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Cape Hatteras Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Deluxe Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Studio Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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46556 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton, NC, 27920
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buxton Woods Nature Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Townhome, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Oceanfront | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Townhome, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Oceanfront

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

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Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 384 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 674 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area | LCD TV

Deluxe Studio Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Buxton

On the beach.You'll be 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse with a stay at this Buxton motel.
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What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cape Hatteras Motel

Beachfront motel near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
As a guest of Cape Hatteras Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool and gift shops/newsstands. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Buxton motel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
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.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 25 per stay

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cape Hatteras Motel to the airport?

Cape Hatteras Motel is 164.2 mi (182-min drive) away from the Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cape Hatteras Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cape Hatteras Motel.

How close is Cape Hatteras Motel to the beach?

This motel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cape Hatteras Motel offer free breakfast?

Cape Hatteras Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cape Hatteras Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Cape Hatteras Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cape Hatteras Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Cape Hatteras Motel have a pool?

Cape Hatteras Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Cape Hatteras Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Cape Hatteras Motel to downtown Buxton?

Cape Hatteras Motel is 1.1 mi away from Buxton.

Reviews

Cape Hatteras Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Carlo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
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

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was great but the amenities did not match our expectations. First the pool on site was not open which is one item my family looked forward to using. Second, the kitchen lacked basic utensils. More specifically, there were no forks or other basics. The last point was the television did not work and the furniture was soiled. I would consider staying here again but I would plan appropriately.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Old Cape Hatteras

Sand everywhere, but not really the fault of the hotel.. It is in a sand dune. Parking limited. Room not fresh, decorative pillows on bed smelly. One sink in bathroom, no storage except corner shelf on back wall. Shower curtain dirty, faucet dripping, moldy caulking. No network TV, Roku streaming only. Nice to set on porch and watch the waves. Great access to wide open beach with many shells.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Joo Young

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arthur

Lack of Response from Hotel.com

Needed to get reservations canceled and hotel.com was unable to cancel and we were charged for a room we never used we tried to cancel a week before and got the same response of not able to do anything Need to talk with representatives from hotels. Com
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Francine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was beautiful and staff was great. The room was very nice and view of the ocean to die for. The parking was a real issue for us, we got stuck both times we pulled in and out of the property. Hopefully the property owners will invest in something to clear the sand that blows in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Sandy

The floor in our room was gritty with sand. It had not been cleaned adequately. Check in was fine. The staff were very friendly. I loved being in a motel on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynda

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a 3-day weekend at this motel because of its proximity to the beach and view of the ocean from the room. The room was very sandy - they kept a broom and dustpan in the corner and we had to sweep several times. However the biggest problem was the flooding. When we came back from dinner the 2nd night the ocean waves had come up under the motel, which is on stilts, and flooded the parking lot, the street and part of the parking lot across the street where the office is. They told us to park on the office side of the property. To get to our room we had to wade the sand and water halfway up our shins. The next morning was even worse. With a tropical storm in the forecast we decided to leave a day early. Again we had to cross the flooded parking lots and street carrying all our luggage. My 76 year old husband slipped and fell in the floodwaters injuring his back. As we were leaving the maintenance man told us “this happens all the time.” I do not recommend this motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John, Alliance

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benedictino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! That's the reason I love this place. The rooms are dated and in need of serious updates including bedding and linens. I love sitting in the rocking chairs and listening to the waves! It's amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024