Including Motels, Inns and B&Bs
There’s a wide variety of Cape Hatteras hotels, so you’ll certainly find something to suit your taste. Cape Hatteras has about a dozen classic, old-school motels, some of which have been serving vacationers since the 1950s and 60s. Hatteras Island hotels are clean and comfortable and updated with new amenities, but they are infused with the flavor of Cape Hatteras hotels of yesteryear. They’re favored by fishermen, families on a budget and people who long for the simplicity of earlier times. You can expect to find a range of amenities in the newer Cape Hatteras hotels and motels, including a few bed and breakfast inns. A nice feature of the hotels, motels and inns is that most of them are locally owned, some by natives who’ve lived here all their lives. Staying in these Hatteras Island hotels gives you the chance to meet some very interesting people who are truly appreciative of your business, not to mention all the free recommendations they’re happy to offer on local attractions and activities. Note that there are no hotels or inns in Waves or Frisco. For information on vacation rentals properties, see our guide for Hatteras Vacation Rentals.
Thinking Outside the Box with Cape Hatteras Hotels
While some choose to stay in a Cape Hatteras hotel, it’s worth mentioning that camping on the island is an ever-popular move. There are more than a dozen campgrounds dotting Hatteras Island, from simple mom-and-pop establishments to full-blown resort-like camping experiences. Campers with their tent or trailer in tow will enjoy the no-frills National Park Service campgrounds at Buxton and Frisco or some of the smaller campgrounds. RV travelers seeking full hookups, swimming pools, game rooms, planned activities and the camaraderie of the RV lifestyle will not be disappointed with the Hatteras Island camping resorts.
Hatteras hotels and campgrounds offer year-round accommodation options on the island. Select establishments close in the winter, so always call ahead if that’s when you’re planning your visit. The summer season is when rates are at their highest, corresponding with the most demand for accommodations. Fall is also a busy season on Hatteras Island because of the excellent fishing. A good practice is to always make your reservations well in advance for either of those seasons.
Hatteras Hotels by Location or Category
Rodanthe, Waves & Salvo | Avon | Buxton & Frisco | Hatteras Village
Hatteras Accommodation
57321 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras village
The building that houses The Atlantic Inn has been serving Hatteras village’s visitors since 1928. On the National Register of Historic Places, this landmark, originally called Atlantic View Hotel, was the first lodging on Hatteras Island and was frequented by sportsmen who came to the island to fish and hunt. A beautiful example of classic coastal shingle-style architecture, the inn was severely damaged in Hurricane Isabel in 2003, completely renovated and reopened in 2006 as The Seaside Inn. New on-site owners in 2020 changed the name to The Atlantic Inn and extensively renovated the inn to its former glory but with the addition of crisp, clean modern details. Just a five-minute walk from the ocean, it's a wonderful home base for participating in island adventures, exploring the local attractions or just relaxing and enjoying island time. Each of the 10 rooms and suites is decorated in individual style and equipped with a private bath, a TV, WiFi, a Keurig coffeemaker and a refrigerator. A full homemade breakfast is included and is offered in the main lounge/dining area, on the front porch or on the back deck. Several decks and indoor and outdoor sitting areas make for nice places to relax on-site. This is a great place to hold weddings or special events. The inn is on the ocean side of N.C. Highway 12, a short walk from the ocean, on the north end of Hatteras village.
The building that houses The Atlantic Inn has been serving Hatteras village’s visitors since 1928. On the National Register of Historic Places, this landmark, originally called Atlantic View Hotel, was the first lodging on Hatteras Island and was frequented by sportsmen who came to the island to fish and hunt. A beautiful example of classic coastal shingle-style architecture, the inn was severely damaged in Hurricane...read more
The building that houses The Atlantic Inn has been serving Hatteras village’s visitors since 1928....read more
Hatteras Accommodation
46556 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
The Cape Hatteras Motel has 33 rooms, including oceanfront and soundside rooms. This locally owned motel offers standard rooms with a microwave, mini-fridge and coffeemaker in the room, and efficiency apartments and townhouses with full kitchens. The one-of-a-kind views of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore are not to be missed, and a swimming pool, hot tub, free WiFi, cable TV and the addition of an office gift shop and art gallery are part of the amenities here. The hands-on, friendly owners pride themselves in offering a welcoming atmosphere and mom-and-pop-style service to all of their guests. In 2021 Cape Hatteras Motel celebrated 50 years of making memories.
The Cape Hatteras Motel has 33 rooms, including oceanfront and soundside rooms. This locally owned motel offers standard rooms with a microwave, mini-fridge and coffeemaker in the room, and efficiency apartments and townhouses with full kitchens. The one-of-a-kind views of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore are not to be missed, and a swimming pool, hot tub, free WiFi, cable TV and the addition of an...read more
The Cape Hatteras Motel has 33 rooms, including oceanfront and soundside rooms. This locally owned...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
56821 N.C Highway 12, Hatteras Village
This is the perfect place to spend a simple vacation just steps from the beach. Hatteras Cabanas are one-room efficiency accommodations ideal for two people, a small family, a couple of fishing buddies or anyone searching for a stretch of beach and warm blue water. The oceanfront grounds provide picnic tables and grills. Each cabana offers a private deck, AC, cable TV, wireless internet, kitchen facilities and cooking utensils, and queen or double beds.
This is the perfect place to spend a simple vacation just steps from the beach. Hatteras Cabanas are one-room efficiency accommodations ideal for two people, a small family, a couple of fishing buddies or anyone searching for a stretch of beach and warm blue water. The oceanfront grounds provide picnic tables and grills. Each cabana offers a private deck, AC, cable TV, wireless internet, kitchen...read more
This is the perfect place to spend a simple vacation just steps from the beach....read more
Hatteras Accommodation
46677 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging offers a delightful combination of rooms and suites, an oceanfront location and Southern hospitality, all within a short distance of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Located on the oceanside in the village of Buxton, their beachfront campus offers incredible views and proximity to the spacious Hatteras Island beaches. Many of their guests make this spot their retreat of choice year after year. Rooms are available overlooking the ocean with a semi-private deck or overlooking the pool, sound and sunsets and offer a mini-fridge, microwave and a coffeemaker. Suites offer a semi-private oceanfront deck, a full-size kitchen that opens to the living area and a private master bedroom with a king bed. All guests have access to the laundry facilities, pool, private beach access, grills and WiFi. You can browse their selection online and let them help you find your perfect vacation spot.
Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging offers a delightful combination of rooms and suites, an oceanfront location and Southern hospitality, all within a short distance of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Located on the oceanside in the village of Buxton, their beachfront campus offers incredible views and proximity to the spacious Hatteras Island beaches. Many of their guests make this spot their retreat
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Hatteras Accommodation
23781 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
In business since 1974, North Beach Campground is a family-oriented business on the oceanfront, which makes it quite popular. There is a waiting list for the permanent campsites. Nightly campsite rentals, which have water, electricity and sewage, fill up quickly. Camper sites with 50 amp and tent sites with 30 amp are available. Reservations are accepted. The bathhouse has hot and cold showers, and there’s a laundromat and small pool. The campground is behind North Beach General Store, which sells gas, groceries, RV supplies and a lot more. The clerk and registration desk are inside the store.
In business since 1974, North Beach Campground is a family-oriented business on the oceanfront, which makes it quite popular. There is a waiting list for the permanent campsites. Nightly campsite rentals, which have water, electricity and sewage, fill up quickly. Camper sites with 50 amp and tent sites with 30 amp are available. Reservations are accepted. The bathhouse has hot and cold showers, and there’s...read more
In business since 1974, North Beach Campground is a family-oriented business on the oceanfront, which...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
46577 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
The oceanfront Outer Banks Motel offers 12 standard motel rooms, each with a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and toaster. The motel grounds have a saltwater pool, hot tub, library, free rowboats and ocean access. In addition to its standard motel rooms, Outer Banks Motel offers six efficiency units with a full kitchen and 13 cottages, all with cable TV. The cottages and efficiencies are available by the week only in the summer. Outer Banks Motel also offers 20 cottages in the heart of Buxton, about a mile back from the ocean. These cottages range from one to three bedrooms and rent by the night or week.
The oceanfront Outer Banks Motel offers 12 standard motel rooms, each with a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and toaster. The motel grounds have a saltwater pool, hot tub, library, free rowboats and ocean access. In addition to its standard motel rooms, Outer Banks Motel offers six efficiency units with a full kitchen and 13 cottages, all with cable TV. The cottages and efficiencies are available by...read more
The oceanfront Outer Banks Motel offers 12 standard motel rooms, each with a refrigerator, microwave,...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
Avon Cottages offers nine oceanfront cottages, seven semi-oceanfront cottages and 11 ocean-side cottage. These modern rental homes greatly range in size, sleeping from one to 14. Most cottages have an ocean view, large living/dining/kitchen areas and central heat and air and are fully furnished. Some have Jacuzzis or hot tubs. The cottages are available to rent weekly, but there are also efficiency one-bedroom apartments available...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
This nostalgic beach motel offers nearly 45 clean, comfortable standard motel rooms and efficiency apartments. Rooms have an outside entry, so you can park by your door. Ocean access, laundry facilities and a fish-cleaning station are offered. The outdoor showers are perfect for washing off the sand before you go back to your room. The motel is in the center of Hatteras Island at the...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
The perfect combination for your Hatteras experience: sleep, fish and eat. The Breakwater Inn, Oden’s Dock and Breakwater Restaurant are all together on one property that’s centrally located in the heart of Hatteras Village. There are two accommodations options at the Breakwater Inn. The new portion of the inn offers 21 rooms with two queen beds and a modern kitchenette and two king suites with...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
Set on 50 acres spanning ocean to sound, this family-owned camping resort offers 400 sites with full hook ups, including RV sites, tent sites and several one-bedroom rental units. Camp Hatteras offers planned activities during the summer such as water aerobics, crafts and karaoke as well as miniature golf, tennis, basketball, shuffleboard, a game room, a playground, three pools and a Jacuzzi. They have cable...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
Cape Hatteras Bed and Breakfast is in the village of Buxton near the lighthouse, shops and restaurants, and best of all it’s only 500 feet from the ocean. The eight guest rooms are named after famous hurricanes, and each has its own private bath, flat-screen TV, small refrigerator and coffee pot with coffee and tea set up. Some rooms have microwaves. Rooms are available with...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
On the oceanfront, Cape Hatteras KOA has more than 270 campsites plus 32 small one- and two-room units known as Camping Cabins; 10 Deluxe Cabins with a full bath that sleep six to eight (two are handicapped accessible); two oceanfront Studio Cabins; and six pet-friendly accommodations (for an additional fee). Eight guest suites are now available on the top level of the general store and...read more
