the front desk, and they tried to make us check in with some kind of robot kiosk. I had to call someone... We checked in at 6pm. Lastly (but not least!) they overcharged us for the pet fee. The website says 35/day, 125 for a week. They charged us 35x7= 245! Later, the front desk (when there was actually someone working) told us they'd refund us the money... And then that night, they charged us again the amount they'd refunded. Very cheap, good location, but staff is lazy and SHADY. Stay at the Sea Foam right up the beach instead. Much more professional.
Enjoyed the size of the bed and having a balcony. It was convenient having a kitchen. Great location. Nice amenities with indoor pool and hot tub, but was dark. The bathroom was too small. No walk-in shower. The stairs were old and in need of repairs. There is no elevator or handicapped ramps to higher floors. The balcony could be screened because the deck chairs were either sandy or dirty. Need rugs because sand tracked in room from everywhere. The storm door's screen was torn. Had pots and plates, but no silverware or glasses. Could have been a little cleaner.
The room comfortable, smelled fine and clean. Location!...on the beach...you can walk out the back door and you are at the beach. Weird check in...a phone call and an email Front desk person kindly let us back on our room: if you leave out the back door and pull it shut to lock, be sure not to latch the front door or you can't get in with the cardkey and have to go to the office for help. He was nice about it though, but maybe they could explain and warn about that when you check in. A pleasant place really