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 RentalKitty Hawk

Saltaire Cottages

Cottage-style vacation rentals on Kitty Hawk's Beach Road, close to it all without the crowds

(138)
Vacation RentalRodanthe

Salvo Inn Motel

A simple, motel-style stay in Rodanthe, close to the Hatteras Island beach and NC-12

(25)
Vacation RentalNags Head

Sea Foam Motel

A no-frills motel stay along Nags Head's oceanside Beach Road corridor

(394)
Vacation RentalHatteras

Sea Gull Motel

A simple motel stay in Hatteras village, minutes from the ferry docks and charter fleet

(213)
Vacation RentalOcracoke

Sea Oats

Middle Road lodging that puts Ocracoke Village, Silver Lake, and the ferry docks within easy reach

(2)
Vacation RentalKitty Hawk

Sea Scape Beach & Golf Villas

Condo-style villas by a Kitty Hawk golf course, a short hop from the beach on the northern Outer Banks corridor

(501)
Vacation RentalRodanthe

Sea-Sound Motel

A no-frills motel base in Rodanthe, right on Hatteras Island's NC-12

(115)
Vacation RentalNags Head

Seahorse Inn & Cottages

Cottage-style lodging on Nags Head's Beach Road, an easy walk from the sand

(352)
Vacation RentalKill Devil Hills

See Sea Motel

A straightforward Beach Road motel in Kill Devil Hills, steps from the sand

(309)
Vacation RentalNags Head

Surf Side Hotel

Quiet, beach-road lodging in the south end of Nags Head

(978)

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.