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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 room with large windows overlooking a marina.

A hotel with a sign reading "INLET INN" in front of a building with multiple balconies and a white exterior.

1. Inlet Inn NC

Beaufort

Sam

CA $193

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

A marina with boats docked, a swimming pool with lounge chairs, and a building with 'COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE' signage.

2. Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort

Beaufort

Emily

CA $190

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

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.

3. Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing

Morehead City

Shakirah

CA $148

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a dark wood coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

4. Beaufort Hotel NC

Beaufort

Ricky

CA $237

CA $267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 window with a view of a coastal landscape, wooden window frame, and a small dish on the sill.

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

5. Ocracoke Harbor Inn

Ocracoke

Michael

CA $177

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 marina with boats docked, a small building, and a clear sky.

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

6. The Anchorage Inn and Marina

Ocracoke

Leon

CA $180

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

7. Hampton Inn Morehead City

Morehead City

Ashley

CA $150

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A room with a wooden dining table and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave, a TV, and a bed with a blue floral bedspread.

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.

8. Pony Island Inn

Ocracoke

Shelly

CA $148

CA $166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A covered porch with a wooden railing, a white exterior wall, and a clear view of the sky and trees.

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.

9. The Silver Lake Hotel at Ocracoke

Ocracoke

Joel

CA $253

CA $322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

A beachside pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

10. Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Atlantic Beach

Barbara

CA $131

CA $147 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 multi-story hotel with a covered parking area, a sign indicating it is a hotel, and a flag outside.

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.

11. Beaufort Harbour Suites

Beaufort

Gray

CA $166

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, marble flooring, and a large wall mural.

12. Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

Pine Knoll Shores

Barret

CA $130

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a prominent entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and a fenced courtyard.

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.

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

Morehead City

Greg

CA $156

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A beachside resort with a pier, a swimming pool, and beach chairs.

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

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

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront

Atlantic Beach

Bradley

CA $188

CA $212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A reception area with a wooden floor, a light-colored cabinet, two large vases with branches, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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

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

Morehead City

Tracey

CA $95

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

16. Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Atlantic Beach

Kimberly Furr

CA $139

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

A bicycle with a basket, parked on a gravel path.

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

17. Ann Street Inn & Garden

Beaufort

CA $224

CA $283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets.

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

18. Blackbeard's Lodge

Ocracoke

angela

CA $245

CA $274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

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

19. Oceanana Motel

Atlantic Beach

CA $135

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A white building with a red door and columns, numbered 3410, under a clear sky.

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.

20. Econo Lodge Crystal Coast

Morehead City

Joseph

CA $112

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Top Cape Lookout National Seashore Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Morehead City

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient, great breakfast, and backs to the sound. Get a room with a view of the sound and has a pool. They had a couple water leaks that they were working on not an issue."

Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Love staying here. The staff is always excellent"

Blackbeard's Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk assistant, Cynthia ( I believe was her name) was beyond sweet,helpful and such a pleasure to speak with. We came over last night (9/27) to be able to catch the Ferry to Cedar Island at 7:30am Monday . When I spoke with her she as so sweet, made sure to ask if we needed names of restaurants, asked if we were ok after going through all the winds and high water from the Nor'Easter.Just genuinely a kind hearted person."

Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing. Our waterfront master suite was spacious and well appointed, with a comfortable bed, plenty of pillows, a sitting area, and a lovely balcony overlooking the water. There was even room to set up the full size ironing board in a separate area and the bathroom had plenty of shelving for a longer stay. We also enjoyed the calm, mostly adult atmosphere. The hotel feels classy and is far enough from the nightlife that we weren’t disturbed at night. The only thing to know for a longer stay is that, without housekeeping service (it is upon request), you may need to empty your own trash and pick up fresh towels. That was OK with us. We’d rather leave all our things out without housekeeping coming in. The staff was always accommodating when we asked, so it was a minor inconvenience. We’d happily stay again and already made future reservations."

The Beacon

10/10 Excellent

"The Beacon is well-priced and a great value! Nothing fancy, but this is a vintage style motel with tons of charm. Like vintage motels, not a lot of room for belongings - a well-placed shelf would be helpful in the bathroom for vanity items. But, it is exactly as expected - small, charming, and perfect for a get-away to the beach. Very nice beach location with easy access (boardwalk through the dunes ) and a nice observation deck at the end of the boardwalk, before descending the stairs to the beach. At the motel, there is a very nice and large outdoor gathering area for relaxing and hanging out in the evenings, suitable for larger groups and also small private seating areas. The room was updated recently and clean, with a very comfortable bed. A few restaurants and stores are within walking distance, but the location is nicely suited in a slower paced section of the island."

The Anchorage Inn and Marina

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. We checked in late and left early so we did not have any interaction with the staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Close to ferry. We enjoyed Ocracoke."

A Place at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Decent and easy access to the beach"

Inlet Inn NC

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Beaufort for walking in the downtown area where there are shops, restaurants and lots of history. The grounds are kept tidy and there is a shady courtyard with seating for outdoor relaxing. They offer a variety of unique room types depending on your needs. You can see the setup choices on their website. My room was spacious with high ceilings and a fan to circulate air. Clean and inviting. The cooling and heating unit was easy to operate and accurate. Complimentary breakfast is available and brought to your room. Well managed. Locally owned and operated."

Pony Island Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our suite with the kitchenette. Everything was very clean and the kitchen was stocked with the essentials for cooking light meals. The couch could use an update, but was adequate. The coffee packets provided were not great, but not an issue. The Pony Island Restaurant that is adjacent to the hotel has great coffee and our breakfast was delicious. It was so nice to have that just a few steps away! We loved the pool! It was so clean, peaceful, and inviting, and pool towels are provided. The staff was friendly, and helpful with suggestions for restaurants. Overall it was a great find, and we highly recommend it!"

More cheap stays in Cape Lookout National Seashore

Garnet Inn & Suites, Morehead City near Atlantic Beach

3100 Arendell St Morehead City NC

CA $95

CA $118 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

includes taxes & fees