+'s are a very good air conditioner, refrigerator, microwave, good bed, good parking, nice location, good lighting, and when I stayed here in mid September a good rate. The bed I found to be decent but not great so I give that a neutral. The -'s are no telephone in rooms, wobbly table in mine, venetian blind didn't have a... More

Stayed 4days 3nights in mid September with husband in room #30. The room was very clean, the mattresses were almost new. Bedding was clean and the towels were really nice quality. The motel is older like a lot of other motels in that area but it is in awesome location. The staff was very nice as well. Please do not... More

I just don't understand some of these reviews....the Tar heel offers clean comfortable rooms at a great price....no it doesn't have fully stocked kitchens or full size tubs.....if you want those amenities, you should rent a house or cottage.....trhe office staff is very helpful and knowledgable about the area....just ask them for tips and hints....the housekeeping staff is second to... More

We were overwhelmed trying to figure out how we could possibly afford to take the family to the Outer Banks (during busy season). Then, like an answer to a prayer, I stumbled across the Tar Heel Motel. Very easy online reservation with the best rates to be found anywhere in the area. Amazing specials on top of the already low... More

We decided to head to OBX very last minute, so the choices were very limited. We could not find a place right on the water, so we had to find the next best thing. This motel is across from the beach, you can't hear the waves or see the ocean from here. Although functional, there is no room to put... More

Spent the week at the TAR HEEL MOTEL and had a great time. If you are looking for a reasonably priced beach hotel that is very family and budget friendly then look no further. We are beach bums and didn't want to spend a fortune on a room, especially with 3 kids. Just wanted a place to shower and sleep... More

I always go down to Nags Head from Maryland once a year with the family for vacation, but wanted to head down a few days early and have some alone time to myself...So i booked the one and only affordable hotel down there; Tar Heel Motel....For $85.00 bucks a night, you couldn't beat it. It's a great location, direct beach... More

Positives: -Across the street from the beach -Close to the new Jetty -Close to the Tanger Outlets -Walk to restaurants and gift shops -Price - perhaps one of the lowest prices for a room in OBX -Parking -A/C (albeit window type boxes) -Swimming pool -Room fridge and microwave -One level so you can park in front or near your room... More

Loved being able to order a stay online since it was a last minute plan to go to the OBX. Right across the street from the beach, quick stroll over, and right next to the Dunes restaurant with big breakfasts. Room was what we needed: simple. Nothing extravagant, bed was rock hard, and the room did have that old smell... More