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A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a staircase, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a television.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a television, and a chair.

A brick building with a sign reading 'Heart of Manteno Motor Lodge.'

1. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Manteo

John

NZ$76

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A dining area with long tables set for multiple guests, featuring floral centerpieces and candle holders.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire extinguisher, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, brown armchairs, a blue sofa, and a green vertical garden wall.

2. Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Manteo

Lexxie

NZ$98

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A bathroom with a white sink, a framed picture on the wall, and a glass shower enclosure.

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach.

An outdoor seating area with a built-in fireplace, cushioned chairs, and a table.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a hanging light fixture, and a seating area with two chairs.

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills

David

NZ$190

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

A wooden deck with benches overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A reception area with two reception desks, a large window, and a plant.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue office chair, a patterned ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the ocean.

4. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Nags Head

Melody

NZ$161

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden building labeled 'The Tranquil House Inn' with a sign above the entrance.

A multi-story building with a rooftop deck, a marina with boats, and a forested shoreline.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings in the background.

A restaurant with wooden paneled walls, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

5. Tranquil House Inn

Historic Downtown Manteo

David

NZ$366

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a glass shower, a bed with a blue headboard, a desk with a computer, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A wooden boardwalk leading to beach huts with a clear view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach in the foreground, and clear blue skies.

6. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Kill Devil Hills

Christina

NZ$116

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.

A garden with various flowers and plants, a white building with a tower in the background, and a clear blue sky.

A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs, a potted plant with flowers, and a building with a porch.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden deck and a building with multiple windows.

7. The First Colony Inn

Ocean Side Court

Clarence

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A tiki bar with outdoor seating and a palm tree.

A spacious living room with a large painting, a potted plant, and a wicker chair.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wooden floor, and a view to another room.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a sink, and a ceiling fan.

8. Island Guesthouse and Motel

Manteo

Shelby

NZ$144

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A large, ornate wooden cabinet with intricate carvings and multiple shelves.

A living room with a wooden floor, a beige armchair, a sofa, a wooden shelf with a vase, and a window with blinds.

A residential area with houses, a driveway, and a parked truck.

9. Scarborough Inn

Manteo

Leigh Ann

NZ$104

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean.

A beachside resort with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pool area.

A pier extending into a beach with people walking and sitting.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, located on a beach with a pier in the background.

10. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

South Nags Head

Raja

NZ$127

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel with a parking lot, a green-roofed building, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a window with blinds, and a view of the outside.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

11. Shutters on the Banks

Kill Devil Hills

Kimberly

NZ$147

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a beach with a wooden fence and a clear view of the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with a boardwalk leading to the beach, multiple balconies, and a view of the ocean.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a small wooden structure, overlooking the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

12. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Kill Devil Hills

K.C.

NZ$129

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a white railing, and two wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, and a chair with a nautical pattern.

13. Surf Side Hotel

Ocean Side Court

Katie

NZ$211

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

A beach with a wooden pier extending into the sea, a large house with a balcony, and a sandy path leading to the beach.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A corridor with white brick walls and a concrete floor leading to a beach view.

14. Mia's Boutique Hotel

Whalebone

Jim

NZ$130

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A conservatory with a wooden frame and glass panels, surrounded by various plants and flowers.

A garden with a winding blue ribbon sculpture, a pathway, and a welcome sign.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A hallway with a wooden desk, a lamp, and a red patterned rug.

15. Island House of Wanchese

Wanchese

Donald

NZ$235

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A sandy beach with footprints and sparse vegetation, leading to a calm sea under a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a staircase.

A covered porch with wooden chairs and a view of the beach.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur

Kill Devil Hills

Leta

NZ$107

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.

A room with a bed, a table with chairs, a desk, a TV, a door with a number, and a view of a beach and pier.

A room with two armchairs facing a large window with a view of a beach and houses.

17. Colonial Inn Motel

Nags Head

Erica

NZ$109

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A person sitting on a beach towel with a camera and a basket.

A covered outdoor area with wicker chairs and a wall adorned with green foliage and red flowers.

A person sitting on a bed in a hotel room, reading a magazine.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pergola, and a pool.

18. Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

Kill Devil Hills

Zachary

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

A storage area with shelves containing various beverages and bottles.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern shower with a glass door, white tiled walls, and a recessed ceiling light.

19. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

Ocean Side Court

Cynthia

NZ$215

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden deck with two yellow Adirondack chairs facing a beach at sunset.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a parking lot and a sunset sky.

A hotel kitchen with a long counter, various food display cases, and a coffee machine.

20. Comfort Inn On the Ocean

Kill Devil Hills

April

NZ$128

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Top Buffalo City Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Buffalo City

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This was my second time staying here and I will be back again. This hotel has multiple amenities, very kind & helpful staff, and beautiful rooms— I am very fond of the bathrooms in the rooms. Me and my partner met some very cool people we chilled and talked to by the pool which was nice. Also we love the free cookies & popcorn you get around 5. We will be back a third time for sure. We love this place and have been telling our friends about it aswell, very much a hidden gem. We are not 21 just yet but love traveling and this hotel being 18+ was very accommodating for us!"

Mia's Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was great! The room was spacious and clean."

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

8/10 Good

"Stayed a few nights for a wedding. Very nice and helpful staff. Hotel was very clean albeit a bit dated but it served its purpose. Very convenient to bars/food. Nice breakfast."

Surf Side Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, helpful staff, hearty breakfast, balcony watching ocean waves, and on the beach👍"

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, great location!"

Blue Heron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our 3rd floor balcony view of the ocean!! Room was comfortable and clean."

See Sea Motel

8/10 Good

"Keep in mind, his is an older lace that’s been around since the late 1970’s, however I had had updates. It’s definitely an older no frills place, and was clean and modern furnishings. We checked in and out and never even dealt with a staff person. Seamless. I’ll be back."

More cheap accommodation in Buffalo City

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

100 US-64 Manteo NC

NZ$76

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

7218 S Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head NC

NZ$90

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills

804 North Virginia Dare Trail, NC 12 Kill Devil Hills NC

NZ$102

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2009 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC

NZ$116

11 Nov - 12 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

8031 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Nags Head NC

NZ$127

3 Nov - 4 Nov

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Mia's Boutique Hotel

7115 S Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head NC

NZ$130

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,136 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Buffalo City?

The best area to stay in Buffalo City is the Downtown Historic District, particularly around Main Street and Water Street.This district is the heart of Buffalo City, known for its beautifully preserved Victorian architecture and its position along the Buffalo River. It's very walkable and offers a mix of local shops, eateries, and cultural venues. You'll find the impressive City Hall building at the centre of the area, and the riverfront promenade provides pleasant views and access to boat tours.Couples will find the Downtown Historic District particularly appealing for its romantic setting and easy access to fine dining and evening entertainment. Many of the boutique hotels here are housed in historic buildings, offering a unique stay, and the proximity to the waterfront makes for lovely evening strolls.For families, staying slightly outside the immediate Downtown Historic District but still within easy reach, areas like the Elmwood Village offer a more residential feel with parks and family-friendly cafes.

When is the best time to go to Buffalo City?

The best time to go to Buffalo City is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) when the weather is pleasant and the crowds are smaller.Spring offers mild temperatures, typically ranging from 15°C to 25°C, making it ideal for outdoor activities like exploring the waterfront or visiting historical sites without the intense summer heat. The local flora also begins to bloom, adding to the scenery.Autumn provides similarly comfortable temperatures, usually between 18°C and 28°C, and the humidity is lower than in summer. This season is superb for enjoying the local parks and nature trails, and you might catch some lovely autumn colours. The reduced number of visitors means you'll often find better availability and value for accommodation and dining.While summer (June to August) is popular for its warm weather and beach activities, temperatures can often exceed 30°C with high humidity, and the city experiences its peak tourist season, leading to larger crowds and higher prices.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, although it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to 'My Trips' and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by 'Fully refundable property' for hotels in Buffalo City.

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How much is the nightly rate for a hotel in Buffalo City?

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Our top choices for Buffalo City hotels

1. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

2. Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

4. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

5. Tranquil House Inn

6. John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

7. The First Colony Inn

8. Island Guesthouse and Motel

9. Scarborough Inn

10. Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

11. Shutters on the Banks

12. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

13. Surf Side Hotel

14. Mia's Boutique Hotel

15. Island House of Wanchese

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur

17. Colonial Inn Motel

18. Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

19. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nags Head

20. Comfort Inn On the Ocean

Top Buffalo City Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Buffalo City

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach

Mia's Boutique Hotel

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Surf Side Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Blue Heron Motel

See Sea Motel

More cheap accommodation in Buffalo City

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Mia's Boutique Hotel

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