FAQs

Standard Hotel Amenities include (CLICK FOR MORE INFO):

  • Private balconies/terraces (Four Seasons & Sea Buildings rooms)
  • Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel
  • 32-43" HDTVs (Smart TVs in all Four Seasons Building & Sea Building Rooms)
  • Refrigerator, microwave, & coffee (single serving) 
  • Hair dryer (upon request)
  • Iron & ironing board  
  • HVAC with custom temperature settings
  • Pet friendly rooms available for additional fee | select room types only

All rooms and balconies are non-smoking and non-vaping, in compliance with local and state laws.  There are fines for smoking on balconies or in the guest rooms - no money will be refunded if you are forced to leave from a smoking in the room violation.

Please know we offer several designated outdoor smoking areas around the property.

The age minimum to reserve a room is 21 years old.  We do allow children under 21 years old to stay in a separate room if the parents are also staying with us. We do make exceptions for active-duty military members that are 18 years and older.

Proper ID is required upon check in.  

Yes, we have complimentary onsite parking for each room. 

We do not allow commercial trucks, boats, campers, etc. during the peak season.  Please call us if you have a special need and we will do our best to accommodate you.

The outdoor pool is open SEASONALLY; typically opens mid-May through end of Sept. Pool hours are 10am - 10pm.

Please know it is not heated. 

Yes, the Four Seasons Building has an elevator.

The Sea Building and Main Building are serviced by multiple staircases.  

We do offer luggage carts to assist your unloading/ loading.

Check In begins at 4PM

Check Out is 11AM.

If you would like an early check in, or late check out, please contact our reservations team for consideration of your request.  Such requests are subject to availability.  Morning check ins are not available, but may be made for an additional fee if the room was unoccupied the prior night.

Yes, we are dog friendly! Dogs are allowed in designated pet friendly rooms.  We do require a pet liability waiver to be signed at check in.  Please inquire with the reservations team when making your reservation.  The pet fee is $40 plus taxes per pet, max of 2 dogs per hotel room not to exceed 80lbs total.

We do have a new, expanded pet area on the south end of the property.

For more pet info on leash laws, etc.: CLICK HERE

If you need to cancel your reservation, and receive a full refund, you must do so at least 72 hours prior to your arrival date.

If cancelled within the 72 hours of your arrival, you will be charged a cancellation fee of 1-night stay plus taxes. 

NOTE: We do offer advanced purchase and promotional rates which are non-refundable reservations, for which the above policy would not apply.

Call, email or chat us with reservation questions.

Yes. All our hotel rooms are professionally cleaned before your arrival and after your departure.  We will not interrupt your stay. If you wish to request housekeeping service, we ask that you make your request one day prior to service. Linens, towels and other amenities can be replenished by contacting the front desk or stopping in to pick up. We will not service your guest room with out request.  

If you have a pet, please arrange your housekeeping with the Front Desk and schedule your time when you will be taking the dog out of the guest room.

Leave something behind on your recent stay?  No worries.  We will contact you and arrange to have it shipped.  We will charge you for the shipping costs plus a $25 fee.  We keep all lost and found items for 30 days.  After 30 days, all items will be disposed or donated.  We are not liable for items left in rooms and do our best to return all items to our guests.

We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.  If you wish to pay with a personal or business US check, it must be prepaid 30 days prior to your arrival date.

Yes, we offer a complimentary breakfast to all our guests.  Our continental breakfast includes self-made waffle station, fruit, yogurt, cereal, baked goods, juice and coffee.  Breakfast is served from 7am - 10am.  


Yes.  You can make arrangements to have packages shipped direct to: 

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2009 S. Virginia Dare Trail

Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

(For FedEx / UPS).

Housekeeping will deliver the shipment to your guest room on your arrival date. Please call with any special requests (medical, etc.) so we can add specific instructions.