Cape Pines Motel
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Cape Pines Motel

A straightforward NC-12 motel in Buxton, close to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and seashore beaches

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Buxton, NC

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Cape Pines Motel sits directly on NC-12 in Buxton, the Hatteras Island village built up around the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. It's a straightforward place to sleep for travelers headed to the lighthouse grounds, the National Park Service visitor center, or the seashore beaches that run along this stretch of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Buxton sits roughly in the middle of the island's strung-out village chain — Avon and the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo villages lie north, Frisco and Hatteras village (departure point for the free ferry) lie south, all connected by the same two-lane NC-12. That's worth keeping in mind here more than almost anywhere else on the Outer Banks: NC-12 does wash out and close during storms, a real and recurring feature of life on Hatteras Island rather than a one-time event, so it's worth checking road conditions before and during a hurricane-season visit (roughly August through October).

The lighthouse itself — the tallest brick lighthouse in the country, moved inland in 1999 to escape encroaching erosion — is currently closed for climbing due to a cast-iron bracket issue found during restoration, so plan on viewing it from the grounds rather than climbing to the top.

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Patricia Buxton
Patricia Buxton

2 weeks ago

My family and I planned a last-minute trip to the Outer Banks and booked Cape Pines Motel. We usually rent a house, so we weren’t sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised! We mistakenly thought we had booked a room with a kitchen, but the staff provided excellent customer service and helped us get situated with a very clean, well-maintained grill. Our room was spacious and exceptionally clean. We also appreciated the deep freezer available for guests, ice machine, laundry machines, and nice pool. The location is great, too, a grocery store is right across the street, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and beach are only minutes away, and Frisco is just a 10-minute drive down the road. We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend Cape Pines Motel. We would definitely stay here again!

Jose Jimenez
Jose Jimenez

5 months ago

I recently stayed at Cape Pines Motel, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The location is perfect, just minutes from the beach and close to everything you need while still being quiet and relaxing. The rooms were very clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. You can tell the owners take pride in keeping the property in excellent condition. The beds were comfortable, and everything we needed was provided. What really stood out was the customer service. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with recommendations for local spots and things to do. If you’re looking for a simple, clean, and well-run place to stay in the Outer Banks, this is definitely a great choice. I would absolutely stay here again.

Jim Dud
Jim Dud

6 months ago

It was about 18 years since the last time I stayed here and it was even better than the last time which was absolutely awesome. The kitchenette room that I stayed in was super clean and super comfortable. I had no issues adjusting to the awesome mattress the first night of my stay. The staff is amazing, friendly and really attentive to your needs. I plan to come back yearly and can't say enough about Cape Pines motel. Thank you for making my stay as wonderful as it was, you all are great!

tamara middleton
tamara middleton

a month ago

Booked this motel and it was a great choice. Two king beds and a pull out futon. Kitchen area with pots and pans. Refrigerator and oven/stove. Coffeemaker. TVs that actually let you log into your streaming services. Pool was nice. Cute little place to stay.

Neha Patel
Neha Patel

3 months ago

Rooms have everything you need for a basic stay, and they're clean overall. The beds are not good, mattress is nothing but springs and I had constant shoulder, neck, hip pain, so didn't sleep. Do upgrade this for the price please. The walls have ok soundproofing, and there is some wear and tear, but it's best to get a second floor end unit. Location is fine right in the middle of Buxton with grocery, food, beach, etc. very near. Staff are nice, front desk is open 9 am-9 pm, checkout is 10 am. I didn't use the pool but honestly it still has a motel vibe so I was cautious for safety.

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