Hatteras Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Hatteras Island

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South Rodanthe

While visiting South Rodanthe, you might make a stop by sights like Pamlico Sound and Rodanthe Beach.

South Rodanthe
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Brigands' Bay

If you're spending some time in Brigands' Bay, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Pamlico Sound are top sights worth seeing.

Brigands' Bay
Hatteras Colony

Hatteras Colony

Though Hatteras Colony may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like beach and Salvo Beach.

Hatteras Colony
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Wind Over Waves

While Wind Over Waves may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like beach and Salvo Beach.

Wind Over Waves
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Ocean Isle Estates

While Ocean Isle Estates isn't home to many top sights, Hatteras Island Boardsports and Surf's Up are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ocean Isle Estates
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Spindrift Banks

Spindrift Banks might not have many top sights, but Salvo Beach and beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Spindrift Banks
Swell Motel

Swell Motel

2 out of 5
46854 NC-12 Buxton NC
The price is AU$187 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$187
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews)
NEWLY RENOVATED AND WELL MAINTAINED

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Swell Motel
Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

3.5 out of 5
46677 Hwy 12 Buxton NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$305 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$305
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)
The view was amazing but I booked early to get a ground floor. There was alot of beach erosion and they moved us to a top floor. I asked if we could have the ground floor and they said no! Im handicapped so it was a problem! When the people came in Friday night and we were leaving Saturday morning ...

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging
Hatteras Island Inn

Hatteras Island Inn

2 out of 5
46745 Hwy 12 Buxton NC
The price is AU$153 per night from 31 May to 1 June
AU$153
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Nice area but rooms needed to be updated a little. Great television options

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hatteras Island Inn
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The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

3.5 out of 5
58822 Marina Way Hatteras NC
Stay at this holiday home in Hatteras. Enjoy free parking, balconies or patios and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Hatteras Landing Shopping Center and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (248 reviews)
It was everything it stated online. Very clean, I can’t say enough about how pleasantly surprised I was when we arrived. We booked kinda last minute and it was affordable and lately we have traveled and stayed at different places all to be disappointed. I would love to stay again!

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations
Hatteras Sands Camping Resort

Hatteras Sands Camping Resort

2 out of 5
57316 Eagle Pass Road Hatteras NC
Stay at this campsite in Hatteras. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (469 reviews)
Convenient for food and fishing

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hatteras Sands Camping Resort
Oceanfront Margaritaville Cabana - perfect for 2

Oceanfront Margaritaville Cabana - perfect for 2

Hatteras NC
Stay at this beach cottage in Hatteras. Enjoy a beach locale, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Hatteras Library and Hatteras Village ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (209 reviews)
Location was fantastic! The bad: The cabana was a little worse for the wear than advertised. The room reeked of marijuana upon arrival which was very disappointing since this is a smoke free property. The host responded quickly when notified saying to air out the property and that it should work ...

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Oceanfront Margaritaville Cabana - perfect for 2
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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