Hatteras Island Inn

Hotels
8.3 (1624 reviews)
46745 North Carolina Highway 12 , Buxton , US
+1 252-995-6100

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Laundry
Cycling
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable beds
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Broken amenities
Lack of on-site staff

Categories

Cleanliness
7.19
Several mentions of dirty rooms and issues with cleanliness.
Service
9.16
Friendly and helpful staff noted, although there were some issues with check-in.
Location
9.2
Multiple reviews highlighted great location, central to attractions.
Room Quality
7.65
Reports of issues such as broken shower heads and outdated accommodations.
Amenities
8.18
Amenities appreciated, though some areas noted lack of room service.
Value for Money
8.64
Many reviews indicate reasonable pricing for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
7.69
Breakfast experience mentioned as lacking; otherwise standard for the hotel.
Overall Experience
8.66
Overall sentiments suggest a mix of positive and negative, resulting in a satisfactory stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 08:58

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 1 mile from the beach and the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Hatteras Island Inn offers easy access to popular attractions.

Amenities Galore
Each guest room is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and ironing facilities. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool, parking for large vehicles and boats, and a fish-cleaning station for the fresh catch of the day.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the rich history of the area with the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum only 11 miles away and the Frisco Native American Museum just 6 miles from the inn.

Book your stay at Hatteras Island Inn now for a relaxing and convenient beach getaway.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORF

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1624 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 7.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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John • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything went well

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Tarney • couple • us
8
in our top five places to stay at outerbanks
Pros:

gave us room on street level as requested, room supplies always easily available

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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SRMC • couple • us
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Motts • couple • us
10
We appreciated all the help in getting the reservations straightened out. So convenient to everythi
Pros:

bEAUTIFUL LOCATION. vERY WELL AMINTAINED WITH AN AMAZING FRIENDLY STAFF.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Porter • couple • us
9
Great Location To Beach/Food
Pros:

First time staying here and I was pleased with my stay. Front desk lady was very nice/talkative during check it. It is within walking distance of public beach access which is at the end of Old Lighthouse Rd. The room was clean, water pressure great, bed was comfortable/soft and the a/c unit was cold!! Walking distance to Appollos Pizza and Diamond Shoals Restaurant.

Cons:

My only 2 complaints are #1- I wish they would update the shower head. I tiny old $3 dollar head is terrible to shower under! And #2- The sleeper chair had a bad smell to it. Like an old chair that was in an attic for years..

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Allen • couple • us
9
Good
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Celena • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
8
For the money, it's a good place to stay.
Pros:

Overall, pretty good. Rooms are a little dated, but that's not something we mind at all. The room was clean, as is most of the property. It's pretty quiet, we really never really heard anyone else there. The location is convenient, 45 minutes from Nags Head and about 20 minutes to the Hatteras ferry terminal. There's an excellent breakfast spot 2 minutes away called the Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe (highly recommend!). WiFi service is good, and doesn't require you to login every 24 like Hilton does. There's a nice black cat the hangs around the office and is very friendly.

Cons:

AC was a bit noisy, and we had to empty the dehumidifier tank 3 times a day. Couldn't figure out how to actually watch any over-the-air programming on the TV, but we usually plug in a laptop and stream something. The pool closes earlier than we would prefer. The window curtain can't be closed to get the room completely dark.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nathaniel • couple • us
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

Cons:

The shower looked a little rough.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mutton • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Was a very nice stay. Would come back again.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • us
7
good overall
Pros:

beach, pool, tower

Cons:

dated room

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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beth • couple • us
8
I would stay there again.
Pros:

Convenient location to restaurants. Room was nice and bed was super comfortable. Even on main road - you could not hear the noise.

Cons:

Bathroom could be updated as well as carpeting. The sink was very low.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Well maintained older structure.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Horvath • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Natasha Epelle • solo_traveller • us
10
Great!
Pros:

Cleanest place I've stayed in a while. New carpet, new bedsheets, clean, well maintained. Close to the beach. Pool. Lighthouse access. View. Communication from staff. Everything amazing. I absolutely recommend this place!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Mindy • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee