Best hotels in Dare County

Explore Dare County with 533 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

The Sea Ranch Resort
8.0 (105 reviews)

The Sea Ranch Resort ★★★

📍 1731 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills

"Great view of the ocean. OBX is older mom and pop establishments so it wont have the feel or amenities of the big hotel chains but it has what you need. Clean room, great beach access and a refreshing pool. Beach wasn't crowded and had lots of shells. Pool was older but clean, the surrounding facilities could use some TLC but we were never crowded at the pool. We saw the other posts about the elevator issues and the one elevator still was out of commission. We had the second level so it didnt affect us. There was no cleaning of the rooms which didnt affect us since we only had a 2 night stay and we wouldn't use it. Very reasonably priced. We didnt go to the bistro in the hotel but it seemed to offer a lot of great things."

The Sanderling
8.5 (98 reviews)

The Sanderling ★★★★

📍 1461 Duck Rd, Duck

"We traveled here to enjoy the area and amenities. Unfortunately the hotel had just been damaged by water and active water restoration was happening while we were there. It was smelly, loud and disgusting. Cannot believe we paid what we did to have to deal with this."

Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
8.3 (104 reviews)

Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur ★★★

📍 201 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills

"Not bad 👍"

Scarborough Inn
7.8 (99 reviews)

Scarborough Inn ★★★

📍 524 US-64, Manteo

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
7.8 (95 reviews)

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham ★★★

📍 814 US-64, Manteo

Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
9.0 (100 reviews)

Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk ★★★

📍 5353 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk

White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast
9.7 (60 reviews)

White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast ★★★★

📍 319 Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Manteo

"Pros, the inn was great, very clean, decorated very well, the food was excellent, the staff was very friendly. The grounds were very nice with firepits, gathering areas and such. the location was in walking distance to everything. the dog friendly garden bedroom with an outside entrance was nice. great bed and comfortable. the fireplace was a nice add. Cons. the garden bedroom was located right next to the kitchen. you could hear everything going on in the kitchen. pots and pans, plate noise, conversations. it would start when they were getting ready for breakfast, no sleeping in. no afternoon naps after coming back from sightseeing because they were getting the happy hour food ready. the last night they were having a special dinner for a party of 13 people. the prep and clean up for that lasted until at least 9pm. the wife and I are 70 and we like our quiet times when we stay on our travels. this room was not it. I understand it is an old building but more sound proofing to the walls and door would definitely make an improvement. I cannot attest to how the other rooms are. We spent 3 nights there. The garden bedroom is the only pet friendly room."

The Tranquil House Inn
9.6 (71 reviews)

The Tranquil House Inn ★★

📍 405 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo

"Nice quaint hotel, friendly staff, and excellent location. Lives being close to water. Not alot of parking, but no problem since we walked everywhere. Good breakfast. All rooms were outside entrance which was only negative experience. Would go again."

First Colony Inn
9.4 (100 reviews)

First Colony Inn ★★★

📍 6715 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head

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Sand Spur Cottages Hotels in Dare County

Sand Spur Cottages

"Very comfortable and very clean"

Saltaire Cottages Hotels in Dare County

Saltaire Cottages

"This is how a beach Vacation should be ! Old world charm and a beach that is not over crowded and lined with Hotels and McMansions!! Unspoiled We have been coming here close to 30 years ( only missing a couple). The current Owners are so gracious to us and appreciate the longevity of us year after coming back. The beauty of Saltaire is really the set up. Having your own 2 bedroom units ( the ones we stay in). There are as many of 18 of us and we all hang around the great pool and beach all day and share the common spaces throughout. Then we can all retreat to our own family units. You cannot get that with a big house with 18 people together and the chaos that usually goes along with if after a week!. The location is perfect, across the beach and right on Beach road and next to Art's place and the Newer cigar and Bourbon bar Tap That. The grounds are kept clean as well as the pool daily. I do not know how they do it but the cleaning staff are truly great ! They are so considerate of everyone they meet and are eager to please. They have been there for a number of years now and Dan and Amanda must be doing something right to keep them. ( keep doing it guys).. We look forward to coming back next year and have the same great experience we have come to love. The Gregory Family"

Colonial Inn Hotels in Dare County

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."

Outer Banks Motor Lodge Hotels in Dare County

Outer Banks Motor Lodge

"The sea is just outside the door, and there are barbecue facilities in the yard. There is a small kitchen and a large refrigerator in the room. I went to the supermarket to buy some seafood and cooked a hot pot, and then went to the beach for a walk in the breeze. It was a good stay experience."

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The Sea Ranch Resort ★★★
"I didn’t even get to stay because our flight got canceled and we couldn’t reschedule. I know it is part of their policy to not get a refund but with the amount of money I spend they could’ve at least given me something back. I did their whole process to of trying to get a refund back but with them stating it works for less than 1% of people I didn’t have much hope. I’m hoping to go there in the future but not anytime soon with the amount of money I lost."
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2026-06-19
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The Sanderling ★★★★
"We traveled here to enjoy the area and amenities. Unfortunately the hotel had just been damaged by water and active water restoration was happening while we were there. It was smelly, loud and disgusting. Cannot believe we paid what we did to have to deal with this."
★★★★★
2026-07-30
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Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur ★★★
"The price/performance ratio is very high, and it feels like a small house with all the necessary features. It is a few steps from the seaside, suitable for watching the sunrise in the morning, and it is not far from the Wrights brother memorial hall."
★★★★★
2024-01-01
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White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast ★★★★
"From the moment the reservations were made till the morning of checkout my wife and I were made to feel welcomed. Tonia greeted us on the front porch despite our slightly late arrival. David graciously gave us a tour of the inn making our next room decision extremely difficult! Every niche of the inn is filled with warm thoughtful touches that makes you appreciate the love they have for this inn. Tonia’s amazing breakfast and delicious homemade baking will keep you fueled as you explore the town. The rooms are gorgeous, comfortable with ample room. The WiFi was fast and reliable. Parking was always available on the side street."
★★★★★
2025-08-30
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The Tranquil House Inn ★★
"Tranquil House Inn is the perfect place to stay for your visit to the outer banks. My girlfriend and I stayed in an amazing King room with a deck looking out over the water right outside the door. The staff were amazing, and the food and drinks at the restaurant were incredible too. Can't wait to visit again!"
★★★★★
2024-02-14
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Shutters on the Banks ★★★
"My wife and I went to the Outer Banks for a day and a half adventure that involved needing a hotel room. I chose shutters based on being located near one of the music venues we would be visiting. We are both free pleased with our stay. It was of course in the winter and off-season so we didn’t have any crowds anywhere which was perfect for us.    It was everything we needed and expected and nothing we didn’t need. It was perfect."
★★★★★
2025-02-24
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Mia's Boutique Hotel ★★★
"Enjoyed our stay at Mias!😎🌞"
★★★★★
2026-06-10
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Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging ★★★
"Perfect place in Outerbanks. Enjoyed the secluded and private beach. Excellent sunrise view.. Perfect place for families with kids and pets."
★★★★★
2025-08-01

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Number of reviews

8,331

Total properties

533

Weekday Avg. Price

$208

Weekend Avg. Price

$265

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