"The hotel room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Nice breakfast and outdoor seating area.2015-10-01"
"The hotel needed upgrading, but the staff totally made up for the lack of decor. Every employee was hospitable. We had our dog, and they made us all feel at home. A wonderful stay.2015-05-04"
"The hotel was nice enough, but the parking lot was full and I had to park at Miller's across the street.2017-06-02"
"The hotel was right on the beach, and also had a fabulous pool and deck. The staff was incredibly helpful and professional. Impressive breakfast selection, and the food was kept stocked.2015-07-01"
"Good location. Hotel staff was pleasant and helpful.2015-03-31"
"The hotel was OK, but not worth the price. I could hear people talking outside my room. Breakfast ended right on time; I came 5 minutes late and the food had already been put away.2017-05-02"
"Good location with direct access to the beach, but due to high seas warnings, there was no beach to sit on. Like typical Outer Banks motels, this one was old, outdated, salty, and had sandy rooms and staffing shortages. Good Covid prevention at check-in, but no daily housekeeping because of the virus. Next time I'll pay more to stay somewhere nicer.2020-09-27"
"Easy to access the beach in back. The hotel was quiet at night. The room had a microwave, fridge, and lots of big trash cans. The shower was tiny and it took a long time for the water to get hot. My request for a late checkout was denied.2017-04-18"
"I had a terrific experience. Stay at this motel.2016-06-02"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
