The Best Beach Hotels in Buxton

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Buxton

Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Buxton? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Buxton for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Buxton based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Buxton's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Inn on Pamlico Sound

Inn with prices starting at $257 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 49684 Hwy 12, The Inn on Pamlico Sound has great rooms from $257 (before taxes). It offers a pool, an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.8 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love parking, hiking, a hot tub, free parking, and kids meals at this beach hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Cape Pines Motel Hatteras Island

Motel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Buxton
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Cape Pines Motel Hatteras Island which has nice rooms starting at $136. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 47497 Highway 12. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, horse riding, and mini-golf which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Outer Banks Motel

Motel with prices starting at $262 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Buxton
  • Outdoor pool

We found Outer Banks Motel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $262. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 46577 North Carolina Highway 12 PO Box 428. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and air-conditioning which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.1 miles from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Cape Hatteras Motel

Motel with prices starting at $371 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Buxton
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $371, Cape Hatteras Motel, at 46556 Highway 12 provides an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers horse riding, laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, and a private pool. It's located just 1.1 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hatteras Island Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Buxton
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Hatteras Island Inn has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. The great rooms here start at $213 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 46745 Hwy. 12 and Old Lighthouse Rd. Furthermore, it also offers a microwave, a refrigerator, private parking, cycling, and windsurfing, which is nice for visitors. Just 1 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Outer Banks Motel - Village Accommodations

Motel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Outer Banks Motel - Village Accommodations is 8.20 out of 10. This place has free parking, fishing, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $216, and it's located at 47651 North Carolina 12. We also love the a refrigerator and private parking which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Buxton, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Buxton.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Buxton?

Buxton Average Beach Hotel Price
$243

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Buxton. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Buxton based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $243. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Buxton.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $371
  • 3-star hotels: $237
  • 2-star hotels: $204


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