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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2.0 of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trail, MP 10, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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176 reviews from our community

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Couples
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    2.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
Date Rating
DC
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I wouldn't even know where to begin, this place is just nasty, they gave us a room on the smaller motel side of the building, where a truck at 7 am pulled up and began unloading boxes which they were THROWING against our room wall/door area. The noise was unbeivable! When we complained that this was a motel and we... More

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Smithfield, VA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We were due in on Thursday and to check out on Sunday in celebration of my birthday and Mother's Day. However; I got a virus so my husband called to cancel for Thursday, both of assuming we would still be charged. The young lady answering could not have been nicer and said we would not be charged as I was... More

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Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We were very hesitant about staying here as we're used to the Ramada which wasn't available, knowing this would be the extreme opposite. The good points... Fantastic view! We stayed on the second floor of the newly renovated Sea Building and have never been so close to the ocean! Bo, the guy who helped us when we called for reservations.... More

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Rockville, M
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Just returned from a wonderful stay at the John Yancey hotel. The staff was very helpful, and the beach was beautiful. The property is in the midst of a big renovation to the ocean building, but I liked our 2nd floor room with great oceanviews. I enjoyed sunrise every monring on our balcony! I enjoy the independent inn atmosphere, and... More

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North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

I stayed at the John Yancey Oceanfront Inn with my family Jan 5th thru Jan 9th 2013. We were unable to obtain a room in the seaside building, because this building is currently under renovation. The staff went above and beyond upgrading us to the penthouse suite in their other oceanfront building. The suite was wonderful & the view of... More

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

The staff was very nice, but the room was falling apart. The walls were peeling and the bathtub had numerous chips in it. They had a power outage on Friday night. My kids were frightened, so we elected to leave and stay somewhere that had power. The staff member stated that they would take care of the charges. We only... More

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edward22, General Manager at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn, responded to this review
20 December 2012

We are sorry you didn't have a positive stay the John Yancey. We are in the midst of additional offseason renovations, which we believe will continue to improve the room quality. The offseason is when we get to much of these repairs, and I would encouarge you to come back in the summer and stay at the newly renovated oceanfront... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

I am back and forth between the obx all the time since I live so close in Virginia Beach. I have never rented a room from John Yancey and I never will again. The rooms smelled. The refrigerator had black mildew/mold on the racks. There were dirty, used mattresses in the hallways. The stairs need repairing. There is also a... More

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edward22, General Manager at John Yancey Oceanfront Inn, responded to this review
20 December 2012

We are sorry for your unpleasant experience. I can assure you we at the John Yancey are committed to providing great customer service, and are working hard to enhance the guest experience. Given the seasonality of the property, most of our renovations and updates happen in the winter, so what you saw were the efforts of our staff to update... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

There are constant updates to this hotel due to the coastal weather. When I was there I had an oceanfront room. Nice to sit on the balcony and actually see the ocean, not just dunes. The staff is very helpful, and the continental breakfast is good. It is not a new hotel but the rooms have everything you need and... More

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Midland
Senior Reviewer
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

I have stayed at this property a couple of times. As with most beachfront hotels, it is over priced. The best thing it has going for it is that it is oceanfront and the beach is easily accessable. The rooms are ok, nothing to brag about. Housecleaning is slow, worse during the summer months. The front desk staff is hit... More

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Auburn, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

I have stayed at this hotel on 3 different occasions. I know what to expect from the rooms, the pool and the view. Not top notch, but okay. This last stay, while I was calling (same day) to see if they had an ocean view room available which they did, I was told abruptly, "you know if you don't show... More

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Additional Information about John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Also Known As:
John Yancey Oceanfront Hotel
John Yancey Oceanfront Hotel Kill Devil Hills
John Yancey Quality Inn
Quality Inn Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills Quality Inn
Address: 2009 S Virginia Dare Trail, MP 10, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Region: United States > North Carolina > North Carolina Coast > Outer Banks > Kill Devil Hills
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#10 On the Beach Hotels in Kill Devil Hills
Price range (per night): S$134 - 247
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Oceanfront motel in the heart of the Outer Banks, NC. Outdoor pool, dune deck, rooms with balconies, FREE breakfast, FREE Wi-Fi, and more. ... more   less 
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