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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Buxton

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Buxton

Visiting Buxton for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Buxton, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Buxton based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Buxton for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Buxton before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Buxton for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Buxton for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Cape Pines Motel Hatteras Island

Motel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Buxton
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Located at 47497 Highway 12, Cape Pines Motel Hatteras Island has great rooms from $136 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, horse riding, and mini-golf at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Inn on Pamlico Sound

Inn with prices starting at $257 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Pool
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A great place to stay is The Inn on Pamlico Sound which has nice rooms starting at $257. Offering a pool, an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 49684 Hwy 12. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, a hot tub, free parking, and kids meals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 miles from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Hatteras Island Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Buxton
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
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We found Hatteras Island Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $213. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 46745 Hwy. 12 and Old Lighthouse Rd. You'll also find a microwave, a refrigerator, private parking, cycling, and windsurfing which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1 miles from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Cape Hatteras Motel

Motel with prices starting at $371 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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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. New visitors will really like this amazing 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. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Outer Banks Motel - Village Accommodations

Motel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Buxton
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Outer Banks Motel - Village Accommodations has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers free parking, fishing, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave. The great rooms here start at $216 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 47651 North Carolina 12. Furthermore, it also offers a refrigerator and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kill Devil Hills and Manteo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Buxton, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Buxton.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Buxton?

Buxton Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$239

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Buxton. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Buxton based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $239. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Buxton.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $371
  • 3-star hotels: $237
  • 2-star hotels: $175


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