Lodging near Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Hotels, cabins, campgrounds, and more near Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Lodging on the Outer Banks

Outer Banks lodging is dominated by vacation home rentals rather than hotels — large beach houses are the norm for weekly summer stays, alongside a smaller supply of hotels, motels, and inns concentrated in the northern beach towns (Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head). Book well ahead for summer weeks, especially July and August, since inventory is tighter than a typical hotel market.

112 listings found

Vacation RentalOcracoke

Anchorage Inn & Marina

Harborside lodging and marina moorage right on Ocracoke's Silver Lake

(401)
Vacation RentalAvon

Avon Motel

A straightforward motel stay in Avon, close to the sound and NC-12

(379)
RV ParkAvon

Avon Pier & RV Resort

RV sites on Hatteras Island's Avon stretch, close to NC-12, the beach ramps, and the pier

(105)
Vacation RentalDuck

Barrier Island Station

Vacation rental living on Duck Road, minutes from Duck's soundside boardwalk and shops

(506)
Vacation RentalKitty Hawk

Beach Haven Retreat

A week-long stay on Kitty Hawk's quieter stretch of the Beach Road

(2)
Vacation RentalKill Devil Hills

Beach Road bnb

An oceanside vacation rental on Kill Devil Hills' historic Beach Road, not a traditional bed-and-breakfast

(3)
Vacation RentalOcracoke

Blackbeard's Lodge

A stay named after the pirate killed just off Ocracoke's shore, reachable only by ferry

(337)
Vacation RentalNags Head

Blue Heron Motel

A straightforward motel on Nags Head's Beach Road, close to the Atlantic and Jockey's Ridge

(488)
Vacation RentalOcracoke

Bluff Shoal Motel

A simple motel right in Ocracoke village, an easy walk to Silver Lake Harbor

(77)
Vacation RentalKitty Hawk

Buccaneer Motel

A classic Beach Road motel in Kitty Hawk, an easy walk to the sand

(43)
Vacation RentalNags Head

Cahoons Cottages

Classic Nags Head beach cottages on Virginia Dare Trail, steps from the Atlantic

(41)
Vacation RentalManteo

Cameron House Next Door

A vacation rental on Roanoke Island, close to Manteo's historic waterfront district

(49)
Vacation RentalBuxton

Cape Hatteras Motel

A straightforward Buxton motel on NC-12, close to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

(419)

Outer Banks Lodging FAQ

Is it better to book a hotel or a vacation rental on the Outer Banks?

Vacation home rentals are the dominant lodging style here, especially for weekly summer stays — hotels and motels exist but are a smaller share of the market, concentrated in the northern beach towns.

How far ahead should I book Outer Banks lodging?

As early as possible for summer weeks (especially July and August) — vacation rental inventory is tighter than a typical hotel market and popular weeks book up months in advance.