Pony Island Inn

2.5 star property

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View | Pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Superior Suite, Balcony, Pool View | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Front of property
Executive Suite, Pool View | Terrace/patio
Executive Suite, Pool View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $256
$229 nightly
$256 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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785 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC, 27960
  • Place, Deepwater Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Signature Room, Multiple Beds, Courtyard Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Queen Suite with Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite, Balcony, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Suite with Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ocracoke

Located in Ocracoke, Pony Island Inn is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Ocracoke Beach. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ocracoke Lighthouse and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from British Cemetery.

What's nearby

  • Deepwater Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • British Cemetery - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Oyster Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SMacNally's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pony Island Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪1718 Brewing - Ocracoke - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Pony Island Inn

Pony Island Inn offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

This Ocracoke motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Front desk
  • Swimming pool

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

Important information

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 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
The seasonal pool will be open from May 17 to October 01
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Pony Island Motel
Pony Island Inn Motel
Pony Island Inn Ocracoke
Pony Island Inn Motel Ocracoke

Pony Island Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 474 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Althea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for families!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They're open in the off-season!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good property, nice pool area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and affordable! Easy access to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with clean rooms and easy access to ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Wonderful Stay!

Wonderful service at the hotel! The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is helpful, kind and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love how close it was to town and that we were even able to park before checking in so we could pick up our golf cart great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very clean and close to the village and a pool!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, fantastic rooms, nicely placed in the village. Great staff even if you have to check in after the office closes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt very safe in the area. The room was spacious. The hotel was located conveniently
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our short stay at Pony Island Inn and will definitely consider for our next visit to Ocracoke!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Wade

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

Amazing stay!!!

Amazing, would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place but pricy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a fancy or new place, but well maintained, updated, comfortable and a very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, very freindly staff. exceeded every expectation we had
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated room. Staff was friendly and available. Restaurant right next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy to find and convenient to ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025