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2617 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
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3 of 5 stars
jeep09   1 contribution
suffolk, va
Sep 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

we take food for sandwiches. the food was stored in the refrigerator. housekeeping unplugged refrigertor to vacuum and did not plug back in. food had to be thrown out. wife spoke to an employee about it but nothing was done as it happened again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
pekoUSA   11 contributions
USA
Jun 29, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Stayed for 2 nights here when I ran the Nags Head 5K. Price was great, as was the location - definitely a no frills place, but was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was a tad small for two adults, but didn't really mind since spent most of the time outdoors. Loved the beach front access! Would definitely return! more

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4 of 5 stars
JeffBeckVirginia   1 contribution
Virginia
Jun 4, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

My wife and I stay at the Beacon every summer in the oceanfront section. We have always been happy with the owners/staff, cleanliness, etc. The Beacon is a throw back to what a beach hotel used to be, which is one of the reasons we stay there; being able to walk out of our room and 15 feet later be... more

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1 of 5 stars
adkmtbiker   1 contribution
SC
May 19, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
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First of all, I am very disgusted by my experience at the Beacon that I will never stay there again. In fact, I will never go back to Nags Head, NC ever. My girlfriend and I returned to the room Saturday around 2pm after spending the day sight seeing and doing a little cycling to find a group of guys... more

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Ciroc, General Manager

I am very dismayed to read adkmtbiker's review of the Beacon Motor Lodge. The review is totally out of character with the Beacon's family friendly atmosphere. We have been in business over 30 years. Many of our return guests book a year in advance. We do not rent to non-family groups. None of this was ever brought to the attention...

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5 of 5 stars
Pens4821   99 contributions
Pittsburgh
May 16, 2008 | Trip type: Family

This was such a great motel, and I can see why most the people that go book a year in advance. The oceanfront rooms are great, you walk out your door to a deck that is right on the beach. Very few hotels are this close. The rooms also have fridges/microwaves, which really come in handy when staying for a... more

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5 of 5 stars
PennsylvaniaTurtle   7 contributions
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Jan 2, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

My boyfriend and I went through the AAA book and called different hotels looking for the best deal. This place was the best deal for a week. When we got there was very pleased with the room, pool, picinic area. We only had to walk up a ramp and was on the beach. We had such a good time, we... more

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5 of 5 stars
TexasRoseCincinnati   4 contributions
Cincinnati
Dec 6, 2007

Beacon Motor Lodge is wonderfully nostalgic. Back to the simple life of relaxing at the beach. If you enjoyed family vacations in the 50’s and 60’ when you were a kid you will love this place. Yes, the bathrooms are small. But, how much time do you plan on spending in the bathroom? While we were there in September 2007... more

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5 of 5 stars
BeachKatt   1 contribution
Emmaus, PA
Aug 22, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

We've been vacationing on the Outer Banks 2-3 times a year for the past 12 years, and The Beacon is our favorite motel. We spend a week in a cottage, then when we just can't bear to leave, stay an extra night or two at a motel on the beach. Due to our last-minute search for a room we have... more

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2 of 5 stars
traveler372   1 contribution
Northern USA
Jun 23, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

First impression was not a good one - lobby had a strange odor. Ice machine did not work. Bathroom was very tiny. Shower had a fixed facet with a trickle of lukewarm water. Room was 1950ish. Not worth the charge. Glad it was only one night we were booked in for. more

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Champagne1997, Robin James/General Manager

Good Afternoon! We apologize to traveler372 if they did not enjoy their stay with us. Unfortunately, we do not know who this guest was and when they stayed with us. Please allow me to address each issue. Yes, we are an older motel right on the beach. We are AAA approved and inspected each year by AAA. All rooms have...

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1 of 5 stars
pjk1954   3 contributions
Reston, Virginia
May 5, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

Made a reservation and could not make it. Called them and Clyde indicated I could carry a credit for the next time I wanted to stay there. Called back to make the reservation and Robin said too bad, you didn't use it, our books are closed !!! So they gladly took my money, provided no service, it didn't cost them... more

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Champagne1997, Robin James/General Manager

I am writing in respose to the above review. Guest had a reservation for 3 rooms in May,2006. He called the night before his arrival and said boat could not go our. He then changed to Memorial Day weekend, a big holiday at the beach. He called the day of arrival and cancelled again. He called back sometime later in...

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Address: 2617 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
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