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Reviews of John Yancey Oceanfront Inn 3 stars

2009 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, United States

#3 of 12 hotels in Kill Devil Hills

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2536 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We liked everything. We only stayed one night. Definitely would stay there again . The Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Might try it again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe - 1 King Bed Side View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Ants! There were what seemed like more than normal numbers of ants. I realize we were at the beach but not outside? There was not a mirror in the room outside of the small mirror in the bathroom. The lighting was not very good but that was okay for a leisure stay.

    Side beach view was actually nice from the balcony. I had some concerns about that when I booked the room. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything went well

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful time❤️❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe - 2 Queen Beds Partial View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t find anything that we didn’t like

    The location was wonderful. The room was clean and we will definitely be back😍😍

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Another great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    It’s always great to stay at the John Yancey! The king room is spacious and the bed is very comfortable. The shower is awesome and breakfast is an added bonus - try a Belgian waffle!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only chair was a rolling desk chair. Would have liked a stationary chair. Only mirror was in bathroom. Would have liked another mirror in the room or on the back of the door

    On the beach. Free breakfast. Near everywhere we wanted to go.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe - 1 King Bed Side View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was clean except the microwave. The location was perfect.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    10
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff. Close to the ocean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great! Continue to do what you are doing. We will be back.

    When I first stepped in the lobby, it smelled so clean and nice. The young lady was so sweet and polite. Our room was amazing! Remodeled and very clean, cute little coffee pot (but not enough for me and my husband lol) It was my first time here in Kill Devil Hill and we really enjoyed it.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Very nice stay. The hotel met all expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights

    AC was a bit noisy. You could hear conversations from the rooms next door. The door to the hallway was not a good fit, lots of light seen around the edges. Would have preferred a lock bar or chain on the door. There was a dead bolt.

    The location was great. Great access to the ocean. Nice pool. Nice continental breakfast. Clean. Comfortable bed. Nice shower.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    It is newly renovated, clean and breakfast is very good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    Ocean front OBX
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe - 1 King Bed Side View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Right on the beach, housekeeping done an excellent job, the rooms were clean and the king bed was very comfortable!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom a little small. Corners could be cleaner and the toilet was put on backwards.

    Right off the beach- room was nice sized.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    8.0
    The red haired young lady who worked the night shift on Monday 8/26-8/27 Chrissy was PHENOMENAL
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Chrissy, the red haired young lady who worked the night shift 8/26-8/27, she was PHENOMENAL

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    8.0
    A relaxing and quiet stay I would recommend to anyone!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe - 1 King Bed Side View - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only bummer was that there wasn’t a scrambled egg or vegetarian breakfast sandwich option. Hard boiled is good, but scrambled eggs and toast would have been excellent. But there were lots of restaurants right down the road!

    The views were incredible! And our room was perfect, exactly what we were hoping for. The Inn was right in the center of lots of places to go and experiences to try!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and convenience

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing beach stay in OBX
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium - 1 King Bed Oceanfront - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our key fobs stopped working and we had to have the batteries changed on the door lock, but it was taken care of in about 20 minutes.

    The location is incredible. Our room overlooked the ocean and we were able to get out onto the beach very quickly. The hotel is also located near tons of shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was our third time staying here. Staff are very friendly, the dune top deck is beautiful, but many people just hanging out smoking on. It. Our room was standard 2 queen beds, but definitely seemed more like 2 doubled. The shelf in the bathroom was falling off so couldn't use it. All in all it was a great time and will definitely return

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Excellent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wonderful location, close to beach and anything else you could need. Very clean and well maintained. Staff was friendly and accommodating. I read some negative reviews but honestly I don’t know why this hotel would warrant them. I couldn’t imagine being here on the outer banks and being so put out by such trivial matters as in these reviews. Here is the deal. If you want an ocean front view then read the room description and book one. They are more expensive and rightly so. Otherwise, you will not have an ocean view because you booked the cheapest option. I requested ground floor and was accommodated. They had housekeeping daily. The room was clean when we got there. The air conditioner worked wonderfully. I think someone mentioned it was loud. I didn’t notice that. Even if I did I wouldn’t mention it. The dang thing kept the room cold like I like it. I don’t care how it sounds. The pool was lovely and not crowded. You could tell they took care of the grounds and maintaining the pool area. Now to the FREE continental breakfast. It’s offered from 7-10. They had PLENTY of options to choose from including waffles, breakfast sandwiches, cereal, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, fruit, breads for toast, pastries, coffee, juices and I’m sure other things I am forgetting. It was well stocked and those lovely ladies running it made sure to keep it that way. You could tell they were working hard to keep the guest happy. I saw complaints about this free confidential breakfast and seriously all I could do was shake my head. Lastly they have added (new since our last visit) a beautiful large gazebo style beach entrance. It’s gorgeous and has ample room and seating. The staff was very friendly. This was another negative in some reviews that I cannot wrap my head around. This was not our experience at all. The staff was nice and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    10
    Lovely beach retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved that it was on the beach and the room was very comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful, comfortable place by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premium - 1 King Bed Oceanfront - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inevitable beach things like the feeling of sand everywhere and some moist carpet smell due to the humidity- but otherwise it was pretty perfect!

    The access to the beach was fantastic. Great amenities like a water refill station, a breakfast with tons of choices, and a nice gazebo by the beach. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Rooms were nicely finished and appointed.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    10
    Enjoyable and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was a little disappointed in the fact that I booked 2 rooms and they were in completely different buildings. I paid for the 2 rooms and ended up with a room behind the check in desk and the other one was oceanfront. I really don't remember requesting a quiet room, but it was a quiet area.

    Breakfast was good and fully stocked

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location to beach, restaurants

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    10
    The best vacation experience of my life. Private and nice beach access and awesome staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard - 2 Queen Beds - 4 Seasons - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved it!

    Very clean, a nice courtyard and gazebo to relax and meet people.

    Stayed in August 2024

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