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Cape Hatteras Motel

Property class: 2

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A beachfront hotel with multiple floors and balconies, located directly adjacent to the sandy beach.
A wooden deck with rocking chairs overlooking a beach at sunset.
A living room with two blue sofas, a glass coffee table, and a rug. There is a painting on the wall and a lamp near the window.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a building in the background.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $206
$183 nightly
$206 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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46556 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton, NC, 27920
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pamlico Sound
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Townhome, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Oceanfront

A living room with two sofas, a glass coffee table, a lamp, and a wall art piece.

Family Townhome, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 1200 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 674 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Sea view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a door to the right.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 840 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Buxton

When you stay at Cape Hatteras Motel in Buxton, you'll be near the beach, you'll be a short 5-minute drive from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Pamlico Sound.
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What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pamlico Sound - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Cape Hatteras Motel

Cape Hatteras Motel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Property is also known as

Cape Hatteras Motel Motel
Cape Hatteras Motel Buxton
Cape Hatteras Motel Motel Buxton

Cape Hatteras Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 74 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very roomy. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So nice and helpful. Definitely went out of their way to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ocean View
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are bad. Mold and mildew smell. Needs to be updated badly. Staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Views are incredible, nice room and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel si under construction and it looks like they are remodeling everything. The rooms on the water are not rentable at this time due to remodel. There was maybe one that was finished. I think they are working hard to bring the property back to former glory but they have a way to go. Rooms were clean but very basic bedrooms. The upper decks need repair. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here.. ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
We reserved an oceanfront room. Got there no oceanfront rooms available. Downgraded to a room across the street. Parking lot view. 4 days watching a septic field being installed. Had to drive 2 miles to find a beach. There oceanfront won't be available for weeks because of sand erosion project by the Govt. They are still advertising oceanfront rooms on your website. Thank you for letting me vent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly. Right on the beach, literally.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect weekend getaway

Nice romantic weekend…stay was perfect as always! Love Cape Hatteras Motel! We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a seaside view and it was spectacular. The rooms are spacious, clean, good location, and the staff were accommodating and friendly. We'd definitely choose the Cape Hatteras Motel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our ocean side room was so close to the ocean we moved our car when a storm came in. Perfect location if you want by the sea. An older but nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible view on the oceanfront side… It doesn’t get any better than that!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was right on the ocean. It was clean but needs quite a bit of updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was suffering beach erosion after the winter and early storms on the Oceanside. But spectacular view from room and deck on the Oceanside. We should have asked them for a regular coffee pot. Very disappointed that the hot tub was not even warm. We went for beach horseback ride and for 62 yo we sure could have used it. Mgmt tried to get propane for hot tub . But just couldn’t.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no beach front due to erosion. Ocean view? - the ocean was going under the motel. Could not regulate room temperature and windows would not open to catch the ocean breeze. Floor by entrance door was damaged , lifted, cracked and soft. Don’t let the website pictures fool you!
View from our room deck
No beach front, just ocean, low tide
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s truly a 2star hotel. For the price it was not worth the stay.
Pool wasn’t open
Junky
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was right on the ocean. Great place to stay . Harry was managing the property when we stayed. He was very helpful with anything you needed . Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Our first room was musty smelling as if it had been under water . But the staff was fantastic and upgraded our room . I know they are dealing with flooding issues . Great job by the staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique! You are right above the waves crashing all day long! Then miles of open beachfront to walk, look for shells, just enjoy. Jamie at the front desk is warm and friendly and so determined to make sure you have an awesome experience. The property has the gorgeous weathered wood so typically Outer Banks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Excellent. Maybe a little but dated, but Very clean, very nice check-in. Location is amazing if you’re in it for the beach. Unparalled views out of buildings A, B, C
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024