1. Pirate’S Cove Realty
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (252) 473-6800, (888) 314-5795
Address: Nags Head–Manteo Causeway
Description: Pirate’s Cove Realty manages properties in the Pirate’s Cove Resort for weekly rentals. Two-night weekends also are offered during the off-season. Some cottages accept pets. All units include access to an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, and free boat slips. Pirate’s Cove Realty also manages properties at the Shallowbag Bay Club, a nearby development on the water closer to downtown Manteo. These one- to three-bedroom luxury waterfront condominiums are in an upscale marina. Several secluded waterfront properties are also offered in downtown Manteo.
2. Island Motel & Guesthouse
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (252) 473-2434
Address: US 64
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Description: In the heart of Manteo, convenience is a hallmark at this neat little motel. Most of the 14 rooms have their own microwave or full kitchen, cable TV, air-conditioning, and two double beds. Foldaway beds are available for children. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates are offered. Amenities include courtesy bikes, fishing poles, other sports equipment, and surfing lessons. Nonsmoking rooms are available, and smoking is not allowed in the main house. Dogs are allowed for a nominal fee. This motel is open all year. The Island Motel also operates three adorable theme cottages located 1 block away. In-season rates start at $200 per night. These cottages are nonsmoking and do not allow pets.
3. The Elizabethan Inn
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (252) 473-2101, (800) 346-2466
Address: US 64
Description: The Elizabethan Inn is a year-round resort facility with spacious shaded grounds, country-manor charm, and Tudor architecture reflecting the area’s heritage. The hotel consists of three buildings providing more than 80 rooms, efficiencies, and apartments, plus a spa and an on-site restaurant. Nonsmoking and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available. All rooms have cable TV with HBO, refrigerators, and direct-dial phones. Rooms are available with a king-size bed or two queen-size or double beds, and two rooms have whirlpool baths. All have coffeemakers. The inn’s Nautics Hall Health & Fitness Complex is available for guests. Guests may also use the outdoor pool and a heated, competition-size indoor pool.
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Address: 305 Fernando St.
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Address: Sir Walter Raleigh Street
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Address: 300 Budleigh St.
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Address: 524 US 64
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Address: 405 Queen Elizabeth Ave., on the waterfr
9. Scarborough House Bed And Breakfast
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (252) 473-3849
Address: Fernando and Uppowac Streets
Description: The Scarborough House, owned by Phil and Sally Scarborough, opened in 1995. Each of the four guest rooms has its own refrigerator, microwave, and private bath. Nonsmoking rooms are available. A romantic loft room has a king-size bed and a whirlpool bath. This inn is appointed with period antiques and other fine furnishings. A continental breakfast is served daily. Everything about these accommodations reflects the owners’ care and personal touch. The Scarborough House is open year-round.
10. Duke Of Dare Motor Lodge
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (252) 473-2175
Address: US 64
Description: On the main street and only a few blocks from the Manteo waterfront, this 57-room family motel provides the basics in accommodations: clean rooms with full baths, cable TV, and phones. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available. The lodge also has an outdoor pool. The Duke of Dare is close to shopping, restaurants, and attractions. It is open all year.
11. Dare Haven Motel
City: Manteo, NC
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (252) 473-2322
Address: US 64/264
Description: The Dare Haven, a family-run motel suited to the cost-conscious vacationer, is toward the north end of Roanoke Island and is a favorite place for families and fishing enthusiasts—there’s enough room here to park your own boat and trailer. Visitors planning to attend The Lost Colony or visit any of the other Roanoke Island attractions and historic sites of Fort Raleigh find this location convenient. The motel-style rooms are basic, clean, and comfortable, and have cable TV and telephones. Most are decorated in traditional Outer Banks style, with paneled walls and wraparound porches. All are ground level. Call for special rates for groups and extended stays. The motel is open all year, and some rooms are pet friendly. A large dog run is on-site.