Owens' Motel

good room for the money

satisfied, would stay again

Great Hotel!

We had never been to the Outer Banks and booked online. So we weren't sure what to expect. The location of Nags Head was great and we loved the Owen's Hotel. It was very clean and we liked having a full kitchen. It was great sitting on the deck and watching the ocean! And the beach was perfect for long walks. The service at the hotel was very friendly and helpful with any questions. I will deffinatly be going back next year.

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Relatively inexpensive for the area, but...

Disappointing. We arrived at about 10:30 PM and since the office had already closed (which surprised me a little for a Friday night during peak season) and our key was in an envelope taped to the door (along with three other envelopes). The room did not have a phone, but was in decent condition. Overall, the motel was run down. Although they had spent some money in the courtyard part of the hotel encasing the overhang support columns in drivit, the maids had damaged all of them with the cleaning carts. We were out of the room all day Saturday and when we returned, we found that the cleaning people had not pulled the door closed and we did not need a key to get back in. I doubt that I would stay there again.

Ew

This place was extremely disappointing. When I walked in the door after checking in I kicked a giant dead beetle that was about two inches big. Then I saw another giant beetle in the sink in the middle of the night and I do not know if they were cockroaches or not either way I am disgusted. The shower was so small I could barely turn around in it, the bed was lumpy and uncomfortable, and the entire place smelled of institutional disinfectant. Again, ew.

Very Dirty Rooms

No telephone in room No coffee in room No Kleenex in room Floors dirty not vacuumed. Spots on rug. Mattress worn out Clerk at office quoted "WE give you a bed and a tv". Not even a tv guide. Hotel nowhere near advertized image. This is not a suitable place to stay. I stayed the 1 day, and canceled the remaining three days of my reservation.

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It is what it is...

You get what you pay for. This is not a Marriott or Hilton. In fact, I was told by one of the OBX locals that this hotel is one of the original three on the strip... That said, the service was stellar (the front office was closed when we arrived, but they had the key in an accessible location in anticipation of our arrival). Couldn't fault the room cleanliness at all. We had a fridge and a microwave (but no coffee pot). The bed spread was a little uncomfortable, and the air conditioner seemed to take some work to get it going. Note to technogeeks: No wifi, at least on the Westside rooms we stayed at. They're inexpensive, reliable, no-frills, and (best part) across the street from the beach. If we went down to vacation in that area again, they would be a prime consideration.

Nice Beach Motel, will use again.

We selected this motel because of its location and beach access as it sits right on the beach. There is a restaurant right across the street and two others less that a 5 minute walk away. There is a 7-11 and a local grocery store also about a 5 minute walk. We were going to stay for 3 days, but work called and would not give me Monday off. The motel adjusted our reservation without any hassle. They also were able to upgrade us to a king size bed instead of two doubles. The room was clean and very comfortable. We did not spend a lot of time in the room since we came for the beach. The showers had plenty of water pressure and hot water. The beds, sheets, pillows, and mattress were very clean. We did not see one bug in the room. The porch was nice to sit on with a constant ocean breeze. There were no pesky bugs outside. Well be back again.

Not for families

Our room carpet was damp upon arrival and stayed damp the 3 days that we stayed there. Our bath tub did not drain when we showered and there were "white" flies all in the bathroom. For the price that we paid we would have expected complimentary shampoos and coffee. They did have a coffee maker but nothing came with it. We had 3 people registered to our room and room service only left 2 towels and 1 wash cloth. The hotel pool was attached to the restraunt, so while people were walking in and out going to dinner they could see us and it was very uncomfortable. All in all I do not recommend this hotel for longer than 1 night stay. And expect not to be able to park by your room on weekends. I have stayed in quite a few hotels and this has to be the worst.

You get what you pay for

I stayed one night at the Owens Motel oceanside with my two small children. It was the perfect location for us. The hotel staff and guests were very kind and helpful. No problems with loud guests or slow drains in our bathroom (as other reviews noted). The room is small, nothing fancy and does not have a telephone. There is also a musty type odor, but nothing overpowering. The room was clean and perfect for night/morning time on the beach. You get what you pay for. I thought it was was a great rate and would stay again.

Pros and Cons

Owens Motel is an older motel, thus the older room carpeting, bathroom fixtures, furniture were expected. If you're looking for luxury, this is definitely not the place to stay. However, if you're looking for a quiet place that is relatively cheap, with no major concerns, Owens is fine. The AC unit was a little loud at first, but we became accustomed to it. Also, the shower stall is extremely small, the smallest I've seen, but the base was clean and the water gets hot, which is more important to me personally. We were there Mon-Thu, so it was rather quiet. Rooms on both sides of us were occupied, however we didn't hear our neighbors at all. The staff at the front desk was very courteous and recommended a couple nice breakfast places.

Great Place for the Beach

The room was extremely clean, and very cool after being in the heat outdoors all day. The hotel staff were super friendly and courteous. The shower did not have much water power and went cold with the second shower for a few minutes, but I consider that minor. I will definitely book this hotel again!!!!

Shady at best

Even though the price is relatively cheaper than surrounding properties, it is not worth the cost. The rooms are outdated and not clean. The bathroom was very dirty, make sure to bring shower shoes. Also, there were several spots both in the bathroom, shower, and main area with mildew and mold.