Tower Circle Motel

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (47 reviews)
46239 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, North Carolina, 27920 , Buxton , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free self parking
Electric car charging station
Housekeeping on request
Change of towels (on request)
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spotless
Friendly hosts
Great location

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Spotless, as noted in the reviews.
Service
9.05
Friendly and welcoming hosts, highlighted in the reviews.
Location
9.05
Perfect spot by the beach, emphasized in the reviews.
Room Quality
9.05
The beds were super comfy, mentioned positively.
Amenities
8.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.05
Such a great stay, as expressed in the reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:32

Property Description

Convenient Amenities and Features
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Take advantage of the free self parking available onsite.

Cozy Room Features
Relax in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms equipped with microwaves. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and unwind with cable programming. The bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the area with ease, located near Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Discover the beauty of Buxton Woods Nature Trail and enjoy Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf nearby.

Experience comfort and convenience at Tower Circle OBX in Buxton. Book your stay now to enjoy a relaxing getaway by the ocean.

Important information:

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 47 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 9.05
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Aries partner
6
Pros:

I loved the room's ambiance and found the decor very cool. The check-in was smooth—while there was no front desk, the process through email and text was perfectly fine. However, the lack of basic amenities was noticeable. We were given only one tiny bar of soap for two people, and the shampoo came in a small, single-use plastic packet that was barely enough for one person.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Jerri K. partner
10
Pros:

Spotless, fabulous hosts, nice atmosphere.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Zachary
10
Cute renovation spot by the beach!
Pros:

Such a great stay! The renovated motel has a fresh, feel and the beds were super comfy. Check-in was simple and hassle-free, and the host was friendly and welcoming. Perfect spot by the beach—we’d happily come back!

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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John Mark family
10
Pros:

Great renovated old school motel just steps from the beach!

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
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Marie family
10
Pros:

Very, very clean so nice convenient walk to the oceanfront beach walking to restaurants was easy not far from the lighthouse. It was a great stay would definitely stay there again.

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jeremy partner
10
Pros:

Owners were very personable, and by surprise we were entertained by a free concert on the lawn of the property.

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
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John Mark family
10
Pros:

Steps from the beach. Fresh renovations and the owners/ property management are pleasant and helpful.

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
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Rose partner
10
Pros:

Property had great walkability, it was quaint and quiet at night and a lot of good restaurants nearby. We loved that the beach was right around the corner. We had a wonderful time.

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
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edward
10
Pros:

Second time there, I will return!

2025-04-07 via Nuitee
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Christopher
10
Pros:

Very quaint motel with nice renovations and decorations.

The owners were extremely responsive with any questions that I had.

Highly recommend if your staying in the area

2024-11-18 via Nuitee
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Ryan
10
Pros:

Me and a friend of mine came down to Buxton to fish for the weekend. Our room was the perfect choice for the weekend. Nothing fancy just what we needed!

2024-11-10 via Nuitee
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John Mark family
10
Pros:

Loved it! Steps from the beach. Peaceful.

2024-11-02 via Nuitee
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Teresa partner
2
Pros:


No good thoughts. We walked in and the smell was terrible. Walked outside and sat on the bench outside long enough to find somewhere else to go. Wasted money but we could not stay there. Not well lit outside at all. I am not sure who wrote the great reviews but they were totally misleading in our opinion. This is the first time I have rented through Expedia and been disappointed. This was a very old place that someone has put a bandaid on to make money. You can put lipstick on a pig but….. After talking with a few locals, their opinion on this place aligns with mine.

2024-10-21 via Nuitee
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Carolyn J family
8
Pros:

Check in was great, no fuss! Was exactly as advertised. I had trouble getting hot water for a shower but my husband figured it out, so my fault. We had left a note for housekeeping for more coffee filters but didn't get any.

2024-10-17 via Nuitee
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Julie partner
10
Pros:

The room was cute and very clean. Coffee provided in the kitchenette.
The only problems we had were we couldnt get the wifi to work and the tv would only turn on and off, wouldnt respond to the remote so coupdnt use it

2024-09-29 via Nuitee
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Richard
10
Pros:

We used to stay here years ago, for about 8years running, until the motel changed owners. Then we looked at some other places because the price went up. We decided to book this one up recently, as the price was a little higher but the convenience and location i cant ignore.

Was very happy with the new look, you can see many updates and upgrades to the whole property. Very clean room, very happy with how spacious it was, and honestly If i come back I would look at this motel first before anywhere else.

2024-09-28 via Nuitee
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James
10
Pros:

Everything was wonderful

2024-09-23 via Nuitee
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Ken
8
Pros:

Cute and well thought motel room. Attention to detail was apparent. Special thanks to Olivia, she always reponded very promplty to our concerns. I would rate this excellent, except there was no ice machine, and the air conditioning unit is extremely loud. Although, it is maybe to be expected for a motel room to have loud a.c.

2024-09-10 via Nuitee
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Gerardo partner
10
Pros:

My wife and I needed a weekend beach getaway and so we booked a 2 night stay at the Tower Circle OBX motel because reviews said the location was walking distance to the beach.

We were not disappointed! The Tower Circle OBX was a wonderful place to stay! The location is a quick 5 minute walk from the beach, parking is right on the premises and the location is also walking distance from restaurants and shops. The room was perfect for two and it appeared it had been recently renovated, so the bathroom and room furnishing were very nice.

While the physical furnishings of the room were wonderful I must give a shout- out to the great service we experienced by the owners of the motel. My wife forgot her hairdryer and the motel did not have one, but we texted the hotel owner and within 10 minutes someone was at the door delivering a hairdryer to our room! This was exceptional service and it was so greatly appreciated!!!

We had a wonderful time and highly recommend the Tower Circle - nothing fancy, but practical, friendly and great location. Will definitely plan on returning.

2024-07-27 via Nuitee
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Michael partner
10
Pros:

Clean and cozy rooms. Easy parking.

2024-06-21 via Nuitee