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The Inn on Pamlico Sound

3.5 star property
Beach inn with a private beach and a 24-hour business center

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Premium Room, Balcony, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Restaurant
Deluxe Room, Balcony, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
The Inn on Pamlico Sound welcomes travelers to its waterfront location with a private beach perfect for water sports. Guests can paddle, fish, or ride the waves. Afterward, enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool or find quiet moments with a good book in the library.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium Room, Balcony, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, Balcony, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 19 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, Balcony, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, Balcony, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Premium Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 21 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 21 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Bay View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
49684 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC, 27920

What's nearby

  • Buxton Seafood - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Frisco Beach - 19 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 26 min drive - 6.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Inn on Pamlico Sound

Inn on the waterfront
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at The Inn on Pamlico Sound. With a private beach, fishing, and surfing, this inn is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Stay connected with free wired internet, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a computer station
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free internet and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 300 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children

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 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; cash is not accepted
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 April to October

Property is also known as

Inn Pamlico Sound Buxton
Inn Pamlico Sound
Pamlico Sound Buxton
Pamlico Sound
The Inn On Pamlico Sound Hotel Buxton
The Inn On Pamlico Sound Hatteras Island, NC - Buxton
The Inn on Pamlico Sound Inn
The Inn on Pamlico Sound Buxton
The Inn on Pamlico Sound Inn Buxton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Inn on Pamlico Sound have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Inn on Pamlico Sound pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Inn on Pamlico Sound?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at The Inn on Pamlico Sound?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Inn on Pamlico Sound located?

Located in Buxton, this beachfront inn is in a national park and within a 5-minute walk of Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve and Buxton Seafood. Pamlico Sound and Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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