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
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
Hatteras Accommodation
Cape Pines Motel has been housing Hatteras Island guests since 1953 – but it’s been updated many times since then! The motel has 28 rooms, three of which are one- or two-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Standard rooms come with refrigerators, and deluxe rooms have refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. All rooms have cable TV, free wireless internet access and phones with free local calls. Cape...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
One of four National Park Service campgrounds within Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Point Campground is near the oceanfront next to Cape Hatteras Light Station and Cape Point. You can walk from here to the beach, the lighthouse and the Buxton Woods Nature Trail and ride a bike to the village shops and restaurants. The NPS campgrounds accommodate both tents and RVs on 202 sites...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
This family-owned campground is tucked back in the trees on Buxton Back Road, perfect for enjoying the solitude the island can offer. Cape Woods offers 130 sites, some for tents, others with full or partial hook-up and cabins. You can rent nightly, monthly or seasonally, and there are also yearly sites available. Pets on leashes are welcome. The site offers a pool, a playground, a...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
Durant Station Condominiums are spectacular oceanfront one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums, all with private balconies overlooking the sea. The complex has a pool and hot tub, WiFi, an elevator, a laundry room and a community center for guests. Booking is through Outer Beaches Realty. read more
First Flight Rentals specializes in premier condominium vacation rentals on the Outer Banks with more than 100 to choose from across 12 communities. Properties include the oceanfront condos at First Flight Retreat, Croatan Surf Club, Seven Cs and Sea Ranch Resort in Kill Devil Hills. Rent beautiful soundfront condos at Rodanthe Sunset Resort or Waves Village Resort on Hatteras Island, one of...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
One of four National Park Service campgrounds, Frisco Campground is like a well-kept secret. It is the quietest, most secluded of all the NPS camping areas and even has some trees and scrubby brush that give your site a little privacy. The campground is on the oceanfront side of Highway 12, located atop a row of dunes to capture warm summer ocean breezes. There are...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
This campground is situated in the midst of Frisco Woods, so it offers nice shelter in the shade. The campground provides waterfront camping on Pamlico Sound, making it popular with visiting kiteboarders and windsurfers. Full hookups are offered, and there’s a dish-washing area, a coin laundry, a fish-cleaning bench, a swimming pool, bathhouses with hot showers and huge store with camping supplies, food and gifts....read more
Hatteras Accommodation
Hatteras Harbor Marina rents apartments on the second floor of the marina building. The apartments overlook the harbor and Pamlico Sound and are available to rent by the night or week. The units have balconies and a full-size kitchen with stove, refrigerator, toaster, microwave and coffeemaker. They also offer air conditioning, cable TV, linens and dishes.read more
Hatteras Accommodation
In a building constructed to resemble a historic life-saving station, Hatteras Island Inn is one of the most modern accommodations options on the island. There are 61 rooms here, each with a small refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, cable TV and WiFi. Rooms feature two doubles or one king, and some have a sleeper sofa. There’s a park grill and an outdoor pool here, and the beach...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
Pets deserve a beach vacation too! Hatteras Island Pet Resort lets you bring your pets on vacation, even if they aren’t allowed at your own accommodations. Only a small percentage of rental homes allow pets, but now your furry family can enjoy their holiday while boarding at the only kennel on Hatteras Island. Since vacation often means tasty treats, your pet will enjoy chicken ice...read more
Hatteras Accommodation
The only campground in the heart of Hatteras village, Hatteras Sands is off the beaten path of N.C. Highway 12, so it affords a feeling of relative seclusion. This campground offers 60 paved RV sites with water, sewer, electric, cable and WiFi. Tent sites and newly remodeled, colorful, two-room primitive cabins and cottages are also available. There are plenty of amenities to keep campers entertained,...read more
