Roanoke Island Travel Guide

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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse Manteo NC Outer Banks North Carolina dock in Albemarle Sound
Shallowbag Bay and lighthouse in Manteo North Carolina
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse Manteo NC Outer Banks North Carolina dock in Albemarle Sound
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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse at Sunrise with Dramatic Sky - Manteo, North Carolina

Historic Downtown Manteo

You'll enjoy the beaches and coffee shops in Historic Downtown Manteo. You might want to make time for a stop at Dare County Arts Council or Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse.

Historic Downtown Manteo
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

2.5 out of 5
100 US-64 Manteo NC
The price is NZ$110 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$110
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manteo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Great clean economical motel. We would stay here again.

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
814 US-64 Manteo NC
The price is NZ$186 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$186
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Manteo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (440 reviews)
The rooms were basic, which was fine for a crew of guys but basic things lacked like the toilets did not flush in one of the two rooms booked. The coffee pot didn’t work. The doors to the rooms also didn’t shut properly without force and if it was not locked from the inside they could be easily pushed ...

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Waterfront, Studio and Gardens, Huge grass lawn, Dogs Ok, with fee

Waterfront, Studio and Gardens, Huge grass lawn, Dogs Ok, with fee

Wanchese NC
Stay at this holiday home in Wanchese. Enjoy a garden, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Outer Banks Beaches and Pirate's Life Charters are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Amazing for getting ready with my bridesmaids before my wedding!

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Waterfront, Studio and Gardens, Huge grass lawn, Dogs Ok, with fee
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.
Waterfront, Studio and Gardens, Huge grass lawn, Dogs Ok, with fee

Waterfront, Studio and Gardens, Huge grass lawn, Dogs Ok, with fee

Wanchese NC
Stay at this holiday home in Wanchese. Enjoy a garden, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Outer Banks Beaches and Pirate's Life Charters are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Amazing for getting ready with my bridesmaids before my wedding!

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Waterfront, Studio and Gardens, Huge grass lawn, Dogs Ok, with fee
Floating In Paradise On The Azul Project

Floating In Paradise On The Azul Project

Manteo NC
Stay at this houseboat in Manteo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Dare County Arts Council ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Everything was so lovely on the Azul Project! Our first night was a bit rough because there was a gale warning and the wind/water was a lot for these landlubbers, but once the weather settled down and the water was calm, we thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat. It was incredibly relaxing; communication ...

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Floating In Paradise On The Azul Project
The LOVE Boat !

The LOVE Boat !

Manteo NC
Stay at this houseboat in Manteo. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Dare County ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay on the Love Boat, was close to everything we wanted to visit, if it was warmer out we would have used the amenities. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

The LOVE Boat !
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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