John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

“Family Reunion”

Older hotel currently being refurbished Great location right on the beach Easy access to sites and restaurants Great restaurant Kill Devil Grill across the street Very nice staff If you want want a nice breakfast go out the continental breakfast that’s part of the rate is limited

“Good Stay”

We booked an oceanfront room in the 4-story building. Our reservation confirmation email said check-in was at 4:00 but then I saw someplace else (maybe on the pre-arrival check-in form) that it was 5:00. I'm not sure what the correct check-in time is, but we weren't planning on arriving until aft… more

We booked an oceanfront room in the 4-story building. Our reservation confirmation email said check-in was at 4:00 but then I saw someplace else (maybe on the pre-arrival check-in form) that it was 5:00. I'm not sure what the correct check-in time is, but we weren't planning on arriving until after 5 anyway, so it didn't matter. I had also sent some questions a few days prior to our arrival through the contact page on the website, but never received a response. We checked in after 6:00 and the front desk staff did not give us any information about the hotel. I got the impression that the guys working the front desk were not the usual front desk crew. They did not explain anything about the hotel. I had to ask where to find the building we were staying in. They also did not tell us anything about breakfast (times, location) and there was no info that I could find in the room about breakfast. I ended up going to the front desk the next morning for this info. The building we stayed in is older but looks to have been updated. The hallway carpet in this building was soiled from foot traffic and there was a strong sea-breeze scented air freshener scent in the hallways. We had a nice view of the ocean from the 3rd floor, but the view of the beach was partially obscured by the sand dunes. The room itself looks like it had been updated in the past few years and it was nicely decorated. Anything in the room that was made of metal was showing rust, but this is understandable since it is right by the ocean. The hard-surfaced floors were sandy from the moment we walked in, which makes me think that they don't get swept often or well. I also noticed that this room did not have emergency evacuation information posted on the inside of the door. The door was also very difficult to shut without slamming it. The breakfast, once we found it, was fine for a complimentary breakfast. The breakfast room was very clean and there were plenty of tables. I think this hotel is fine for an OBX hotel and the location is great, but communication with the guests could be better. Overall, we had a good stay and were able to relax.

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“Great Location”

I'd probably give them 3.5 stars. We stayed here for 4 nights in late-September. We were in the older building and although it was clean and had been updated, you could hear the tv and morning alarm clocks from the rooms next door. The personnel working the front desk were very helpful and it is i… more

I'd probably give them 3.5 stars. We stayed here for 4 nights in late-September. We were in the older building and although it was clean and had been updated, you could hear the tv and morning alarm clocks from the rooms next door. The personnel working the front desk were very helpful and it is in a great location ocean front. The free breakfast was basic, but ok, it was free. Liked the easy access to the beach and the gazebo was really nice. Free parking, outdoor pool, wifi, and streaming-type tv included.

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