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
Nestled in the quiet part of Buxton on the Back Road, Island Hide-A-Way is perfect for a little R&R. There are 25 full hookup sites, five partial hookup...read more
The first Outer Banks vacation rental agency to offer flexible vacation rentals, KEES Vacations brings a convenient concept to the Outer Banks vacationing....read more
Nestled around a meditation garden, Koru Village has seven unique villas that can be rented for partial weeks or weekly. The one-, two- and three-bedroom...read more
Only a mile from the Rodanthe Pier, Lazy Days Campground is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pamlico Sound and is across the street from the two...read more
Ocean Waves offers about 68 spaces for RVs and tents. Each site has its own picnic table, and full hookups are available. There are three bathhouses, hot...read more
Watersports enthusiasts love staying at this soundfront campground, where they can view awesome sunsets, windsurf, kiteboard or kayak right out from their...read more
This campground is tucked into the quiet residential district of old Avon, but still it’s not very far from the beach. Sands of Time offers full hookup...read more
Scotch Bonnet Marina and Campground offers full hook-up RV sites at monthly and yearly rates. Whether you're arriving by land or sea, the marina has a boat...read more
On the oceanfront in Hatteras Village, Sea Gull boasts unbeatable ocean access, comfort and ease. This 16-room hotel offers a variety of accommodation types...read more
Sea Sound Motel is located mid-island, between N.C. Highway 12 and the ocean, though the beach is only a 5-minute walk away. There are 11 rooms here,...read more
These condominiums are beautifully appointed, well thought out and perfectly situated in Hatteras Village. The units have hardwood floors, fully equipped...read more
If you crave peace and quiet away from the masses, try this small campground on the sound. There are full hookup sites for RVs or campers, sites with water...read more
