Islander Motel

Old-​school charm!
I love midcentury architecture and this motel is for me! The outside is very «1960’s modern» with unusual angles to the structure. The doors use the old-​fashioned plastic room key fob. The rooms are a nice size, with fun pastel hawaiian-​shirt-​style bedspreads. The bath has original tile in beautiful condition. The bathroom counter also original — with scalloped sink and creamy faux marble blue pattern. Towels and sheets are high quality. No hair dryer. Small mini fridge and microwave. Flat screen TV. WiFI.
We had «limited view» on the 2^nd floor, and would like to revisit someday to get a top floor (3^rd) direct ocean view.

Pros:
— Service was outstanding! The owner was very helpful, helped us with our bags, gave us some pointers and was just downright super-​friendly. We felt very well-​taken care of.
— Our 3^rd floor room was clean, pretty spacious for one with 2 beds, and we had a nice view of the ocean. It’s always nice to wake up to that kind of a sight.
— They have a private beach entrance, which doesn’t involve walking in zig-​zags.
— The outdoor pool is clean, plenty of seating on the deck, as well as some pool noodles and a beach ball.
— There’s a space to have an outdoor barbeque and sit at a table, although I never used it.
— The value of the place, in my opinion, is excellent. You won’t get an oceanfront room at Nags Head for this price with all the amenities, the cleanliness, and the outstanding service!
Cons:
— The TV was a bit small, and there were some issues with the channels once in a while.
— The pool is also a bit small. We went when a family of about 6 – 7 people were also there, and it felt like we were invading their private party. There’s not much room to frolic in the pool when another group is also there.
Overall:
If you’re looking for a quality oceanfront motel, definitely consider the Islander Motel. I would highly recommend it.