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A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry service sign, and a docked yacht.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city through the windows.

A patio with white Adirondack chairs and a table, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

A room with large windows overlooking a marina.

1. Inlet Inn NC

Beaufort

Sam

CA $178

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a window with a view, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a mirror wall.

A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and boats in the background.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a sign indicating a 5-dock SoCal Soiree Bar & Grill.

2. Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort

Beaufort

Emily

CA $165

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A waterfront hotel with multiple levels, large windows, and a docked boat.

A waterfront property with a dock, boats, and a large building with multiple levels and balconies.

A covered outdoor area with a view of the water, featuring a long corridor with glass doors and windows, and a railing along the side.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, and a large window.

3. Beaufort Hotel NC

Beaufort

Ricky

CA $182

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A park with a wooden bench, gazebos, and a clear view of a lake.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.

A multi-story hotel building with balconies, a parking area, and a sign reading "bask Hotel".

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a tiled backsplash, and a skylight.

4. Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing

Morehead City

Shakirah

CA $138

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden deck with a view of the marina and boats, a staircase, and two white rocking chairs.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a round table with two chairs, a large mirror, and a remote control on a white surface.

A doorway leading to a living area with a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

5. The Silver Lake Hotel at Ocracoke

Ocracoke

Joel

CA $205

CA $269 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a desk with a chair, a TV, a dresser, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A balcony with white chairs and a railing overlooking a parking area and buildings.

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating.

A spacious living area with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a window with blinds.

6. Pony Island Inn

Ocracoke

Shelly

CA $125

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A multi-story hotel with balconies and large windows, a sign indicating it is the Harbor Inn, and a well-lit exterior.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, pendant lighting, and a bookshelf with audio equipment.

A marina with wooden docks extending into calm water, a small boat docked at the pier, and buildings in the background.

A marina with docked boats, a waterfront property with multiple buildings, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

7. Ocracoke Harbor Inn

Ocracoke

Michael

CA $208

CA $233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, seating areas, and a large vase with sticks.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, and a wall painting.

A modern lounge area with teal armchairs, a round wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

8. Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

Morehead City

Tracey

CA $66

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a flag warning system and a lifebuoy.

A modern outdoor seating area with striped sofas and tables, surrounded by a white pergola structure.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, black bar stools, and a green accent wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

Pine Knoll Shores

Steve

CA $116

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A seaside bar with three stools, a counter, and striped umbrellas.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach chairs, and umbrellas.

A beach with rows of beach chairs and umbrellas, a clear sky, and the ocean in the background.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Atlantic Beach

Barbara

CA $131

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A covered patio with a glass table and wicker chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the backyard.

A room with wicker furniture, including two chairs and a table with glass top.

A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

11. Beaufort Harbour Suites

Beaufort

Gray

CA $111

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

A wedding ceremony by a lake with guests seated on white chairs facing the couple.

12. Hampton Inn Morehead City

Morehead City

Sharon Runion

CA $150

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a dock, and a pier.

A marina with several boats docked, a hotel with a red brick facade, and a pool area with people.

13. The Anchorage Inn and Marina

Ocracoke

Leon

CA $181

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A beachfront hotel with a wooden boardwalk leading to the buildings, which have balconies and a white fence.

A waterfront pier with wooden posts and a metal walkway leading to docked boats.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

14. Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Atlantic Beach

Kimberly Furr

CA $140

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a tray with fruit and wine glasses, and a bottle of wine.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with multiple chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

Atlantic Beach

Shawn

CA $167

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A swimming pool with a beach view, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, wooden headboards, and two large spiral shell paintings on the wall.

A beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean, accompanied by beach chairs and umbrellas.

16. Oceanana Motel

Atlantic Beach

Phyllis

CA $135

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A wooden porch with white chairs and a wooden staircase leading to a door.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets and a central island, a dining area with a brick accent wall, and a large window providing natural light.

A wooden interior with a central counter labeled "Adventure," a staircase with a pirate statue, and nautical decor.

A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and a statue of a pirate.

17. Blackbeard's Lodge

Ocracoke

angela

CA $189

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A breakfast buffet area with labeled coffee pots, a toaster, and a variety of pastries.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a fire extinguisher, a clock, and a wall-mounted map display.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and wooden floor.

18. Econo Lodge Crystal Coast

Morehead City

William

CA $88

CA $99 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a counter with illuminated blue panels, a wooden panel wall, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a dining table with chairs.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a colorful striped rug, a television, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

Morehead City

Greg

CA $157

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a chandelier.

A room with a fireplace, a window with blinds, a patterned rug, and a chair.

A porch with wicker furniture, a lamp, and a sign that reads 'Ab Street Inn'.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a television on the wall.

20. Ann Street Inn & Garden

Beaufort

Kenneth

CA $249

CA $312 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Cape Lookout Lighthouse

9.2/10 (136 reviews)

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Top Cape Lookout National Seashore Hotel Reviews

Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, had 2 TVs did not have to fight over TV."

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

10/10 Excellent

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Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property, friendly staff"

A Place at the Beach

8/10 Good

"Room was clean they called me when the room was ready as we arrived early it was a fair price for the property could use a little updating though"

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. The property has a lot of nice features. They have a restaurant that serves good food, a nice area to sit outside , a tiki bar , and a nice swimming pool as well. We loved that they had umbrellas and chairs on the beach which were free and on a first come first serve basis. We loved sitting on the balcony overlooking the pool, beach and ocean. We plan to return again."

The Anchorage Inn and Marina

10/10 Excellent

"The view is spectacular and the staff are always super helpful and kind! Loved the pool ! The location is the best!!!"

The Beacon

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and wonderful view. Staff was excellent. Home away from home. ❤️"

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

8/10 Good

"We had a blast"

Atlantic Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This property is HUGE.. my fiancée and I had plenty of room for the two of us. We will be renting again in the near future for the Seafood Festival and additional vacations. The location is perfect, as we were only 7 minutes away from the festival. The check-in and overall process were immaculate, clean, and had plenty of towels, and wash clothes. We never had to ask for anything additional for our vacation. Thank you for a wonderful and safe stay 😊"

More cheap stays in Cape Lookout National Seashore

Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

3100 Arendell St Morehead City NC

CA $66

CA $86 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (963 reviews)

Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

1013 E Main St Havelock NC

CA $119

CA $134 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

includes taxes & fees

Hampton Inn Morehead City

4035 Arendell St Morehead City NC

CA $150

CA $169 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

includes taxes & fees

The Anchorage Inn and Marina

205 Irvin Garrish Hwy Ocracoke NC

CA $181

CA $202 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (637 reviews)

The Silver Lake Hotel at Ocracoke

395 Irvin Garrish Hwy Ocracoke NC

CA $205

CA $269 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

includes taxes & fees

A Place at the Beach

1904 E Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC

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8.4/10 Very good! (373 reviews)

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Our top choices for Cape Lookout National Seashore hotels

1. Inlet Inn NC

2. Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort

3. Beaufort Hotel NC

4. Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing

5. The Silver Lake Hotel at Ocracoke

6. Pony Island Inn

7. Ocracoke Harbor Inn

8. Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

9. Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

10. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

11. Beaufort Harbour Suites

12. Hampton Inn Morehead City

13. The Anchorage Inn and Marina

14. Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

16. Oceanana Motel

17. Blackbeard's Lodge

18. Econo Lodge Crystal Coast

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

20. Ann Street Inn & Garden

Stay near popular Cape Lookout National Seashore attractions

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Horse Island

Learn more about Cape Lookout National Seashore

Top Cape Lookout National Seashore Hotel Reviews

Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort

A Place at the Beach

Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

The Anchorage Inn and Marina

The Beacon

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

Atlantic Beach Resort

More cheap stays in Cape Lookout National Seashore

Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

Quality Inn near MCAS Cherry Point

Hampton Inn Morehead City

The Anchorage Inn and Marina

The Silver Lake Hotel at Ocracoke

A Place at the Beach

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