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.

106 listings found

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)
The Sanderling Resort
Vacation RentalDuck

The Sanderling Resort

A full-service resort and spa on Duck Road, minutes from both Duck village and Corolla's historic district

(1,001)
The Treehouse
Vacation RentalBuxton

The Treehouse

A Buxton vacation home on NC-12, in the village anchored by the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

(4)
Thurston House Inn
Vacation RentalOcracoke

Thurston House Inn

Ocracoke village lodging just a short walk from Silver Lake Harbor and the historic lighthouse

(55)
Tower Circle Motel
Vacation RentalBuxton

Tower Circle Motel

Steps off Old Lighthouse Road in Buxton, near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the seashore beyond

(132)
Village Marina Motel
Vacation RentalHatteras

Village Marina Motel

A no-frills NC-12 motel in Hatteras village, close to the harbor and the Ocracoke ferry dock

(108)
White Doe Inn
Vacation RentalManteo

White Doe Inn

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

(595)
Yaupon Inn
Vacation RentalBuxton

Yaupon Inn

A Buxton vacation rental on Old Lighthouse Road, close to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse grounds

(22)

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.