The Tranquil House Inn

"First of all, you have to book with a third party agency which also charges you a fee on top of all the other fees the Inn charges. Our four night stay cost us over $1500. The room was a standard size with 2 queen beds. Upon our arrival we were not offered any help with our luggage and had to climb two flights of stairs to the room. No daily maid service was provided, not even to empty the small trash cans in the room. They did offer a "continental breakfast which was sub par to say the least. Hard boiled eggs, small blueberry muffins, juice coffee, yogurt, fruit and water. For the price of the room, they should have offered a free full breakfast. The staff was friendly and the place was clean, but for the money you pay to stay there, there should have been more amenities. It was located right on the water front and you could walk to the shops and restaurants in the "downtown" area. All that being said , we did enjoy our vacation but would not stay there again. Probably would have been less expensive to rent a condo on the beach."

Villas of Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

Heart of Manteo

"The rooms are very basic and have an old-school charm. Our room was satisfactorily clean and had an air purifier in addition to the heat/ac unit, which was appreciated. A hair dryer is provided as well as liquid hand soap and body wash mounted on the walls. No suitcase stand is provided but there is one chair in the room. Check in was easy and we left the door keys on the dresser at checkout. Our room was located around the back of the motel where it seemed that there were long-term guests that were loud late into the evenings and early in the mornings while the front of the motel appeared to be mostly empty, but the location on Manteo was nice and we were able to walk to several nearby stores and restaurants."

Tower Circle Motel

"My wife and I enjoyed our stay. It’s a tiny 50s hotel being renovated by a young couple. The location is ideal—just a short walk to the beach. Not far from the most famous lighthouse on our coast. And you can walk down to Diamond Shoals Seafood for dine in, take out, or cook your own. We stayed in an efficiency room and benefited from having a fridge and range."

First Colony Inn

The Inn on Pamlico Sound

Scarborough Inn

Sea Horse Inn and Cottages

"Great stay."

Colonial Inn

"Our stay was fine with the exception of someone from the office knocking on our door a half hour prior to the time to check out to see if we were going to check out (which we were in the process of packing and almost done). We felt that was rude especially since I had already taken some luggage to our vehicle."

Sea Foam Motel

"First let me say The Sea Foam Motel has been in business for 77 years I think. The fact that it has survived some pretty terrible storms is a bit of a miracle. The location is great! Great and easy beach access . Very nice pool. Everyone we came in contact with was extremely nice! We had a second floor side ocean view room with a king. Our room was very clean. Bed was fairly comfortable. Kitchenette had all you would need for quick little meals and snacks. Fridge is very tiny. Now for the less favorite things. Motel in great need of updating. Very old, mismatched furniture. New LVP flooring versus any carpet would be a plus. Walls, doors, trim, etc. need work. Linens were clean but also very worn. Bottom sheet very "pilly" and top sheet torn. Towels thin and tiny. Regulating water temp in shower was a constant challenge but water pressure was great. Be prepared to let hot water run quite a bit to reach optimal temperature. Strong musty odor of an old building. Bathroom fixtures very dated and in need of replacing. Some stairs are very narrow. If you have any physical limitations get a bottom floor room. Passage between building to reach beach needs repairs and sometimes had a very strong garbage smell. Foot rinse station not working and outdoor shower rinse station full of sand so couldn't rinse your feet off coming from beach. There were a lot of their "regulars" staying there and all seemed to really enjoy visiting with each other. All and all for the price certainly not a terrible place but improvements would go far."

Surf Side Hotel

Pamlico Station Edgecamp

"This is a very unusual hotel. There is no lobby, no check-in desk, no people. The only interior spaces are the rooms themselves. After you book online, the hotel emails you a code to open the door to your assigned room. If you have any questions or concerns, you text a (very responsive) concierge. It's basically an Airbnb in the form of a hotel. I loved it. The rooms themselves are spacious and beautifully apportioned. Even the most basic room has a kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and stove, plus a comfy couch, a television, and a dining area. The WiFi is strong and reliable. There is an outdoor wellness deck with a sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge. The whole place looks and feels spotless and brand new (because it is). The location and setting are fabulous. The beach is just blocks away. There's a pizzeria across the road. They offer a discount on the booking rate to North Carolina residents. If you're looking for an uncomplicated, no-fuss place to stay in Rodanthe, this is it."