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Cape Hatteras Motel

46556 Hwy 12, Buxton, Hatteras Island, NC 27920
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Cape Hatteras Motel
Ranked #5 of 7 hotels in Buxton
4.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
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North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

My fiance and I stayed at the Cape Hatteras Motel from Sunday, May 20, 2012 until Friday, May 25, 2012. The hotel is right on the beach and I do mean right on the beach. Open your room door and the beach is footsteps away! It doesn't get much better than that!! The view of the ocean from the balcony... More

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This hotel is right on the ocean for $87 a night, off season. It was generally clean, though worn and dated, though do you really care about the room that much when you are feet from the beach!

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Moneta, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Because we spend our annual beach trip in Nags Head, we haven't stayed on Hatteras Island in many years.After my son-in-law arranged a weekend fishing trip, my daughter found this motel on the internet and I must say that we were all very pleased. We found it to be modest and comfortable, bright and clean. I loved staying in a... More

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mocksville, n.c.
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I came here after reading the reviews on Tripadvisor and am glad I did. Great location, the beach is right ther, even if you have the nonbeachfront rooms, it is right over the sand dunes. I felt welcomed by Dan the owner and he also owns the restaurant across the street Shipwreck Grill. Rooms are clean and spacious, coffee maker,... More

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Ithaca, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Cape Hatteras Motel is separated from "civilization" of the developed Nags Head area by about 50 miles of mostly desolate national seashore and wildlife preserve. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a formidable sand dune, to keep it from being battered away by waves during frequent storms. Walk 50 feet to cross the dune and you are on... More

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Smithfield, North Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We have stayed here going on 3 years in a row and will continue to. The staff and owner are very nice! We took our honeymoon there and anniversary trips as well, looking forward to going again this year. We stay in the oceanfront apartments and they were well equipped with dishes and the rooms were nice and neat, not... More

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Dave Dawson, Owner at Cape Hatteras Motel, responded to this review
24 February 2012

I am so glad you enjoyed our oceanfront apartments. We are in the process of remodeling these with new tile floors and flat screen tv's so your next stay may be just as enjoyable. We look forward to your next visit. Dave More

Denver, Colorado
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Well located base to explore the Outer Banks. This motel reminded me of old beach houses I have stayed at. I hadn't been in this area for over 40 years but I remember taking long walks on the beach day and night and seeing old hulks of shipwrecks along the way. Alas, the shipwrecks have been moved to the Graveyard... More

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Dave Dawson, Owner at Cape Hatteras Motel, responded to this review
24 February 2012

Thank you for the kind review, however from your desciption it sounds like you may have stayed at the Outer Banks Motel next door. I am sure they thank you as well. Dave More

Baltimore, Maryland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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My wife and I stayed in top-floor, ocean front kitchenette during July 2010 and enjoyed a quiet week at the beach. The motel is on the South end of National Park land so the beach below us was never crowded. Buxton isn't the hectic beach scene you find farther up the coast in Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills -... More

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Dave Dawson, Owner at Cape Hatteras Motel, responded to this review
27 February 2012

I appreciate your input. The oceanfront efficiency you stayed in has now been remodeled along with the other units in that building, including new floors and window treatments. Dave More

Arkansas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We just got back from our first stay on the Outer Banks…it won’t be out last! The motel was perfect. The location is to die for! Our room was on the 3rd floor facing the ocean. What a view! The sound of the waves was so relaxing. The beach is sandy, clean, and not crowded at all. The room had... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011

This hotel is absolutely wonderful! The view is the best in the OBX and the rooms are perfect! Being able to walk out your door and be overlooking the ocean is well worth the money. The people are so welcoming and very friendly! Check out all the local places-Fatty's and Burger, Burger are great! Take a kayak tour from Fatty's... More

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  • Cape Hatteras Hotel
Address: 46556 Hwy 12, Buxton, Hatteras Island, NC 27920
Price range (per night):* S$83 - 242

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