2025 Outer Banks Hotels Guide

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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

BLUE HEAVEN RENDEZVOUS

Overview When it's time to gather family and friends, select Blue Heaven Rendezvous for oceanfront vacation days spent in serene comfort! This beachfront home features an open great room with memorable ocean views, six spacious...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

Sail Right Up

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Bluefish Ct — It’s nothing but smooth sailing when you settle into SAIL RIGHT UP, a four-bedroom/two-bath home with an enviable elevated perch to maximize the glorious vistas of Pamlico Sound. Let the water soothe your soul...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

644 | Surf & Golf

Comfortable and nicely decorated, this wonderful home provides Ocean and Golf Course views, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Rec. Room w/Pool Table. A great location for your family retreat, the Beach is only a few minutes away. Everyone will...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/24 - 8/30
$2,995  $3,195
$200 off
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Crestview Winds

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Drive - You will appreciate the vistas from this alluring home, located just one lot back from the beach. Beach access is fast and simple, and calming on the decks is divine. Take a short walk to the Rodanthe...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Sunrise Surprise

Updates for 2025: New Decking! "Sunrise Surprise" offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, prime location, and breathtaking beauty. This thoughtfully designed home is spacious, modern, and inviting, providing the perfect setting for relaxation and...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

Down by the Sea

Now Allowing June, July and August Flex Stays!2024 Upgrades supplied enclosing and painting the porch ceiling and refreshed porch cafe lights to commercial grade fixtures. Painted the exterior North and Oceanside. Located in Kitty Hawk/ 3 Bedrooms...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Summer Place 72-A

Located in the Ocean Sands community in Corolla, Summer Place is a spacious oceanside home ready to welcome your family for their best Outer Banks vacation yet!When you're not spending your days lounging at the beach, conveniently located...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
7/27 - 8/3
$2,513  $2,863
$350 off
8/5 - 8/12
$2,513  $2,863
$350 off
9/17 - 9/24
$2,058  $2,408
$350 off
9/22 - 9/29
$1,393  $1,743
$350 off
9/29 - 10/6
$1,323  $1,673
$350 off
9/30 - 10/7
$1,127  $1,477
$350 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,463  $1,813
$350 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,813  $2,163
$350 off
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor pools, private balconies and a free continental breakfast.

Hilton Garden Inn

The Hilton Garden Inn is a great place to stay and have your wedding on the Outer Banks. From its great location to its friendly staff to its beautiful views, you will enjoy gorgeous decor and top-notch service.

The Island Motel

We think every day and every season should be relaxing and carefree. Located close to beaches and the best surfing and fishing on the Eastern coast, the town of Manteo offers a little something for everyone. A friendly greeting, good conversation...

Outer Banks Beach Club

The Outer Banks Beach Club Resort is located on the OBX coastline. Nestled along on the Atlantic Ocean, our tranquil resort provides the perfect vacation home for your North Carolina beach adventures. The Outer Banks is renowned for its beautiful...

Pony Island Inn

Pony Island Inn's friendly and caring staff is ready to treat you to a premier Ocracoke lodging experience. We aim to provide you with a carefree visit to Ocracoke in one of our clean and modern rooms, suites, or kitchenettes. Consistently...

Sea Ranch Resort

For an all-inclusive and casual resort environment that’s complimented with exceptional beach access, Kill Devil Hills’ vacationers can head to the Sea Ranch Resort. Located on the edge of the oceanfront along the laid-back Beach Road...

Hampton Inn & Suites Corolla

Hampton Inn & Suites is a beautifully situated hotel in the heart of Corolla that features an array of resort-quality amenities that are designed for guests to fully ease into the OBX vacation lifestyle. Close to the Currituck Club golf course...

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head

Welcome to our oceanfront Outer Banks hotel in Nags Head. The Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront is the only Outer Banks hotel that features over 4 acres of pristine oceanfront, and is located in a quiet, residential area. Relax on the sands...

Captain's Landing Waterfront Inn

Captain’s Landing Waterfront Inn is centrally located in the heart of Ocracoke Village, directly on Silver Lake Harbor, and situated across from historic Howard Street.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Kill Devil Hills

Our Oceanside hotel is situated between the idyllic beach towns of Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head and offers unrivaled convenience for your extended-stay. We are located in the heart of the major attractions such as the Wright Brothers National...

The Ocracoke Harbor Inn

Ocracoke Harbor Inn's beautiful rooms and suites provide for a delightful and relaxing stay. You can enjoy the scenery from your private deck or relax at the harbor’s edge on the private dock. We offer a complimentary continental breakfast on...

Barrier Island Station Duck Resort

Visitors who want a host of amenities to supplement a stay in the prestigious Northern Outer Banks will appreciate the wealth of amenities that are waiting at the Barrier Island Station in Duck. Featuring one bedroom, two bedroom, and 1,100&rsquo...

Oasis Suites Hotel

The guest suites at Oasis in Nags Head feature classic style,comfort, and convenience. Their 17 suites include honeymoon, executive, family and handicap accessible rooms. All suites are pet free and smoke free, and one of our most-noted reviews is...

Sanderling Resort

Sanderling Resort offers oceanfront luxury in charming Duck, NC. Visitors will enjoy expansive views of the water from many areas of the hotel, including the guest rooms. In addition to beautiful sunsets and sunrise views, the Sanderling Resort has...

More Information on Outer Banks Hotels

For postcard-perfect long weekends, or full week stays that have exceptional access to indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, and amenities, there's nothing quite like the convenience of a stay at a local Outer Banks hotel or motel. A number of hotels on the Outer Banks have been welcoming guests for decades, and as a result, vacationers have come back year after year for the fantastic service and the mile-high oceanfront or soundfront views.

In recent years, a number of established chain hotels had made a claim on the Outer Banks, attracting guests with their national prestige and host of on-site amenities and concierge services. Still more have become the temporary home for a number of regional and even international conferences, including Outer Banks-wide celebrations like the Taste of the Beach Event or the annual Wedding Expo.

But vacationers who don't need all the fuss and just want a quiet room to retreat to after a full day in the sun will find plenty of options available as well, with small mom and pop establishments that offer incredible beach access, on-site amenities such as community pools, hot tubs, or even mini golf courses, and an accommodating staff that is ingrained with Southern Hospitality.

Intrigued? Review the following Frequently Asked Questions regarding a stay at a local Outer Banks hotel or motel to learn more, or simply call up your favorite local lodgings for more information. For a classic beach vacation that is simply (or exquisitely) Outer Banks, a leisurely stay at a local hotel or motel might be just the ticket.

How do you book an Outer Banks hotel or motel?

With the exception of a few small and well-loved hold outs, the majority of hotels and motels on the Outer Banks have detailed websites with online booking services available for guests' convenience. With just a few clicks, guests can effectively view room photos and locations, area maps, featured amenities, and availability. National chains may not have area-specific websites, but by entering your preferred locale, (namely Outer Banks), and conducting a quick search, internet browsers can easily find beachside accommodations.

Several small inns and motels may not have full-service websites available, but they do have friendly staff on hand virtually all day and evening to answer questions and accept reservations over the phone.

Be prepared to have a credit card handy to secure the reservation, and pay careful attention to the hotel or motel's cancellation policies. While most regions of the country generally accept cancellations up to the day of arrival, many Outer Banks lodgings, due to their coastal locale, may require at least 24 hours advance notice in the event of a cancellation.

Several hotels and motels may also require that summer weekend guests stay for two nights, with a Friday check-in and a Sunday morning departure. However, most Outer Banks vacationers do not find this to be an issue, as a long weekend on the OBX can be a complete breath of fresh air.

When should you book an Outer Banks hotel or motel?

Unlike vacation rentals, campgrounds, and even Bed and Breakfasts, a hotel stay can often be booked just a few weeks from your expected vacation. That said, a number of the premier rooms, (i.e., rooms with the best oceanfront views, or with special amenities such as handicapped friendly facilities), may fill up quickly, so potential guests who are looking for a particular location or feature should call as far in advance as possible. Generally rate changes can potentially occur with the start of the year, but are usually advertised well in advance for the convenience of guests.

In addition, guests that are planning to vacation on popular long weekends, (like Memorial Day, Labor Day, or 4th of July Weekends), or who intend to stay for a full-week, should also consider booking well in advance, to ensure their Outer Banks accommodations.

Winter and shoulder season months, (typically recognized from late September until early May), and mid-week stays do not fill up as fast, and patrons will find plenty of accommodations available in all areas of the Outer Banks within these parameters, regardless of when they book. In fact, day trippers who decide to spend the night will likely spot plenty of "Vacancy" signs during the cooler spring, winter and fall seasons.

Where are the local Outer Banks hotels and motels located?

Virtually every area of the Outer Banks has a collection of hotels and motels to choose from, and potential guests will find everything from small, 1-story family-friendly lodgings to exclusive resorts in most every town.

The hotels found in the northern Outer Banks towns of Duck and Corolla are practically designed with luxury in mind. In these towns, vacationers will find invitingly charming inns, and exquisite resorts that feature fine dining restaurants and popular spas on site. Corolla, especially, is known for luring visitors with affluent tastes, and guests will find several chain hotels as well as regionally renowned resorts that have attracted luxury guests for decades.

For variety and a large number of options, hotel and motel guests should concentrate their search in the central Outer Banks towns of Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk. The Outer Banks' most populated communities also feature the largest number hotels in one concentrated area, and visitors will find a wide selection of oceanfront and beachside accommodations to choose from.

The majority of hotels in these towns are, in fact, located right next to the beach, ensuring fantastic ocean views and step-out-the-door beach access. Accommodations range from small mom and pop motels that have been fixtures on the North Carolina beach scene since the 1950s and 1960s, to large, multiple-story hotels that feature private oceanfront balconies, towering over the ocean waves.

Day trippers who spontaneously decide to spend a night should take a drive down the Beach Road, the original road that ran through the three coastal towns, and currently runs parallel to the US 158 Bypass along the oceanfront. Here, they'll spot a dozen motels and hotels, with available vacancies listed on their roadside marquis.

Manteo, located just off the beach, has a hotel culture all its own. Vacationers may not find any national chains in these parts, however, they will find a variety of motels and hotels that have been serving up fantastic vacations for generations Located both along the main route through Manteo, on US 64, or tucked beside the waterfront near the historic downtown, the Manteo accommodations are renowned for their friendly service, fantastic amenities, and proximity to some of the Outer Banks' most loved attractions, including the Elizabethan Gardens, the North Carolina Aquarium, and the Lost Colony outdoor drama.

Hatteras Island is another Outer Banks locale without any national hotel chains or multi-story structures, and seasoned vacationers couldn't be happier about it. On Hatteras Island, vacationers will find small, established motels and hotels that offer exceptional beach access, stunning waterfront views, and friendly staff that have most likely been manning the front desk for decades.

Buxton Village has the largest concentration of hotels and motels, with many offering direct beach access, ocean views, and lots of local hospitality. Water lovers will also adore the village of Hatteras, at the southern end of the island, as the majority of motels and hotels here feature fantastic harbor front or soundfront views. Several small hotels lie adjacent to the marinas that line up against the Pamlico Sound-bordering harbor, so visiting mariners can pull up their boat, drop anchor, and enjoy a restful night's stay in a comfy, soundfront room.

Even further south, Ocracoke Island features a small collection of hotels and motels as well, scattered throughout the small village, and bordered by 13 miles of undeveloped shoreline and maritime forest.

Accommodations on Ocracoke Village can be found right off the main drag of NC Highway 12 as you enter the town, or bordering the harbor front with Ocracoke's favorite restaurants and marinas as neighbors, or even virtually hidden along small, wooded side streets.

Like Hatteras Island, there are no towering hotels or national chains to be found, however, Ocracoke vacationers will still find plenty of variety in the local hotels and motels available. From small, budget friendly motels that have been in business since the 1930s to gorgeous harbor front accommodations with private balconies and hammocks included with every room, the selection on Ocracoke Island is surprisingly wide and varied.

Unlike other regions, however, Ocracoke accommodations tend to fill up very quickly, particularly on long weekends and during the popular summer weeks. Ocracoke lovers are encouraged not to wait until the last minute, but book their accommodations as soon as possible. The reward will be a relaxing stay in a quaint but charismatic hotel or motel, that's near all the amenities, restaurants, and attractions that Ocracoke has to offer. After all, with only 4 square miles of village to explore, virtually every vacation destination on Ocracoke Island is close to all the "action."

What amenities are available with an Outer Banks hotel or motel?

The amenities available for Outer Banks hotel and motel guests are varied and can include the basics, such as a comfy bed and cable TV, or the elite, such as spa services and a world class breakfast in bed. Basically, with the wide selection of accommodations available, an OBX vacation stay can be as simple or as elite as a vacationer desires.

Many of the hotels and motels on the Outer Banks offer private pools to their guests, and / or direct beach access for a quick, refreshing dip in the ocean. Guests should note that with the exception of hotels that feature indoor pools, the majority of pools are only open from late spring until early or mid-fall, when the water temperatures are refreshing and not too chilly. Obviously, vending machines and snack bars are readily available, and the more elite or strategically located hotels and motels, (like in Hatteras Village or Ocracoke), offer on-site or neighboring restaurants as well, making an evening dinner out a breeze.

The majority of hotels and motels on the Outer Banks also offer kitchenettes, with mini-refrigerators and microwaves for quick, no-frills cooking, and some motels that are accustomed to weeklong vacationers may even feature suites with multiple bedrooms and full kitchens, allowing guests to enjoy relaxing and budget-friendly meals at home. These same establishments may feature community or in-room laundry facilities, community lounge areas, or even game rooms for a little fun out of the sun. Be sure and ask your local accommodations provider what amenities are included or available to ensure an easy, stress-free vacation.

Larger and more prestigious hotels may also offer on-site spas and salons, continental or deluxe breakfasts, or ballroom and meeting facilities for corporate events, weddings or receptions. In fact, for large wedding parties of 100 guests or more, a couple's best bet is to look into accommodations and facilities available the local grand hotels. For special events, these locales usually present the largest spaces available for rent, complete with ample room and accommodations for extensive banquet or music set-up. (Not to mention, the majority of these larger hotels also offer easy proximity to the beach, providing a gorgeous oceanfront backdrop for the ceremony itself.)

If your vacationing party has something special in mind, whether it's access to beach toys and water sports gear, or an on-site oceanfront bar for after dinner drinks, the best way to find out if your preferred hotel or motel can cater your needs is to ask. After years of successfully providing fantastic beach vacations, many local hotels and motels are experienced in catering to vacationers, and providing them with exactly the amenities and services they need.

Any tips or tricks for staying at an Outer Banks hotel or motel?

  • For a completely stress-free vacation, visitors who are staying in a weekly vacation rental may want to consider enjoying a night before their check-in date, or after their check-out date, at a local Outer Banks hotel or motel. Check-in days for vacation rentals, which most always fall on a Saturday or Sunday, can be notoriously tricky drives in the prime summer weeks, with traffic jams a regular occurrence on both the main US 158 Highway and NC Highway 12. To avoid the gridlock and begin your vacation with a quiet evening on the beach, consider a stay at a local hotel or motel the night before your arrival. This way, it's easy to relax and get into vacation mode well before you check into your vacation home.
  • A number of hotels and motels offer special packages to lure their guests into enjoying an extended beach stay. These packages can include tickets to locally renowned events, like the annual Taste of the Beach in March or the Bluegrass Festival in October, discounts on spa services, or complimentary amenities such as free breakfasts, premier cable channels, or free Wi-Fi.

    Large parties, such as wedding parties, will find even deeper discounts with many hotels happily opening their doors to guests of an Outer Banks destination wedding. Be sure and ask in advance if your hotel or motel of choice has any special promotions or packages available, and don't forget that typical hotel discounts, such as AAA rates, can apply on the Outer Banks as well.

  • Need a quick getaway on a budget? Plan an off-season stay. Many hotels and motels may be booked during those sunny June, July and August months, but the Outer Banks' worst kept secret is the allure of the off-season, when traffic has slowed, the majority of local restaurants and shops are still open, (especially in the central Outer Banks towns of Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk), and the weather is still a breezy, sunny paradise.

Rates go down significantly in the off-season, and weekend vacationers will enjoy plenty of privacy and all the attractions the Outer Banks has to offer. Still need your summer fix? Then plan a stay mid-week vacation, from Monday - Thursday. A number of hotels and motels offer slightly lower rates for mid-week stays, even in the prime summer season.

For a quick overnight stay or a weeklong oceanfront retreat, the hotels and motels along the Outer Banks are ideal getaways. Providing exceptional beach access, convenient access to local shops and restaurants, and fantastic inclusive amenities, these establishments have been providing idyllic beach vacations to visiting families for years. Guests who want a friendly, well-loved little motel or an all-inclusive resort will find themselves well represented on the Outer Banks, and will be equally happy to discover that on the beach, friendly hospitality always comes free of charge.