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Tower Circle Motel

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Premium Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Premium Room | In-room dining
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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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46239 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC, 27920
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Pet Friendly Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pet Friendly Efficiency | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Pet Friendly Efficiency

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Buxton

When you stay at Tower Circle Motel in Buxton, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 5 minutes by foot from Buxton Woods Nature Trail. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lighthouse Beach and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf.

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Tower Circle Motel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Outer Banks Beaches
Tower Circle Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Tower Circle Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Aries

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri K.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, fabulous hosts, nice atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

Cute renovation spot by the beach!

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great renovated old school motel just steps from the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric, Maumelle

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very personable, and by surprise we were entertained by a free concert on the lawn of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Miyuki

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps from the beach. Fresh renovations and the owners/ property management are pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time there, I will return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ED, gum spring

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Steps from the beach. Peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024