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Sea Foam Motel

Dare, North Carolina

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Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 1 km to Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and 1.4 km to Full Throttle Speedway

Near shopping centersOnly 430 m to Tanger Outlet Center

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 443 m to Jennette's Pier

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4.1/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/51 Jul 2026

Jennifer • Trip with Friends

An oldie but goodie! Nice staff, dog friendly. Clean pool and rooms. We will return! Thank you!

5.0/529 Jun 2026

Jamie • Family Trip

We had a wonderful stay at the Sea Foam Motel! One of the best parts was being able to walk straight onto the beach from our room. Having both a front and back door made it so convenient, and we loved relaxing on the patio with the ocean just steps away. Waking up to an incredible ocean view every morning was the perfect way to start the day. The beds were comfortable, the room had plenty of space, and there were more than enough outlets for all of our devices! If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable, beachfront stay in the OBX with easy beach access and beautiful views, we definitely recommend the Sea Foam Motel. We’d happily stay here again!

5.0/515 Jun 2026

Adam • Couple Trip

We loved how cozy and homey everything felt. The metal keys were a sweet touch. Only knowing one star because our bottom level oceanfront was blocked by a sand dune and we couldn’t see the ocean.

5.0/58 Jun 2026

Teresa • Couple Trip

The Sea Foam Motel is a hidden gem. It's our favorite place to be when we visit the OBX. The staff are very personable, friendly, and down to earth! Their rates are very affordable to be right on the beach and includes a pool! We love that they are pet friendly. Our little fur babies absolutely love it there! We are hooked and will be life-long quests! Our next trip is already booked!

5.0/528 May 2026

Josh • Solo Trip

Right on the beach very clean and friendly staff

5.0/525 May 2026

Stephen • Solo Trip

Staff is great. Rooms are clean. There are plenty of great shops nearby and many within walking distance of the motel. The beach is just steps from your back door, with a great view. I love the back porch of the rooms.

5.0/518 May 2026

Brian • Couple Trip

Our 2nd floor room was beachfront. The Nags Head Outlet was within walking distance as well as a huge "beach" store. The Sea Foam is an older historical motel that was recently sold. Yes, it is in need of repair and updating, however, it was clean, the beds were comfortable, and decent water pressure. It fit our needs. Word is that the new owners have big plans.

5.0/516 May 2026

Nancy • Couple Trip

Very accommodating property, they went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Such a great night's sleep 😴

5.0/512 May 2026

LaVon

The room was clean. The staff was friendly. I did not have a patio or balcony to see the ocean.

5.0/511 May 2026

Martha • Couple Trip

We had a king bed with an ocean view. We had the best experience. This place is not fancy, but it's everything this new married couple needed. Plus, we loved playing cornhole by the pool and waking up to the sunrise.

4.0/54 Jul 2026

Sarah • Couple Trip

Parking is limited especially for ♿️ spaces. Sea Foam is still one of the best historical landmarks ever. Staff is polite and checks everyday if you need anything.

4.0/53 Jun 2026

John

Nice place. Right on the beach. Lice 5he screen doors.

4.0/525 May 2026

Jende • Others

Beautiful views from room

4.0/525 May 2026

Steve • Solo Trip

Loved the flashback style of the motel, and especially the old-fashioned key with the plastic room number key! The wood-paneled room was cool, and since it was a two-bed room it was very large. And I was able to park right in front of my room, although no need for a car to get on the beach, or to a cool stop like the legendary Sam & Omies.

3.0/516 Jun 2026

ASHLEE • Family Trip

I know it’s an older hotel but she needs some upgrades. Front and back door doesn’t shut all the way. No ventilation in the bathroom. Bathroom is really really old. The view was beautiful no doubt. Parking isn’t the best- narrow spots and limited spaces. Lamps are really old in the room. The ones in the wall aren’t stable and the lamp shades look 20 years old. Good place to lay your head if you plan on spending more time outside the room than in. Beach access is directly behind you if reserving a patio ground floor room. Convenient to walk right to the beach.

3.0/515 Jun 2026

Gail • Family Trip

This is a very old property so we understand not being modern or in tip top shape, but broken tiles in the floor or around the sink should be replaced quickly. Bathroom floor has not been scrubbed or mopped in some time. Location ocean front is perfect. Request the second floor for ocean view as dunes block the bottom view. Permit to open pool had not come through, so we were extremely disappointed that it wasn’t open.

3.0/513 Jun 2026

Laureen • Family Trip

Our entire reason for choosing Sea Foam was being on the beach with a pool. Well the pool was closed when we got there and remained closed the ENTIRE time, and still closed when we left. We had grandchildren who really looked forward to the pool. We were offered that we could drive down to the sister hotel but that completely missed the point of paying for a motel with a pool. The motel was cute but desperately in need of repairs. Doorknobs falling off/very difficult to turn. Peeling doors. Just generally not well maintained. Definitely clean, and the office staff and housekeepers were very kind and pleasant.

3.0/56 Jun 2026

Barbara • Trip with Friends

This is a definite step back in time motel! Location was good and room was clean. Bed was very hard, pillows not good, no central ac-loud window unit, no hairdryer.

2.0/513 Jun 2026

Danielle • Family Trip

This place needs more than updated, it needs actual repairs. There were roaches, I even saw one in the room. The pool wasn’t open for the entire week we were there, which was one reason we booked this place. They didn’t even tell me at check-in, I found out through other guests. The cleaning staff was wonderful and so was the location. That was about it. Wouldn’t recommend or stay here again.

1.0/521 Jun 2026

Jodie • Couple Trip

Floor has soft rotten spots. Floor was filthy. Advertises pool but was closed (in June). Floor was not level. Bathroom so small no room for towels or even a towel rack. Window/floor leaked when it rained pooling water inside. Curtains old and thin letting all the sun through before dawn. The ac was cold and newly replaced mattresses were comfortable to be fair. Office closed when needed them. Emailed complaint after leaving and got no response.

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24-hour Front Desk

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Outdoor Pool

Public Facilities

Vending Machine

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7111 S Virginia Dare Trail, NAGS HEAD, NC 27959, Nags Head, North Carolina, US

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in5:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to September 26.

About Sea Foam Motel

Sea Foam Motel Location
With a stay at Sea Foam Motel in Nags Head (Whalebone), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Jennette's Pier and 8 minutes from Outer Banks Beaches. This beach motel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Nags Head Beach.

Sea Foam Motel Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Sea Foam Motel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 - Sat, 14 Nov 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children