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.

13 listings found

Cameron House Next Door
Vacation RentalManteo

Cameron House Next Door

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

(49)
Dare Haven Motel
Vacation RentalManteo

Dare Haven Motel

A no-frills motel on Roanoke Island's main highway, near Manteo and the historic north end

(110)
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
Vacation RentalManteo

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

A roadside motor lodge on US-64 in Manteo, close to Roanoke Island's historic sites and waterfront downtown

(395)
Island Guesthouse & Motel
Vacation RentalManteo

Island Guesthouse & Motel

Simple Roanoke Island lodging minutes from Fort Raleigh and downtown Manteo's waterfront

(403)
Roanoke Bungalow
Vacation RentalManteo

Roanoke Bungalow

A private Manteo vacation rental just minutes from downtown and Roanoke Island's historic sites

(14)
The Manteo House
Vacation RentalManteo

The Manteo House

A whole-house stay on Sir Walter Raleigh Street, an easy walk from Manteo's waterfront

(17)
The Pearl Hotel
Vacation RentalManteo

The Pearl Hotel

Independent lodging in Manteo, minutes from Roanoke Island's historic north-end sites

(56)
The Roanoke Island Inn
Vacation RentalManteo

The Roanoke Island Inn

A quiet stay on Fernando Street, a short walk from Shallowbag Bay and minutes from Roanoke Island's historic sites

(165)
White Doe Inn
Vacation RentalManteo

White Doe Inn

A downtown Manteo inn near Shallowbag Bay's waterfront shops and restaurants

(595)

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.