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Cape Hatteras Motel

2.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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Outdoor pool
Family Townhome, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Living area | LCD TV
Deluxe Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Family Townhome, Multiple Beds, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 111 sq m
  • 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 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 31 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 78 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
46556 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton, NC, 27920

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

  • ‪Diamond Shoals - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tavern On 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Cape Hatteras Motel

Motel near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Close to Outer Banks Beaches, Cape Hatteras Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

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

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

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 25 per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Hatteras Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cape Hatteras Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cape Hatteras Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cape Hatteras Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cape Hatteras Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Buxton motel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

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Cape Hatteras Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 36 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10

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

10/10

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

I loved my stay here.. ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

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

4/10

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

Absolutely incredible view on the oceanfront side… It doesn’t get any better than that!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

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

Our ocean side room was so close to the ocean we moved our car when a storm came in. Perfect location if you want by the sea. An older but nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Nice romantic weekend…stay was perfect as always! Love Cape Hatteras Motel! We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

We had a seaside view and it was spectacular. The rooms are spacious, clean, good location, and the staff were accommodating and friendly. We'd definitely choose the Cape Hatteras Motel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

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

10/10

Loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Excellent. Maybe a little but dated, but Very clean, very nice check-in. Location is amazing if you’re in it for the beach. Unparalled views out of buildings A, B, C
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Was right on the ocean. Great place to stay . Harry was managing the property when we stayed. He was very helpful with anything you needed . Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

The Cape Hatteras Motel conveys all of what OBX is! A true getaway! Incredible Oceanfront location. Woke up to an exquisite Sunrise. Rocking Chairs on the porch. All the amenities were present - very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Oh, and the ice machine was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

The location is good, easy access to the beach and restaurants. The place is rundown, needs upgrades, bed covers were stained, very limited kitchenware. This time I stayed on the pool side and did not like it but previously I stayed oceanside and the those rooms are way nicer and more equipped. Also you cant beat the view so its worth to spend extra for oceanside rooms. I'd give oceanside rooms are 4-5 stars, pool side 2-3 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10

Very old and smelly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

April 26-29 2024……Awesome beachfront!!! Staff cleaning up from prior weeks storm which washed sand dunes into parking lot…. Accommodations were made for parking. Staff was working to remedy situation. Restaurants a short walk and grocery stores and bait store nearby a short drive by car…our room was a king with kitchenette accessible by 2 flights of stairs…. No elevators….basic kitchen supplies… dishes… pots toaster and coffee makers kerig and standard… no cutting board…soap and dish towel and eating utensils and knives…. Staff honored request for extra supplies ( towels, toilet paper…) Again Awesome beachfront!!!! Fabulous sunrise from room window… We did not have success with catching fish but enjoyed trying…..would definitely rent again… maybe opt for a room on the lower floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024