The Hatteras Island Inn's shingled tower and covered porch by daylight, with an 'Office' sign and blue Adirondack chairs

About

Nestled in the village of Buxton

The inn is nestled in the village of Buxton on Hatteras Island, often referred to as ‘The Outer Banks.’ It sits on the beach side of Highway 12, only steps from the beach.

Welcome to the Hatteras Island Inn. Our goal is to offer the highest value to every guest. Over the years, the Hatteras Island Inn has been privileged to serve thousands of guests from across the US and overseas, with warm southern hospitality and a high level of customer service.

We strive to go above and beyond our guests' expectations — why hundreds of loyal guests return for another vacation retreat every year. Our team makes sure every room is cleaned before a guest arrives, and our friendly front office staff go out of their way to make sure every guest's needs are taken care of.

Amenities

What is here

  • In every room

    • Microwave
    • Mini-fridge
    • Coffee maker
    • Iron and ironing board
    • Alarm clock/radio
    • Free local calls
    • Large-screen TV with cable
    • Daily housekeeping

    A pullout sofa is available in select rooms — call ahead to check availability.

  • Observation tower

    • Panoramic views over the island and the ocean
    • A guest favourite for watching the sunset
  • The pool

    • Outdoor seasonal swimming pool

    The schedule varies by season and weather, and the pool opens when conditions are suitable. Call the front desk before your stay to confirm.

  • Parking

    • Free parking for vehicles
    • Handicap-accessible parking available
  • Bathroom

    • Private bathroom with shower and tub
    • Complimentary standard toiletries and bath linen
  • Internet

    • Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property

    Guests consistently rate the Wi-Fi speeds "Very Good" to "Excellent," in the hotel's own words.

  • Laundry and vending

    • On-site guest laundry
    • Ice and vending machines in the motel lobby
  • Food and drink

    • Coffee maker in every room
    • Breakfast is not served on site
  • Accessibility

    • Accessible rooms
    • Accessible public entrance
    • Accessible route to the reservation front desk
    • Accessible parking

    Rooms 103, 105 and 128 are the accessible rooms, per the property's own room map.

An aerial view of Highway 12 through Buxton, with the inn's pool and roofline visible among the village houses and the ocean beyond

Location

On the beach side of Highway 12

The inn sits on the beach side of Highway 12, five minutes' walk from the beach and four minutes' drive from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The observation tower gives guests a panoramic view of the village, the highway and the ocean beyond.

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Why guests come back

What the Hatteras Island Inn is

  • An observation tower with panoramic views

    Guests love the observation tower at the motel, which offers panoramic views and magnificent sunset experiences.

  • Warm southern hospitality

    Every guest gets warm southern hospitality and a high level of customer service — why hundreds of guests return for another vacation retreat each year.

  • Rooms cleaned before you arrive

    Every room is cleaned before a guest arrives.

  • An accessible stay

    Accessible rooms, an accessible public entrance, an accessible route to the front desk, and accessible parking.

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