Hatteras Island Travel Guide

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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Where to stay in Hatteras Island

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South Rodanthe

While visiting South Rodanthe, you might make a stop by sights like Rodanthe Beach and Pamlico Sound.

South Rodanthe
Amazing sunset

Hatteras Colony

Though Hatteras Colony may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Beach.

Hatteras Colony
Sunset beach sunrise North Carolina

Brigands' Bay

If you're spending some time in Brigands' Bay, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Pamlico Sound are top sights worth seeing.

Brigands' Bay
Cape Hatteras Island in North Carolina beach town USA

Wimble Shores

While Wimble Shores isn't home to many top sights, Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wimble Shores
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Ocean Isle Estates

While Ocean Isle Estates isn't home to many top sights, Hatteras Island Boardsports and Surf's Up are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ocean Isle Estates
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Wind Over Waves

While Wind Over Waves may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Beach.

Wind Over Waves
Hatteras Island Inn

Hatteras Island Inn

2 out of 5
46745 Hwy 12 Buxton NC
The price is NZ$133 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$133
per night
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hatteras Island Inn
HEATED pool/waterfront/private pier/tennis/hot tub/kayaks/SUPs/8bed 6bath

HEATED pool/waterfront/private pier/tennis/hot tub/kayaks/SUPs/8bed 6bath

Avon NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in Avon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Hatteras Island Boardsports and Kinnakeet Clay ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Everything was great.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

HEATED pool/waterfront/private pier/tennis/hot tub/kayaks/SUPs/8bed 6bath
Cape Hatteras Motel

Cape Hatteras Motel

2 out of 5
46556 North Carolina Hwy 12 Buxton NC
The price is NZ$305 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$305
per night
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this beach motel in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf ...
7.6/10 Good! (54 reviews)
Room was great,

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Cape Hatteras Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

3.5 out of 5
58822 Marina Way Hatteras NC
Stay at this holiday home in Hatteras. Enjoy free parking, cable TV channels and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Hatteras Landing Shopping Center ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (241 reviews)
Clean. Great location. Close to ferry. Beautiful sunset

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations
Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2

Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2

Hatteras NC
Stay at this beach cottage in Hatteras. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and patios. Popular attractions Hatteras Library and Hatteras Village Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (170 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay. This is such a nice little place. Just perfect for two people. Hope we can come back again sometime.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2
Treetop retreat. Perfect for one or two.

Treetop retreat. Perfect for one or two.

Buxton NC
Stay at this apartment in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Buxton Seafood and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Adorable room with artistic touches. Truly set in the treetops. Great shops, restaurants and easy ferry access nearby. Of course you are right near the beach and lighthouse. Only negative would be steps for someone that can’t climb easily and no TV but we knew both up front.

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Treetop retreat. Perfect for one or two.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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