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 RentalAvon

DrumStick

A vacation rental in Avon, right along Hatteras Island's NC-12 corridor

(0)
Vacation RentalHatteras

Durant Station

Vacation rentals in Hatteras village, at the quiet south end of Hatteras Island

(146)
Vacation RentalNags Head

Fin N' Feather Waterside Inn

Nags Head vacation rental on S Virginia Dare Trail — confirm beach distance before you book

(249)
Vacation Rental

Golden Dunes (OBX)

A quiet Corolla vacation rental in the Windance neighborhood, minutes from the beach and historic district

(11)
Vacation RentalOcracoke

Harborside Motel

A no-frills motel a short walk from Silver Lake Harbor, right in the heart of Ocracoke village

(51)
Vacation RentalBuxton

Hatteras Island Inn

Straightforward Buxton lodging on NC-12, minutes from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

(683)
CampgroundHatteras

Hatteras Sands Campground

RV camping at the southern tip of Hatteras Island, minutes from the Ocracoke ferry

(704)
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

(364)

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.