When you stay at Hatteras Island Inn in Buxton, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Lighthouse Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Buxton Woods Nature Trail.
What's nearby
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Lighthouse Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 161 min drive
Restaurants
Tavern on 12 - 13 min drive
Angelo's Pizza - 4 min walk
Diamond Shoals Restaurant - 3 min walk
Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - 10 min walk
Mad Crabber Restaurant - 10 min drive
About this property
Hatteras Island Inn
Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches
Hatteras Island Inn offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This Buxton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel 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 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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Reviews
Hatteras Island Inn Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
524
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
335
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
84
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
33
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
24
Reviews
8/10 Good
william
Traveled with family
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Solid stay for the Price
This motel was as expected. It is no frills and a decent place for a night or so. It is older and shows the wear and tear of being a motel on the outer banks. It served us well for our one night stay.
Although this hotel is right on 12, it was very quiet. Pool was perfect. Location was a 2 minute walk to the beach and 5 to the National Park (Hattaras Lighthouse). Great place for the money.
Kathleen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Craig
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and safe! excluding some tile seam blackness. Nice lines and pillows. I didn't like they have closed the center staircase off, lugging luggage forever and a fire hazard. I asked for 1st floor - medical issues, nope - but was vacant rooms the 3 nights I was there. Little coffee maker. Would stay again but only a night.
We’ve stayed here every time we visit, which is now about 6 times. Never have had a single complaint or major issue. If you get a first floor hotel room it tends to be a bit musty from previous flooding but nothing to switch rooms over. A/C unit works great, has a fridge and microwave, comfortable beds, nice little bathroom, and if you go in peak season Food Lion 8 minutes up the road is 24/7. Makes for a very fun and affordable trip to the best place in all of North Carolina. 24/7 check in saves your behind when you realize how long the drive is to Hatteras Island.
We needed a one night stay in the area while waiting for our rental property and I chose this property because of its proximity and other reviews. It was Labor Day weekend, so I expected prices would be higher than normal. The beds were comfortable and the shower water temperature was good. Clean towels and sheets, but the rooms were a bit shabby and in need of some attention. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We received a call letting us know the room was ready well before regular check in time. So overall, a good choice. Options are limited in this area as it is what I refer to as “bohemian” in a good way. We love Avon and Buxton on Hatteras Island. It’s unpretentious and relaxing.
Our first time staying here. The kiosk check in was easy fast and convenient. Room is spacious and nice and has everything we need. Offering beach towels for guest use is very nice. Looking forward to using the pool and walking to the beach tomorrow am.
Room smelled musty not sure that was the owner’s fault sink was stopped up not sure that was the owner’s fault. Either room was OK. Amenities were wonderful.
Kathy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Vickie
Traveled with partner
Aug 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was so musty that we had to leave our door open for hours to try and get the smell out. At first I thought I could not stand the smell but opening the door helped a little. Probably would not stay there again. Also the people in the room next to us were having a big fight yelling and swearing. It was scary.
In the 25 plus years I have been staying in OBX this place has had the most comfortable beds EVER! And I have been in motels, hotels, rental houses through companies as well as Vrbo and such. Walkable to the beach and restaurants were nice as well.
Convenient location. Cleanliness. Awesome place with reasonable price.
I wish the pool was open after dark. By the time we explored the area and got something to eat, it was dark and the pool was closed.