⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island for 2026

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A white porch with a bench, potted plants, and a view into a room with a bed and curtains.

A blue bicycle parked in front of a white picket fence with a sign that reads "The White Doe Inn."

A large white colonial-style building with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a white picket fence.

A well-lit living room with a chandelier, a fireplace, and a sofa with patterned upholstery.

1. White Doe Inn

Historic Downtown Manteo, 3 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Stephen

S$374

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A tiki bar with outdoor seating and a palm tree.

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

A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

2. Island Guesthouse and Motel

2.5 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Judy

S$105

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a comfortable chair, a rug, and a view through a glass door.

A bedroom with a bed, two windows, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a large window, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden staircase with carpeted steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a framed map.

3. Cameron House Inn

Historic Downtown Manteo, 3.1 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Marguerite

S$370

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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 covered outdoor area with a white railing, an exit sign, and a view of a building with a balcony.

A motel with a signboard, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with several cars.

4. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

2.6 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Lisa

S$82

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

A modern bar with wooden chairs and pendant lighting.

5. Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.4 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Demetrius

S$100

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two chairs, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden interior with a round table, a cushioned bench, and a bookshelf.

A room with wooden walls and ceiling, a desk with a lamp, two wicker chairs with blue cushions, and a round table.

A turquoise deck with wooden railings, a white door, and two turquoise tables with stools.

6. Cypress House Inn

11.7 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Sayan

S$263

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

7. Surf Side Hotel

9.1 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Sofia

S$222

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

8. Tranquil House Inn

Historic Downtown Manteo, 3.2 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Coleen

S$350

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

A wooden pathway leading to a beach with sand dunes and tall grasses.

9. The First Colony Inn

9 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Timothy

S$136

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A beachfront hotel with a balcony, beach chairs, and a dune in the background.

A beachfront hotel with multiple floors and balconies, featuring a series of windows and doors.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window with a view of the ocean, and a painting on the wall.

A wooden deck with chairs and a railing overlooking a beach.

10. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

10.4 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Mallory

S$179

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A beach view with a wooden deck, beach chairs, and a building with a stone facade.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a view of the beach through the window.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table with a plant, and a wooden chair.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug. A kitchen with white cabinets and a microwave is visible in the background.

11. 1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast

13.4 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Karime

S$346

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

A beach path leading to the ocean with a sunset in the background.

12. Shutters on the Banks

11.3 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Ryan

S$182

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

A room with large windows, a striped cushion, and a wooden wall.

A beachfront house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a porch.

A turquoise beach chair facing the ocean with a sandy beach and a wooden fence in the foreground.

13. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

9.1 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Madeleine

S$135

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a balcony.

14. Mia's Boutique Hotel

9.5 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Sheila West

S$138

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and lounge chairs.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A wooden deck with benches overlooking the ocean at sunset.

15. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

8.4 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Carol

S$206

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A marina with docked boats, a clear sky, and residential buildings in the background.

A covered porch with wooden benches and tables, large windows, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, a pool table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A room with a striped sofa, a round wooden table, a lamp, a window with a view of a car, and a painting on the wall.

16. Saltaire Cottages

18.7 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

annie

S$399

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a patterned rug.

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

17. Island House of Wanchese

9.5 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Brian

S$215

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

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

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

10 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Christine

S$235

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A covered outdoor area with a bench and a row of windows.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with striped bedding, a teal table, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mounted television, and a decorative fish sculpture.

19. Tar Heel Motel

9.3 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Deborah

S$126

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A house by a river with a boat docked nearby.

A wooden house with multiple balconies, surrounded by tall trees and a dock leading to a small boat.

A cozy room with a view of the sea, featuring a lamp, a plush armchair, and a small table.

A two-story wooden cabin surrounded by tall grass and trees, with a visible pathway leading to the entrance.

20. Cypress Moon Inn

19.2 km from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Dale

S$250

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
White Doe Inn	9.8 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
Island Guesthouse and Motel	9.6 Exceptional 388 reviews	View
Cameron House Inn	9.4 Exceptional 115 reviews	View
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge	8.0 Very good 1,011 reviews	View
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	7.8 Good 500 reviews	View

Top North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island Hotel Reviews

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

8/10 Good

"Great location and views from the higher levels. I like the keypad entry an felt like the room is a good option to enjoy beach activities."

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff room was clean. Breakfast was decent, although it was not replenished enough."

Tranquil House Inn

8/10 Good

"If they serve more high quality breakfast service, it would be a perfect since dining location was great!"

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

8/10 Good

"Located right on the beach. Free parking and low cost for bringing your dog versus what others were charging. Staff is friendly, room was clean, and the property is located near restaurants and other local attractions. Would stay again."

Scarborough Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, spacious and quiet room. Ample free parking. Nice restaurant and Christmas/General Store across the street. Convenient location close to historical areas of Roanoke Island, N Carolina Aquarium, Wright Brothers monument in Kitty Hawk and plenty of shopping and dining options in nearby Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills."

Island Guesthouse and Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We were in Rm #5 Cozy feel. Needs a wider nightstand. The shower has a powerful blast. I actually don't mind that. However, you can't get it started prior to getting in, so be prepared for the blast! lol Parking is right in front of your door, so safe enough."

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fantastic. The beach is just about a 15-minute drive away. The only thing I would say is that they don’t clean the rooms very frequently. If you stay for a few days, you have to request it."

Roanoke Island Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lee and Teresa were extremely friendly and helpful. The Inn is beautiful inside and out. The location is excellent."

The Burrus House Inn Waterfront Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the charming little place. Stayed in the tower suite--so nice and spacious and beautiful views. Nice simple and delicious breakfast. Little wine and cheese in the afternoon was nice."

Other attractions near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

The Lost Colony

9.0/10 (207 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at The Lost Colony during your trip to Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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A white building with a red roof on a pier extending into calm water, surrounded by a cloudy sky.

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

9.4/10 (69 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Manteo when you stop by Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Island Farm

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Manteo with a stop at Island Farm. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Elizabethan Gardens

9.2/10 (78 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Elizabethan Gardens, a lovely green space in Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

9.0/10 (95 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Manteo when you take a trip to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.

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North Pond Trail

You can take time to visit North Pond Trail during your travels to Manteo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Dare County Arts Council

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dare County Arts Council during your travels in Manteo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Outer Banks History Center

8.8/10 (30 reviews)

After visiting Outer Banks History Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manteo. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island?

North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island is located in a family-friendly area of Manteo known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. You'll find 385 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island?

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island. Other good options within 5 miles include Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham and Island Guesthouse and Motel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island?

Expedia has 385 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island.

What can I see and do near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island?

Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Island Farm. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Festival Park and Elizabethan Gardens. Attractions like The Lost Colony and Dare County Arts Council highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island hotels

1. White Doe Inn

2. Island Guesthouse and Motel

3. Cameron House Inn

4. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

5. Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

6. Cypress House Inn

7. Surf Side Hotel

8. Tranquil House Inn

9. The First Colony Inn

10. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

11. 1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast

12. Shutters on the Banks

13. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

14. Mia's Boutique Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

16. Saltaire Cottages

17. Island House of Wanchese

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

19. Tar Heel Motel

20. Cypress Moon Inn

Compare popular hotels close to North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Top North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island Hotel Reviews

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Tranquil House Inn

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Scarborough Inn

Island Guesthouse and Motel

Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Roanoke Island Inn

The Burrus House Inn Waterfront Suites

Other attractions near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

The Lost Colony

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Island Farm

Elizabethan Gardens

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

North Pond Trail

Dare County Arts Council

Outer Banks History Center

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