Outer Banks Places to Stay

When your trip brings you to North Carolina's Outer Banks, choose lodging that helps you enjoy the visit. These resources can help you compare hotels, resorts, vacation homes, campgrounds, condos, and other options for your stay.

The Outer Banks has long appealed to travelers who value room to breathe, privacy, and a quieter setting. For a peaceful few days with close friends or family, the OBX offers a slower rhythm than the city, along with many kinds of accommodations.

Across the area, small towns and villages sit among miles of natural shoreline and wild landscapes. Vacation rental homes and cottages make up the largest share of lodging on the OBX. These rentals let guests shape their surroundings and decide how much they interact with others, much as they would at home.

Hotels and motels are also available in a couple dozen locations. Roughly half are points or franchise hotels, while the rest are independently owned and operated by local families. Guests who want a more attentive experience can choose from some highly-rated inns and boutique hotels, often with breakfast or special refreshments included.

For travelers who would rather sleep beneath the stars, National Park Service and privately operated campgrounds serve a range of preferences, from tents and cabins to RV trailers and motorhomes. Outer Banks condos and townhouses are another strong option. Whether the plan is a family escape, a wedding trip, or an adventure-focused visit, stays can be found on or near ocean and sound waters. The lodging community takes pride in the experiences it creates and looks forward to welcoming guests.

Vacation rental options

Search 4-30 bedroom Outer Banks homes, including oceanfront, new construction, pet-friendly, and private pool options.

Lodging search filters

Size of Vacation Rental Company

• Large (250+ homes ) (32)
• Medium/Small (2-249 homes) (23)
• Individually Owned (1 home) (13)

Regions

• Kill Devil Hills (53)
• Nags Head (53)
• Kitty Hawk (34)
• Duck (28)
• Southern Shores (26)

Categories

• Pet Friendly (106)
• Oceanfront (80)
• Vacation Rentals (68)
• Hotels & Motels (57)
• Campgrounds / RV Parks (18)

Amenities

• Pool (94)
• Pet Friendly (74)
• Handicapped Accessible (64)
• Partial week stays (51)
• Friday and/or Sunday Check-In (47)

Featured places to stay

• Southern Shores Realty — 5 Ocean Blvd
• Surf or Sound Realty - Avon — 40974 NC-12
• Burrus House Inn Waterfront Suites — 509 HWY 64-264
• Coastal Carolina Vacations and Sales — 106 W. Wood Hill Drive
• Carolina Designs Realty — 1197 Duck Rd
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott — 2028 South Virginia Dare Trail
• Sea Ranch Resort — 1731 N. Virginia Dare Trail
• Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates Vacation Rentals — 4607 N. Croatan Hwy.
• The Sanderling — 1461 Duck Road
• Village Realty — 5301 South Croatan Hwy
• Kees Vacations — 58822 Marina Way Suite A
• First Flight Rentals — 102 W. Airstrip Rd
• Outer Banks Motor Lodge — 1509 S. Virginia Dare Trail
• Beach Realty - Kitty Hawk — 4820 N. Croatan Hwy
• Hatteras Realty (Avon) — 40227 Tigrone Blvd

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More ways to explore the Outer Banks

• Active Outdoor
• By Hand | Creative & Culinary
• Family Fun
• History & Heritage
• Passive Outdoor

Additional trip ideas

Special Deals

Last-minute vacation offers are available in OBX.

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